US3230095A
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Method of sterilization
Assignee: Nodaway Valley Foods Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-13
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-03-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Aubrey P Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:52
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B11/00; A23B11/10; A23B11/12; A23B11/13; A23B11/133; A23B11/137; A23B2/00; A23B2/40; A23B2/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A METHOD FOR STERILIZING MILK PRODUCTS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PREHEATING THE MILK PRODUCT TO 190*F.; VACUUM COOLING THE MILK PORDUCT TO PRODUCE A 12*F. DROP IN TEMPERATURE TO REMOVE ALL OF THE AIR FROM THE MILK PRODUCT; MIXING STEAM WITH THE MILK PRODUCT TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK PRODUCT TO 290*F.; HOLDING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK PRODUCT AT 290*F. FOR 5 SECONDS; VACUUM COOLING THE MILK PRODUCT TO 180* F. TO REMOVE CONDENSATIN OF STEAM ADDED DURING THE STEAM HEATING; COOLING SAID MILK PRODUCT TO 50*F. AND MAINTAINING A ACK PRESSURE OF FROM 25 TO 75 POUNDS ON THE LIQUID MILK PRODUCT DURING THE TREATMENT THEREOF.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A METHOD FOR STERILIZING MILK PRODUCTS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PREHEATING THE MILK PRODUCT TO 190*F.; VACUUM COOLING THE MILK PORDUCT TO PRODUCE A 12*F. DROP IN TEMPERATURE TO REMOVE ALL OF THE AIR FROM THE MILK PRODUCT; MIXING STEAM WITH THE MILK PRODUCT TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK PRODUCT TO 290*F.; HOLDING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK PRODUCT AT 290*F. FOR 5 SECONDS; VACUUM COOLING THE MILK PRODUCT TO 180* F. TO REMOVE CONDENSATIN OF STEAM ADDED DURING THE STEAM HEATING; COOLING SAID MILK PRODUCT TO 50*F. AND MAINTAINING A ACK PRESSURE OF FROM 25 TO 75 POUNDS ON THE LIQUID MILK PRODUCT DURING THE TREATMENT THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |