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US3268503A
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Method of preparing edible soybean characterized by greatly enhanced water absorption
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-23
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1982-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gus C Mustakas
- 👤 Jr Edward L Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:25
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/30; A23L11/32; A23L11/05; A23L11/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
METHOD OF PREPARING ESSENTIALLY DENATURED EDIBLE SOYBEAN PROTEIN CAPABLE OF ABSORBING 3.3 TO 4 TIMES ITS WEIGHT OF WATER AT 80* C. COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SLURRYING DEFATTED SOYBEAN FLAKES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A 50-70 PERCENT AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF AN ALCOHOL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF METHANOL, ETHANOL, AND ISOPROPANOL, DRAINING THE ALCOHOL FROM THE FLAKES TO PROVIDE A WET MARC CONTANING ABOUT 19% TO ABOUT 36% OF MOISTURE AND ABOUT 17% TO ABOUT 28% OF SAID ALCOHOL, FLUIDIZING AND DESOLVENTIZING THE MARC FOR 7-9 SECONDS AT ABOUT 370* F. TO 375* F. IN AN INDIRECTLY HEATED RECYCLE VAPOR STREAM CONTAINING AIR, MOISTURE, SAID ALCOHOL, AND DILUENT CARBON DIOXIDE, SAID STREAM HAVING A VELOCITY OF ABOUT 60-75 FT. PER SECOND, RECOVERING THE FLUIDIZED FLAKES, AND COOLING THEM IN A STREAM OF AIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
METHOD OF PREPARING ESSENTIALLY DENATURED EDIBLE SOYBEAN PROTEIN CAPABLE OF ABSORBING 3.3 TO 4 TIMES ITS WEIGHT OF WATER AT 80* C. COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SLURRYING DEFATTED SOYBEAN FLAKES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A 50-70 PERCENT AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF AN ALCOHOL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF METHANOL, ETHANOL, AND ISOPROPANOL, DRAINING THE ALCOHOL FROM THE FLAKES TO PROVIDE A WET MARC CONTANING ABOUT 19% TO ABOUT 36% OF MOISTURE AND ABOUT 17% TO ABOUT 28% OF SAID ALCOHOL, FLUIDIZING AND DESOLVENTIZING THE MARC FOR 7-9 SECONDS AT ABOUT 370* F. TO 375* F. IN AN INDIRECTLY HEATED RECYCLE VAPOR STREAM CONTAINING AIR, MOISTURE, SAID ALCOHOL, AND DILUENT CARBON DIOXIDE, SAID STREAM HAVING A VELOCITY OF ABOUT 60-75 FT. PER SECOND, RECOVERING THE FLUIDIZED FLAKES, AND COOLING THEM IN A STREAM OF AIR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |