US3271194A
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Solidification of saccharide solutions
Assignee: Takara Co Ltd
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Filing: 1964-07-24
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-07-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oikawa Hideo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:39
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B30/00; C13B30/02; C13B30/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS SOLIDIFICATION OF SUGAR SOLUTIONS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING SOLID PHASE SUGAR AS SEED ONTO A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION ROATTING AT A HIGH SPEED RENDERING SAID SOLID PHASE SUGAR INTO A CONTINUOUS AND UNIFORM THIN LAYER ON SAID SURFACE UNDER THE ACTION OF CENTRIFUGAL FORCE; INTRODUCING A LIQUID PHASE SUGAR ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE OF REVOLUTION ALSO ROTATING AT HIGH SPEED TO RENDER SAID SOLUTION INTO A CONTINUOUS THIN FILM, PROJECTING SAID THIN FILM FROM THE EDGE OF SAID ANOTHER ROTATING SURFACE ONTO SAID THIN LAYER OF SOLID PHASE SUGAR, MIXING SAID SOLID AND LUQUID PHASE SUGARS; AND, SIMULTANEOUSLY SUBJECTING SAID MIXED SOLID AND LIQUID PHASE SUGARS TO A GAS FLOW TO IMPART SOLIDIFICATION THERETO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS SOLIDIFICATION OF SUGAR SOLUTIONS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING SOLID PHASE SUGAR AS SEED ONTO A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION ROATTING AT A HIGH SPEED RENDERING SAID SOLID PHASE SUGAR INTO A CONTINUOUS AND UNIFORM THIN LAYER ON SAID SURFACE UNDER THE ACTION OF CENTRIFUGAL FORCE; INTRODUCING A LIQUID PHASE SUGAR ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE OF REVOLUTION ALSO ROTATING AT HIGH SPEED TO RENDER SAID SOLUTION INTO A CONTINUOUS THIN FILM, PROJECTING SAID THIN FILM FROM THE EDGE OF SAID ANOTHER ROTATING SURFACE ONTO SAID THIN LAYER OF SOLID PHASE SUGAR, MIXING SAID SOLID AND LUQUID PHASE SUGARS; AND, SIMULTANEOUSLY SUBJECTING SAID MIXED SOLID AND LIQUID PHASE SUGARS TO A GAS FLOW TO IMPART SOLIDIFICATION THERETO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB461772A
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US2970057A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |