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US3330666A
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Rice milling process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-24
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1986-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Truman B Wayne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:22
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02B; B02B3/00; A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/196; B02B1/00; B02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A PROCESS FOR MILLING RICE COMPRISING INTIMATELY MIXING WITH BROWN RICE A LIQUID BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT IN AN AMOUNT OF MORE THAN 0.25% OF THE WEIGHT OF THE RICE, BUT WHOSE FREE WATER CONTENT IS NOT IN EXCESS OF 1.0% OF THE WEIGHT OF THE RICE; HOLDING THE RICE SUFFICIENTLY LONG FOR THE BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT TO SOFTEN THE BRAN LAYERS BUT INSUFFICIENT FOR THE BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT TO SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECT THE UNDERLYING ENDOSPERM OF THE RICE; AND MILLING THE RICE IN PRESENCE OF THE BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT AND UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE OF THE RICE TO MECHANICALLY REMOVE THE BRAN LAYERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A PROCESS FOR MILLING RICE COMPRISING INTIMATELY MIXING WITH BROWN RICE A LIQUID BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT IN AN AMOUNT OF MORE THAN 0.25% OF THE WEIGHT OF THE RICE, BUT WHOSE FREE WATER CONTENT IS NOT IN EXCESS OF 1.0% OF THE WEIGHT OF THE RICE; HOLDING THE RICE SUFFICIENTLY LONG FOR THE BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT TO SOFTEN THE BRAN LAYERS BUT INSUFFICIENT FOR THE BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT TO SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECT THE UNDERLYING ENDOSPERM OF THE RICE; AND MILLING THE RICE IN PRESENCE OF THE BRAN-COAT SOFTENING AGENT AND UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE OF THE RICE TO MECHANICALLY REMOVE THE BRAN LAYERS.
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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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |