US3353960A
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Process for producing brewers' wort with enzymes
Assignee: Pfizer Inc
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Filing: 1966-11-01
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1986-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent S Bavisotto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:36
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C5/00; C12C5/004; C12C7/00; C12C7/04; C12C7/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A PROCESS FOR MAKING BEER THE IMPROVEMENT IN PREPARING THE WORT WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF ADDING PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME TO A MALT MASH, IN AMOUNTS OF FROM ABOUT 0.1% TO ABOUT 1.0% BY WEIGHT BASED ON THE WEIGHT OF THE MALT, RAISING THE ENZYME-CONTAINING MASH TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 35*C. TO ABOUT 70*C., MAINTAINING SAID TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF FROM ABOUT 10 MINUTES UP TO ABOUT 90 MINUTES, THEREAFTER ADDING LIQUEFIED CEREAL GRAIN TO SAID ENZYME-CONTAINING MASH IN A PROPORTION OF FROM ABOUT 45% TO ABOUT 60% BY WEIGHT BASED ON THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF MALT AND CERAL GRAIN, RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENTIRE MASS TO ABOUT 65*C. TO 75*C. AND MAINTAINING THE LATTER TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF FROM ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO ABOUT 60 MINUTES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A PROCESS FOR MAKING BEER THE IMPROVEMENT IN PREPARING THE WORT WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF ADDING PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME TO A MALT MASH, IN AMOUNTS OF FROM ABOUT 0.1% TO ABOUT 1.0% BY WEIGHT BASED ON THE WEIGHT OF THE MALT, RAISING THE ENZYME-CONTAINING MASH TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 35*C. TO ABOUT 70*C., MAINTAINING SAID TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF FROM ABOUT 10 MINUTES UP TO ABOUT 90 MINUTES, THEREAFTER ADDING LIQUEFIED CEREAL GRAIN TO SAID ENZYME-CONTAINING MASH IN A PROPORTION OF FROM ABOUT 45% TO ABOUT 60% BY WEIGHT BASED ON THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF MALT AND CERAL GRAIN, RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENTIRE MASS TO ABOUT 65*C. TO 75*C. AND MAINTAINING THE LATTER TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF FROM ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO ABOUT 60 MINUTES.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |