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US3358723A
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Process for peeling wheat and other grains
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-12
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1986-01-12
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Robert P Graham
- 👤 Edward J Barta
- 👤 Jr Arthur I Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 09:14
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02B; B02B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A PROCESS FOR PEELING GRAIN WHICH COMPRISES: (A) CONTACTING THE GRAIN WITH HOT, AQUEOUS SODIUM HYDROXIDE UNTIL THE PEEL IS LOOSENED, (B) PUMPING A SLURRY OF THE TREATED GRAIN AND WATER INTO A CONICAL ZONE WHEREIN THE SLURRY IS DIRECTED IN A SPIRAL PATH OF DECREASING RADIUS OF CURVATURE AND INCREASING ANGULAR VELOCITY SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO DETACH THE LOOSENED PEEL FROM THE KERNELS, AND TO SEPARATE THE PEELED KERNELS FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE SLURRY, AND (C) SEPARATELY WITHDRAWING FROM SAID ZONE THE PEELED KERNELS AND THE REMAINDER OF THE SLURRY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A PROCESS FOR PEELING GRAIN WHICH COMPRISES: (A) CONTACTING THE GRAIN WITH HOT, AQUEOUS SODIUM HYDROXIDE UNTIL THE PEEL IS LOOSENED, (B) PUMPING A SLURRY OF THE TREATED GRAIN AND WATER INTO A CONICAL ZONE WHEREIN THE SLURRY IS DIRECTED IN A SPIRAL PATH OF DECREASING RADIUS OF CURVATURE AND INCREASING ANGULAR VELOCITY SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO DETACH THE LOOSENED PEEL FROM THE KERNELS, AND TO SEPARATE THE PEELED KERNELS FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE SLURRY, AND (C) SEPARATELY WITHDRAWING FROM SAID ZONE THE PEELED KERNELS AND THE REMAINDER OF THE SLURRY.
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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |