US3364038A
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Process and apparatus for pasteurizing and clarifying, separating and/or homogenizing milk
Assignee: MANTON GANLIN SALES Co IN
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Filing: 1965-02-10
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1985-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Bartlett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B11/00; A23B11/10; A23B11/12; A23B11/13; A23B11/133; A01; A01J; A01J11/00; A01J11/04; A01J13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN A PROCESS FOR PASTEURIZING AND SEPARATING MILK FLUIDS WHICH COMPRISES PASSING RAW MILK THROUGH A REGENERATOR TO PREHEAT THE MILK, AND THEN THROUGH A HEATER TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE TO THE PASTEURIZING POINT, HOLDING IT AT SUCH TEMPERATURE FOR A PRE-DETERMINED TIME, RETURNING THE PASTEURIZED MILK TO THE REGENERATOR TO EFFECT HEAT EXCHANGE WITH THE INCOMING MILK AND REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PASTEURIZED MILK, AND FINALLY PASSING THE PASTEURIZED MILK THROUGH A COOLER, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES; (A) DIVERTING THE PASTEURIZED MILK TEMPORARILY DURING ITS RETURN PASS THROUGH THE REGENERATOR, (B) PASSING THE DIVERTED MILK THROUGH A SEPARATORCLARIFIER TO EFFECT SEPARATION OR CLARIFICATION, (C) RETURNING THIS MILK TO THE REGENERATOR FOR CONTINUED FLOW THERETHROUGH AND SUBSEQUENT COOLING TO COMPLETE THE PASTEURIZATION PROCESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN A PROCESS FOR PASTEURIZING AND SEPARATING MILK FLUIDS WHICH COMPRISES PASSING RAW MILK THROUGH A REGENERATOR TO PREHEAT THE MILK, AND THEN THROUGH A HEATER TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE TO THE PASTEURIZING POINT, HOLDING IT AT SUCH TEMPERATURE FOR A PRE-DETERMINED TIME, RETURNING THE PASTEURIZED MILK TO THE REGENERATOR TO EFFECT HEAT EXCHANGE WITH THE INCOMING MILK AND REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PASTEURIZED MILK, AND FINALLY PASSING THE PASTEURIZED MILK THROUGH A COOLER, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES; (A) DIVERTING THE PASTEURIZED MILK TEMPORARILY DURING ITS RETURN PASS THROUGH THE REGENERATOR, (B) PASSING THE DIVERTED MILK THROUGH A SEPARATORCLARIFIER TO EFFECT SEPARATION OR CLARIFICATION, (C) RETURNING THIS MILK TO THE REGENERATOR FOR CONTINUED FLOW THERETHROUGH AND SUBSEQUENT COOLING TO COMPLETE THE PASTEURIZATION PROCESS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |