US3586515A
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Method and apparatus for converting bodies into particulate matter
Assignee: Marine Technology Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-22
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-10-22
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF WHOLE FISH INTO FISH MEAL AND OIL BY GRINDING THE WHOLE FISH TO FORM A SLURRY; FLASH HEATING THE GROUND FISH TO A TEMPERATURE UNDER ITS BOILING POINT; HOLDING THE SLURRY FOR A TIME; CENTRIFUGALLY SEPARATING THE SLURRY INTO A SOLID PHASE AND A LIQUID PHASE; CENTRIFUGALLY SEPARATING THE LIQUID PHASE INTO OIL AND A LIQUID RESIDUE; REMOVING THE OIL; COMBINING THE LIQUID RESIDUE WITH THE SOLID PHASE; AND SPRAY DRYING THE COMBINED MATERIAL WITH A PULSE JET ENGINE TO FORM FISH MEAL PARTICLES.
Inventors
- 👤 Eldon E Anderson
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US
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2026-10-24 19:40
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D1/00; B01D1/16; B01D1/18; A; A23; A23L; A23L17/00; A23L17/10
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |