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Method of controlling the functional characteristics of flour by microwave treatment of grain
Assignee: Pet Inc
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Filing: 1968-08-26
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1988-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A method of controlling the functional characteristics of flour produced from cereal grains by treating the grain prior to milling with microwave energy under controlled conditions of time, moisture, power, temperature and frequency.
Inventors
- 👤 Harley E Watkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:55
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/05; A23B2/08; A23B9/00; A23B9/02; A23B9/04; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/198
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the grain is treated for about 10 to about 120 seconds at a frequency of about 915 MHz. to about 2,450 MHz. and a power level of about 10 kw. to about 50 kw. To increase the baking volume of flour milled from the grain over flour milled from an untreated grain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the grain is hard wheat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the grain is soft wheat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the grain is durum wheat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the final temperature of the treated grain is from about 90* F. to about 161* F.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |