US3701667A
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Method for puffing gelatinized rice grains
Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-10-01
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1989-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD FOR PUFFING GELATINIZED RICE GRAINS IS CHARACTERIZED BY SUBJECTING GELATINIZED RICE GRAINS TO A HOT AIR STREAM WHICH SLOWS DOWN AS IT MOVES UPWARD IN A TOWER TO PUFF THE RICE GRANS. AN APPARATUS FOR THE METHOD IS CHARACTERIZED BY THE PROVISION OF A TOWER WHOSE INNER DIAMETER INCREASES GRADUALLY TOWARD ITS UPPER PORTION, THE INCLINATION ANGLE OF ITS GENERATING LINE WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS THEREOF BEING IN THE RANGE OF 2.5 TO 30 DEGREES.
Inventors
- 👤 Takao Heki
- 👤 Katsuharu Yasumatsu
- 👤 Koshichi Sawada
- 👤 Yoshiro Funakoshi
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2026-10-25 11:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183
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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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |