US3714210A
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Process for extracting full fat soybean flakes or meal
Assignee: Grain Processing Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-05
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1990-06-05
Abstract
Abstract Soybean flakes or meal are extracted with two-phase liquid solvent system; one phase consisting essentially of one or more lipophilic solvents and the other phase consisting essentially of a mixture of water and one or more water-miscible solvents. Oil and non-proteinaceous materials are simultaneously extracted providing a soy protein concentrate product which is light in color and bland in taste.
Inventors
- 👤 R Schweiger
- 👤 S Muller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:56
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11B; C11B1/00; C11B1/10; C11B1/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A process for simultaneously extracting oil and low molecular weight non-proteinaceous components of soybeans which comprises contacting full fat soybean flakes or full fat soybean meal with a liquid solvent system susceptible to separation into two phases, said solvent system containing a lipophilic solvent for soybean oil, water and a water-miscible solvent for low molecular weight hydrophilic-solvent soluble components of soybeans, separating the solvent system from the so-contacted soybean materials and drying the solid soybean residue material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A process for simultaneously extracting oil and low molecular weight non-proteinaceous components of soybeans which comprises contacting full fat soybean flakes or full fat soybean meal with a liquid solvent system susceptible to separation into two phases, said solvent system containing a lipophilic solvent for soybean oil, water and a water-miscible solvent for low molecular weight hydrophilic-solvent soluble components of soybeans, separating the solvent system from the so-contacted soybean materials and drying the solid soybean residue material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein contacting of said soybean materials with said liquid solvent system is conducted in countercurrent manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein the lipophilic solvent is an organic oil solvent, and the water-miscible solvent is an alcohol or acetone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein the ratio of water to water-miscible solvent ranges from about 2:8 to 4:6 on a volume basis and wherein the ratio of lipophilic solvent to the water and water-miscible solvent ranges from about 1:2 to 2:1 on a volume basis.
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |