US3756855A
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Method for drying crystallized sugar
Assignee: Raffinerie Tirlemontoise SA
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract METHOD FOR DRYING CRYSTALLIZED SUGAR IN THE PRESENCE OF A HEATED ENVIRONMENT, WHEREIN SAID ENVIRONMENT HAS A RELATIVE HUMIDITY LESS THAN, BUT CLOSE TO THE EQUILIBRUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF THE SUGAR TO BE DRIED, AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS METHOD PERMITS CRYSTLLIZED SUGAR TO BE OBTAINED IN BRIGHT CRYSTALS AND TO EXHIBIT PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF PRODUCTS PRO- DUCED BY THE ADANT METHOD, SUCH AS HARDNESS, RESISTANCE TO ABRASION, POROSITY, RATE OF DISSOLUTION, AND DENSITY.
Inventors
- 👤 G Duchateau
- 👤 P Dewulf
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2026-11-04 03:16
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B40/00; C13B40/002; C13B40/007
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |