US3772037A
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Static bed agglomeration
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-04
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A method for agglomerating particles of pulverulent food material wherein a static bed of particles is subjected to a hot humid atmosphere sufficient to fuse the static bed into a compacted fused sheet. The fused sheet may be ground to produce strong hard agglomerates of any desired particle size.
Inventors
- 👤 W Meyer
- 👤 B Sienkiewicz
- 👤 J Byrwa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/36; A23F5/38; A23P; A23P10/00; A23P10/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the coffee is unground spray dried coffee.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the static bed is formed on a continuous sUpporting member to a depth of less than 0.75 inch and the bed is passed through an agglomerating zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the agglomerating atmosphere is passed down through the static bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the static bed is supported on a porous member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |