US3886855A
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Apparatus for efficiently alphizing a large mass of a cereal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-10
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-08-10
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for converting a cereal for cattle food to an Alpha -state which comprises treating the same in a stream of and through the medium of hot air or gas. The hot air or gas is injected into the cereal flow across the direction of progress of the cereal through a perforated plate which is inclined so that the progress of corns can be promoted. The apparatus in the form of a tower has two discharge outlets with a rotary valve each, one of the discharge outlets serves to discharge therefrom popped corn in the main, and the other unpopped corn in the main.
Inventors
- 👤 Jiyuichi Nara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K40/00; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for converting a cereal to an Alpha -state comprising: a fluidizing column; a metering means for feeding the cereal material into said column; a hot air chamber positioned on the bottom thereof; an inclined perforated plate positioned between the hot air chamber and the fluidizing column for directing hot air at an inclination with respect to the vertical across the flow of cereals, said hot air flow also being in the general direction of cereal flow; an air heating furnace for supplying hot gas to the hot air chamber; and means for removing product from the column.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for converting a cereal to an Alpha -state comprising: a fluidizing column; a metering means for feeding the cereal material into said column; a hot air chamber positioned on the bottom thereof; an inclined perforated plate positioned between the hot air chamber and the fluidizing column for directing hot air at an inclination with respect to the vertical across the flow of cereals, said hot air flow also being in the general direction of cereal flow; an air heating furnace for supplying hot gas to the hot air chamber; and means for removing product from the column.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for converting a cereal to an Alpha -state comprising: a fluidizing column; a metering means for feeding the cereal material into said column; a hot air chamber positioned on the bottom thereof; an inclined perforated plate positioned between the hot air chamber and the fluidizing column for directing hot air at an inclination with respect to the vertical across the flow of cereals, said hot air flow also being in the general direction of cereal flow; an air heating furnace for supplying hot gas to the hot air chamber; and means for removing product from the column.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for converting a cereal to an Alpha -state comprising: a fluidizing column; a metering means for feeding the cereal material into said column; a hot air chamber positioned on the bottom thereof; an inclined perforated plate positioned between the hot air chamber and the fluidizing column for directing hot air at an inclination with respect to the vertical across the flow of cereals, said hot air flow also being in the general direction of cereal flow; an air heating furnace for supplying hot gas to the hot air chamber; and means for removing product from the column.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for taking out the product from the column comprise a plurality of rotary valves installed adjacent the lower end of the inclined perforated plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
The apparatus of claim 2, including two rotary valves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fluidizing column is in communication with a cyclone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1, including a gas recycling circuit connected to said fluidizing column, comprising a cyclone, an air blower, and ducting for connecting the components to one another and with said column.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the gas recycling circuit is equipped with flow-rate controlling means.
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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |