US4066735A
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Process for demineralization of crustacea shells
Assignee: KYPRO Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1976-11-15
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-11-15
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure is concerned with the demineralization of crustacea shells and the like, before or after protein removal therefrom, with sulfurous acid, thus to convert the calcium carbonate of the shell to calcium bisulfite solution which may be separated from the solid residual shell, and regenerating sulfurous acid from the said solution for reuse in the process.
Inventors
- 👤 Quintin P. Peniston
- 👤 Edwin Lee Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:30
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01F; C01F11/00; C01F11/48; C01F11/02; C01F11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In a process for the production of chitin from crustacea shell containing calcium carbonate, the method of demineralizing said shell, comprising treating the shell with sulfurous acid in amount in excess of that required, on a molar basis, to convert the calcium carbonate of the shell to a solution of calcium bisulfite and sufficient to prevent calcium sulfite precipitation, separating the chitin in said shell from said solution, regenerating sulfurous acid from the calcium bisulfite solution and reusing the regenerated sulfurous acid to demineralize additional shell in the process.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a process for the production of chitin from crustacea shell containing calcium carbonate, the method of demineralizing said shell, comprising treating the shell with sulfurous acid in amount in excess of that required, on a molar basis, to convert the calcium carbonate of the shell to a solution of calcium bisulfite and sufficient to prevent calcium sulfite precipitation, separating the chitin in said shell from said solution, regenerating sulfurous acid from the calcium bisulfite solution and reusing the regenerated sulfurous acid to demineralize additional shell in the process.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 and in which the regenerating of sulfurous acid is effected by steamstripping the solution of calcium bisulfite to convert calcium bisulfite to calcium sulfite and to evolve sulfur dioxide, reabsorbing evolved sulfur dioxide in water and recovering the calcium sulfite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A process as claimed in claim 2 and in which the further step is performed of decomposing the calcium sulfite by heat, recovering quick lime as a by-product and sulfur dioxide for reuse in the process.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process as claimed in claim 2 and in which the calcium sulfite is converted to calcium sulfate by addition of sulfuric acid, thereby evolving sulfur dioxide, and the evolved sulfur dioxide is recovered for reuse in the process.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the regenerating of sulfurous acid is effected by converting calcium bisulfite in the solution to calcium sulfate through addition of sulfuric acid to the calcium bisulfite solution and separating the calcium sulfate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 and in which the additional shell is contacted with off gases resulting from said treating so that part of the calcium carbonate in the additional shell is converted to calcium sulfite and so that sulfur dioxide in the off gases is thereby substantially completely absorbed and separated from carbon dioxide in the off gases.
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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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |