US4533398A
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Extraction of sucrose
Assignee: Honeywell UOP LLC
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Filing: 1983-10-24
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2003-10-24
Abstract
Abstract Sucrose which is found in molasses such as beet molasses or cane molasses may be selectively extracted therefrom by passing an aqueous solution of the molasses over a solid adsorbent such as activated carbon. The sucrose will be selectively adsorbed thereon and separated from the betaine and mineral salts, specifically potassium chloride, in the molasses. The sucrose is then removed from the adsorbent by treatment with a desorbent material comprising an alcohol. An essential step in the process is the flushing of the desorbent from the adsorbent with water prior to the subsequent contact of the adsorbent with the feed stream.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. Neuzil
- 👤 Richard L. Fergin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:38
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B20/00; C13B20/12; B; B01; B01D; B01D15/00; B01D15/08; B01D15/10; B01D15/18; B01D15/1814; B01D15/1821; B01D15/185; C13B20/14; C13B20/148; G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/50; G01N30/52; G01N2030/524; G01N2030/528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A cyclical process for separating sucrose from an aqueous solution of sucrose and at least one of the compounds comprising betaine and a mineral salt, each cycle of which process comprises: (a) contacting said mixture at adsorption conditions with a solid adsorbent exhibiting selectivity for said sucrose thereby selectively adsorbing said sucrose on said adsorbent; (b) recovering said sucrose from said adsorbent by desorption with a desorbent comprising alcohol; and thereafter (c) flushing said alcohol from said adsorbent with water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A cyclical process for separating sucrose from an aqueous solution of sucrose and at least one of the compounds comprising betaine and a mineral salt, each cycle of which process comprises: (a) contacting said mixture at adsorption conditions with a solid adsorbent exhibiting selectivity for said sucrose thereby selectively adsorbing said sucrose on said adsorbent; (b) recovering said sucrose from said adsorbent by desorption with a desorbent comprising alcohol; and thereafter (c) flushing said alcohol from said adsorbent with water.
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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) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-05 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |