US2653103A
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Quick-cooking hominy and method of making same
Assignee: Guardite Corp
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Filing: 1953-06-12
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Granted: 1953-09-22
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Expires: 1973-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Carman
- 👤 Jim E Allison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING HOMINY WHICH COMPRISES SUBSTANTIALLY REMOVING THE AIR FROM THE HOMINY AND SUBSTITUTING AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM UNDER PRESSURE; ADDING STEAM THERETO AT INCREASED PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE TO RAISE THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF AND COOK THE HOMINY; THEN INSTANTANEOUSLY REDUCING THE PRESSURE FROM AT LEAST ABOUT 25 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE TO WELL BELOW ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN EXPANSION OF THE HOMINY; AND MAINTAINING A REDUCED PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO COLD SET THE EXPANDED HOMINY MATERIAL DURING THE EXPLOSION AND UNTIL COLD SETTING OF THE HOMINY OCCURS, THE PRESSURE AT THE INCEPTION OF THE EXPLOSION AND THE EXTENT OF PRESSURE REDUCTION BEING CORRELATED TO PRODUCE AN EXPANDED PRODUCT HAVING A SPECIFIC GRAVITY BETWEEN ABOUT 18.2% AND 40% OF THE ORIGINAL HOMINY GRITS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING HOMINY WHICH COMPRISES SUBSTANTIALLY REMOVING THE AIR FROM THE HOMINY AND SUBSTITUTING AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM UNDER PRESSURE; ADDING STEAM THERETO AT INCREASED PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE TO RAISE THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF AND COOK THE HOMINY; THEN INSTANTANEOUSLY REDUCING THE PRESSURE FROM AT LEAST ABOUT 25 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE TO WELL BELOW ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN EXPANSION OF THE HOMINY; AND MAINTAINING A REDUCED PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO COLD SET THE EXPANDED HOMINY MATERIAL DURING THE EXPLOSION AND UNTIL COLD SETTING OF THE HOMINY OCCURS, THE PRESSURE AT THE INCEPTION OF THE EXPLOSION AND THE EXTENT OF PRESSURE REDUCTION BEING CORRELATED TO PRODUCE AN EXPANDED PRODUCT HAVING A SPECIFIC GRAVITY BETWEEN ABOUT 18.2% AND 40% OF THE ORIGINAL HOMINY GRITS.
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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) | 1956-09-21 | 1957-03-23 | 1957-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-09-21 | 1961-03-23 | 1961-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-09-21 | 1965-03-23 | 1965-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |