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Method for continuously producing nixtamal
Assignee: FRITO Co
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Filing: 1960-05-19
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1980-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce D Eytinge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:02
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02B; B02B1/00; B02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD OF PRODUCING NIXTAMAL COMPRISING: FEEDING CORN KERNELS AT A CONTROLLED RATE INTO AN AQUEOUS TREATING BATH HAVING AN ALKALINITY OF AT LEAST 10 PH AND A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 80*C., FORMING AN ACCUMULATED MASS OF CORN KERNELS IN SAID BATH WHICH GRAVITATES THROUGH THE BATH; CAUSING SAID ALKALINE BATH TO PASS THROUGH SAID MASS AND PROGRESSIVELY SUBJECTING SAID GRAVITATING CORN KERNELS TO THE ACTION OF SAID BATH; AND PROGRESSIVELY DISCHARGING FROM SAID ALKALINE BATH CORN KERNELS WHICH HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO THE BATH FOR AT LEAST ABOUT FIVE HOURS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD OF PRODUCING NIXTAMAL COMPRISING: FEEDING CORN KERNELS AT A CONTROLLED RATE INTO AN AQUEOUS TREATING BATH HAVING AN ALKALINITY OF AT LEAST 10 PH AND A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 80*C., FORMING AN ACCUMULATED MASS OF CORN KERNELS IN SAID BATH WHICH GRAVITATES THROUGH THE BATH; CAUSING SAID ALKALINE BATH TO PASS THROUGH SAID MASS AND PROGRESSIVELY SUBJECTING SAID GRAVITATING CORN KERNELS TO THE ACTION OF SAID BATH; AND PROGRESSIVELY DISCHARGING FROM SAID ALKALINE BATH CORN KERNELS WHICH HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO THE BATH FOR AT LEAST ABOUT FIVE HOURS.
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |