US3212904A
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Process for preparing a precooked corn flour
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1963-02-04
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1983-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Max R Gould
- 👤 Donald L Swartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:37
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/40; A21D13/44; A21D13/04; A21D13/047; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/198
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A PRECOOKED, STORAGESTABLE CORN FLOUR FROM SUBSTANTIALLY DEHULLED AND SUBSTANTIALLY DEGERMINATED CORN WHICH COMPRISES COMMUINUTING THE DEHULLED, DEGERMINATED CORN TO A PARTICLE SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN WILL PASS THROUGH A U.S. #20 SIEVE, CONTACTING SAID COMMINUTED CORN WITH WATER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO ADJUST THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF TO A VALUE OF ABOUT 30 TO 45 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, AND HEATING SAID CORN TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 190 TO 212*F. FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO EFFECT COOKING THEREOF WHILE MAINTAINING THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF BETWEEN ABOUT 30 AND 45 PERCENT AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE PRODUCT TO A FINAL MOISTURE CONTENT OF NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 15 PERCENT BY WEIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A PRECOOKED, STORAGESTABLE CORN FLOUR FROM SUBSTANTIALLY DEHULLED AND SUBSTANTIALLY DEGERMINATED CORN WHICH COMPRISES COMMUINUTING THE DEHULLED, DEGERMINATED CORN TO A PARTICLE SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN WILL PASS THROUGH A U.S. #20 SIEVE, CONTACTING SAID COMMINUTED CORN WITH WATER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO ADJUST THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF TO A VALUE OF ABOUT 30 TO 45 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, AND HEATING SAID CORN TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 190 TO 212*F. FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO EFFECT COOKING THEREOF WHILE MAINTAINING THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF BETWEEN ABOUT 30 AND 45 PERCENT AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE PRODUCT TO A FINAL MOISTURE CONTENT OF NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 15 PERCENT BY WEIGHT.
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) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |