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Process of treating cereal grain
Assignee: California Pellet Mill Co
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Filing: 1976-05-25
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A cereal grain at ambient pressure is pre-cut and then mechanically deformed by being passed between mill rollers spaced apart about 0.002 of an inch while the grain is at its maximum plasticity at a temperature of between about 143° and 160° C and preferably at 154° C.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Whelan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K40/00; A23K40/20; A23K10/00; A23K10/30; A23K50/00; A23K50/10; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135; A23L7/139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A process for treating cereal grain comprising the steps of (a) taking cereal grain received after harvest which is at ambient pressure, temperature and moisture conditions and cutting it into smaller parts; (b) heating the grain so cut for 1 to 3 minutes to a temperature from about 143° to 160° C; (c) subjecting said grain heated at said temperature to passage between rotating rolls of a roller mill wherein said rolls of said roller mill are spaced apart approximately 0.002 inches; and (d) permitting the products discharged from the rolls to resume ambient pressure and temperature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A process for treating cereal grain comprising the steps of (a) taking cereal grain received after harvest which is at ambient pressure, temperature and moisture conditions and cutting it into smaller parts; (b) heating the grain so cut for 1 to 3 minutes to a temperature from about 143° to 160° C; (c) subjecting said grain heated at said temperature to passage between rotating rolls of a roller mill wherein said rolls of said roller mill are spaced apart approximately 0.002 inches; and (d) permitting the products discharged from the rolls to resume ambient pressure and temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein said grain is cut by passage of the grain between rotating cutting rolls having six horizontal corrugations per inch and six vertical corrugations per inch.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |