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Production of seed sprouts
Assignee: EVERTON G POINDEXTER
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Filing: 1969-10-08
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1989-10-08
Abstract
Abstract Sprouting various seeds and growing these sprouts for the purpose of providing edible sprouts as a vegetable.
Inventors
- 👤 Everton G Poindexter
- 👤 Hugh M Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G31/00; A01G31/02; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P60/00; Y02P60/20; Y02P60/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
The method of growing seed sprouts according to claim 1 wherein the humidity in the bed of seeds and growing sprouts is maintained at approximately 100 percent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of growing seed sprouts according to claim 1 wherein the temperature of the water which produces the mist is maintained approximately constant at a temperature within the range of from 90* to 110* F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of growing seed sprouts according to claim 1 wherein the mist is introduced into the treating zone during predetermined on-and-off periods of short duration measured in seconds until the sprouts attain the desired growth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of growing seed sprouts according to claim 4 wherein the seeds are mung beans.
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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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |