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US3768201A
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Method of sprouting beans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-07
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-11-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a method of and apparatus for producing bean sprouts by subjecting seeds to timed sprays of heated water, which water is recycled throughout the spraying until the seeds have sprouted.
Inventors
- 👤 B Yoo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:27
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G31/00; A01G31/02; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P60/00; Y02P60/20; Y02P60/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A machine for sprouting seeds comprising a housing having sides and a bottom wall integral therewith, there being at least one ventilation hole is said side walls, a cover resting on said housing said housing being watertight throughout the lower portion thereof and adapted to contain a predetermined supply of water therein, a sprouting vat having side walls and a perforate bottom wall, said vat being adapted to hold a supply of seed therein, at least one spray means mounted within said housing and positioned to spray said seeds, pump means in said housing in fluid communication with said spray means and said housing lower portion, said pump means being connected to a timer adapted to sequentially energize the same to spray the seeds for predetermined periods, said vat resting on a support means extending from the housing bottom wall, the perforate bottom wall being spaced above the upper level of said water supply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A machine for sprouting seeds comprising a housing having sides and a bottom wall integral therewith, there being at least one ventilation hole is said side walls, a cover resting on said housing said housing being watertight throughout the lower portion thereof and adapted to contain a predetermined supply of water therein, a sprouting vat having side walls and a perforate bottom wall, said vat being adapted to hold a supply of seed therein, at least one spray means mounted within said housing and positioned to spray said seeds, pump means in said housing in fluid communication with said spray means and said housing lower portion, said pump means being connected to a timer adapted to sequentially energize the same to spray the seeds for predetermined periods, said vat resting on a support means extending from the housing bottom wall, the perforate bottom wall being spaced above the upper level of said water supply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 and further comprising a light source mounted within said housing and connected to said timer and energizable thereby.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 and further including heating means mounted within said housing for heating said water supply.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
53 words
A method of sprouting beans selected from the group consisting of mung beans and soy beans, comprising subjecting said beans to a recycled water spray, the temperature of said water being from approximately 72* - 84*F, said water being sprayed for 2 to 4 minutes at intervals ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
53 words
A method of sprouting beans selected from the group consisting of mung beans and soy beans, comprising subjecting said beans to a recycled water spray, the temperature of said water being from approximately 72* - 84*F, said water being sprayed for 2 to 4 minutes at intervals ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.
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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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |