US3928642A
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Process for lysing mycelial waste
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1975-01-22
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1995-01-22
Abstract
Abstract Mycelial waste is lysed by subjecting the waste to a temperature of from about 140* to about 200*C. at a pressure of from the equilibrium pressure to about 2,000 p.s.i.g., and at a pH of from about 2 to about 10. The lysed mycelial waste is useful as an animal feed supplement.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred W Hubert
- 👤 Ralph T Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:30
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12N; C12N1/00; C12N1/06; C12N1/066; A; A23; A23K; A23K10/00; A23K10/10; C12F; C12F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A PROCESS FOR LYSING MYCELLIIAL WASTE OBTAINED FROM THE PRODUCTION OF ANTIBIOTICS, WHICH COMPRISES HEATING THE MYCELIAL WASTE AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM ABOUT 140* TO ABOUT 200*C., AT A PRESSURE OF FROM THE EQUILIBRIUM PRESSURE TO ABOUT 2,000 P.S.I.G., AND AT A PH OF FROM ABOUT 2 TO ABOUT 10, UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY NO ANTIBIOTIC ACTIVITY REMAINS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A PROCESS FOR LYSING MYCELLIIAL WASTE OBTAINED FROM THE PRODUCTION OF ANTIBIOTICS, WHICH COMPRISES HEATING THE MYCELIAL WASTE AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM ABOUT 140* TO ABOUT 200*C., AT A PRESSURE OF FROM THE EQUILIBRIUM PRESSURE TO ABOUT 2,000 P.S.I.G., AND AT A PH OF FROM ABOUT 2 TO ABOUT 10, UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY NO ANTIBIOTIC ACTIVITY REMAINS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the pressure is in the range of from equilibrium pressure to about 250 p.s.i.g.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the pH is in the range of from about 5 to about 7.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the temperature is in the range of from about 150* to about 200*C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the mycelial waste is obtained from the production of tylosin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the mycelial waste is obtained from the production of cephalosporin C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the mycelial waste is obtained from the production of penicillin V.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the mycelial waste is the combined mycelial waste from the production of tylosin, cephalosporin C, and penicillin V.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3840658A
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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) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |