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Fermentation methods and apparatus

CA 1266249 C · Owner: Grain Processing Corporation · Inventors: Ramsden, Steven L.

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Abstract of the Disclosure Fermentation reactions are conducted by introducing into a fermentation vessel a flocculating microorganism and a fermentable medium and continually withdrawing fermented broth from the vessel through a conduit which is disposed at an angle of at least 60° but less than 90° from the horizontal.

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  • Granted February 27, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 27, 2007.
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FiledJune 17, 1986
GrantedFebruary 27, 1990
Term endedFebruary 27, 2007
Patent numberCA 1266249 C
Classification (IPC)C12M1/02 +2 more

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1987199019931996199920022005Application filedJune 17, 1986Patent grantedFeb 27, 1990Term endedFeb 27, 2007

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