Patents by Inventor John C. Whelan

John C. Whelan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process of treating cereal grain
    Patent number: 4080475
    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.degree. and 160.degree. C and preferably at 154.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: California Pellet Mill Co.
    Inventor: John C. Whelan