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Puffed corn and method of making same
Assignee: Guardite Corp
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Filing: 1953-06-12
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Granted: 1953-09-22
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Expires: 1973-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Baer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/178
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
THE METHOD OF PUFFING CORN GRITS WHICH COMPRISES FREEING THE CORN GRITS FROM AIR AND REPLACING THE AIR WITH AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM, COOKING THE CORN GRITS FOR A PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO SOFTEN THE CELL WALLS AND ADAPT THEM FOR PUFFING, THEN SUBJECTING THE CORN GRITS TO A SUDDEN CHANGE FROM A HIGH SUPER-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO A LOW SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHEREBY THEY ARE PUFFED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
64 words
THE METHOD OF PUFFING CORN GRITS WHICH COMPRISES FREEING THE CORN GRITS FROM AIR AND REPLACING THE AIR WITH AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM, COOKING THE CORN GRITS FOR A PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO SOFTEN THE CELL WALLS AND ADAPT THEM FOR PUFFING, THEN SUBJECTING THE CORN GRITS TO A SUDDEN CHANGE FROM A HIGH SUPER-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO A LOW SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHEREBY THEY ARE PUFFED.
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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) | 1956-09-21 | 1957-03-23 | 1957-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-09-21 | 1961-03-23 | 1961-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-09-21 | 1965-03-23 | 1965-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |