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Process for producing puckered and curled cereal flakes
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1955-04-29
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Granted: 1959-04-14
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Expires: 1975-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Holahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:47
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135; A23L7/139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A CEREAL FLAKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF RAPIDLY HEATING A COOKED PLASTIC GRAIN PIECE TO A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 100 TO 350* F. IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES SO THAT ITS OUTER LAYER IS HOTTER AND DRIER AND LESS PLASTIC THAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIECE, AND SUBJECTING SAID GRAIN PIECE TO A FLAKING OPERATION TO CONVERT THE PIECE TO A FLAKE, AND TO CAUSE SOME OF THE MORE PLASTIC INNER MATERIAL TO BREAK THROUGH PORTIONS OF SAID OUTER LAYER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A CEREAL FLAKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF RAPIDLY HEATING A COOKED PLASTIC GRAIN PIECE TO A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 100 TO 350* F. IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES SO THAT ITS OUTER LAYER IS HOTTER AND DRIER AND LESS PLASTIC THAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIECE, AND SUBJECTING SAID GRAIN PIECE TO A FLAKING OPERATION TO CONVERT THE PIECE TO A FLAKE, AND TO CAUSE SOME OF THE MORE PLASTIC INNER MATERIAL TO BREAK THROUGH PORTIONS OF SAID OUTER LAYER.
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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) | 1962-04-13 | 1962-10-13 | 1963-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-04-13 | 1966-10-13 | 1967-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-04-13 | 1970-10-13 | 1971-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |