US2999018A
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Instant oatmeal
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1957-10-14
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Granted: 1961-09-05
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Expires: 1977-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Huffman
- 👤 James W Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135; A23L7/139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
AN INSTANT-TYPE FOOD PRODUCT WHICH UPON THE ADDITION OF BOILING WATER AND WITHOUT NEED FOR FURTHER HEATING ACQUIRES THE FLAVOR AND TEXTURE CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKED OATMEAL, SAID PRODUCT COMPRISING ESSENTIALLY QUICK-COOKING ROLLED OATS AND AN EDIBLE POLYSACCHARIDE GUM CAPABLE OF HYDRATING RAPIDLY WITH THE ADDITION OF SAID WATER, SAID GUM BEING PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT BETWEEN ABOUT 0.1% AND ABOUT 1.0% BY WEIGHT OF THE ROLLED OATS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
AN INSTANT-TYPE FOOD PRODUCT WHICH UPON THE ADDITION OF BOILING WATER AND WITHOUT NEED FOR FURTHER HEATING ACQUIRES THE FLAVOR AND TEXTURE CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKED OATMEAL, SAID PRODUCT COMPRISING ESSENTIALLY QUICK-COOKING ROLLED OATS AND AN EDIBLE POLYSACCHARIDE GUM CAPABLE OF HYDRATING RAPIDLY WITH THE ADDITION OF SAID WATER, SAID GUM BEING PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT BETWEEN ABOUT 0.1% AND ABOUT 1.0% BY WEIGHT OF THE ROLLED OATS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-09-04 | 1965-03-06 | 1965-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-09-04 | 1969-03-06 | 1969-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-09-04 | 1973-03-06 | 1973-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |