US3062657A
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Process for making breakfast cereal flakes
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1958-12-03
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Granted: 1962-11-06
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Expires: 1978-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard L Vollink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:33
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A PROCESS FOR MAKING A READY-TO-EAT BREAKFAST CEREAL PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES COMPOUNDING A MOIST COMMINUTED STARCH-CONTAINING CEREAL MIXTURE HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF ABOUT 15%-30%, PASSING SAID MIXTURE BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVING PROXIMATELY SPACED SURFACES WHICH GENERATE A HIGH PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE AND RUPTURE STARCH GRANULES IN SAID MIXTURE TO PRODUCE A COOKED DOUGH HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 212*F. WHEREIN THE MOISTURE PRESENT TENDS TO VAPORIZE AND EXPAND THE MATERIAL THEREOF, TEMPERING SAID COOKED DOUGH BY CONFINING AND COOLING IT UNTIL IT ASSUMES A CONDITION WHEREAT THE DOUGH WILL NOT SUBSTANTIALLY EXPAND WHEN IT IS UNCONFINED AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, FLAKING SAID TEMPERED DOUGH, AND TOASTING THE FLAKED DOUGH TO PRODUCE A BLISTERED AND CRISP READY-TO-EAT BREAKFAST CEREAL FLAKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A PROCESS FOR MAKING A READY-TO-EAT BREAKFAST CEREAL PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES COMPOUNDING A MOIST COMMINUTED STARCH-CONTAINING CEREAL MIXTURE HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF ABOUT 15%-30%, PASSING SAID MIXTURE BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVING PROXIMATELY SPACED SURFACES WHICH GENERATE A HIGH PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE AND RUPTURE STARCH GRANULES IN SAID MIXTURE TO PRODUCE A COOKED DOUGH HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 212*F. WHEREIN THE MOISTURE PRESENT TENDS TO VAPORIZE AND EXPAND THE MATERIAL THEREOF, TEMPERING SAID COOKED DOUGH BY CONFINING AND COOLING IT UNTIL IT ASSUMES A CONDITION WHEREAT THE DOUGH WILL NOT SUBSTANTIALLY EXPAND WHEN IT IS UNCONFINED AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, FLAKING SAID TEMPERED DOUGH, AND TOASTING THE FLAKED DOUGH TO PRODUCE A BLISTERED AND CRISP READY-TO-EAT BREAKFAST CEREAL FLAKE.
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) | 1965-11-05 | 1966-05-07 | 1966-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-11-05 | 1970-05-07 | 1970-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-11-05 | 1974-05-07 | 1974-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |