US3133818A
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Process for precooking a substantially-water-insoluble farinaceous product
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1960-04-04
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1980-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Max R Gould
- 👤 Donald L Swartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:23
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/05; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/198
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A PROCESS FOR PRECOOKING A SUBSTANTIALLY-WATER-INSOLUBLE FARINACEOUS PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES MECHANICALLY AGITATING SAID PRODUCT WHILE IN THE FORM OF FINELY-DIVIDED PARTICLES SO AS TO HIGHLY DISPERSE SAME; CONTACTING SAID PRODUCT WHILE BEING SO AGITATED WITH STEAM AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES ABOVE ABOUT 150*F. AND BELOW ABOUT 300* F. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 TO 45 SECONDS AND IN THE PRESENCE OF SUFFICIENT TOTAL MOISTURE WHEREBY THE RESULTING PRECOOKED PRODUCT PRIOR TO ANY SUBSTANTIAL DRYING THEREOF HAS A MOISTURE CONTENT IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 15 TO 50% BY WEIGHT, WET BASIS; AND THEREAFTER DRYING SAID PRODUCT TO A MOISTURE CONTENT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN ABOUT 15% BY WEIGHT, WET BASIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A PROCESS FOR PRECOOKING A SUBSTANTIALLY-WATER-INSOLUBLE FARINACEOUS PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES MECHANICALLY AGITATING SAID PRODUCT WHILE IN THE FORM OF FINELY-DIVIDED PARTICLES SO AS TO HIGHLY DISPERSE SAME; CONTACTING SAID PRODUCT WHILE BEING SO AGITATED WITH STEAM AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES ABOVE ABOUT 150*F. AND BELOW ABOUT 300* F. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 TO 45 SECONDS AND IN THE PRESENCE OF SUFFICIENT TOTAL MOISTURE WHEREBY THE RESULTING PRECOOKED PRODUCT PRIOR TO ANY SUBSTANTIAL DRYING THEREOF HAS A MOISTURE CONTENT IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 15 TO 50% BY WEIGHT, WET BASIS; AND THEREAFTER DRYING SAID PRODUCT TO A MOISTURE CONTENT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN ABOUT 15% BY WEIGHT, WET BASIS.
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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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |