US3332370A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Bread making process
Assignee: General Mills Inc
•
Filing: 1964-11-27
•
Granted: 1967-07-25
•
Expires: 1984-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Brastad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:47
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D8/00; A21D8/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S249/00; Y10S249/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A PROCESS FOR MAKING A BREAD PRODUCT FROM A DEVELOPED BREAD DOUGH, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING: (A) REDUCING THE AMBIENT PRESSURE OF SAID DOUGH TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL BELOW ATMOSPHERIC LEVEL TO EXPAND SAID DOUGH TO A PREDETERMINED EXTENT; (B) APPLYING HEAT TO SAID DOUGH SO AS TO BAKE THE DOUGH, AND (C) WHILE SO APPLYING HEAT TO SAID DOUGH, RAISING THE AMBIENT PRESSURE OF SAID DOUGH TO ATMOSPHERIC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A PROCESS FOR MAKING A BREAD PRODUCT FROM A DEVELOPED BREAD DOUGH, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING: (A) REDUCING THE AMBIENT PRESSURE OF SAID DOUGH TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL BELOW ATMOSPHERIC LEVEL TO EXPAND SAID DOUGH TO A PREDETERMINED EXTENT; (B) APPLYING HEAT TO SAID DOUGH SO AS TO BAKE THE DOUGH, AND (C) WHILE SO APPLYING HEAT TO SAID DOUGH, RAISING THE AMBIENT PRESSURE OF SAID DOUGH TO ATMOSPHERIC.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |