US3343965A
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Method of baking cake with topping
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1965-04-30
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell L Gass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:23
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/20; A21D13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING A BAKED CAKE AND A TOPPING THEREON WHICH COMPRISES: (A) ADMIXING IN THE ABSENCE OF MOISTURE TOPPING INGREDIENTS COMPRISING SHORTENING, FROM ABOUT 70% TO ABOUT 95% BY WEIGHT SUGARS, AND A RAPID-ACTING WATER-BINDING AGENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PREGELATINIZED STARCH, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE AND SODIUM ALGINATE TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY WATER-FREE TOPPING COMPOSITION; (B) PLACING THE TOPPING COMPOSITION ON TOP OF AN UNBAKED CAKE BATTER; AND (C) BAKING THE CAKE BATTER AND TOPPING COMPOSITION; THE RAPID-ACTING WATER-BINDING AGENT IN (A) BEING PRESENT IN AN UNHYDRATED STATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ABSORB SUBSTANTIALLY ALL MOISTURE WHICH AGGREGATES ON TOP OF THE CAKE BATTER DURING BAKING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING A BAKED CAKE AND A TOPPING THEREON WHICH COMPRISES: (A) ADMIXING IN THE ABSENCE OF MOISTURE TOPPING INGREDIENTS COMPRISING SHORTENING, FROM ABOUT 70% TO ABOUT 95% BY WEIGHT SUGARS, AND A RAPID-ACTING WATER-BINDING AGENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PREGELATINIZED STARCH, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE AND SODIUM ALGINATE TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY WATER-FREE TOPPING COMPOSITION; (B) PLACING THE TOPPING COMPOSITION ON TOP OF AN UNBAKED CAKE BATTER; AND (C) BAKING THE CAKE BATTER AND TOPPING COMPOSITION; THE RAPID-ACTING WATER-BINDING AGENT IN (A) BEING PRESENT IN AN UNHYDRATED STATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ABSORB SUBSTANTIALLY ALL MOISTURE WHICH AGGREGATES ON TOP OF THE CAKE BATTER DURING BAKING.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |