US3620760A
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Cook-in-the-bowl cereal
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1968-11-25
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1988-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A process of producing a cook-in-the-bowl type of hot breakfast cereal is disclosed. The process involves selecting a specific milled fraction of grain and flaking the grain to a thickness of 0.010 to 0.012 inch. The thin flakes are capable of rehydrating rapidly in boiling water to produce a hot breakfast cereal of the instant or cook-in-the-bowl type.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin A Ver Steeg Jr
- 👤 Ferdinand E Spring Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135; A23L7/139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the flaked oats are dried to a moisture content of about 10 to 12 percent by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein about 80 percent of the flaked dry oats have a particle size greater than No. 10 U.S. standard sieve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the milled oats are screened to produce a product having about a following particle size distribution: Tyler mesh screen size Percent of particles retained on screen No. 6 0 No. 8 10 No. 12 82 kappa No. 20 7 pan 1/2
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein vitamins and nutritional substances are added to the flaked oats.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 5 wherein a nutritional supplement is wheat.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |