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Method for producing an improved puffed cereal
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1969-09-15
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1989-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A process for improving whole grain puffed cereal products by reducing the moisture content of the whole grain puffed cereal product to a level of from 0.5 to 1.5 percent by weight based on the weight of the puffed whole grain and then allowing the moisture content to rise to packaging levels.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Holtz Jr
- 👤 Robert R Reinhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/178
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A process as in claim 1 wherein the moisture content of the puffed grain is reduced to a level of from about 0.5 to 1.0 percent by weight based on the weight of the puffed grain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
11 words
A process as in claim 1 wherein the grain is rice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A process as in claim 2 wherein the grain is rice.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A process as in claim 1 wherein the grain is wheat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A process as in claim 2 wherein the grain is wheat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A process for preparing a whole grain, moisture-containing, puffed cereal product comprising puffing the whole grain and then reducing the moisture content of the puffed whole grain to a level of from 0.5 percent to about 1.5 percent by weight based on the weight of the puffed grain and then allowing the moisture content to increase to normal packaging moisture levels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
A product prepared by the process as described in claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process as in claim 1 wherein the normal packaging moisture level is from about 3 percent to about 4 percent by weight moisturE.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process as in claim 7 wherein the normal packaging moisture level is about 3 percent to about 4 percent by weight moisture.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |