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US3935322A
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Chip separating from a fried ribbon
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-27
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1993-04-27
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for preparing a chip-type snack is disclosed. A dough is prepared and sheeted. An elongated shaped ribbon of connected dough pieces is cut from the dough sheet. The ribbon is passed through a deep fat fryer and then severed into individual chips.
Inventors
- 👤 Verne E. Weiss
- 👤 Glenn M. Campbell
- 👤 Gerald L. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-30 23:55
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/08; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18; A23L19/19; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/13; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1214; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for preparing fabricated potato chips comprising mixing at least one member of the group consisting of potato flakes and potato granules with water to form a dough, said water being present in an amount of from 25 to 45 percent based on the total weight of the dough, sheeting said dough, cutting said sheeted dough to produce a continuing ribbon, transporting said ribbon through a hot oil bath thereby frying said ribbon, said ribbon extending from the entrance to the exit of said bath and then separating said ribbon into individual potato chips.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for preparing fabricated potato chips comprising mixing at least one member of the group consisting of potato flakes and potato granules with water to form a dough, said water being present in an amount of from 25 to 45 percent based on the total weight of the dough, sheeting said dough, cutting said sheeted dough to produce a continuing ribbon, transporting said ribbon through a hot oil bath thereby frying said ribbon, said ribbon extending from the entrance to the exit of said bath and then separating said ribbon into individual potato chips.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
134 words
A method of preparing chip-type snacks comprising: mixing a farinaceous material and water to form a farinaceous dough, said water being present in an amount sufficient to provide a dough having sufficient cohesiveness to stick together as a sheet and less than that amount of water that would result in the dough sticking to equipment, the moisture content of said dough being about 25 to 45 percent by weight; forming the dough into a ribbon having alternating wide portions and narrow portions; frying the ribbon of dough in an oil bath, said oil bath having an entrance and an exit, said ribbon extending continuously from said entrance to said exit, thereby frying said ribbon; removing the ribbon from said oil bath and then separating the ribbon at the narrow portions to provide individual chips.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
134 words
A method of preparing chip-type snacks comprising: mixing a farinaceous material and water to form a farinaceous dough, said water being present in an amount sufficient to provide a dough having sufficient cohesiveness to stick together as a sheet and less than that amount of water that would result in the dough sticking to equipment, the moisture content of said dough being about 25 to 45 percent by weight; forming the dough into a ribbon having alternating wide portions and narrow portions; frying the ribbon of dough in an oil bath, said oil bath having an entrance and an exit, said ribbon extending continuously from said entrance to said exit, thereby frying said ribbon; removing the ribbon from said oil bath and then separating the ribbon at the narrow portions to provide individual chips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said ribbon is shaped between a pair of surfaces during frying.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said farinaceous material is dehydrated potato material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the forming of said ribbon includes sheeting said dough to form a sheet having a thickness of about 0.015 to 0.06 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said chip-type snack is fabricated potato chips and wherein said thickness is about 0.02 to 0.03 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the wide and narrow portions of said ribbon are formed by cutting said ribbon from said sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said wide portions have a diameter of between about 1 and 2 inches and are connected by a narrow portion having a width of 1/8 to 3/8 inches.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of preparing chip-type snacks comprising; mixing a farinaceous material and water to produce a dough, said farinaceous material being a member selected from the group consisting of potato material, wheat flour, rice flour, and corn grits, said water being present in an amount of between 25 and 45 percent, basis total weight of dough; sheeting the dough to a thickness of about 0.015 to 0.06 inches; cutting the dough sheet into a ribbon including alternating wide portions of 1 to 2 inches and narrow portions of 1/8 to 3/8 inches; frying the ribbon by passing said ribbon through a bath of hot oil, said ribbon extending continuously from the entrance to the exit of said bath; removing the fried ribbon from said bath; and separating said ribbon at said narrow portions, said wide portions thereby producing individual fabricated chips.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of preparing chip-type snacks comprising; mixing a farinaceous material and water to produce a dough, said farinaceous material being a member selected from the group consisting of potato material, wheat flour, rice flour, and corn grits, said water being present in an amount of between 25 and 45 percent, basis total weight of dough; sheeting the dough to a thickness of about 0.015 to 0.06 inches; cutting the dough sheet into a ribbon including alternating wide portions of 1 to 2 inches and narrow portions of 1/8 to 3/8 inches; frying the ribbon by passing said ribbon through a bath of hot oil, said ribbon extending continuously from the entrance to the exit of said bath; removing the fried ribbon from said bath; and separating said ribbon at said narrow portions, said wide portions thereby producing individual fabricated chips.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said farinaceous material is potato material.
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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) | 1979-01-26 | 1979-07-28 | 1980-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-07-28 | 1984-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-26 | 1987-07-28 | 1988-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |