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Extruded elongate pasta
Assignee: Ma Ma-Macaroni Co Ltd
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Filing: 1985-02-27
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2005-02-27
Abstract
Abstract Extruded elongate pasta is disclosed, each pasta strand having at least one groove formed longitudinally in the pasta strand in such a manner that the total cross sectional area of the groove is 2 to 25% of the cross sectional area of the pasta strand, and the groove in the pasta strand is substantially closed after the elongate pasta is boiled or dipped in hot water.
Inventors
- 👤 Osamu Moriyama
- 👤 Akio Fujita
- 👤 Hiroshi Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:56
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/22; B30B11/221; A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/16; A21C3/00; A21C3/04; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An extruded elongate solid pasta strand, said strand being substantially circular in cross section and comprising a single wedge-shaped groove extending longitudinally thereof, the total cross sectional area of said groove being 10 to 25% of the cross sectional area of the pasta strand, and the depth of said groove being about 2/3 of the diameter of the pasta strand, whereby, upon cooking in hot water, the groove in the pasta strand becomes closed and the cooked elongate pasta strand has the appearance of a cooked solid elongate pasta strand not having said groove and whereby the time required to cook the elongate pasta strand is substantially reduced compared to the time required to cook a solid elongate pasta strand having the same size and shape when cooked but not having said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An extruded elongate solid pasta strand, said strand being substantially circular in cross section and comprising a single wedge-shaped groove extending longitudinally thereof, the total cross sectional area of said groove being 10 to 25% of the cross sectional area of the pasta strand, and the depth of said groove being about 2/3 of the diameter of the pasta strand, whereby, upon cooking in hot water, the groove in the pasta strand becomes closed and the cooked elongate pasta strand has the appearance of a cooked solid elongate pasta strand not having said groove and whereby the time required to cook the elongate pasta strand is substantially reduced compared to the time required to cook a solid elongate pasta strand having the same size and shape when cooked but not having said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pasta strand according to claim 1 wherein said groove is positioned such that a radial line of the cross section of the strand coincides with the center line of the cross section of said groove.
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) | 1992-03-27 | 1992-09-26 | 1993-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-27 | 1996-09-26 | 1997-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-27 | 2000-09-26 | 2001-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |