US2518247A
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Coating popcorn
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1947-08-23
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Granted: 1950-08-08
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Expires: 1967-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Travis D Nairn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B9/00; A23B9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
THE METHOD COMPRISING INHIBITING DURING STORAGE ANY SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MOISTURECONTENT OF UNPOPPED CORN KERNELS HAVING A MOISTURE-CONTENT INSURING OPTIMUM POPPING CHARACTERISTICS BY COATING THE UNPOPPED CORN KERNELS WITH A COMPOSITION CONTAINING A COATING BASE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF EDIBLE VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL FATS AND OILS; SALT, AND A FLAVORING INGREDIENT, SAID COATING BASE BONDING THE SALT AND FLAVORING INGREDIENT TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CORN KERNELS, AND THEREAFTER STORING THE SO-COATED UNPOPPED CORN KERNELS UNTIL THEY ARE READY FOR USE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
THE METHOD COMPRISING INHIBITING DURING STORAGE ANY SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MOISTURECONTENT OF UNPOPPED CORN KERNELS HAVING A MOISTURE-CONTENT INSURING OPTIMUM POPPING CHARACTERISTICS BY COATING THE UNPOPPED CORN KERNELS WITH A COMPOSITION CONTAINING A COATING BASE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF EDIBLE VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL FATS AND OILS; SALT, AND A FLAVORING INGREDIENT, SAID COATING BASE BONDING THE SALT AND FLAVORING INGREDIENT TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CORN KERNELS, AND THEREAFTER STORING THE SO-COATED UNPOPPED CORN KERNELS UNTIL THEY ARE READY FOR USE.
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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) | 1953-08-07 | 1954-02-06 | 1954-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-08-07 | 1958-02-06 | 1958-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-08-07 | 1962-02-06 | 1962-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |