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Puffed oats and method of making same
Assignee: Guardite Corp
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Filing: 1953-06-12
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Granted: 1953-09-22
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Expires: 1973-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Baer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/178
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
THE METHOD OF PUFFING OATS WHICH COMPRISES: FREEING OAT GRAINS FROM AIR AND REPLACING THE AIR WITH AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM, COOKING THE OAT GRAINS FOR A PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO SOFTEN THE CELL WALLS AND ADAPT THEM FOR PUFFING, THEN SUBJECTING THE OAT GRAINS TO A SUDDEN CHANGE FROM A HIGH SUPER-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO A LOW SUBATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHEREBY THEY ARE PUFFED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
62 words
THE METHOD OF PUFFING OATS WHICH COMPRISES: FREEING OAT GRAINS FROM AIR AND REPLACING THE AIR WITH AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM, COOKING THE OAT GRAINS FOR A PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO SOFTEN THE CELL WALLS AND ADAPT THEM FOR PUFFING, THEN SUBJECTING THE OAT GRAINS TO A SUDDEN CHANGE FROM A HIGH SUPER-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO A LOW SUBATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHEREBY THEY ARE PUFFED.
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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) | 1956-09-21 | 1957-03-23 | 1957-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-09-21 | 1961-03-23 | 1961-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-09-21 | 1965-03-23 | 1965-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |