US2653099A
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Quick-cooking cereal and method of making same
Assignee: Guardite Corp
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Filing: 1953-07-02
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Granted: 1953-09-22
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Expires: 1973-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Carman
- 👤 Jim E Allison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/178
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A QUICK-COOKING CEREAL, WHICH COMPRISES: REMOVING THE AIR FROM THE CEREAL AND SUBSTITUTING AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM UNDER PRESSURE; ADDING STEAM THERETO AT INCREASED PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE TO RAISE THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF AND COOK THE CEREAL; THEN INSTANTANEOUSLY REDUCING THE PRESSURE WELL BELOW ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN EXPANSION OF THE CEREAL; AND MAINTAINING A REDUCED PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO COLD SET THE EXPANDED CEREAL DURING THE EXPLOSION AND UNTIL COLD SETTING OF THE CEREAL OCCURS, THE PRESSURE AT THE INCEPTION OF THE EXPLOSION AND THE EXTENT OF PRESSURE REDUCTION BEING CORRELATED TO PRODUCE AN EXPANDED QUICK-COOKING CEREAL HAVING FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES A HYDRATION RATE AT LEAST 1/3 GREATER THAN THAT OF THE ORIGINAL CEREAL AFTER IMMERSION IN WATER AT ABOUT 200* F.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A QUICK-COOKING CEREAL, WHICH COMPRISES: REMOVING THE AIR FROM THE CEREAL AND SUBSTITUTING AN ATMOSPHERE OF STEAM UNDER PRESSURE; ADDING STEAM THERETO AT INCREASED PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE TO RAISE THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF AND COOK THE CEREAL; THEN INSTANTANEOUSLY REDUCING THE PRESSURE WELL BELOW ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN EXPANSION OF THE CEREAL; AND MAINTAINING A REDUCED PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO COLD SET THE EXPANDED CEREAL DURING THE EXPLOSION AND UNTIL COLD SETTING OF THE CEREAL OCCURS, THE PRESSURE AT THE INCEPTION OF THE EXPLOSION AND THE EXTENT OF PRESSURE REDUCTION BEING CORRELATED TO PRODUCE AN EXPANDED QUICK-COOKING CEREAL HAVING FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES A HYDRATION RATE AT LEAST 1/3 GREATER THAN THAT OF THE ORIGINAL CEREAL AFTER IMMERSION IN WATER AT ABOUT 200* F.
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) | 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 |