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US2858218A
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Cereal product with raspberry-like appearance and method of making same
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1955-02-16
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Granted: 1958-10-28
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Expires: 1975-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John O Benson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/16; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING CEREAL FLAKES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF EXTRUDING A DOUGH MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF FILAMENTS, AT LEAST PARTIALLY COALESCING SAID FILAMENTS TOGETHER WITH SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO FORM A STRANDED STRIP OF SAID FILAMENTS, SLICING SAID STRIP TRANSVERSELY INTO RELATIVELY THIN WAFERS, AND PUFFING SAID WAFERS TO CAUSE FACIAL PORTIONS OF SAID FILAMENTS TO BULGE OUTWARDLY AS COMPARED WITH THE AREAS DEFINING THE POINTS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE FILAMENTS.
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) | 1961-10-27 | 1962-04-28 | 1962-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-10-27 | 1966-04-28 | 1966-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-10-27 | 1970-04-28 | 1970-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |