US2858219A
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Cereal product with honeycomb-like appearance and method of making same
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1956-03-19
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Granted: 1958-10-28
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Expires: 1976-03-19
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
2026-10-25 04:21
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/16; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING CEREAL FLAKES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF EXTRUDING A DOUGH MATERIAL INTO A BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS, COATING SAID FILAMENTS WITH COLORING MATTER, EXERTING PRESSURE LATERALLY AGAINST SAID BUNDLE TO CAUSE SAID FILAMENTS TO COHERE WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES, SLICING SAID BUNDLE TRANSVERSLY INTO RELATIVELY THIN WAFERS, AND HEATING SAID WAFERS SUFFICEINTLY TO CAUSE FACIAL PORTIONS THEREOF TO BULGE OUTWARDLY, THE INDIVIDUAL FACIAL PORTIONS BEING OUTLINED BY A CONSTRASTING COLOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING CEREAL FLAKES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF EXTRUDING A DOUGH MATERIAL INTO A BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS, COATING SAID FILAMENTS WITH COLORING MATTER, EXERTING PRESSURE LATERALLY AGAINST SAID BUNDLE TO CAUSE SAID FILAMENTS TO COHERE WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES, SLICING SAID BUNDLE TRANSVERSLY INTO RELATIVELY THIN WAFERS, AND HEATING SAID WAFERS SUFFICEINTLY TO CAUSE FACIAL PORTIONS THEREOF TO BULGE OUTWARDLY, THE INDIVIDUAL FACIAL PORTIONS BEING OUTLINED BY A CONSTRASTING COLOR.
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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) | 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 |