US2864702A
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Oat cereal product and process for obtaining the same
Assignee: Best Foods Inc
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Filing: 1954-06-28
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Granted: 1958-12-16
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Expires: 1974-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A Murray
- 👤 Edwin L Sexton
- 👤 Melnick Daniel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:55
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
THE PROCESS OF MAKING A TOASTED OAT FLAKE PRODUCT WHICH IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING OATMEAL UPON THE ADDITION OF BOILING WATER AND WITHOUT ANY COOKING TREATMENT, WHICH PROCESS COMPRISES TOASTING UNHULLED OATS FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 4 TO 9 HOURS UNTIL THE UNHULLED OATS REACH A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN ABOUT 160* AND 210*F., TEMPERING THE HOT OATS AT APPROXIMATELY THIS TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 14 TO 20 HOURS, REMOVING THE HULLS, CUTTING THE GROATS OF THE OATS TO YIELD CUT METAL OF SUCH A SIZE DISTRIBUTION THAT MORE THAN 90 PERCENT IS RETAINED OVER A #16 U. S. STANDARD SIEVE, RESTORING THE MOISTURE CONTENT, AND ROLLING TO A FLAKE THICKNESS OF 0.20 TO 0.34 MM., WITH THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE END PRODUCT BEING ABOUT 9 TO 13 PERCENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
THE PROCESS OF MAKING A TOASTED OAT FLAKE PRODUCT WHICH IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING OATMEAL UPON THE ADDITION OF BOILING WATER AND WITHOUT ANY COOKING TREATMENT, WHICH PROCESS COMPRISES TOASTING UNHULLED OATS FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 4 TO 9 HOURS UNTIL THE UNHULLED OATS REACH A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN ABOUT 160* AND 210*F., TEMPERING THE HOT OATS AT APPROXIMATELY THIS TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 14 TO 20 HOURS, REMOVING THE HULLS, CUTTING THE GROATS OF THE OATS TO YIELD CUT METAL OF SUCH A SIZE DISTRIBUTION THAT MORE THAN 90 PERCENT IS RETAINED OVER A #16 U. S. STANDARD SIEVE, RESTORING THE MOISTURE CONTENT, AND ROLLING TO A FLAKE THICKNESS OF 0.20 TO 0.34 MM., WITH THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE END PRODUCT BEING ABOUT 9 TO 13 PERCENT.
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) | 1961-12-15 | 1962-06-16 | 1962-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-12-15 | 1966-06-16 | 1966-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-12-15 | 1970-06-16 | 1970-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |