US2998317A
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Method of producing cereal flakes
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-28
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Granted: 1961-08-29
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Expires: 1979-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley H Reesman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING CEREAL FLAKES WHICH COMPRISES DRYING COOKED GRAIN PIECES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 200-400*F. FOR A PERIOD OF 1/2 TO 10 MINUTES, TO OBTAIN A MOISTURE CONTENT OF 13%-25%, IMMEDIATELY AND RAPIDLY COOLING SAID DRIED PIECES TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW 120* F. IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES, AND IMMEDIATELY FLAKING SAID DRIED, COOLED PIECES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
57 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING CEREAL FLAKES WHICH COMPRISES DRYING COOKED GRAIN PIECES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 200-400*F. FOR A PERIOD OF 1/2 TO 10 MINUTES, TO OBTAIN A MOISTURE CONTENT OF 13%-25%, IMMEDIATELY AND RAPIDLY COOLING SAID DRIED PIECES TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW 120* F. IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES, AND IMMEDIATELY FLAKING SAID DRIED, COOLED PIECES.
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) | 1964-08-28 | 1965-02-27 | 1965-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-08-28 | 1969-02-27 | 1969-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-08-28 | 1973-02-27 | 1973-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |