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Method for coloring popcorn
Assignee: Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-01
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Granted: 1962-06-12
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Expires: 1980-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Cathcart
- 👤 Harold G Beattie
- 👤 Charles B Berquist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/40; A23L5/42; A23L5/47; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD FOR COLORING POPCORN WHICH COMPRISES FORMING A DRY MIXTURE OF AN EDIBLE LAKE OF A WATER-SOLUBLE EDIBLE COLOR, SIAD LAKE BEING INSOLUBLE IN WATER AND IN EDIBLE OIL AND BEONG SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING THE CALICUM AND ALUMINUM LAKES OF SUCH EDIBLE COLOR, WITH EDIBLE DRY INGREDIENTS IN A PORTION OF ABOUT 0.5-10% OF THE EDIBLE LAKE AND ABOUT 90-99.5% OF SAID EDIBLE DRY INGREDIENTS, BLENDING SAID DRY MIXTURE WITH DRY UNPOPPED POPPING CORN, AND HEATING THE RESULTING BLEND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EDIBLE OIL AT A TEMPERTATURE AND FOR A TIME SUFFICIENT TO POP SAID POPPING CORN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD FOR COLORING POPCORN WHICH COMPRISES FORMING A DRY MIXTURE OF AN EDIBLE LAKE OF A WATER-SOLUBLE EDIBLE COLOR, SIAD LAKE BEING INSOLUBLE IN WATER AND IN EDIBLE OIL AND BEONG SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING THE CALICUM AND ALUMINUM LAKES OF SUCH EDIBLE COLOR, WITH EDIBLE DRY INGREDIENTS IN A PORTION OF ABOUT 0.5-10% OF THE EDIBLE LAKE AND ABOUT 90-99.5% OF SAID EDIBLE DRY INGREDIENTS, BLENDING SAID DRY MIXTURE WITH DRY UNPOPPED POPPING CORN, AND HEATING THE RESULTING BLEND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EDIBLE OIL AT A TEMPERTATURE AND FOR A TIME SUFFICIENT TO POP SAID POPPING CORN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2741559A
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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) | 1965-06-11 | 1965-12-11 | 1966-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-06-11 | 1969-12-11 | 1970-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-06-11 | 1973-12-11 | 1974-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |