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Method of making shredded cereal product
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1959-06-26
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Granted: 1962-09-18
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Expires: 1979-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William R Graham
- 👤 Grogg Benjamin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/16; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/165; A23L7/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD OF MAKING A SHREDDED, READY-TO-EAT, DRY CEREAL PRODUCT, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY EX TRUDING STRANDS OF COOKED CEREAL DOUGH THROUGH A SERIES OF CLOSELY ADJACENT ORIFICES ARRANGE IN A CLOSED PATH WITH THE EXTRUSION TEMPERATURE OF SAID DOUGH BEING FROM 200* TO 33* F. WHEREBY THE EXTRUDED STRANDS WILL EXPAND INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AS SAID ISSUE FROM SAID ORIFICES, PINCHING OFF SECTIONS OF SAID EXPANDED STRANDS TO FROM HOLLOW PILLOW-SHAPED PIECES, AND ADDITIONALLY HEATING SAID PIECES TO BLISTER AND SET SAID STRANDS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD OF MAKING A SHREDDED, READY-TO-EAT, DRY CEREAL PRODUCT, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY EX TRUDING STRANDS OF COOKED CEREAL DOUGH THROUGH A SERIES OF CLOSELY ADJACENT ORIFICES ARRANGE IN A CLOSED PATH WITH THE EXTRUSION TEMPERATURE OF SAID DOUGH BEING FROM 200* TO 33* F. WHEREBY THE EXTRUDED STRANDS WILL EXPAND INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AS SAID ISSUE FROM SAID ORIFICES, PINCHING OFF SECTIONS OF SAID EXPANDED STRANDS TO FROM HOLLOW PILLOW-SHAPED PIECES, AND ADDITIONALLY HEATING SAID PIECES TO BLISTER AND SET SAID STRANDS.
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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) | 1965-09-17 | 1966-03-19 | 1966-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-09-17 | 1970-03-19 | 1970-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-09-17 | 1974-03-19 | 1974-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |