US3077406A
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Method of making star-shaped cereal
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1959-09-08
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1979-09-08
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
2026-10-26 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A STAR-SHAPED CEREAL PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF PRODUCING A DOUGH HAVING SUFFIEICNT MOISTURE CONTENT THEREIN FOR EXTRUSION, EXTRUDING SAID DOUGH INTO A STRAND HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION WITH CONNECTING RADIALLY EXTENDING ARMS OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM WIDTH THROUGHOUT, THE UNATTACHED ENDS OF SAID RADIALLY EXTENDING ARMS FORMING THE POINTS OF A STAR, SLICING SAID STRAND INTO THIN WAFERS, AND THEN PUFFING SAID WAFERS TO FORM A STAR-SHAPED CEREAL PRODUCT, THE ARMS BECOMING DIVERGENT TOWARD THEIR BASE DURING THE PUFFING OPERATION BY REASON OF THE EXPNSION OF THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID WAFER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A STAR-SHAPED CEREAL PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF PRODUCING A DOUGH HAVING SUFFIEICNT MOISTURE CONTENT THEREIN FOR EXTRUSION, EXTRUDING SAID DOUGH INTO A STRAND HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION WITH CONNECTING RADIALLY EXTENDING ARMS OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM WIDTH THROUGHOUT, THE UNATTACHED ENDS OF SAID RADIALLY EXTENDING ARMS FORMING THE POINTS OF A STAR, SLICING SAID STRAND INTO THIN WAFERS, AND THEN PUFFING SAID WAFERS TO FORM A STAR-SHAPED CEREAL PRODUCT, THE ARMS BECOMING DIVERGENT TOWARD THEIR BASE DURING THE PUFFING OPERATION BY REASON OF THE EXPNSION OF THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID WAFER.
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) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |