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Sugar-coating process
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1959-02-12
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1979-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Green Julius
- 👤 Paul S Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:39
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/26; A23G3/34; A23G3/343; A23G2200/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF CANDY-COATING PIECES OF FOOD PRODUCTS WHICH COMPRISES TUMBLING WITH A QUANTITY OF SAID FOOD PRODUCT A QUANTITY OF A FINELY COMMINUTED COATING POWDER HAVING A SACCHARIDAL COMPOSITION WHICH IS TRANSFORMED TO A MOLTEN CANDY UPON HEATING, WHEREBY SAID COATING POWDER IS DISTRIBUTED OVER THE SURFACE OF SAID FOOD PRODUCT, HEATING THE TUMBLING MASS OF POWDER AND PIECE TO CAUSE PARTICLES OF SAID POWDER TO FUSE AND ADHERE DISCRETELY TO THE SURFACES OF SAID PIECES, AND CONTINUING SAID TUMBLING AND HEATING UNTIL SAID PARTICLES ARE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED OVER SAID SURFACES AND FUSED TO SAID SURFACES AND TO EACH OTHER TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM AND COMPLETE COATING ON SAID PIECES OF FOOD PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF CANDY-COATING PIECES OF FOOD PRODUCTS WHICH COMPRISES TUMBLING WITH A QUANTITY OF SAID FOOD PRODUCT A QUANTITY OF A FINELY COMMINUTED COATING POWDER HAVING A SACCHARIDAL COMPOSITION WHICH IS TRANSFORMED TO A MOLTEN CANDY UPON HEATING, WHEREBY SAID COATING POWDER IS DISTRIBUTED OVER THE SURFACE OF SAID FOOD PRODUCT, HEATING THE TUMBLING MASS OF POWDER AND PIECE TO CAUSE PARTICLES OF SAID POWDER TO FUSE AND ADHERE DISCRETELY TO THE SURFACES OF SAID PIECES, AND CONTINUING SAID TUMBLING AND HEATING UNTIL SAID PARTICLES ARE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED OVER SAID SURFACES AND FUSED TO SAID SURFACES AND TO EACH OTHER TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM AND COMPLETE COATING ON SAID PIECES OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |