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High protein food granules
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-05
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1982-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert V Macallister
- 👤 Thomas P Finucane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/225; A23J3/227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A HIGH PROTEIN FOOD PRODUCT WHICH WHEN COOKED HAS A FLAVOR AND CHEWY TEXTURE SIMULATING THE EATING QUALITY OF MEAT, SAID PRODUCT COMPRISING IRREGULARLY SHAPED, SUBSTANTIALLY DRY, DISCRETE GRANULES CAPABLE OF ADSORBING WATER, SAID GRANULES COMPRISING ESSENTIALLY VITALIZED GLUTEN AND DEFATTED SOYBEAN FLOUR, AND ALSO INCORPORATING A MEAT-LIKE FLAVOURING MATERIAL, SAID GLUTEN SERVING NOT ONLY AS A SOURCE OF PROTEIN BUT ALSO AS A BINDER AND PROVIDING THE QUALITY OF CHEWINESS IN THE COOKED GRANULES, SAID GRANULES WHEN COOKED IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER DEVELOPING A FLAVOR AND CHEWY TEXTURE CHARACTERISTIC OF COOKED MEAT; AND SAID GRANULS BEING STORABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN CONVENTIONAL CONTAINERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A HIGH PROTEIN FOOD PRODUCT WHICH WHEN COOKED HAS A FLAVOR AND CHEWY TEXTURE SIMULATING THE EATING QUALITY OF MEAT, SAID PRODUCT COMPRISING IRREGULARLY SHAPED, SUBSTANTIALLY DRY, DISCRETE GRANULES CAPABLE OF ADSORBING WATER, SAID GRANULES COMPRISING ESSENTIALLY VITALIZED GLUTEN AND DEFATTED SOYBEAN FLOUR, AND ALSO INCORPORATING A MEAT-LIKE FLAVOURING MATERIAL, SAID GLUTEN SERVING NOT ONLY AS A SOURCE OF PROTEIN BUT ALSO AS A BINDER AND PROVIDING THE QUALITY OF CHEWINESS IN THE COOKED GRANULES, SAID GRANULES WHEN COOKED IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER DEVELOPING A FLAVOR AND CHEWY TEXTURE CHARACTERISTIC OF COOKED MEAT; AND SAID GRANULS BEING STORABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN CONVENTIONAL CONTAINERS.
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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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |