US3128690A
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Cereal puffing apparatus
Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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Filing: 1961-02-15
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1981-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmore F Maehl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/178
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
AN APPARATUS FOR HEATING CEREAL GRAIN COMPRISING A HEATING CHAMBER FOR GELATINIZING A CHARGE OF CEREAL GRAIN, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID CHARGE OF CEREAL GRAIN INTO SAID CHAMBER UNDER PRESSURE, SAID HEATING CHAMBER HAVING A GAS HEAT INLET AND A GAS HEAT OUTLET FOR PASSING GAS HEAT THROUGH SAID CHAMBER IN HEAT EXCHANGE WITH THE CERAL GRAIN THEREIN, A SOLIDS OUTLET TO TRANSFER HEATED CEREAL GRAIN FROM SAID HEATING CHAMBER, A RECYCLE LINE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
AN APPARATUS FOR HEATING CEREAL GRAIN COMPRISING A HEATING CHAMBER FOR GELATINIZING A CHARGE OF CEREAL GRAIN, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID CHARGE OF CEREAL GRAIN INTO SAID CHAMBER UNDER PRESSURE, SAID HEATING CHAMBER HAVING A GAS HEAT INLET AND A GAS HEAT OUTLET FOR PASSING GAS HEAT THROUGH SAID CHAMBER IN HEAT EXCHANGE WITH THE CERAL GRAIN THEREIN, A SOLIDS OUTLET TO TRANSFER HEATED CEREAL GRAIN FROM SAID HEATING CHAMBER, A RECYCLE LINE
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) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |