US3140952A
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Method of dispersing salt in a popcorn slurry
Assignee: C Cretors and Co
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Filing: 1961-11-29
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Cretors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A METHOD OF DISPERSING POPCORN-SEASONING SALT IN A SLURRY COMPRISING UNPOPPED POPCORN AND COOKING OIL, SAID METHOD INCLUDING THE STEPS OF: MIXING SAID SALT WITH AN EDIBLE, HIGHER FATTY ACID GLYCERIDE TO PRODUCE A UNIFORM MIXTURE; TABLETING SAID MIXTURE TO FORM DISCRETE PELLETS; MEASURING A QUANTITY OF SAID PELLETS AND ADDING THEM TO SAID SLURRY TO DISPERSE SAID SALT THEREIN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
60 words
A METHOD OF DISPERSING POPCORN-SEASONING SALT IN A SLURRY COMPRISING UNPOPPED POPCORN AND COOKING OIL, SAID METHOD INCLUDING THE STEPS OF: MIXING SAID SALT WITH AN EDIBLE, HIGHER FATTY ACID GLYCERIDE TO PRODUCE A UNIFORM MIXTURE; TABLETING SAID MIXTURE TO FORM DISCRETE PELLETS; MEASURING A QUANTITY OF SAID PELLETS AND ADDING THEM TO SAID SLURRY TO DISPERSE SAID SALT THEREIN.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |