US3192049A
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Process for producing a quick-cooking pasta-type product
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1963-07-25
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1983-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel E Kinsley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/143; A23L7/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A QUICK-COOKING PASTA-TYPE PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES BLENDING A HARD WHEAT FLOUR AND A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL WITH SUFFICIENT WATER TO FORM A DOUGH HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF 27 TO 36%, EXTRUDING SAID DOUGH INTO GRAIN FORM, SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY GELATINIZING SAID EXTRUDED DOUGH AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 170*F., TEMPERING SAID GELATINIZED EXTRUDED DOUGH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, AND THEN DRYING SAID EXTRUDED DOUGH AT A TEMPERATURE AND RATE SUFFICIENT TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM ITS SURFACES SUFFICIENTLY FASTER THAN IT CAN DIFFUSE THERETO FROM ITS INTERIOR SO AS TO PREVENT SHRINKAGE AND PRODUCE A POROUS STRUCTURE THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A QUICK-COOKING PASTA-TYPE PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES BLENDING A HARD WHEAT FLOUR AND A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL WITH SUFFICIENT WATER TO FORM A DOUGH HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF 27 TO 36%, EXTRUDING SAID DOUGH INTO GRAIN FORM, SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY GELATINIZING SAID EXTRUDED DOUGH AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 170*F., TEMPERING SAID GELATINIZED EXTRUDED DOUGH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, AND THEN DRYING SAID EXTRUDED DOUGH AT A TEMPERATURE AND RATE SUFFICIENT TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM ITS SURFACES SUFFICIENTLY FASTER THAN IT CAN DIFFUSE THERETO FROM ITS INTERIOR SO AS TO PREVENT SHRINKAGE AND PRODUCE A POROUS STRUCTURE 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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |