US3203808A
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Food products
Assignee: Kellanova
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Filing: 1962-08-23
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1982-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thompson Joseph John
- 👤 Doan Charles Albert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/022; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING QUICK COOKING, EDIBLE HARD, DRY, WHOLE, DISCRETE LEGUMES HAVING MOISTURE CONTENT OF FROM ABOUT 10 TO ABOUT 12 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, WHICH COMPRISES IMMERSING RAW LEGUMES IN SAID HARD, DRY, WHOLE CONDITION IN WATER TO SOFTEN THEIR SURFACES, PERFORATING THEM AT A PLURALITY OF POINTS, THEN COOKING THEM IN THE PRESENCE OF ADDED MOISTURE, AND THEN DRYING THE COOKED LEGUMES WITH HOT AIR TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE ORIGINAL DRY MOISTURE CONTENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING QUICK COOKING, EDIBLE HARD, DRY, WHOLE, DISCRETE LEGUMES HAVING MOISTURE CONTENT OF FROM ABOUT 10 TO ABOUT 12 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, WHICH COMPRISES IMMERSING RAW LEGUMES IN SAID HARD, DRY, WHOLE CONDITION IN WATER TO SOFTEN THEIR SURFACES, PERFORATING THEM AT A PLURALITY OF POINTS, THEN COOKING THEM IN THE PRESENCE OF ADDED MOISTURE, AND THEN DRYING THE COOKED LEGUMES WITH HOT AIR TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE ORIGINAL DRY MOISTURE CONTENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2509719A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |