US3282708A
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Process for moisturizing stale baked dough products and package utilized therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-09
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1984-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walton W Cushman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:31
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D17/00; A21D17/008; B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/501; B65D17/505; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3216; B65D81/3222; B65D81/34; B65D81/3407; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/34; B65D2581/3401; B65D2581/3402; B65D2581/3405; B65D2581/3406; B65D2581/3429; B65D2581/3432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR MOISTURIZING STALE, STEAM PERMEABLE, DOUGH PRODUCT, COMPRISING A CONTAINER HOUSING THE SAID DOUGH PRODUCT AND HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS, A FRANGIBLE, HEATABLE, WATER-CONTAINING CAPSULE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID BOTTOM WALL AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID BOTTOM WALL AND SAID DOUGH PRODUCT, AND AN IMPERMEABLE MEMBRANE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL UNDERLYING SAID TOP WALL ABOUT SAID DOUGH PRODUCT PROVIDING A FURTHER SEAL FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, SAID TOP WALL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, AND REMOVABLE MEANS, HAVING A TEAR STRIP, CLOSING SAID OPENING, WHEREBY WHEN SAID OPENING IS UNCOVERED AND A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF HEAT IS APPLIED TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER, THE WATER IN THE CAPSULE BOILS, FRACTURES SAID CAPSULE AND EMITS STEAM WHICH ASCENDS THROUGH SAID DOUGH PRODUCT, PUSHES THE MEMBRANE THROUGH THE OPENING AND, UPON PUNCTURE OF THE MEMBRANE, EXHAUSTS THROUGH SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR MOISTURIZING STALE, STEAM PERMEABLE, DOUGH PRODUCT, COMPRISING A CONTAINER HOUSING THE SAID DOUGH PRODUCT AND HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS, A FRANGIBLE, HEATABLE, WATER-CONTAINING CAPSULE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID BOTTOM WALL AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID BOTTOM WALL AND SAID DOUGH PRODUCT, AND AN IMPERMEABLE MEMBRANE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL UNDERLYING SAID TOP WALL ABOUT SAID DOUGH PRODUCT PROVIDING A FURTHER SEAL FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, SAID TOP WALL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, AND REMOVABLE MEANS, HAVING A TEAR STRIP, CLOSING SAID OPENING, WHEREBY WHEN SAID OPENING IS UNCOVERED AND A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF HEAT IS APPLIED TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER, THE WATER IN THE CAPSULE BOILS, FRACTURES SAID CAPSULE AND EMITS STEAM WHICH ASCENDS THROUGH SAID DOUGH PRODUCT, PUSHES THE MEMBRANE THROUGH THE OPENING AND, UPON PUNCTURE OF THE MEMBRANE, EXHAUSTS THROUGH SAID OPENING.
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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |