US3556815A
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Colored popcorn package
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1968-09-16
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A COLORED POPCORN PREMIX PACKAGE IS DISCLOSED WHICH PRODUCES COLORED POPCORN WHEN POPPED. THE PACKAGE CONTAINS POPCORN IN A CAKE OF SOLID FAT CONTAINING A COLORING AGENT. THE PAN MAY BE DIVIDED INTO COMPARTMENTS AND THE FAT IN EACH COMPARTMENT MAY CONTAIN DIFFERENT COLORING AGENTS. WHEN THE POPCORN IN THE DIVIDED PAN IS POPPED SEVERAL DIFFERENT COLORS OF POPCORN ARE PRODUCED. THE PAN MAY HAVE AN EXPANSIBLE, TRANSPARENT COVER TO RETAIN THE POPCORN AS IT IS POPPED.
Inventors
- 👤 Huygene K Fujiwara
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2026-10-25 21:55
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K49/00; H02K49/02; H02K49/04; H02K49/043; A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183; G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/003; G01P15/16; G01P15/165
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |