US3615671A
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Dry food products in spun filaments and method of making same
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1968-04-19
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1988-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A sugar mix containing at least 60 percent sucrose and a humectant is spun under controlled humidity. The spun sugar filaments are then compressed around dry, particulate food pieces such as a cereal or a beverage mix without affecting the solubility of the filaments. The products is packaged within a moistureproof package.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron D Shoaf
- 👤 Charles W Groesbeck
- 👤 David G Cowart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/346; A23G3/02; A23G3/10; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/385; A23L2/39; A23L2/395; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/122; C; C13; C13B; C13B50/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the humectant is invert sugar, the invert sugar being present at a level of from 15 to 25 percent by weight of the spun sugar filaments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
As an article of manufacture, a food product comprising dry, particulate, edible matter and spun sugar filaments; said spun sugar filaments containing at least 60 percent by weight sucrose, and a humectant at a level sufficient to prevent crystallization of spun sugar filaments during storage in a substantially moistureproof package, the fibers being present in the form of a blanket which has been compressed and shaped to completely enclose and conceal the particulate matter, said compression being limited so as not to substantially change the high solubility of the spun sugar fibers in a cold aqueous media; said particulate matter being readily dispersible in the aqueous media upon dissolution of the spun sugar filaments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 3 wherein the humectant is invert sugar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The product of claim 4 wherein the invert sugar is present at a level of from 15 to 25 percent by weight of the spun sugar filaments.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |