US3655402A
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Combined food pastry and filling
Assignee: Hunt Wesson Foods Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-03
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1989-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A frozen unbaked pastry dough in an annular configuration having a bottom surrounding a frozen filling encased in an open bottomed metal cylinder which, upon baking, forms a patty shell with raised sides for containing the filling after removal of the cylinder, is described, along with a process for preparing the frozen and baked products.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest V Dougan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/44; A23G9/48; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/30; A21D13/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The article of manufacture of claim 1 wherein the cylinder is made of metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of manufacture of claim 1 wherein the patty shell and filling are frozen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The article of manufacture of claim 1 wherein the heat and moisture resistant cylinder is a metal cylinder having a substantially closed top and the patty shell and filling are frozen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article of manufacture of claim 4 wherein prior to baking the cylinder is significantly smaller than the inside of the annular patty shell such that a space exists between the outside of the cylinder and the inside of the annular patty shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
A process for preparing a baked food product comprising the steps of: forming a patty shell of heat rising dough in a generally annular configuration having a bottom; encasing a solidified food filling in a generally cylindrical heat resistant container having an open bottom; positioning the container of filling vertically proximate the center of the patty shell; baking the patty shell with the container of filling in said position; and removing the container from the baked patty shell and causing the filling to flow through the open bottom and be deposited in said baked patty shell against the baked sides of the patty shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 6 further comprising the steps of freezing said patty shell for storage and handling prior to baking of said food product and wherein said filling is frozen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 7 wherein said container is made of metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of clAim 8 wherein said container is made of metal foil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 6 further comprising the steps of freezing said patty shell for storage and handling prior to baking of said food product and wherein said filling is frozen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 6 further comprising the step of opening the top of the container to form a steam vent during baking.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process for preparing a baked food product comprising the steps of: positioning a generally cylindrical container of solidified food filling proximate the center of a patty shell which comprises a bottom and generally annular sides formed of heat rising dough, said container having an open bottom; baking the patty shell with the container in said position; and removing the container from the baked patty shell thereby causing the filling to be deposited in said baked patty shell and against the sides of the patty shell.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 12 wherein said container is formed of metal foil and wherein said filling is fruit filling or meat filling and the dough is a puff pastry dough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 12 further comprising the step of opening the top of the container to form a steam vent during baking.
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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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |