US3664847A
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Process for preparing instant corn grits
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1970-01-14
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-01-14
Abstract
Abstract INSTANT CORN GRITS ARE PREPARED BY A PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS: (A) ADMIXING CORN GRITS, CRITICAL AMOUNTS OF WATER, AND CRITICAL AMOUNTS OF POLYSACCHARIDE GUM; (B) RAPIDLY HEATING THE MIXTURE TO A CRITICAL TEMPERATURE FOR A CRITICAL TIME PERIOD; (C) IMMEDIATELY DRYING THE HEATED MIXTURE IN THE FORM OF A THIN SHEET ON A DRUM DRIER; AND (D) COLLECTING AND COMMINUTING THE COOKED DRIED SHEET.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy G Hyldon
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 19:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
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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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |