US3703379A
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Double expanded food products
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD IS DISCLOSED FOR PREPARING A FOOD PRODUCT SUCH AS A SNACK, A CONFECTION OR A TOAST-LIKE FOOD BASE. THE FOOD PRODUCT IS PREPARED BY EXTRUSION EXPANDING A MIXTURE INCLUDING LIPID AND FLOUR TO PROVIDE A FOOD PIECE HAVING A PLURALITY OF LARGE VOIDS SURROUNDED BY THICK WALLS. THE FOOD PIECE IS THEN SUBJECTED TO A SECONDARY EXPANSION SUCH AS BY DEEP FAT FRYING, MICROWAVE OR SALT PUFFING THEREBY PUFFING OR EXPANDING THE WALLS.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia D Cummisford
- 👤 Charles I Beck
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 10:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/165; A23L7/17; A23L7/117; A23L7/13; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/808
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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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |