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US3754930A
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Method for producing expander food stuffs by gaseous conveying heating
Assignee: Kikkoman Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-28
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A method of continuously producing an expanded foodstuff by entraining a material food stuff in a pressurized heated gas stream in a suspended condition, thereby heating and conveying said material, and then discharging the heated material into a gas atmosphere at a lower pressure, whereby said material is expanded.
Inventors
- 👤 H Watanabe
- 👤 T Yuasa
- 👤 R Toei
- 👤 T Aonuma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23P; A23P30/00; A23P30/30; A23P30/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the foodstuff is defatted soy bean.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the foodstuff is polished rice.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |