US3778522A
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Method of texturizing protein
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-23
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BLAND TEXTURED PROTEIN PRODUCT. THE METHOD INCLUDES THE STEPS OF MIXING UNTEXTURED PROTEIN MATERIAL AND WATER TO FORM AN UNTEXTURED PROTEIN DOUGH WHICH IS THEN EXTRUDED THROUGH A SCREW EXTRUDER INTO A FLOWING STREAM OF HOT, PRESSURIZED VAPOR SUCH AS STEAM OR AIR.
Inventors
- 👤 P Strommer
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2026-10-31 23:17
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/26; B; B65; B65G; B65G53/00; B65G53/34; B65G53/40; B65G53/48
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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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |