US3830948A
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Method for improving shelf-life of baked goods
Assignee: DCA Food Industries Inc
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Filing: 1973-06-18
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-06-18
Abstract
Abstract THE SHELF-LIFE OF COMESTIBLES SUCH AS PASTRIES OR THER BAKED GOODS IS EXTENDED FOR INDEFINITE PERIODS OF TIME BY PROVIDING THE PRODUCTS WITH A FILLING OR TOPPING COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF A WHIPPED BLEND OF SUGAR, FAT, AND AN EMULSIFIER, AND A MICROBIILOGICALLY STABLE SYSTEM SUCH AS NATURAL OR ARTIFICAL FRUIT PRESERVES. WHEN SUCH PRODUCTS ARE PLACED IN A MOISTURE-PROOF PACKAGE, A VAPOR EQUILIBRIUM IS ESTABLISHED WHEREBY THE FILLING OR TOPPING METERS VAPOR INTO THE PRODUCT AT A RATE APPROXIMATING THE RATE AT WHICH THE ORIGINAL WATER PRESENT IN THE PRODUCT IS BEING LOST DUE TO RETROGRADATION OF STARCH.
Inventors
- 👤 L Fischer
- 👤 M Sherain
- 👤 K Strum
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 13:00
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/20; A21D13/24
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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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |