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Process for producing flavored popcorn
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-01
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1994-05-01
Abstract
Abstract Flavored popcorn is produced by preparing a composition of popcorn kernels, a cooking oil medium and encapsulated flavoring substances which can be introduced into a cooking vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Caccavale
- 👤 Victor J. Pierce
- 👤 Robert W. Young
- 👤 Samuel B. Prussin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:48
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
The method of producing flavored popcorn consisting essentially of: a. combining popcorn kernels, a cooking medium for said popcorn kernels selected from the group consisting of oils, semi-solid fats or solid fats, encapsulated flavoring substances in particulate form and lecithin in an amount sufficient to disperse and prevent agglomeration or clumping of the flavoring substances, but below an amount which will produce excessive foaming and introducing same into a cooking vessel; and, b. heating said combined materials for a period of time sufficient to pop said popcorn kernels.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
The method of producing flavored popcorn consisting essentially of: a. combining popcorn kernels, a cooking medium for said popcorn kernels selected from the group consisting of oils, semi-solid fats or solid fats, encapsulated flavoring substances in particulate form and lecithin in an amount sufficient to disperse and prevent agglomeration or clumping of the flavoring substances, but below an amount which will produce excessive foaming and introducing same into a cooking vessel; and, b. heating said combined materials for a period of time sufficient to pop said popcorn kernels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said encapsulated flavoring substance and lecithin are first combined to form a lecithin coated flavoring substance and said coated flavoring substance is combined with said popcorn kernels and cooking medium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein lecithin is present in the range of about 0.01 to about 0.5% of the weight of the popcorn kernels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein said range is about 0.02 to about 0.2%.
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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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |