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Method and composition for producing flavored popcorn
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-13
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1993-06-13
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
- 👤 Robert W. Young
- 👤 Samuel B. Prussin
- 👤 John L. Caccavale
- 👤 Victor J. Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:23
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 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 and encapsulated flavoring substance particles and introducing same into a cooking vessel; and, (b) heating said combined materials to pop said popcorn kernels.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 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 and encapsulated flavoring substance particles and introducing same into a cooking vessel; and, (b) heating said combined materials to pop said popcorn kernels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said encapsulated flavoring substance is combined with said cooking medium to form a pre-mix and said pre-mix is combined with said popcorn kernels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein an amount of cooking medium in excess of that present in said pre-mix is added to the cooking vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said encapsulated flavoring substances comprise methyl cellulose as the encapsulating medium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said encapsulated flavoring substance particles have an average diameter of about 5 to 25 microns.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A composition for producing uniformly flavored popcorn, said composition consisting essentially of popcorn kernels, a cooking medium for said popcorn kernels selected from the group consisting essentially of oils, semi-solid fats or solid fats and an encapsulated flavoring substance particles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A composition for producing uniformly flavored popcorn, said composition consisting essentially of popcorn kernels, a cooking medium for said popcorn kernels selected from the group consisting essentially of oils, semi-solid fats or solid fats and an encapsulated flavoring substance particles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein said flavoring substance comprises an artificial flavoring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein said encapsulated flavoring substance comprises methyl cellulose as an encapsulating medium.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein said encapsulated flavoring substance particles have an average diameter of about 5 to 25 microns.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |