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US2556233A
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Process for flavoring foodstuffs
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1948-09-20
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Granted: 1951-06-12
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Expires: 1968-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stokla Hermanus Kornelis
- 👤 Jan Van Dalfsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A PROCESS FOR FLAVORING POWDERED FOODSTUFFS WHICH ARE PREPARED FOR USE BY TREATING WITH AQUEOUS LIQUIDS, DURING WHICH HEAT MAY BE APPLIED, WHICH COMPRISES DISPERSING A FLAVORING SUBSTANCE IN A LIQUID STIFFENER IN WHICH THE SUB-TING STANCE IS SUBSTANTIALLY INSOLUBLE AND DISTRIBUTING THE DISPERSION SO OBTAINED INTO PARTICLE FORM BEFORE THE DISPERSION IS COMPLETELY HARDENED, WHEREBY THE DISPERSED SUBSTANCE IS COATED WITH LIQUID STIFFENER, AND DISTRIBUTING SAID UNHARDENED PARTICULATE DISPERSION INTO THE FOODSTUFF, WHEREBY THE PARTICLES OF THE DISPERSION ARE COATED WITH THE POWDERED FOODSTUFF TO BE FLAVORED, SAID PARTICLES MOSTLY HAVING A MINIMUM SIZE OF NOT LESS THAN 0.1 MM. AND NOT MORE THAN 3.0 MM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A PROCESS FOR FLAVORING POWDERED FOODSTUFFS WHICH ARE PREPARED FOR USE BY TREATING WITH AQUEOUS LIQUIDS, DURING WHICH HEAT MAY BE APPLIED, WHICH COMPRISES DISPERSING A FLAVORING SUBSTANCE IN A LIQUID STIFFENER IN WHICH THE SUB-TING STANCE IS SUBSTANTIALLY INSOLUBLE AND DISTRIBUTING THE DISPERSION SO OBTAINED INTO PARTICLE FORM BEFORE THE DISPERSION IS COMPLETELY HARDENED, WHEREBY THE DISPERSED SUBSTANCE IS COATED WITH LIQUID STIFFENER, AND DISTRIBUTING SAID UNHARDENED PARTICULATE DISPERSION INTO THE FOODSTUFF, WHEREBY THE PARTICLES OF THE DISPERSION ARE COATED WITH THE POWDERED FOODSTUFF TO BE FLAVORED, SAID PARTICLES MOSTLY HAVING A MINIMUM SIZE OF NOT LESS THAN 0.1 MM. AND NOT MORE THAN 3.0 MM.
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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) | 1954-06-11 | 1954-12-11 | 1955-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-06-11 | 1958-12-11 | 1959-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-06-11 | 1962-12-11 | 1963-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |