US2745746A
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Method of treating cocoa beans and product thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-01-19
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Granted: 1956-05-15
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Expires: 1973-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/02; A23G1/30; A23G1/56; A23G2210/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING COCOA BEARS, WHICH COMPRISES EFFECTING A PRELIMINARY PARTIAL ROASTING OF THE BEANS, REMOVING THE SHELLS FROM THE BEANS TO LEAVE THE NIBS, ADDING TO THE NIBS AN ALKALIZING SOLUTION FORMED BY DISSOLVING 8 POUNDS OF SODIUM CARBONATE MONOHYDRATE IN 36 QUARTS OF WATER FOR EACH 400 POUNDS OF COCOA NIBS. ALLOWING THE NIBS TO ABSORB THE SOLUTION OF APPROXIMATELY A HALF HOUR, AND THEN ROASTING THE NIBS TO THE DESIRED EXTENT TO DRIVE OFF APPROXIMATELY 95% OF THE WATER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING COCOA BEARS, WHICH COMPRISES EFFECTING A PRELIMINARY PARTIAL ROASTING OF THE BEANS, REMOVING THE SHELLS FROM THE BEANS TO LEAVE THE NIBS, ADDING TO THE NIBS AN ALKALIZING SOLUTION FORMED BY DISSOLVING 8 POUNDS OF SODIUM CARBONATE MONOHYDRATE IN 36 QUARTS OF WATER FOR EACH 400 POUNDS OF COCOA NIBS. ALLOWING THE NIBS TO ABSORB THE SOLUTION OF APPROXIMATELY A HALF HOUR, AND THEN ROASTING THE NIBS TO THE DESIRED EXTENT TO DRIVE OFF APPROXIMATELY 95% OF THE WATER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US737432A
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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) | 1959-05-15 | 1959-11-14 | 1960-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-05-15 | 1963-11-14 | 1964-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-05-15 | 1967-11-14 | 1968-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |