US2764486A
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Cloud stabilization of citrus juice products
Assignee: Sunkist Growers Inc
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Filing: 1951-12-15
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Granted: 1956-09-25
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Expires: 1971-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse W Stevens
- 👤 David E Pritchett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L2/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A METHOD OF PROLONGING THE NATURAL CLOUD STABILITY OF A CITRUS BEVERAGE BASE CONTAINING AT LEAST ABOUT 40% SOLUBLE SOLIDS INCLUSIVE OF ABOUT 10% FRUIT ACIDS WHICH COMPRISES INCORPORATING THEREIN AN AMOUNT OF SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE CALCULATED TO PROVIDE ABOUT 20 TO 400 PARTS PER MILLION THEREOF IN THE FINAL BEVERAGE, AND OF LOCUST BEAN GUM TO PROVIDE ABOUT 1 TO 30 PARTS PER MILLION IN SAID BEVERAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A CITRUS BEVERAGE BASE CONTAINING AT LEAST ABOUT 40% SOLUBLE SOLIDS INCLUSIVE OF ABOUT 10% FRUIT ACIDS HAVING ITS NATURAL CLOUD STABILIZED BY THE PRESENCE OF AN AMOUNT OF SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE CALCULATED TO PROVIDE ABOUT 20 TO 400 PARTS PER MILLION THEREOF IN THE FINAL BEVERAGE, AND OF LOCUST BEAM GUM TO PROVIDE ABOUT 1 TO 30 PARTS PER MILLION IN SAID BEVERAGE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1959-09-25 | 1960-03-26 | 1960-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-09-25 | 1964-03-26 | 1964-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-09-25 | 1968-03-26 | 1968-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |