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Method of producing zein-coated confectionery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1954-06-24
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Granted: 1957-05-07
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Expires: 1974-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace B Cosler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/34; A23G3/343; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD OF APPLYING A FIRMLY ADHERED NON-STICKY EDIBLE PROTECTIVE SURFACE COATING TO A NON-CEREAL FAT-, OIL-, OR MOISTURE-CONTAINING CONFECTIONERY, COMPRISING DISSOLVING ZEIN AND AS A PLASTICIZER THEREFOR AN ACETYLATED GLYCERIDE ESTER OF A SATURATED HIGHER FATTY ACID IN A NONTOXIC EVAPORABLE MUTUAL ORGANIC SOLVENT FOR SAID ZEIN AND ESTER, SAID ESTER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY MORE SOLUBLE IN SAID SOLVENT THAN SAID ACID, APPLYING THE SOLUTION THUS FORMED TO SAID CONFECTIONERY, AND REMOVING SAID SOLVENT; WHEREBY A CONTINUOUS BARRIER AGAINST THE PENETRATION OF WATER INTO SAID CONFECTIONERY AND AGAINST THE PENETRATION OF FAT, OIL AND MOISTURE FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONFECTIONERY TO THE OUTSIDE IS PROVIDED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD OF APPLYING A FIRMLY ADHERED NON-STICKY EDIBLE PROTECTIVE SURFACE COATING TO A NON-CEREAL FAT-, OIL-, OR MOISTURE-CONTAINING CONFECTIONERY, COMPRISING DISSOLVING ZEIN AND AS A PLASTICIZER THEREFOR AN ACETYLATED GLYCERIDE ESTER OF A SATURATED HIGHER FATTY ACID IN A NONTOXIC EVAPORABLE MUTUAL ORGANIC SOLVENT FOR SAID ZEIN AND ESTER, SAID ESTER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY MORE SOLUBLE IN SAID SOLVENT THAN SAID ACID, APPLYING THE SOLUTION THUS FORMED TO SAID CONFECTIONERY, AND REMOVING SAID SOLVENT; WHEREBY A CONTINUOUS BARRIER AGAINST THE PENETRATION OF WATER INTO SAID CONFECTIONERY AND AGAINST THE PENETRATION OF FAT, OIL AND MOISTURE FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONFECTIONERY TO THE OUTSIDE IS PROVIDED.
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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) | 1960-05-06 | 1960-11-05 | 1961-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-05-06 | 1964-11-05 | 1965-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-05-06 | 1968-11-05 | 1969-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |