US2871123A
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Calcium enriched milk
Assignee: Hexion Inc
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Filing: 1955-06-10
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Granted: 1959-01-27
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Expires: 1975-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford D Bauer
- 👤 Robert M Marks
- 👤 Edwin A Bernardoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/1522; A23C11/00; A23C11/02; A23C11/04; A23C9/154; A23C9/1544; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
IN SUSPENDING A WATER INSOLUBLE CALCIUM COMPOUND IN NON-SETTLING CONDITION IN AN AQUEOUS LIQUID MILK PRODUCT CONTAINING MILK PROTEIN, THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES FORMING AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF THE MILK PRODUCT, IRISH MOSS EXTRACT CONSTITUTING THE SOLE ADMIXED ANTISETTLING AGENT AND BEING IN THE PROPORTION OF ABOUT 0.02%-0.1% OF THE WEIGHT OF THE SAID MILK PRODUCT, FINELY DIVIDED CALCIUM CARBONATE OF SUCH SIZE OF PARTICLES THAT AT LEAST HALF BY WEIGHT IS FINER THAN 5 MICRONS, ADDING A PH ESTABLISHING MATERIAL IN ANY AMOUNT REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH THE PH OF THE MIXTURE WITHIN THE RANGE 6-7, THEN HEATING THE SAID MIXTURE TO AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AT LEAST AS HIGH AS 145* F. AND BELOW THE TEMPERATURE OF HEAT CURDLING OF THE MILK PROTEIN, TO CAUSE INTERACTION OF THE MILK PROTEIN AND THE IRISH MOSS EXTRACT IN CONTACT WITH THE CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAINTAINING THE MIXTURE AT THE SAID ELEVATED TEMPERATURE UNTIL THE VISCOSITY AS MEASURED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RISES 10%-40% ABOVE THE VISCOSITY OF THE ORIGINAL MIXTURE AND UNTIL THE SAID INTERACTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE AS SHOWN BY NO FURTHER SUBSTANTIAL RISE IN THE VISCOSITY, AND THEN COOLING THE MATERIAL, THE CALCIUM CARBONATE BEING ADDED IN AMOUNT TO MAKE THE CA:P RATIO IN THE PRODUCT 1.5-2 PARTS OF THE CALCIUM FOR 1 PART OF PHOSPHORUS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
IN SUSPENDING A WATER INSOLUBLE CALCIUM COMPOUND IN NON-SETTLING CONDITION IN AN AQUEOUS LIQUID MILK PRODUCT CONTAINING MILK PROTEIN, THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES FORMING AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF THE MILK PRODUCT, IRISH MOSS EXTRACT CONSTITUTING THE SOLE ADMIXED ANTISETTLING AGENT AND BEING IN THE PROPORTION OF ABOUT 0.02%-0.1% OF THE WEIGHT OF THE SAID MILK PRODUCT, FINELY DIVIDED CALCIUM CARBONATE OF SUCH SIZE OF PARTICLES THAT AT LEAST HALF BY WEIGHT IS FINER THAN 5 MICRONS, ADDING A PH ESTABLISHING MATERIAL IN ANY AMOUNT REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH THE PH OF THE MIXTURE WITHIN THE RANGE 6-7, THEN HEATING THE SAID MIXTURE TO AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AT LEAST AS HIGH AS 145* F. AND BELOW THE TEMPERATURE OF HEAT CURDLING OF THE MILK PROTEIN, TO CAUSE INTERACTION OF THE MILK PROTEIN AND THE IRISH MOSS EXTRACT IN CONTACT WITH THE CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAINTAINING THE MIXTURE AT THE SAID ELEVATED TEMPERATURE UNTIL THE VISCOSITY AS MEASURED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RISES 10%-40% ABOVE THE VISCOSITY OF THE ORIGINAL MIXTURE AND UNTIL THE SAID INTERACTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE AS SHOWN BY NO FURTHER SUBSTANTIAL RISE IN THE VISCOSITY, AND THEN COOLING THE MATERIAL, THE CALCIUM CARBONATE BEING ADDED IN AMOUNT TO MAKE THE CA:P RATIO IN THE PRODUCT 1.5-2 PARTS OF THE CALCIUM FOR 1 PART OF PHOSPHORUS.
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) | 1962-01-26 | 1962-07-28 | 1963-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-26 | 1966-07-28 | 1967-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-26 | 1970-07-28 | 1971-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |