US2889225A
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Method and apparatus for the production of chocolate masses
Assignee: ZORA TOVARNA NA COKOLADU A CUK
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Filing: 1956-03-26
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Granted: 1959-06-02
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Expires: 1976-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Palik Frantisek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/04; A23G1/18; A23G1/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING COCOA MASS FROM COCOA NIBS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CRUSHING THE COCOA NIBS BY SUBJECTING THE LATTER TO THE IMPACT ENERGY OF VIOLENTLY ROTATED HAMMERS WHICH HEAT AND LIQUEFY THE COCOA NIBS TO FORM A COCOA MASS IN THE LIQUID STATE, REFINING THE COCOA MASS BY REPEATEDLY FURTHER CRUSHING THE PARTICLES AND PROVIDING A LARGE CONTACT SURFACE INTIMATELY CONTACTED AND OXIDIZED BY THE ENTRAINED AIR SO THAT THE COCOA MASS IS RELATIVELY QUICKLY REFINED WHILE NEW CHARACTERISTIC TASTE AND AROMATIC SUBSTANCES ARE FORMED AND UNPLEASANT SMELLING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES INCLUDING MOISTURE ARE RELEASED FROM THE COCOA MASS, AND EVACUATING SAID VOLATILE SUBSTANCES RELEASED FROM THE COCOA MASS DURING THE REPEATED FURTHER CRUSHING THEREOF.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING COCOA MASS FROM COCOA NIBS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CRUSHING THE COCOA NIBS BY SUBJECTING THE LATTER TO THE IMPACT ENERGY OF VIOLENTLY ROTATED HAMMERS WHICH HEAT AND LIQUEFY THE COCOA NIBS TO FORM A COCOA MASS IN THE LIQUID STATE, REFINING THE COCOA MASS BY REPEATEDLY FURTHER CRUSHING THE PARTICLES AND PROVIDING A LARGE CONTACT SURFACE INTIMATELY CONTACTED AND OXIDIZED BY THE ENTRAINED AIR SO THAT THE COCOA MASS IS RELATIVELY QUICKLY REFINED WHILE NEW CHARACTERISTIC TASTE AND AROMATIC SUBSTANCES ARE FORMED AND UNPLEASANT SMELLING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES INCLUDING MOISTURE ARE RELEASED FROM THE COCOA MASS, AND EVACUATING SAID VOLATILE SUBSTANCES RELEASED FROM THE COCOA MASS DURING THE REPEATED FURTHER CRUSHING THEREOF.
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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) | 1962-06-01 | 1962-12-01 | 1963-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-06-01 | 1966-12-01 | 1967-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-06-01 | 1970-12-01 | 1971-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |