US2948626A
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Edible pharmaceutical ink and process of using same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-10-24
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Granted: 1960-08-09
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Expires: 1978-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Roy Y Sanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:20
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09D; C09D11/00; C09D11/02; A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/20; A61K9/2072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A FAST DRYING EDIBLE INK FOR APPLING INDICIA TO RESINOUS FILM-FORMING OUTER COATED PHARMACEUTICAL TABLETS WHICH CONSISTS ESSENTIALLY OF DEWAXED SHELLAC, ZEIN, A COLOR FORMING SUBSTANCE SELECTED FROM PIGMENTS AND LAKES, AND 95% ETHYL ALCOHOL WHEREIN THE ZEIN/SHELLAC WEIGHT RATIO IS IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 0.02 TO 0.10.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A FAST DRYING EDIBLE INK FOR APPLING INDICIA TO RESINOUS FILM-FORMING OUTER COATED PHARMACEUTICAL TABLETS WHICH CONSISTS ESSENTIALLY OF DEWAXED SHELLAC, ZEIN, A COLOR FORMING SUBSTANCE SELECTED FROM PIGMENTS AND LAKES, AND 95% ETHYL ALCOHOL WHEREIN THE ZEIN/SHELLAC WEIGHT RATIO IS IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 0.02 TO 0.10.
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) | 1963-08-09 | 1964-02-08 | 1964-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-08-09 | 1968-02-08 | 1968-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-08-09 | 1972-02-08 | 1972-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |