US2970055A
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Triglyceride shortening composition and method for preparing the same
Assignee: Rath Packing Co
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Filing: 1959-12-14
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Granted: 1961-01-31
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Expires: 1979-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Gleason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:01
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C3/00; C11C3/04; C11C3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
AN IMPROVED EDIBLE SHORTENING COMPOSITION PREPARED BY MOLECULARY REARRANGING A TRIGLYCERIDE FAT SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES IN THE PRESENCE OF AN INTERESTERIFICATION CATALYST AT A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH AT LEAST SOME OF THE FAT REMAINS IN THE LIQUID PHASE, ADDING FORM 0.1% TO 3% BY WEIGHT OF A HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LACTIC, GLUCONIC, TARTARIC, MALIC, GLYCERIC AND GLYOLLIC, AND CONTINUING THE REACTION UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS TO CAUSE SUBSTITUTION OF SAID HYDROXY ACID FOR SOME OF THE FATTY ACID RADICALS ORIGINALLY PRESENT IN THE TRIGLYCERIDE FAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
AN IMPROVED EDIBLE SHORTENING COMPOSITION PREPARED BY MOLECULARY REARRANGING A TRIGLYCERIDE FAT SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES IN THE PRESENCE OF AN INTERESTERIFICATION CATALYST AT A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH AT LEAST SOME OF THE FAT REMAINS IN THE LIQUID PHASE, ADDING FORM 0.1% TO 3% BY WEIGHT OF A HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LACTIC, GLUCONIC, TARTARIC, MALIC, GLYCERIC AND GLYOLLIC, AND CONTINUING THE REACTION UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS TO CAUSE SUBSTITUTION OF SAID HYDROXY ACID FOR SOME OF THE FATTY ACID RADICALS ORIGINALLY PRESENT IN THE TRIGLYCERIDE FAT.
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) | 1964-01-31 | 1964-08-01 | 1965-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-01-31 | 1968-08-01 | 1969-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-01-31 | 1972-08-01 | 1973-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |