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Method of making margarine
Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Filing: 1959-03-16
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Granted: 1961-02-28
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Expires: 1979-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melnick Daniel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:03
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23D; A23D7/00; A23D7/02; A23D7/04; A23D7/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MARGARINE PRODUCT SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM OCCLUDED GAS WHICH COMPRISES SUPERCHILLING A LIQUID MARGARINE TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 15* TO 40*F. BELOW THE SETTING POINT OF THE FAT INGREDIENT THEREOF, WORKING THE SUPERCHILLED LIQUID MARGARINE TO DISSIPATE AT LEAST ABOUT 20% OF THE POTENTIAL TITER HEAT DUE TO FAT CRYSTALLIZATION BUT MAINTAINING THE MARGARINE AS A FLOWABLE MASS, AND PACKAGING THE MARGARINE, THE FAT INGREDIENT HAVING A WILEY MELTING POINT OF ABOUT 90* TO 100*F., A SETTING POINT OF ABOUT 70* TO 80*F. AND AN IODINE VALUE OF ABOUT 70 TO 90, AND SAID PROCESS BEING OPERATED SUCH THAT NO WORK IS IMPARTED TO THE SOLIDIFIED MARGARINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MARGARINE PRODUCT SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM OCCLUDED GAS WHICH COMPRISES SUPERCHILLING A LIQUID MARGARINE TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 15* TO 40*F. BELOW THE SETTING POINT OF THE FAT INGREDIENT THEREOF, WORKING THE SUPERCHILLED LIQUID MARGARINE TO DISSIPATE AT LEAST ABOUT 20% OF THE POTENTIAL TITER HEAT DUE TO FAT CRYSTALLIZATION BUT MAINTAINING THE MARGARINE AS A FLOWABLE MASS, AND PACKAGING THE MARGARINE, THE FAT INGREDIENT HAVING A WILEY MELTING POINT OF ABOUT 90* TO 100*F., A SETTING POINT OF ABOUT 70* TO 80*F. AND AN IODINE VALUE OF ABOUT 70 TO 90, AND SAID PROCESS BEING OPERATED SUCH THAT NO WORK IS IMPARTED TO THE SOLIDIFIED MARGARINE.
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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) | 1964-02-28 | 1964-08-29 | 1965-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-02-28 | 1968-08-29 | 1969-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-02-28 | 1972-08-29 | 1973-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |