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Process of improving the flow characteristics of an instant coffee composition
Assignee: Standard Brands Inc
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Filing: 1958-12-09
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Granted: 1961-08-29
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Expires: 1978-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ismar M Reich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:59
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/36; A23F5/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
PROCESS OF IMPROVING THE FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INSTANT COFFEE COMPOSITION WHICH IS NOT FREE-FLOWING COMPRISING AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF A FREE-FLOWING FINELY DIVIDED INSTANT COFFEE AND COFFEE OIL WHICH COMPRISES INCLUDING IN THE COMPOSITION IN THOROUGH ADMIXTURE WITH THE COMPONENTS THEREOF AN INSTANT COFFEE POWDER HAVING A GREATER SURFACE AREA PER WEIGHT UNIT THAN THE SAID FINELY DIVIDED INSTANT COFFEE COMPONENT IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO RENDER THE FINAL COMPOSITION FREE-FLOWING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
PROCESS OF IMPROVING THE FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INSTANT COFFEE COMPOSITION WHICH IS NOT FREE-FLOWING COMPRISING AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF A FREE-FLOWING FINELY DIVIDED INSTANT COFFEE AND COFFEE OIL WHICH COMPRISES INCLUDING IN THE COMPOSITION IN THOROUGH ADMIXTURE WITH THE COMPONENTS THEREOF AN INSTANT COFFEE POWDER HAVING A GREATER SURFACE AREA PER WEIGHT UNIT THAN THE SAID FINELY DIVIDED INSTANT COFFEE COMPONENT IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO RENDER THE FINAL COMPOSITION FREE-FLOWING.
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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) | 1964-08-28 | 1965-02-27 | 1965-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-08-28 | 1969-02-27 | 1969-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-08-28 | 1973-02-27 | 1973-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |