US3011896A
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Fluid shortening and process for making the same
Assignee: Akzo Nobel Paints LLC
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Filing: 1960-01-19
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Granted: 1961-12-05
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Expires: 1980-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eber Fred
- 👤 Melvin L Ott
- 👤 Walter M Cochran
- 👤 Henry J Kean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:45
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/16; A23; A23D; A23D9/00; A23D9/007; A23D9/013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
AN IMPROVED FLUID SHORTENING FOR BAKED GOODS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF: ABOUT 0.2% TO ABOUT 3% OF UNLACTATED NORMALLY LIQUID GLYCERINE VEHICLE, AND ABOUT 95.8% OF A NORMALLY LIQUID GLYCERIDE VEHICLES, AND ABOUT 4% TO ABOUT 8% OF A LACTATED MONOGLYCERIDE-PROVIDING COMPOSITION, SAID COMPOSITION HAVING ABOUT 2% TO ABOUT 50%, BASIS THE COMPOSITION, AS FREE MONOGLYCERIDE OF C14-22 FATTY ACID, THE LACTATED MONOGLYCERIDE OF SAID COMPOSITION BEING AN ESTERIFICATION PRODUCT OF LACTIC ACID WITH A LEAST ONE CONCENTRATED, PREFORMED MONOGLYCERIDE OF A C14-22 FATTY ACID AND CONTAINING ABOUT 0.4 TO ABOUT 2 MOLS OF COMBINED LACTIC ACID PER MOL OF STARTING MONOGLYCERIDE REACTANT, SAID STARTING MONOGLYCERIDE REACTANT HAVING AT LEAST 85% MONOGLYCERIDE CONTENT, SAID FLUID SHORTENING BEING POURABLE AT A TEMPERATURE AS LOW AS 60*F. AND EXHIBITING AN INCREASE IN SOLIDS CONTENT OF AT LEAST 50% WHEN COOLED FROM 90* TO 60*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
AN IMPROVED FLUID SHORTENING FOR BAKED GOODS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF: ABOUT 0.2% TO ABOUT 3% OF UNLACTATED NORMALLY LIQUID GLYCERINE VEHICLE, AND ABOUT 95.8% OF A NORMALLY LIQUID GLYCERIDE VEHICLES, AND ABOUT 4% TO ABOUT 8% OF A LACTATED MONOGLYCERIDE-PROVIDING COMPOSITION, SAID COMPOSITION HAVING ABOUT 2% TO ABOUT 50%, BASIS THE COMPOSITION, AS FREE MONOGLYCERIDE OF C14-22 FATTY ACID, THE LACTATED MONOGLYCERIDE OF SAID COMPOSITION BEING AN ESTERIFICATION PRODUCT OF LACTIC ACID WITH A LEAST ONE CONCENTRATED, PREFORMED MONOGLYCERIDE OF A C14-22 FATTY ACID AND CONTAINING ABOUT 0.4 TO ABOUT 2 MOLS OF COMBINED LACTIC ACID PER MOL OF STARTING MONOGLYCERIDE REACTANT, SAID STARTING MONOGLYCERIDE REACTANT HAVING AT LEAST 85% MONOGLYCERIDE CONTENT, SAID FLUID SHORTENING BEING POURABLE AT A TEMPERATURE AS LOW AS 60*F. AND EXHIBITING AN INCREASE IN SOLIDS CONTENT OF AT LEAST 50% WHEN COOLED FROM 90* TO 60*F.
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) | 1964-12-04 | 1965-06-05 | 1965-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-12-04 | 1969-06-05 | 1969-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-12-04 | 1973-06-05 | 1973-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |