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Cocoa-butter substitute
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1959-06-04
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Granted: 1961-12-12
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Expires: 1979-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Best Ronald Lobley
- 👤 Soeters Cornelis Johannes
- 👤 Davies Alan Charles
- 👤 Paul Stanley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:43
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23D; A23D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A FAT COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR REPLACING 25-50% OF THE COCOA BUTTER IN CHOCOLATE AND OTHER KINDS OF CONFECTIONERY CONTAINING COCOA BUTTER, SAID COMPOSITION BEING COMPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY OF A MIXTURE OF (A) A FAT SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF PALM OIL AND FRACTIONS THEREOF OF IODINE VALUE AT LEAST 25 AND DILATATION NOT GREATER THAN 600 AT 35*C. AND (B) A SHEA BUTTER FRACTION OF IODINE VALUE NOT GREATER THAN 80 DILATATION NOT LESS THAN 1,900 AT 20*C. AND NOT LESS THAN 1,500 AT 35*C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A FAT COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR REPLACING 25-50% OF THE COCOA BUTTER IN CHOCOLATE AND OTHER KINDS OF CONFECTIONERY CONTAINING COCOA BUTTER, SAID COMPOSITION BEING COMPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY OF A MIXTURE OF (A) A FAT SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF PALM OIL AND FRACTIONS THEREOF OF IODINE VALUE AT LEAST 25 AND DILATATION NOT GREATER THAN 600 AT 35*C. AND (B) A SHEA BUTTER FRACTION OF IODINE VALUE NOT GREATER THAN 80 DILATATION NOT LESS THAN 1,900 AT 20*C. AND NOT LESS THAN 1,500 AT 35*C.
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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) | 1964-12-11 | 1965-06-12 | 1965-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-12-11 | 1969-06-12 | 1969-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-12-11 | 1973-06-12 | 1973-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |