US3016300A
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Adipic acid composition
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1959-09-28
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Granted: 1962-01-09
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Expires: 1979-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley P Raffensperger
- 👤 Thomas T Takashima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L2/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AN ADIPIC ACID CONTAINING COMPOSITION HAVING AN INCREASED RATE OF SOLUBILITY WHICH COMPRISES ADMIXING WATER AND A CRYSTALLINE SUGAR IN SUCH PROPORTIONS THAT THE CRYSTALLINE CHARACTER OF THE SUGAR IS NOT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND THE SUGAR IS IN SOLUTION TO AN EXTENT SUFFICEIENT TO COAT ADIPIC ACID POWDER AND SUGAR CRYSTALS, COMBINING SAID MOISTENED SUGAR WITH ADIPIC ACID POWDER IN PROPORTIONS AT WHICH SAID SUGAR AND POWDER ARE AGGREGATAED BY SAID SUGAR SOLUTION, SAID ADIPIC ACID POWDER BEING OF A SIZE WHEREAT IT DOES NOT FLOAT AT THE TOP OF AND DOES NOT SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A BODY THE AQUEOUS FLUID, DRY THE AGGREGATE OF SAID WETTED SUGAR AND SAID ADIPIC ACID POWDER AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE MELTING POINT OF THE SUGAR AND FOR A SUFFICIENT LENGTH OF TIME TO PRESERVE THE CRYSTALLINITY THEREOF WHILE PRODUCING A FRIABLE, SUBSTANTIALLY ANHYDROUS PRODUCT, AND BREAKING UP SAID DRIED PRODUCT INTO GRANULES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AN ADIPIC ACID CONTAINING COMPOSITION HAVING AN INCREASED RATE OF SOLUBILITY WHICH COMPRISES ADMIXING WATER AND A CRYSTALLINE SUGAR IN SUCH PROPORTIONS THAT THE CRYSTALLINE CHARACTER OF THE SUGAR IS NOT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND THE SUGAR IS IN SOLUTION TO AN EXTENT SUFFICEIENT TO COAT ADIPIC ACID POWDER AND SUGAR CRYSTALS, COMBINING SAID MOISTENED SUGAR WITH ADIPIC ACID POWDER IN PROPORTIONS AT WHICH SAID SUGAR AND POWDER ARE AGGREGATAED BY SAID SUGAR SOLUTION, SAID ADIPIC ACID POWDER BEING OF A SIZE WHEREAT IT DOES NOT FLOAT AT THE TOP OF AND DOES NOT SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A BODY THE AQUEOUS FLUID, DRY THE AGGREGATE OF SAID WETTED SUGAR AND SAID ADIPIC ACID POWDER AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE MELTING POINT OF THE SUGAR AND FOR A SUFFICIENT LENGTH OF TIME TO PRESERVE THE CRYSTALLINITY THEREOF WHILE PRODUCING A FRIABLE, SUBSTANTIALLY ANHYDROUS PRODUCT, AND BREAKING UP SAID DRIED PRODUCT INTO GRANULES.
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) | 1965-01-08 | 1965-07-10 | 1966-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-08 | 1969-07-10 | 1970-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-08 | 1973-07-10 | 1974-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |