US3022176A
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Process for improving the flavor of cultured mlk products and the resulting product
Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Filing: 1960-05-13
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Granted: 1962-02-20
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Expires: 1980-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Lawrence
- 👤 George A Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:18
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/06; A23C19/061; A23C19/062; A23B; A23B11/00; A23B11/10; A23B11/18; A23C9/00; A23C9/12; A23C9/13; A23C9/1307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A CULTURED MILK PRODUCT HAVING A PH OF ABOUT 4.3 TO ABOUT 5.5 AND CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A SORBIC ACID COMPONENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SORBIC ACID, SODIUM SORBATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, AND CALCIUM SORBATE IN AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO ABOUT 0.0025% TO ABOUT 0.15% SORBIC ACID, AND LARGE NUMBERS OF ACTIVELY GROWING FLAVOR MICROORGANISMS OF THE FAMILY LACTOBACTERIACEAE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A CULTURED MILK PRODUCT HAVING A PH OF ABOUT 4.3 TO ABOUT 5.5 AND CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A SORBIC ACID COMPONENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SORBIC ACID, SODIUM SORBATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, AND CALCIUM SORBATE IN AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO ABOUT 0.0025% TO ABOUT 0.15% SORBIC ACID, AND LARGE NUMBERS OF ACTIVELY GROWING FLAVOR MICROORGANISMS OF THE FAMILY LACTOBACTERIACEAE.
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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) | 1965-02-19 | 1965-08-21 | 1966-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-02-19 | 1969-08-21 | 1970-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-02-19 | 1973-08-21 | 1974-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |