US3034901A
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Method of making low sugar pectinic acid gels
Assignee: Mutual Citrus Products Co
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Filing: 1960-08-08
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Granted: 1962-05-15
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Expires: 1980-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert T Leo
- 👤 Clarence C Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:25
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/231
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A GEL FROM A MINIMUM METHOXYL PECTINIC ACID FORMED FROM PECTIN OBTAINED FROM CITRUS PEEL BY THE ACTION FO A CITRUS PEEL-DERIVED PECTASE CARRIED TO COMPLETION WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SAID PECTINIC ACID IN COMBINATION WITH AN ALKALI METAL SALT OF AN EDIBLE ORGANIC OXY ACID, AN ALKALI METAL HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, AND A SUGRA, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A PH BETWEEN 4.9 AND 5.5, ADDING SAID SOLUTION TO A MASS OF EDIBLE MATERIAL TO BE GELLED, ADDING TO THE RESULTING MIXTURE A COMBINATION OF A PARTICULATED SUGAR AND A CORN SYRUP CONTAINING NATURAL SUGARS, AND ADJUSTING THE PH OF THE RESULTING MIXTURE TO A VALUE BETWEEN 2.75 AND 4.00 BY THE ADDITION OF AN EDIBLE ACIDIC MATERIAL TO EFFECT GELLING THEREOF, SAID PECTINIC ACID BEING THE SOLE PECTINIC COMPONENT PRESENT IN THE GELLING AGENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A GEL FROM A MINIMUM METHOXYL PECTINIC ACID FORMED FROM PECTIN OBTAINED FROM CITRUS PEEL BY THE ACTION FO A CITRUS PEEL-DERIVED PECTASE CARRIED TO COMPLETION WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SAID PECTINIC ACID IN COMBINATION WITH AN ALKALI METAL SALT OF AN EDIBLE ORGANIC OXY ACID, AN ALKALI METAL HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, AND A SUGRA, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A PH BETWEEN 4.9 AND 5.5, ADDING SAID SOLUTION TO A MASS OF EDIBLE MATERIAL TO BE GELLED, ADDING TO THE RESULTING MIXTURE A COMBINATION OF A PARTICULATED SUGAR AND A CORN SYRUP CONTAINING NATURAL SUGARS, AND ADJUSTING THE PH OF THE RESULTING MIXTURE TO A VALUE BETWEEN 2.75 AND 4.00 BY THE ADDITION OF AN EDIBLE ACIDIC MATERIAL TO EFFECT GELLING THEREOF, SAID PECTINIC ACID BEING THE SOLE PECTINIC COMPONENT PRESENT IN THE GELLING AGENT.
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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) | 1965-05-14 | 1965-11-13 | 1966-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-05-14 | 1969-11-13 | 1970-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-05-14 | 1973-11-13 | 1974-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |