US3098746A
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Process of preparing a compressed chocolate chip product and the resulting product
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-02
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1980-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P Noznick
- 👤 Charles W Tatter
- 👤 Carl F Obenauf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/30; A23G1/56; A23G1/04; A23G1/042; A23G1/047; A23G1/20; A23G1/201; A23G1/202; A23G1/205; A23G1/207; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/02; A23G2210/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A COMPRESSED CHOCOLATE CHIP PRODUCT, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING MELTING SWEET MILK CHOCOLATE, WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF THE MELTED CHOCOLATE AND ADDING THE SAME TO WATER, HOMOGENIZING THE MIXTURE OF THE WITHDRAWN CHOCOLATE AND WATER AND SPRAY DRYING THE SAME TO FORM A POWDER, SAID POWDER HAVING A CORE OF MILK, FAT AND COCOA FAT ENCASED IN A HULL OF MILK AND COCOA SOLIDS, ADDING SAID POWDER TO THE REMAINING MELTED CHOCOLATE AND DISPERSING THE SAME THEREIN, HOLDING THE MASS AT THE FAT CRYSTALLIZATION POINT AND ALLOWING THE FAT TO CRYSTALLIZE SLOWLY INTO VERY CRYSTALS, COMPRESSING THE MASS INTO SHEETS AND THEREAFTER CHILLING THE SHEETS TO HARDEN AND SOLIDIFY THE PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A COMPRESSED CHOCOLATE CHIP PRODUCT, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING MELTING SWEET MILK CHOCOLATE, WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF THE MELTED CHOCOLATE AND ADDING THE SAME TO WATER, HOMOGENIZING THE MIXTURE OF THE WITHDRAWN CHOCOLATE AND WATER AND SPRAY DRYING THE SAME TO FORM A POWDER, SAID POWDER HAVING A CORE OF MILK, FAT AND COCOA FAT ENCASED IN A HULL OF MILK AND COCOA SOLIDS, ADDING SAID POWDER TO THE REMAINING MELTED CHOCOLATE AND DISPERSING THE SAME THEREIN, HOLDING THE MASS AT THE FAT CRYSTALLIZATION POINT AND ALLOWING THE FAT TO CRYSTALLIZE SLOWLY INTO VERY CRYSTALS, COMPRESSING THE MASS INTO SHEETS AND THEREAFTER CHILLING THE SHEETS TO HARDEN AND SOLIDIFY THE PRODUCT.
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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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |