US3118776A
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Production of flavor-enhanced citrus concentrates
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-03
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1982-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ellis M Byer
- 👤 Alfred A Lang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/10; A23L27/12; A23L27/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
PROCESS OF SEPARATING AND RECOVERING FROM CITRUS FRUIT JUICE A SPECIFIC FRACTION OF VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS WHOSE BOILING POINTS ARE BELOW AND ABOVE THAT OF WATER, COMPRISING SEPARATING THE JUICE INTO A MAJOR CONCENTRATED JUICE PORTION AND A MINOR VOLATILE PORTION WHICH CONTAINS SAID VOLATILE FLAVOR-PRODUCING CONSTITUENTS AND NON-CONDENSIBLE GASEOUS CONSTITUTENTS BY SUBJECTING THE JUICE TO A HIGH VACUUM CONCENTRATION OPERATION AT A TEMPERATURE LESS THAN 120*F., CONDENSING A MAJOR OF THE VOLATILE FLAVOR-PRODUCING CONSTITUENTS AS A FIRST TWO-PHASE OILY-WATERY MIXTURE AND EVACUATING UNCONDENSED VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS AND NON-CONDENSIBLE GASES AS A MINOR PROPORTION OF THE VOLATILE PORTION, DISCARDING SAID MINOR PROPORTION OF THE VOLATILE PORTION, AND THEREAFTER DISTILLING A FLAVORFUL AND AROMATIC MIXTURE OF SAID HIGH AND LOW BOIL-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
PROCESS OF SEPARATING AND RECOVERING FROM CITRUS FRUIT JUICE A SPECIFIC FRACTION OF VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS WHOSE BOILING POINTS ARE BELOW AND ABOVE THAT OF WATER, COMPRISING SEPARATING THE JUICE INTO A MAJOR CONCENTRATED JUICE PORTION AND A MINOR VOLATILE PORTION WHICH CONTAINS SAID VOLATILE FLAVOR-PRODUCING CONSTITUENTS AND NON-CONDENSIBLE GASEOUS CONSTITUTENTS BY SUBJECTING THE JUICE TO A HIGH VACUUM CONCENTRATION OPERATION AT A TEMPERATURE LESS THAN 120*F., CONDENSING A MAJOR OF THE VOLATILE FLAVOR-PRODUCING CONSTITUENTS AS A FIRST TWO-PHASE OILY-WATERY MIXTURE AND EVACUATING UNCONDENSED VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS AND NON-CONDENSIBLE GASES AS A MINOR PROPORTION OF THE VOLATILE PORTION, DISCARDING SAID MINOR PROPORTION OF THE VOLATILE PORTION, AND THEREAFTER DISTILLING A FLAVORFUL AND AROMATIC MIXTURE OF SAID HIGH AND LOW BOIL-
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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |