US3119693A
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Method for preparing a dutched cocoa powder
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1961-08-09
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Granted: 1964-01-28
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Expires: 1981-08-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P Colten
- 👤 Voix Agnes J La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DUTCHED COCOA POWDER SUITABLE FOR USE IN BEVERAGES WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO COCOA NIBS A SOLUTION OF ABOUT 30% WATER AND 2% ALKALI BY WEIGHT OF SAID NIBS, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 120*-160*F., SAID NIBS BEING AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 85*-90*F., RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MIXTURE OF NIBS AND SOLUTION TO ABOUT 120*-160*F. AND HOLDING SAID MIXTURE WITHOUT AGITAITON AT SUCH TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT 18 HOURS IN A CLOSED SYSTEM, MILLING SAID NIBS TO FORM A CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, PRESSING SAID CHOCOLATE LIQUOR TO OBTAIN A PRESSCAKE, PULVERIZING SAID PRESSCAKE TO PRODUCE COCOA POWDER, TEMPERING SAID COCOA POWDER AT ABOUT 120*F. FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, COOLING SAID TEMPERED COCOA POWDER TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 55*F., AND THEN SCREENING SAID COCOA POWDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DUTCHED COCOA POWDER SUITABLE FOR USE IN BEVERAGES WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO COCOA NIBS A SOLUTION OF ABOUT 30% WATER AND 2% ALKALI BY WEIGHT OF SAID NIBS, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 120*-160*F., SAID NIBS BEING AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 85*-90*F., RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MIXTURE OF NIBS AND SOLUTION TO ABOUT 120*-160*F. AND HOLDING SAID MIXTURE WITHOUT AGITAITON AT SUCH TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT 18 HOURS IN A CLOSED SYSTEM, MILLING SAID NIBS TO FORM A CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, PRESSING SAID CHOCOLATE LIQUOR TO OBTAIN A PRESSCAKE, PULVERIZING SAID PRESSCAKE TO PRODUCE COCOA POWDER, TEMPERING SAID COCOA POWDER AT ABOUT 120*F. FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, COOLING SAID TEMPERED COCOA POWDER TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 55*F., AND THEN SCREENING SAID COCOA POWDER.
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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) | 1967-01-27 | 1967-07-29 | 1968-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-27 | 1971-07-29 | 1972-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-27 | 1975-07-29 | 1976-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |