US3121635A
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Method of making soluble coffee tablets
Assignee: Western Instant Products Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-13
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Granted: 1964-02-18
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Expires: 1981-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred H Eldred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/36; A23F5/38; A23F5/385; A23F5/46; A23F5/48; A23F5/483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING READILY WATER-SOLUBLE TABLETS FROM FINELY DIVIDED, WATER-EXTRACTED COFFEE BEAN EXTRACT PARTICLES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: MOISTENING A MASS OF SUBSTANTIALLY DRY, FINELY DIVIDED, WATER-EXTRACTED COFFEE EXTRACT PARTICLES WITH WATER IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 0.1 WT. PERCENT, BASED UPON THE WEIGHT OF SAID EXTRACT PARTICLES, TO PRODUCE A MASS OF DAMP BUT NON-COHESIVE PARTICLES; MOLDING SAID MOISTENED MASS OF PARTICLES UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE, WITHIN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 25-200 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH, TO CAUSE SAID PARTICLES TO ADHERE AND FORM A COHERENT FRIABLE TABLET; AND DESICCATING THE RESULTANT TABLET TO SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY REMOVE THE MOISTURE THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING READILY WATER-SOLUBLE TABLETS FROM FINELY DIVIDED, WATER-EXTRACTED COFFEE BEAN EXTRACT PARTICLES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: MOISTENING A MASS OF SUBSTANTIALLY DRY, FINELY DIVIDED, WATER-EXTRACTED COFFEE EXTRACT PARTICLES WITH WATER IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 0.1 WT. PERCENT, BASED UPON THE WEIGHT OF SAID EXTRACT PARTICLES, TO PRODUCE A MASS OF DAMP BUT NON-COHESIVE PARTICLES; MOLDING SAID MOISTENED MASS OF PARTICLES UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE, WITHIN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 25-200 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH, TO CAUSE SAID PARTICLES TO ADHERE AND FORM A COHERENT FRIABLE TABLET; AND DESICCATING THE RESULTANT TABLET TO SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY REMOVE THE MOISTURE THEREFROM.
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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) | 1967-02-17 | 1967-08-19 | 1968-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-17 | 1971-08-19 | 1972-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-17 | 1975-08-19 | 1976-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |