US3156571A
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Granted: 1964-11-10
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Expires: 1981-11-10
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/12; A23C; A23C1/00; A23C1/06; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/28; A23F5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A PROCESS OF MAKING CONCENTRATES FROM AQUEOUS LIQUID BEVERAGE MATERIAL CHOSEN FROM A CLASS CONSISTING OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES, MILK AND BREWED COFFEE, TH STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY CIRCULATING THE BEVERAGE MATERIAL BETWEEN A COOLER ACTING TO COOL PORITONS OF SAID BEVERAGE MATERIAL TO THE EXTENT OF PRODUCING ICE CRYSTALS THEREIN AND A HOLDING TANK, IN A CLOSED SYSTEM, WHEREBY THE FORMATION OF ICE CRYSTALS IN THE BEVERAGE MATERIAL TAKES PLACE WHILE THE BEVERAGE MATERIAL IS MAINTAINED IN A FLOWABLE CONDITION, CONTINUOUSLY INTRODUCING FRESH BEVERAGE MATERIAL INTO THE CIRCULATING STREAM AND CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWING PARTIALLY FROZEN BEVERAGE MATERIAL FROM THE CIRCULATING STREAM, AND SUBJECTING THE WITHDRAWN MATERIAL TO CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION WHEREBY TO REMOVE FROM IT AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE ICE CRYSTALS FORMED THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A PROCESS OF MAKING CONCENTRATES FROM AQUEOUS LIQUID BEVERAGE MATERIAL CHOSEN FROM A CLASS CONSISTING OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES, MILK AND BREWED COFFEE, TH STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY CIRCULATING THE BEVERAGE MATERIAL BETWEEN A COOLER ACTING TO COOL PORITONS OF SAID BEVERAGE MATERIAL TO THE EXTENT OF PRODUCING ICE CRYSTALS THEREIN AND A HOLDING TANK, IN A CLOSED SYSTEM, WHEREBY THE FORMATION OF ICE CRYSTALS IN THE BEVERAGE MATERIAL TAKES PLACE WHILE THE BEVERAGE MATERIAL IS MAINTAINED IN A FLOWABLE CONDITION, CONTINUOUSLY INTRODUCING FRESH BEVERAGE MATERIAL INTO THE CIRCULATING STREAM AND CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWING PARTIALLY FROZEN BEVERAGE MATERIAL FROM THE CIRCULATING STREAM, AND SUBJECTING THE WITHDRAWN MATERIAL TO CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION WHEREBY TO REMOVE FROM IT AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE ICE CRYSTALS FORMED THEREIN.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
IN APPARATUS FOR THE PURPOSE DESCRIBED, A RESERVOIR FOR LIQUID TO BE CONCENTRATED, A HOLDING TANK FED BY SAID RESERVOIR, MEANS FOR GRADUALLY COOLING SAID LIQUID TO A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH ICE CRYSTALS FORM THEREIN, SAID HOLDING TANK AND COOLING MEANS HAVING INTERCONNECTIONS FORMING A RECIRCULATORY SYSTEM, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID LIQUID
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
IN APPARATUS FOR THE PURPOSE DESCRIBED, A RESERVOIR FOR LIQUID TO BE CONCENTRATED, A HOLDING TANK FED BY SAID RESERVOIR, MEANS FOR GRADUALLY COOLING SAID LIQUID TO A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH ICE CRYSTALS FORM THEREIN, SAID HOLDING TANK AND COOLING MEANS HAVING INTERCONNECTIONS FORMING A RECIRCULATORY SYSTEM, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID LIQUID
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-11-10 | 1968-05-11 | 1968-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-10 | 1972-05-11 | 1972-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-10 | 1976-05-11 | 1976-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |