US3244531A
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Process for preparing an aromatized coffee concentrate
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-08
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1985-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Clinton
- 👤 Pitchon Esra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:08
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/46; A23F5/48; A23F5/486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE CONCENTRATION OF VOLATILE AROMAS DURING STEAM DISTILLATION WHICH COMPRISES PREWETTING THE CHARGE OF ROASTED AND GROUND COFFEE WITH 1-10% WATER BY WEIGHT OF THE ENTIRE COFFEE CHARGE, SAID WATER BEING ADDED TO THE UPPER 1/3 PORTION OF COFFEE AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 120*F. TO INCREASE THE CONCENTRATION OF MOISTURE IN SAID ONE-THIRD PORTION TO BETWEEN 4 AND 40%; STEAMING SAID CHARGE OF COFFEE TO RELEASE AND REFLUX VOLATILE AROMAS; CONDENSING SAID VOLATILE AROMAS; AND EXTRACTING THE DEAROMATIZED COFFEE SOLIDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE CONCENTRATION OF VOLATILE AROMAS DURING STEAM DISTILLATION WHICH COMPRISES PREWETTING THE CHARGE OF ROASTED AND GROUND COFFEE WITH 1-10% WATER BY WEIGHT OF THE ENTIRE COFFEE CHARGE, SAID WATER BEING ADDED TO THE UPPER 1/3 PORTION OF COFFEE AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 120*F. TO INCREASE THE CONCENTRATION OF MOISTURE IN SAID ONE-THIRD PORTION TO BETWEEN 4 AND 40%; STEAMING SAID CHARGE OF COFFEE TO RELEASE AND REFLUX VOLATILE AROMAS; CONDENSING SAID VOLATILE AROMAS; AND EXTRACTING THE DEAROMATIZED COFFEE SOLIDS.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |