US3248233A
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Essence recovery
Assignee: Coca-Cola Co
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Filing: 1964-06-02
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brent Jewell Allen
- 👤 Bois Clarence W Du
- 👤 Carl F Huffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:43
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/46; A23F5/48; A23F5/50; A23F5/505; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L2/64; A23L27/00; A23L27/10; A23L27/12; F; F04; F04C; F04C19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING ESSENCE FROM ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE OR THE LIKE, AND COLLECTING AND CONCENTRATING SAID ESSENCE, COMPRISING EVAPORATING SAID ESSENCE, NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND WATER FROM SAID ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE OR THE LIKE, BY REDUCING THE PRESSURE ABOVE SAID ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE OR THE LIKE TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MM. OF MERCURY AND REMOVING THE EVAPORATED ESSENCE, NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND THE WATER FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE JUICE, SEPARATING SAID ESSENCE AND NON-CONDENSABLE GASES FROM THE EVAPORATED WATER, BRINGING SAID ESSENCE AND NON-CONDENSABLE GASES INTO INTIMATE ASSOCIATION WITH AQUEOUS LIQUID AT THE REDUCED PRESSURE, INCREASING THE PRESSURE ON SAID ESSENCE, NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND AQUEOUS LIQUID TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO PROMOTE DISSOLUTION OF SAID ESSENCE IN SAID AQUEOUS LIQUID, REFRIGERATNG SAID AQUEOUS LIQUID AND VENTING THE NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND COLLECTING THE RESULTANT SOLUTION OF ESSENCE IN SAID AQUEOUS LIQUID AT THE INCREASED PRESSURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING ESSENCE FROM ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE OR THE LIKE, AND COLLECTING AND CONCENTRATING SAID ESSENCE, COMPRISING EVAPORATING SAID ESSENCE, NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND WATER FROM SAID ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE OR THE LIKE, BY REDUCING THE PRESSURE ABOVE SAID ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE OR THE LIKE TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MM. OF MERCURY AND REMOVING THE EVAPORATED ESSENCE, NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND THE WATER FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE JUICE, SEPARATING SAID ESSENCE AND NON-CONDENSABLE GASES FROM THE EVAPORATED WATER, BRINGING SAID ESSENCE AND NON-CONDENSABLE GASES INTO INTIMATE ASSOCIATION WITH AQUEOUS LIQUID AT THE REDUCED PRESSURE, INCREASING THE PRESSURE ON SAID ESSENCE, NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND AQUEOUS LIQUID TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO PROMOTE DISSOLUTION OF SAID ESSENCE IN SAID AQUEOUS LIQUID, REFRIGERATNG SAID AQUEOUS LIQUID AND VENTING THE NON-CONDENSABLE GASES AND COLLECTING THE RESULTANT SOLUTION OF ESSENCE IN SAID AQUEOUS LIQUID AT THE INCREASED PRESSURE.
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |