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Method for producing soft plastic yogurt
Assignee: Knudsen Creamery Co
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Filing: 1965-09-20
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bromley M Mayer
- 👤 Milton E Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/12; A23C9/123; A23C9/13; A23C9/133
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A STABLE SOFT PLASTIC YOGURT COMPOSITION HAVING AN IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO WHEY SEPARATION WHICH COMPRISES CULTURING A MILK PRODUCT WITH A YOGURT PRODUCING CULTURE IN A BULK CONTAINER, MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE INOCULATED PRODUCT IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 110*F. TO 115*C. FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO DEVELOP ACIDITY IN AN AMOUNT TO LOWER THE PH OF THE SAID INOCULATED PRODUCT IN THE RANGE FROM 4.5 TO 3.5, CHILLING THE SAID RESULTING LOW PH PRODUCT TO A NON-FREEZING TEMPERATURE BELOW 50*F., AGITATING THE PRODUCT SO PRODUCED TO A CONSISTENCY SIMILAR TO THAT OBTAINED BY FORCING A LIKE PRODUCT THROUGH A SCREEN HAVING A MESH SIZE IN THE RANGE OF 15 TO 30 PLACED IN THE DISCHARGE FROM A TWO INCH NO. 55 WAUKESHA POSITIVE PRESSURE PUMP OPERATING AT ABOUT 60 R.P.M., WHICH TREATMENT DOES NOT DESTROY THE GEL STRUCTURE OF THE YOGURT, AND THEREAFTER FILLING RETAIL CONTAINERS WITH THE YOGURT COMPOSITION SO PRODUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A STABLE SOFT PLASTIC YOGURT COMPOSITION HAVING AN IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO WHEY SEPARATION WHICH COMPRISES CULTURING A MILK PRODUCT WITH A YOGURT PRODUCING CULTURE IN A BULK CONTAINER, MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE INOCULATED PRODUCT IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 110*F. TO 115*C. FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO DEVELOP ACIDITY IN AN AMOUNT TO LOWER THE PH OF THE SAID INOCULATED PRODUCT IN THE RANGE FROM 4.5 TO 3.5, CHILLING THE SAID RESULTING LOW PH PRODUCT TO A NON-FREEZING TEMPERATURE BELOW 50*F., AGITATING THE PRODUCT SO PRODUCED TO A CONSISTENCY SIMILAR TO THAT OBTAINED BY FORCING A LIKE PRODUCT THROUGH A SCREEN HAVING A MESH SIZE IN THE RANGE OF 15 TO 30 PLACED IN THE DISCHARGE FROM A TWO INCH NO. 55 WAUKESHA POSITIVE PRESSURE PUMP OPERATING AT ABOUT 60 R.P.M., WHICH TREATMENT DOES NOT DESTROY THE GEL STRUCTURE OF THE YOGURT, AND THEREAFTER FILLING RETAIL CONTAINERS WITH THE YOGURT COMPOSITION SO PRODUCED.
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |