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US3345182A
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Preparing aromatic spray dried coffee
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-05
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Huste Arno
- 👤 Robert J Breza
- 👤 Richard B Kohler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/28; A23F5/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLUBLE COFFEE OF IMPROVED FLAVOR AND TASTE WHICH COMPRISES FORMING AN AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF ROASTED COFFEE SOLIDS, SAID EXTRACT HAVING A CONCENTRATION OF BETWEEN 40 TO 46% SOLIDS, AND SPRAY-DRYING SAID EXTRACT AT A DROPLET SIZE OF BETWEEN 100 AND 250 MICONS, AN INLET TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 220* AND 250* F. AND AN OUTLET TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 200* AND 220*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLUBLE COFFEE OF IMPROVED FLAVOR AND TASTE WHICH COMPRISES FORMING AN AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF ROASTED COFFEE SOLIDS, SAID EXTRACT HAVING A CONCENTRATION OF BETWEEN 40 TO 46% SOLIDS, AND SPRAY-DRYING SAID EXTRACT AT A DROPLET SIZE OF BETWEEN 100 AND 250 MICONS, AN INLET TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 220* AND 250* F. AND AN OUTLET TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 200* AND 220*F.
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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |