US3366492A
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Process for making low fat spread
Assignee: Armour Food Co
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Filing: 1963-11-19
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1983-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon D Voss
- 👤 Charles J Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:08
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C15/00; A23C15/12; A23C15/16; A23D; A23D7/00; A23D7/015; A23L; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
THE PROCESS OF PREPARING A FOOD PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF BLENDING, NON-FAT MILK SOLIDS, GELLING AGENT, AND WATER IN A TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 150 TO 180*F., COOLING TO NOT HIGHER THAN 80*F., AND BLENDING IN A WATER IN OIL EMULSION CONTAINING LARGE FAT GLOBULES OF ABOUT 50 TO 100 MICRONS IN SIZE AND FREE-FAT CRYSTALS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 80*F. AND 90*F. UNTIL THE BLEND IS HOMOGENOUS, SAID COMPONENTS BEING ADDED IN QUANTITIES SUCH AS TO PROVIDE IN THE FINAL PRODUCT BETWEEN 1 AND 5% NON-FAT MILK SOLIDS, 0.3 TO 1% GELLING AGENT, AND 24 TO 60% FAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
THE PROCESS OF PREPARING A FOOD PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF BLENDING, NON-FAT MILK SOLIDS, GELLING AGENT, AND WATER IN A TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 150 TO 180*F., COOLING TO NOT HIGHER THAN 80*F., AND BLENDING IN A WATER IN OIL EMULSION CONTAINING LARGE FAT GLOBULES OF ABOUT 50 TO 100 MICRONS IN SIZE AND FREE-FAT CRYSTALS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 80*F. AND 90*F. UNTIL THE BLEND IS HOMOGENOUS, SAID COMPONENTS BEING ADDED IN QUANTITIES SUCH AS TO PROVIDE IN THE FINAL PRODUCT BETWEEN 1 AND 5% NON-FAT MILK SOLIDS, 0.3 TO 1% GELLING AGENT, AND 24 TO 60% FAT.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |