US3615593A
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Method for preparing aerated confectionary
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1969-07-18
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1989-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An aerated confectionary product prepared by heating hard malted-milk taffy confectionary balls to a softening point without substantial deformation after which the softened maltedmilk taffy confectionary balls are cooled to case harden the surfaces. Thereafter, the malted-milk taffy confectionary balls having hardened surfaces and softened centers are vacuum expanded.
Inventors
- 👤 Arvind Shankar Patil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:11
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/50; A23G3/52; A23G3/02; A23G3/0236; A23G3/0294; A23G3/32; C; C10; C10K; C10K3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein case hardening is effected at a temperature of about 60* C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the hard malted-milk taffy confectionary balls heated in step A have an initial moisture content in the range of about 4 percent to about 6 percent by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein vacuum expansion is effected under a vacuum of about 15 to about 30 mm. of mercury.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |