US3660107A
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Effervescent beverage powder and tableted beverage compositions
Assignee: Meyer Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-23
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A food mixture of an effervescent couple tartaric acid, citric acid plus sodium bicarbonate having the relative proportions 2:1: 4 respectively and solid flavorant of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea or chocolate which upon the addition of water yields a beverage.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick S Mayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/30; A23G1/50; A23G1/52; A23F; A23F3/00; A23F3/16; A23F3/30; A23F3/32; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/36; A23F5/38; A23F5/385; A23F5/40; A23G1/56; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/40; A23C; A23C2260/00; A23C2260/20; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/12; A23G2200/14; A23G2220/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
The composition as in claim 1 further characterized in that at least one further component selected from the group consisting of sugar, powdered cream, and a powdered sugar substitute is also present iN the mixture in a suitable amount.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
The composition as in claim 1 further characterized in that the flavorant is a freeze dried coffee extract, and in that for each 100 parts of the extract there is present about 31 parts of the effervescent couple.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A self-dissolving beverage tablet comprising as a formed body a homogeneous mixture of 100 parts of a flavorant selected from the group consisting of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea and chocolate with an amount of an effervescent couple in the range from about 26 to 36 parts, said couple consisting essentially of tartaric acid, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate in admixture proportionately in the part ratio of about 2:1:4 respectively, said parts being by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The tablet as in claim 4 further characterized in that at least one further component selected from the group consisting of sugar, powdered cream and a powdered sugar substitute is also present in the mixture in a suitable amount.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The tablet as in claim 4 further characterized in that the flavorant is a freeze dried coffee extract, and in that for each 100 parts of the extract there is present about 31 parts of the effervescent couple.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The tablet as in claim 4 further characterized in that a suitable amount of at least one further component selected from the group consisting of sugar, powdered cream and powdered sugar substitute is also present in the mixture in a suitable amount.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |