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US3715216A
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Beverage composition
Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle SA
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Filing: 1970-08-17
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-08-17
Abstract
Abstract Beverage composition in the form of free flowing, granular particles comprising sugar, an edible acid and flavoring, in which the particles are agglomerated together with a binder consisting essentially of an edible fat and an edible gum. The binder composition functions as a clouding agent in the final beverage.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wuhrmann
- 👤 E Cristofaro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/385; A23L2/39; A23L11/00; A23L11/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
A process for preparing a beverage composition which comprises agglomerating a dry blend comprising sugar and an edible acid with a binder comprising an aqueous emulsion of an edible fat and an edible gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process for preparing a beverage composition which comprises agglomerating a dry blend comprising sugar and an edible acid with a binder comprising an aqueous emulsion of an edible fat and an edible gum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the emulsion contains 1 to 3 parts of edible gum, 1 part of edible fat and 1.5 to 6 parts of water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the emulsion contains 40 to 60 percent solid matter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the emulsion is homogenized.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 4, in which the emulsion is homogenized at a pressure of about 200 kg/cm2.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the fat is hydrogenated peanut oil having a melting point of 28* -30*C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the agglomeration is effected in a rotating disc granulator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 7, in which the emulsion is at a temperature of 50* to 60*C during agglomeration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 3, in which 4 to 10 parts of emulsion are used to agglomerate 100 parts of dry blend.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process according to claim 9, in which the emulsion contains 1 to 3 parts of edible gum, 1 part of edible fat and 1.5 to 6 parts of water.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process according to claim 10, in which the edible gum is gum arabic and the edible fat is hydrogenated peanut oil having a softening point of 26* to 28*C and a melting point of 28* to 30*C.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 10, in which the emulsion contains a fLavoring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
A beverage composition in the form of free-flowing granular particles comprising sugar, an edible acid and a flavoring, the particles having been agglomerated together with a binder consisting essentially of an aqueous emulsion of an edible fat and an edible gum.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
A beverage composition in the form of free-flowing granular particles comprising sugar, an edible acid and a flavoring, the particles having been agglomerated together with a binder consisting essentially of an aqueous emulsion of an edible fat and an edible gum.
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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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |