US3720518A
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Process for the manufacture of a concentrated coffee product
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-23
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A PROCESS WHEREBY A HIGH CONCENTRATION COFFEE EXTRACT CONTAINING ABOUT 30 TO 40% SOLIDS BY WEIGHT OF THE EXTRACT CAN BE PRODUCED IN AN ORDINARY PERCOLATOR SET WITHOUT INCURRING ANY SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF EXTRACTION YIELD. THE KEY STEP IN THE PROCESS OF THIS INVENTION IS THE USE OF INTERCOLUMN CONCENTRATION PRIOR TO THE FRESH STAGE IN A PERCOLATOR SET. THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT IS ADVANTAGEOUSLY USED IN FURTHER PROCESSING TO PRODUCE A SOLUBLE COFFEE PRODUCT.
Inventors
- 👤 G Galdo
- 👤 I Adler
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/26; A23F5/262
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |