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US3734742A
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Stabilized beverages
Assignee: Merck and Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-08
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A sealed canned or bottled aqueous beverage containing at least about 80 percent water and having a pH of from 2.0 to 3.4, an ascorbic acid content of from 0.056 to 1.120 mg./ml. and a ferrous ion content of from 0.008 to 0.15 mg./ml.
Inventors
- 👤 L Morse
- 👤 P Hammes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:08
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/38; A23L2/52; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/15; A23L33/16; A23V; A23V2002/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
The beverage of claim 1 containing from 80 to 95% water and having a pH of from 2.5 to 3.4, an ascorbic acid content of from 0.112 to 0.840 mg./ml. and a ferrous ion content of from 0.011 to 0.062 mg./ml.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
The beverage of claim 1 containing from 85 to 92% water and having a pH of from 2.8 to 3.35, an ascorbic acid content of from 0.140 to 0.672 mg./ml. and a ferrous ion content of from 0.014 to 0.051 mg./ml.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |