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US3764710A
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Drink composed of fermented or acidified milk and citrus fruit juice
Assignee: Asahi Soft Drinks Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-08-17
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-08-17
Abstract
Abstract 100 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF CITRUS FRUIT JUICES CONTAINING FROM 10-25 PERCENT BY VOLUME OF PULP MATERIAL ARE CONCENTRATED TO NOT LESS THAN ONE-THIRD OF THEIR ORIGINAL WEIGHT. The concentrated juice is mixed with from 5 to 40 parts by weight, based on the weight of the original juice, of fermented or acidified milk. The resulting drink can be homogenized and can include other ingredients such as sugar, acids, flavoring and coloring agents.
Inventors
- 👤 K Inagami
- 👤 I Mitsui
- 👤 H Kando
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:20
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/156; A23C9/1565; A23C9/12; A23C9/13; A23C9/1307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said fermented milk is made from skim milk.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said fermented milk is made from reconstituted skim milk.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the mixture of the said concentrated fruit juices and the said milk is homogenized after mixing.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of producing fruit drinks comprising: a. concentrating 100 parts by weight of citrus fruit juices containing from 10 to 25 percent by volume of the pulp materials composed mainly of vesicle membrane to not less than one-third of their original Weight, and b. mixing said fruit juice concentrate with from 5 to 40 parts by weight calculated on the basis of original fruit juice weight of milk with added organic acids.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the milk with added organic acids is made from skim milk.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the milk with added organic acids is made from reconstituted skim milk.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 5, wherein said organic acids are lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid and fumaric acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the mixture of the said concentrated fruit juices and the said milk with added organic acids is homogenized after mixing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
Fruit drinks containing in admixture: a. fruit juice concentrate obtained by reducing 100 parts by weight of critic fruit juices containing from 10 to 25 percent by volume of the pulp materials composed mainly of vesicle membrane to not less than one-third of their original weight, and b. from 5 to 40 parts by weight calculated on the basis of original fruit juice weight of fermented milk.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
Fruit drinks containing in admixture: a. fruit juice concentrate obtained by reducing 100 parts by weight of citrus fruit juices containing from 10 to 25 percent by volume of the pulp materials composed mainly of vesicle membrane to not less than one-third of their original weight, and b. from 5 to 40 parts by weight calculated on the basis of original fruit juice weight of milk with added organic acids.
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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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |