US3840684A
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Decaffeinated coffee
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1970-03-13
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1990-03-13
Abstract
Abstract 1. A BLEND OF "HIGH GRADE" AND "LOW GRADE" ROASTED AND GROUND DECAFFENINATED COFFEE HAVING IMPROVED FLAVOR CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST 20% "HIGH GRADE" COFFEE WHICH HAS BEEN ORGANIC SOLVENT DECAFFEINATED, AND AT LEAST 30% "LOW GRADE" COFFEE WHICH HAS BEEN WATER DECAFFEINATED.
Inventors
- 👤 T Fazzina
- 👤 G Jones
- 👤 R Scelia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:55
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/20; A23F5/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A BLEND OF "HIGH GRADE" AND "LOW GRADE" ROASTED AND GROUND DECAFFENINATED COFFEE HAVING IMPROVED FLAVOR CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST 20% "HIGH GRADE" COFFEE WHICH HAS BEEN ORGANIC SOLVENT DECAFFEINATED, AND AT LEAST 30% "LOW GRADE" COFFEE WHICH HAS BEEN WATER DECAFFEINATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A BLEND OF "HIGH GRADE" AND "LOW GRADE" ROASTED AND GROUND DECAFFENINATED COFFEE HAVING IMPROVED FLAVOR CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST 20% "HIGH GRADE" COFFEE WHICH HAS BEEN ORGANIC SOLVENT DECAFFEINATED, AND AT LEAST 30% "LOW GRADE" COFFEE WHICH HAS BEEN WATER DECAFFEINATED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |