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Dihydrochalcone galactosides and their use as sweetening agents

Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1972-05-23
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1992-05-23
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Abstract

Abstract Wherein X is hydrogen, hydroxy, or lower alkoxy. These compounds are intensely sweet, and are useful for sweetening foods and other edible substances. Compounds of the structure

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert M Horowitz
  • 👤 Bruno Gentili

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 17:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/33

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim 19 words
A METHOD FOR SWEETING AN EDIBLE MATERIAL, WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO THE EDIBLE MATERIAL A COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA
Claim 2
Independent Claim 19 words
A METHOD FOR SWEETING AN EDIBLE MATERIAL, WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO THE EDIBLE MATERIAL A COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the antibiotic is streptothricin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the edible material is a food.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the antibiotic is S 15 - 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the edible material is a food and wherein the compound is
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the antibiotic is 156 B-1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 17 words
A composition comprising a an edible material, and b as a sweetener, a compound of the formula
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 17 words
A composition comprising a an edible material, and b as a sweetener, a compound of the formula
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 12 words
The composition of claim 4 wherein the edible material is a food.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the antibiotic is encapsulated within a gelatin capsule and is administered to the host orally.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the antibiotic is formulated within a tablet or suspension and administered to the host orally.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 4 wherein the edible material is a food, and wherein the compound is
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the antibiotic is administered in a dosage of about 5 to about 200 mg. per kilogram of body weight per day.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 23 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the dosage is from about 25 to about 100 mg. per kilogram of body weight per day.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the host is a dog.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the host is a cat.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the host is a sheep.

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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) 1978-04-07 1978-10-07 1979-04-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-04-07 1982-10-07 1983-04-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-04-07 1986-10-07 1987-04-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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