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Method of preparing a granular free-flowing lecithin product
Assignee: Central Soya Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A method of preparing a free-flowing lecithin wherein agglomerated non-fat dry milk or whey is blended with the lecithin.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas G Barker
- 👤 Larry L Young
- 👤 Joseph G Endres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J7/00; A23P; A23P10/00; A23P10/40; A23P10/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A GRANULAR, FREE FLOWING LECITHIN PRODUCT, THE STEPS OF PROVIDNG LECITHIN IN A FLOWABLE CONDITION BY HEATING THE SAME TO A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF ABUT 100*F. TO ABOUT 130*F. AND BLENDING THE SAME WITHIN ABOUT ONE MINUTES FOLLOWING THE HEATING STEP WITH A CARRIER SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF AGGLOMERATED NON-FAT DRY MILK AND AGGLOMERATED WHEY HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 10-100 MESH, THE CARRIER PARTICLES SIZE BEING SUCH THAT AT LEASTT 10% BUT NOT LESS THAN 40% IS RETAINED ON A NO. 20 MESH* SCREEN, THE PERCENTAGE OF SAID CARRIER IN SAID PRODUCT BEING FROM ABOUT 50% TO ABOUT 70%.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A GRANULAR, FREE FLOWING LECITHIN PRODUCT, THE STEPS OF PROVIDNG LECITHIN IN A FLOWABLE CONDITION BY HEATING THE SAME TO A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF ABUT 100*F. TO ABOUT 130*F. AND BLENDING THE SAME WITHIN ABOUT ONE MINUTES FOLLOWING THE HEATING STEP WITH A CARRIER SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF AGGLOMERATED NON-FAT DRY MILK AND AGGLOMERATED WHEY HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 10-100 MESH, THE CARRIER PARTICLES SIZE BEING SUCH THAT AT LEASTT 10% BUT NOT LESS THAN 40% IS RETAINED ON A NO. 20 MESH* SCREEN, THE PERCENTAGE OF SAID CARRIER IN SAID PRODUCT BEING FROM ABOUT 50% TO ABOUT 70%.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3238045A
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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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |