US3922361A
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Soft frozen all-natural fruit juice
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-04
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A process for producing a unique soft frozen all-natural fruit juice wherein an orange base concentrate is provided to which water and an inert gas are mixed to provide the juice. The concentrate is thawed from a frozen state, after which lactose, natural sweetener and natural flavoring are added. The concentrate is then slush frozen.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin L Vann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:20
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/20; A23G9/52; A23L2/02; A23G2220/00; A23G2220/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SOFT FROZEN ALL-NATURAL ORANGE-BASED FRIUT JUICE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING AN INTERMEDIATE CONCENTRATE FROM A FROZEN BASE CONCENTRATE OF SAID ORANGE FRUIT JUICE BY THAWING TO SUBSTANTIALLY 22*F AND THEN ADDING A NATURAL SWEETENER, LACTOSE SUGAR AND A NATURAL FLAVORING THERETO, SUBSEQUENTLY ADDING SAID INTERMEDIATE CONCENTRATE TO AN ICY SLUSH FREEZER WITH WATER AND GENERATING SAID SOFT FROZEN ALL-NATURAL ORANGE-BASED FRUIT JUICE THEREFROM, WHEREIN SAID BASED CONCENTRATION HAS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS; A. BRIX = 42.0* TO 58.0*; B. SUGAR/ACID RATION = 14.0*1 TO 17.5:1; C. OIL=0.014 TO 0.018 ADD BACK; D. EMZYME ACTIVITY = LESS THAN 1.5 P.E.U; AND E. TOTAL PECTIN=MAXIMUM OF 375 MILLIGRAMS PER 100 GRAMS OF CONCENTRATE; AND WHEREIN SAID SOFT FROZEN ALL-NATURAL FRUIT JUICE HAS AN OVERRUN OF; F. 15-30% WITOUT INERT GAS EXPANSION, AND G. 40-60% WITH INERT GAS EXPANSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SOFT FROZEN ALL-NATURAL ORANGE-BASED FRIUT JUICE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING AN INTERMEDIATE CONCENTRATE FROM A FROZEN BASE CONCENTRATE OF SAID ORANGE FRUIT JUICE BY THAWING TO SUBSTANTIALLY 22*F AND THEN ADDING A NATURAL SWEETENER, LACTOSE SUGAR AND A NATURAL FLAVORING THERETO, SUBSEQUENTLY ADDING SAID INTERMEDIATE CONCENTRATE TO AN ICY SLUSH FREEZER WITH WATER AND GENERATING SAID SOFT FROZEN ALL-NATURAL ORANGE-BASED FRUIT JUICE THEREFROM, WHEREIN SAID BASED CONCENTRATION HAS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS; A. BRIX = 42.0* TO 58.0*; B. SUGAR/ACID RATION = 14.0*1 TO 17.5:1; C. OIL=0.014 TO 0.018 ADD BACK; D. EMZYME ACTIVITY = LESS THAN 1.5 P.E.U; AND E. TOTAL PECTIN=MAXIMUM OF 375 MILLIGRAMS PER 100 GRAMS OF CONCENTRATE; AND WHEREIN SAID SOFT FROZEN ALL-NATURAL FRUIT JUICE HAS AN OVERRUN OF; F. 15-30% WITOUT INERT GAS EXPANSION, AND G. 40-60% WITH INERT GAS EXPANSION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said natural flavoring comprises the natural aroma extract of said fruit.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |