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US3939283A
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Colored foodstuffs and beverages
Assignee: Beecham Group PLC
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Filing: 1973-08-13
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1993-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An orange colouring material which is 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid) -2-naphthol-6 8-disulphonic acid named "Orange AB" is effective as a colouring agent for foodstuffs and cosmetic compositions.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Ernest Billington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:15
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09B; C09B29/00; C09B29/10; C09B29/16; A; A23; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/40; A23L5/42; A23L5/47; A61; A61K; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K47/20; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/46; A61K8/466; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0014; A61Q; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/02; A61Q1/04; A61Q1/06; A61Q11/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/42; A61K2800/43; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A foodstuff or beverage composition comprising an amount of 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid or an edible salt thereof sufficient to impart to the composition the desired degree of orange color in combination with a foodstuff or beverage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A foodstuff or beverage composition comprising an amount of 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid or an edible salt thereof sufficient to impart to the composition the desired degree of orange color in combination with a foodstuff or beverage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid is incorporated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthyl-6, 8-disulphonic acid is combined with a beverage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 3 wherein the beverage is a carbonated or non-carbonated soft drink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition according to claim 3 wherein the beverage is a syrup concentrate which may be made up to a soft drink.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition according to claim 3 wherein 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid is present in the form of the sodium salt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition according to claim 4 in which the amount of 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid or edible salt thereof is 1-75 MG/KG.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition according to claim 7 wherein the amount is 25-50 MG/KG.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 5 wherein the amount of 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid or edible salt thereof is 75-300 MG/KG.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of colouring foodstuffs and beverages which comprises incorporating therein an amount of 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid or an edible salt thereof sufficient to impart the desired degree of orange color thereto.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of colouring foodstuffs and beverages which comprises incorporating therein an amount of 1-(azo-benzene-4-sulphonic acid)-2-naphthol-6, 8-disulphonic acid or an edible salt thereof sufficient to impart the desired degree of orange color thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the edible salt is an alkali metal salt.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 11 wherein the alkali metal salt is the sodium salt.
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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) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |