US3975547A
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Process of making a dry-free-flowing beverage mix and product
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1974-05-15
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1994-05-15
Abstract
Abstract Dry beverage mixes that are stable, free flowing and economical are produced by incorporating as a minor constituent thereof up to the level of 50% of the saccharides present, a dessicated dextrose having a moisture content, as packaged, less than 1% and greater than 0.03% under controlled relative humidity packaging.
Inventors
- 👤 Augustine D. D'Ercole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:26
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/385; A23L2/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
The method of producing a dry free-flowing beverage mix containing sucrose and a significant amount up to 50% of dextrose by weight of the mix saccharides which comprises dessicating dextrose monohydrate to a moisture less than 1% and greater than 0.03%, admixing the dessicated dextrose, the sucrose and other dry beverage-making constituents including a food acid, and packaging the dry beverage mix in a packaging barrier material whose moisture transmission rate does not exceed 0.05 gms./100 sq. in./24 hours at 100°F. and 95% Relative Humidity, the mix being maintained below a moisture content of 2% preparatory to and during packaging.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
The method of producing a dry free-flowing beverage mix containing sucrose and a significant amount up to 50% of dextrose by weight of the mix saccharides which comprises dessicating dextrose monohydrate to a moisture less than 1% and greater than 0.03%, admixing the dessicated dextrose, the sucrose and other dry beverage-making constituents including a food acid, and packaging the dry beverage mix in a packaging barrier material whose moisture transmission rate does not exceed 0.05 gms./100 sq. in./24 hours at 100°F. and 95% Relative Humidity, the mix being maintained below a moisture content of 2% preparatory to and during packaging.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mix is blended, filled and packaged in an atmosphere having less than those grains of moisture present in air at 60% Relative Humidity and 68°F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
6 words
The packaged mix of claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 which comprises maintaining the mix below a moisture content of 1% preparatory to and during packaging.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the dessicated dextrose is at a level of 15-30% of the beverage saccharides mix.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the dextrose monohydrate is dessicated at a temperature less than 200°F.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the monohydrate is dried by a forced circulation gaseous drying medium.
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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) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |