US4031262A
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Ice cream and the process for making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-13
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1996-07-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an ice cream scattered with ice granules to provide more cooling and refreshing aftertaste. The ice granules mixed may contain various kinds of food additives or alcoholic beverage.
Inventors
- 👤 Michio Nakayama
- 👤 Setuko Nakayama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/32; A23G9/44; A23G9/46; A23G9/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A process for making ice cream which comprises admixing soft ice cream and ice granules of about 1-350 mm 3 in size, in a ratio such that the content of ice granules is about 5-30 volume percent, and freezing the mixture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process for making ice cream which comprises admixing soft ice cream and ice granules of about 1-350 mm 3 in size, in a ratio such that the content of ice granules is about 5-30 volume percent, and freezing the mixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process for making ice cream as claimed in claim 1 wherein the size of said ice granules is about 6-350 mm 3 .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process for making ice cream as claimed in claim 1 wherein the content of said ice granules is about 10-30 volume percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A process for making ice cream as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ice granules contain at least one food additive selected from the group consisting of fruit juice or the like, fermented milk, and edible acids.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process for making ice cream as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ice granules contain ethyl alcohol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process for making ice cream as claim in claim 1 wherein said ice granules contain an alcoholic beverage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein said ice cream comprises milk fat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein said ice cream comprises skim powdered milk.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
9 words
Ice cream prepared by the process of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
9 words
Ice cream prepared by the process of claim 2.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
9 words
Ice cream prepared by the process of claim 3.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
9 words
Ice cream prepared by the process of claim 4.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
9 words
Ice cream prepared by the process of claim 5.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
9 words
Ice cream prepared by the process of claim 6.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
Ice cream according to claim 9, wherein said ice cream comprises milk fat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
Ice cream according to claim 9 wherein said ice cream comprises skim powdered milk.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |