US4034116A
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Packaged roasted coffee products
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Rigid containers, such as metal cans, for use in hermetically packaging roasted coffee products are coated internally with an aroma solvent (e.g. glycerides, waxes, silicones, etc.) which is effective to dissolve and partition a broad range of aromatics. This effects an aroma partition between the headspace in the sealed, coffee-containing can and the coating which retards staling and/or oxidation of the coffee aroma within the sealed can. The pick-up of aroma by the coating may also increase the amount of aroma retention within the opened container during an extended in-use period.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew Hamell
- 👤 Arthur Stefanucci
- 👤 William W. Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/10; A23F5/105; B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A hermetically-sealed, vacuum-packed, roasted and ground coffee product comprising a rigid container containing an aroma solvent coating consisting essentially of a relatively odorless and tasteless aroma solvent over at least a portion of its interior surface, said solvent being selected from the group consisting of glycerides, waxes, paraffins, polyesters, polyethers, polysilicones and combinations thereof, wherein said container contains roasted and ground coffee and said coating is present at a level of 1 to 4 grams of aroma solvent per pound of roasted and ground coffee and wherein the coating exists as a solid below about 75° F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A hermetically-sealed, vacuum-packed, roasted and ground coffee product comprising a rigid container containing an aroma solvent coating consisting essentially of a relatively odorless and tasteless aroma solvent over at least a portion of its interior surface, said solvent being selected from the group consisting of glycerides, waxes, paraffins, polyesters, polyethers, polysilicones and combinations thereof, wherein said container contains roasted and ground coffee and said coating is present at a level of 1 to 4 grams of aroma solvent per pound of roasted and ground coffee and wherein the coating exists as a solid below about 75° F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The packaged coffee product of claim 1 wherein the aroma solvent is uniformly coated over the entire bottom and sides of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The packaged coffee product of claim 1 wherein the aroma solvent is a glyceride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The packaged coffee product of claim 3 wherein the glyceride is a vegetable fat or hydrogenated vegetable oil.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |