US4039693A
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Process for preparing flavored ice drink
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1975-05-30
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1995-05-30
Abstract
Abstract Cold flavored drinks are prepared by adding for instance water to a flavored water ice with an overrun greater than 50%. The water ice can conveniently be extruded into and frozen in a drinking receptacle; on adding water a cold drink is obtained conveniently.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald James Adams
- 👤 Horst Kieninger
- 👤 John Richard Ravenhill
- 👤 Dieter Ries
- 👤 Karin Schmeling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:01
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/44; A23G9/46; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/243; A23G9/04; A23G9/045; A23G9/20; A23G9/52; A23G2200/00; A23G2220/00; A23G2220/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
In a process for preparing a cold flavored drink by adding an aqueous liquid to a frozen flavored concentrate, the improvement which comprises utilizing as the frozen flavored concentrate an ice confection having an overrun in the range 165% to 250%, containing, by weight, not more than 1% emulsified fat, less than 0.5% protein, from 25% to 40% of sugar and from 0.04% to 0.07% of a stabilizer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a process for preparing a cold flavored drink by adding an aqueous liquid to a frozen flavored concentrate, the improvement which comprises utilizing as the frozen flavored concentrate an ice confection having an overrun in the range 165% to 250%, containing, by weight, not more than 1% emulsified fat, less than 0.5% protein, from 25% to 40% of sugar and from 0.04% to 0.07% of a stabilizer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the stabilizer is locust bean gum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the stabilizer is guar gum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the sugar comprises invert sugar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 4 in which the sugar is 2:3 mixture of invert sugar and sucrose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the ice confection contains protein and an oil in a weight ratio of protein to oil in the range 1:1 to 3:1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 6 in which the protein is selected from the group consisting of sodium caseinate, whey, and partially hydrolized protein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the ice confection contains more than about 4% and not more than about 12% water-soluble solids of coffee.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A drinking receptacle containing a flavored ice confection with an overrun in the range 165% to 250%, containing, by weight, not more than 1% emulsified fat, less than 0.5% protein, 25% to 40% sugar and 0.04% to 0.07% stabilizer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A drinking receptacle containing a flavored ice confection with an overrun in the range 165% to 250%, containing, by weight, not more than 1% emulsified fat, less than 0.5% protein, 25% to 40% sugar and 0.04% to 0.07% stabilizer.
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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |