US4042684A
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Dietetic beverage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-23
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A beverage for supplementing the dietetic requirements of sugar and essential salts in a mammalian body depletable through vigorous physical activity, whereby the level of available utilizable energy stores within the body are enhanced, comprising an aqueous solution of sugar, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and free citric acid in precise compositional ranges.
Inventors
- 👤 Annika Britt Kahm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:41
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/38; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
Beverage for supplementing the dietetic requirements of sugars and essential salts in a mammalian body depletable through vigorous physical activity, thereby enhancing the level of available, utilizable energy stores within the body, comprising the composition by weight: ______________________________________
Fructose 0.4-0.7%
Glucose 1.6-2.8%
Sodium Chloride 0.16-0.33%
Potassium Chloride 0.03-0.13%
Free Citric Acid 0.026-0.26%
Water balance.
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Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
Beverage for supplementing the dietetic requirements of sugars and essential salts in a mammalian body depletable through vigorous physical activity, thereby enhancing the level of available, utilizable energy stores within the body, comprising the composition by weight: ______________________________________
Fructose 0.4-0.7%
Glucose 1.6-2.8%
Sodium Chloride 0.16-0.33%
Potassium Chloride 0.03-0.13%
Free Citric Acid 0.026-0.26%
Water balance.
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Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The beverage of claim 1, wherein the water is carbonated water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A dry beverage concentrate for supplementing the dietetic requirements of sugars and essential salts in a mammalian body depletable through vigorous physical activity, thereby enhancing the level of available, utilizable energy stores within the body, comprising the composition by weight in water: fructose 0.4-0.7%, glucose 1.6-2.8%, sodium chloride 0.16-0.22%, potassium chloride 0.03-0.13%, and free citric acid 0.026-0.26%, said concentrate suitable for addition to water to yield a beverage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A dry beverage concentrate for supplementing the dietetic requirements of sugars and essential salts in a mammalian body depletable through vigorous physical activity, thereby enhancing the level of available, utilizable energy stores within the body, comprising the composition by weight in water: fructose 0.4-0.7%, glucose 1.6-2.8%, sodium chloride 0.16-0.22%, potassium chloride 0.03-0.13%, and free citric acid 0.026-0.26%, said concentrate suitable for addition to water to yield a beverage.
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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |