US4068006A
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Salt seasoning mixture
Assignee: Akzona Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-07
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1996-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A salt seasoning mixture comprised of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and encapsulated citric acid. The encapsulation of the citric acid dissolves in a user's mouth within 1 to 10 seconds to mask the bitter aftertaste of potassium chloride in the mixture.
Inventors
- 👤 George Jordan Moritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/40; A23L27/70; A23L27/72; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
A salt seasoning mixture consisting essentially of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and citric acid granules, said citric acid granules being encapsulated with a non-toxic substance selected from the group consisting of gelation, cellulose-wax, and hydrogenated vegetable oil dissolvable in the mouth in from 1 to 10 seconds.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
A salt seasoning mixture consisting essentially of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and citric acid granules, said citric acid granules being encapsulated with a non-toxic substance selected from the group consisting of gelation, cellulose-wax, and hydrogenated vegetable oil dissolvable in the mouth in from 1 to 10 seconds.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The salt seasoning mixture of claim 1 wherein citric acid granules are contained in the mixture from 1/2 to 11/2% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The salt seasoning mixture of claim 1 wherein the sodium chloride granules are contained in the mixture from 35 to 65% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The salt seasoning mixture of claim 4 wherein the sodium chloride granules are contained in the mixture from 50 to 55% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A salt seasoning mixture comprising sodium chloride in the amount by weight of 35 to 65%, potassium chloride, and encapsulated citric acid in the amount by weight of 1/2 to 11/2%, the citric acid encapsulate dissolvable orally in from 1 to 10 seconds.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A salt seasoning mixture comprising sodium chloride in the amount by weight of 35 to 65%, potassium chloride, and encapsulated citric acid in the amount by weight of 1/2 to 11/2%, the citric acid encapsulate dissolvable orally in from 1 to 10 seconds.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The salt seasoning mixture of claim 5 wherein the citric acid is encapsulated with 15% by weight of hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The salt seasoning mixture of claim 6 wherein the citric acid is coated with an encapsulant selected from the group consisting of gelatin, cellulose-wax, and hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A seasoning mixture consisting essentially by weight of 55% sodium chloride, 44% potassium chloride, and 1% citric acid having an encapsulant selected from the group consisting of gelatin, cellulose-wax and hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A seasoning mixture consisting essentially by weight of 55% sodium chloride, 44% potassium chloride, and 1% citric acid having an encapsulant selected from the group consisting of gelatin, cellulose-wax and hydrogenated vegetable oil.
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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |