US4073959A
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Gum confections containing potato starch
Assignee: VARIED INVESTMENTS Inc
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Filing: 1976-11-24
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A quick-gelling gum confection containing potato starch having a Buel fluidity of about 20-70 as the gelling agent.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W. Durand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:34
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
In a continuous process for making a quick setting gum confection containing a starch gelling agent wherein the gum confection gels in a period of not substantially more than 2 hours, the improvement which consists in employing as the starch gelling agent potato starch having a Buel fluidity of about 20 to 70.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
In a continuous process for making a quick setting gum confection containing a starch gelling agent wherein the gum confection gels in a period of not substantially more than 2 hours, the improvement which consists in employing as the starch gelling agent potato starch having a Buel fluidity of about 20 to 70.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A quick setting gum confection which gels in a period of not substantially more than about 2 hours containing potato starch having a Buel fluidity of about 20 to 70 as the gelling agent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A quick setting gum confection which gels in a period of not substantially more than about 2 hours containing potato starch having a Buel fluidity of about 20 to 70 as the gelling agent.
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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |