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US4105461A
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Thickening compositions containing xanthan gum, guar gum and starch
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1976-08-26
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1996-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A blend of xanthan gum, guar gum, or guar gum derivatives, a starch ether has unique thickening properties. The blend is particularly useful in printing pastes, salad dressings and oil well drilling muds.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph S. Racciato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/269; A23L29/27; A23L29/206; A23L29/238; B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/06; C; C08; C08L; C08L5/00; C09; C09D; C09D7/00; C09D7/40; C09D7/43; C09D7/44; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/02; C09K8/04; C09K8/06; C09K8/08; C08L3/00; C08L3/04; C08L3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A thickening composition consisting essentially of from about 5 to about 90 weight % of xanthan gum, from about 5 to about 90 weight % of guar gum, and from about 5 to about 90 weight % of starch ether, the xanthan gum being unmodified by a polyvalent cation and being unmodified by heating in a dry state before blending with the guar gum, the composition exhibiting a synergistic increase in viscosity compared to the additive viscosities of the individual components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A thickening composition consisting essentially of from about 5 to about 90 weight % of xanthan gum, from about 5 to about 90 weight % of guar gum, and from about 5 to about 90 weight % of starch ether, the xanthan gum being unmodified by a polyvalent cation and being unmodified by heating in a dry state before blending with the guar gum, the composition exhibiting a synergistic increase in viscosity compared to the additive viscosities of the individual components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A composition according to claim 1 containing from about 20 to about 70 weight % of xanthan gum, from about 15 to about 45 weight % of guar gum, and from about 15 to about 55 weight % of starch ether.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A composition according to claim 2 containing from about 40 to about 60 weight % xanthan gum, from about 22.5 to about 25 weight % guar gum, and from about 17.5 to about 25 weight % starch ether.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A composition according to claim 2 containing from about 30 to about 60 weight % of xanthan gum, from about 20 to about 35 weight % of guar gum, and from about 20 to about 35 weight % of starch ether.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A composition according to claim 2 containing from about 20 to about 40 weight % of xanthan gum, from about 25 to about 45 weight % of guar gum, and from about 35 to about 55 weight % of starch ether.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A composition according to claim 2 containing from about 50 to about 70 weight % of xanthan gum, from about 15 to about 25 weight % of guar gum, and from about 15 to about 25 weight % of starch ether.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composition according to claim 2 containing about 50 weight xanthan gum, about 25 weight % guar gum, and about 25 weight % starch ether.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition according to claim 2 containing about 40 weight % xanthan gum, about 30 weight % guar gum and about 30 weight % starch ether.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition according to claim 2 contaiing about 50 weight % xanthan gum, about 22.5 weight % guar gum, and about 22.5 weight % starch ether.
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) | 1981-08-07 | 1982-02-06 | 1982-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-07 | 1986-02-06 | 1986-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-07 | 1990-02-06 | 1990-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |