US4117176A
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Fruit-flavored candy product
Assignee: Big Heart Pet Brands LLC
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Filing: 1977-02-03
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A candy product with a fruit flavor having a natural character, a corn syrup-based translucent substrate and opaque dehydrated fruit particles randomly dispersed in the same. The candy product is characterized by a chewy character, a taffy-like consistency, and a slipperiness sufficient to avoid adhering to the teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul G. Taylor
- 👤 Chung H. Son
- 👤 Martha C. Hom
- 👤 L. G. Williams
- 👤 Ronald E. Steel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:21
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A candy product comprising a colored translucent substrate with opaque dehydrated fruit particles randomly distributed throughout the same, said candy product having a natural fruit taste, a taffy-like consistency and sufficient slipperiness to avoid sticking to the teeth on chewing, said candy product comprising about 30 to 60 weight % corn syrup, at least 5 weight % dextrin binder, about 2 to 25 weight % opaque dehydrated fruit, at least 1% vegetable oil, about 2.5 to 13 weight % of a combination of 6-hydroxy alcohol and glycerin, and an emulsifying agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A candy product comprising a colored translucent substrate with opaque dehydrated fruit particles randomly distributed throughout the same, said candy product having a natural fruit taste, a taffy-like consistency and sufficient slipperiness to avoid sticking to the teeth on chewing, said candy product comprising about 30 to 60 weight % corn syrup, at least 5 weight % dextrin binder, about 2 to 25 weight % opaque dehydrated fruit, at least 1% vegetable oil, about 2.5 to 13 weight % of a combination of 6-hydroxy alcohol and glycerin, and an emulsifying agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The candy product of claim 1 in which said emulsifying agent has an average hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of at least 4.0.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The candy product of claim 1 together with wheat flour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The candy product of claim 1 together with modified waxy maize corn starch and pregelatinized starch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The candy product of claim 1 in which said dextrin as of the tapioca type.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The candy product of claim 1 together with the solids content of a fruit juice dispersed throughout said substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The candy product of claim 1 in which said 6-hydroxy alcohol is sorbitol.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The candy product of claim 1 including at least 2 weight % of said 6-hydroxy alcohol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The candy product of claim 1 including at least 0.5 weight % of said glycerin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The candy product of claim 1 including from about 5 to 20 weight % dextrin binder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The candy product of claim 1 including from about 1 to 10 weight % 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) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |