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Method for fixing cryogenically condensed coffee aromatics in a glyceride carrier
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1975-12-22
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1995-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A high level of aromatics are absorbed by coffee oil by placing a coffee aroma frost in an isolated vessel, raising the internal temperature and pressure, removing water from the pressurized vessel and thereafter introducing coffee oil into the pressurized vessel. The mixture is allowed to equilibrate for a period of time and is then slowly vented.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Franklin Howland
- 👤 George Anthony Jasovsky
- 👤 Joseph Anthony Galanti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/46; A23F5/48; A23F5/486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A method for fixing cryogenically condensed coffee aromatics in a liquid glyceride comprising the steps of: (a) condensing as a frost a coffee aroma-containing gas which has a high carbon dioxide content, (b) placing the aroma-containing frost in a pressure vessel, (c) supplying heat to the contents of the vessel to produce an internal temperature in excess of 32° F. and a pressure above 506 p.s.i.a., allowing a liquid water phase to be formed and after this liquid water phase has settled to the bottom of the pressurized vessel, (d) removing essentially all water from said pressurized vessel, therafter (e) pumping into said pressurized vessel an amount of a liquid glyceride, said amount being about 1 gram per 0.5 to 6 grams of the aroma frost of step (a), and the internal temperature within the pressure vessel being above the congeal point of the glyceride, (f) thereafter, slowly releasing the pressure within the vessel so that the glyceride carrier is maintained in a liquid state, and then (g) removing the aromatized glyceride from the pressure vessel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
A method for fixing cryogenically condensed coffee aromatics in a liquid glyceride comprising the steps of: (a) condensing as a frost a coffee aroma-containing gas which has a high carbon dioxide content, (b) placing the aroma-containing frost in a pressure vessel, (c) supplying heat to the contents of the vessel to produce an internal temperature in excess of 32° F. and a pressure above 506 p.s.i.a., allowing a liquid water phase to be formed and after this liquid water phase has settled to the bottom of the pressurized vessel, (d) removing essentially all water from said pressurized vessel, therafter (e) pumping into said pressurized vessel an amount of a liquid glyceride, said amount being about 1 gram per 0.5 to 6 grams of the aroma frost of step (a), and the internal temperature within the pressure vessel being above the congeal point of the glyceride, (f) thereafter, slowly releasing the pressure within the vessel so that the glyceride carrier is maintained in a liquid state, and then (g) removing the aromatized glyceride from the pressure vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the liquid glyceride is sprayed into the pressurized vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the internal temperature and pressure within the vessel is above about 70° F. and 853.4 p.s.i.a. respectively before the glyceride is sprayed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the pressure within the vessel is released isothermally.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 2 wherein after the liquid glyceride is sprayed into the pressurized vessel and before pressure is released from the vessel the liquid glyceride is cycled around the pressurized vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the water is removed from the pressurized vessel through a valve located at the bottom of the vessel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-09 | 1982-04-10 | 1982-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-09 | 1986-04-10 | 1986-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-09 | 1990-04-10 | 1990-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |