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US4163676A
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Ethanol-modified lecithin cookware spray composition
Assignee: BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES
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Filing: 1978-04-03
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Granted: 1979-08-07
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Expires: 1998-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition comprising lecithin in an essentially anhydrous vehicle free of mineral oil and consisting essentially of a monohydric alcohol having 2 or 3 carbon atoms and vegetable oil in proportions providing pump sprayable consistency.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt S. Konigsbacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:48
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J7/00; C; C09; C09D; C09D199/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition consisting essentially of 2.5 to 65 parts of lecithin and the balance an essentially anhydrous vehicle free of mineral oil, providing a pump sprayable consistency in the composition and consisting essentially of 2.5 to 25 parts of monohydric alcohol having 2 to 3 carbon atoms and 10 to 95 parts of edible vegetable oil, per 100 parts by weight of the composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition consisting essentially of 2.5 to 65 parts of lecithin and the balance an essentially anhydrous vehicle free of mineral oil, providing a pump sprayable consistency in the composition and consisting essentially of 2.5 to 25 parts of monohydric alcohol having 2 to 3 carbon atoms and 10 to 95 parts of edible vegetable oil, per 100 parts by weight of the composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 1 in which said lecithin is present in an amount between 20 and 35 parts by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 1 in which said alcohol is present in an amount between 7.5 and 12.5 parts by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 3 in which said composition is free of water in amounts not below those forming a constant boiling mixture with said alcohol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 4 in which said alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 4 in which said alcohol is ethanol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 6 in which said vegetable oil is present in an amount between 35 and 75 parts by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 7 in which said composition is free of water in amounts above 2% by weight of the weight of the ethanol present.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 8 in which lecithin is present in an amount between 20 and 35 parts by weight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 9 in which said vegetable oil is a glyceryl ester of a fatty acid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
Pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition according to claim 10 in which said vegetable oil comprises one or more of soybean oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, olive oil, corn oil, coconut oil, cottonseed oil, palm nut oil and apricot kernel 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) | 1982-08-06 | 1983-02-05 | 1983-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-06 | 1987-02-05 | 1987-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-06 | 1991-02-05 | 1991-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |