US4164594A
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Lecithin based wetting agent
Assignee: Nestec SA
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Filing: 1977-05-25
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Granted: 1979-08-14
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Expires: 1997-05-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved wetting agent for use in the production of fat-containing powdered products which are spontaneously wettable and dispersible in cold aqueous liquids. The wetting agent comprises oil-free granular phosphatides containing at least 95% acetone insoluble matter dissolved in an oil which has a bland taste, a maximum iodine value of 2.0 and which is a liquid at temperatures as low as about 0° C.
Inventors
- 👤 William P. Jackson
- 👤 Michael R. Warseck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/16; A23J; A23J7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A wetting agent which consists essentially of lecithin containing at least 95% acetone insoluble lecithin in an oil carrier having a maximum iodine value of 2.0, a bland taste and which is a liquid at temperatures ranging from room temperature to 0° C., the wetting agent containing from about 25% to 65% acetone insoluble lecithin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A wetting agent which consists essentially of lecithin containing at least 95% acetone insoluble lecithin in an oil carrier having a maximum iodine value of 2.0, a bland taste and which is a liquid at temperatures ranging from room temperature to 0° C., the wetting agent containing from about 25% to 65% acetone insoluble lecithin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wetting agent defined in claim 1 in which the oil consists essentially of glyceryl esters of capric acid, caprylic acid and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The wetting agent defined in claim 2 in which the oil consists essentially of 70% by weight of glyceryl esters of capric acid and 30% by weight of glyceryl esters of caprylic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wetting agent defined in claim 1 in which the wetting agent contains up to about 5% by weight of an antioxidant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The wetting agent defined in claim 3 in which the oil has a settling point below minus 5° C.
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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) | 1982-08-13 | 1983-02-12 | 1983-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-13 | 1987-02-12 | 1987-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-13 | 1991-02-12 | 1991-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |