US4214012A
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Fat compositions
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1977-11-04
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1997-11-04
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a fat composition which is suitable for use as a confectioners' butter, particularly for biscuit cream fillings. The composition consists essentially of a random distribution of combined C 10 -C 18 fatty acids with a maximum stearic acid content and a specified iodine value range.
Inventors
- 👤 George E. Ainger
- 👤 Brian L. Caverly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:42
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C3/00; C11C3/04; C11C3/10; A; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/20; A21D13/28; A21D13/30; A21D13/38; A23; A23D; A23D9/00; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/30; A23G1/32; A23G1/36; A23G1/38; A23G1/50; A23G1/54; A23G1/56; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A confectioner's butter having a slip melting point of between 28° and 40° C., a dilatation drop of at least 500 over the last 10° C. below the slip melting point, an Iodine Value of 10-25, and a fatty acid composition in random distribution of a blend consisting essentially of at least 88 wt % C 10 -C 18 fatty acids including at most 15 wt % stearic acid, of 80-50 wt % lauric and 20-50 wt % edible non-lauric fats wherein the sum of palmitic and stearic acid content is 45 wt %.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A confectioner's butter having a slip melting point of between 28° and 40° C., a dilatation drop of at least 500 over the last 10° C. below the slip melting point, an Iodine Value of 10-25, and a fatty acid composition in random distribution of a blend consisting essentially of at least 88 wt % C 10 -C 18 fatty acids including at most 15 wt % stearic acid, of 80-50 wt % lauric and 20-50 wt % edible non-lauric fats wherein the sum of palmitic and stearic acid content is 45 wt %.
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) | 1983-07-22 | 1984-01-21 | 1984-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-22 | 1988-01-21 | 1988-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-22 | 1992-01-21 | 1992-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |