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Potassium-supplement composition
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-11
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Granted: 1980-08-05
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Expires: 1998-05-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved potassium-supplement composition that is more palatable is prepared containing 10 to 50% of one or more potassium-containing mineral salts and a balance of from 25 to 50% by weight of the balance of a carbohydrate-containing foodstuff such as sugar or a non-hydroscopic starch hydrolysate and from 50 to 75% by weight of the balance of a potassium-containing foodstuff, at least half of which is milk solids, such as cocoa, powdered tomato or ground nuts.
Inventors
- 👤 Walton J. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A dry, potassium-supplement composition consisting essentially of from 10 to 50% by weight potassium chloride and a balance of from 25 to 50% by weight of the balance of a water-soluble carbohydrate, foodstuff ingredient selected from the group consisting of sugar, a non-hydroscopic starch hydrolysate and a mixture thereof and from 50 to 75% by weight of the balance of an organic, potassium-containing foodstuff ingredient at least half of which is milk solids selected from the group consisting of cocoa, powdered tomato and ground nuts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A dry, potassium-supplement composition consisting essentially of from 10 to 50% by weight potassium chloride and a balance of from 25 to 50% by weight of the balance of a water-soluble carbohydrate, foodstuff ingredient selected from the group consisting of sugar, a non-hydroscopic starch hydrolysate and a mixture thereof and from 50 to 75% by weight of the balance of an organic, potassium-containing foodstuff ingredient at least half of which is milk solids selected from the group consisting of cocoa, powdered tomato and ground nuts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the potassium chloride is from 15 to 30% by weight of the composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method of preparing a composition according to claim 1 comprising the steps of mixing and dissolving the recited ingredients in water, and spray-drying the resulting dispersion or solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 3 wherein lecithin is added to facilitate mixing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A dry, potassium-supplement composition consisting essentially of from 10 to 50% by weight potassium chloride and a balance of from 25 to 50% by weight of the balance of sugar and from 50 to 75% by weight of the balance of an organic, potassium-containing foodstuff ingredient consisting essentially of milk solids and cocoa, said cocoa being in an amount of 20 to 40% by weight of said foodstuff ingredient.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
A dry, potassium-supplement composition consisting essentially of from 10 to 50% by weight potassium chloride and a balance of from 25 to 50% by weight of the balance of sugar and from 50 to 75% by weight of the balance of an organic, potassium-containing foodstuff ingredient consisting essentially of milk solids and cocoa, said cocoa being in an amount of 20 to 40% by weight of said foodstuff ingredient.
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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) | 1983-08-05 | 1984-02-04 | 1984-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-05 | 1988-02-04 | 1988-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-05 | 1992-02-04 | 1992-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |