US4218334A
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Phytosterol blends
Assignee: Henkel Corp
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Filing: 1975-06-06
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Granted: 1980-08-19
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Expires: 1995-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A blend including phytosterol together with saturated fatty acids and/or saturated fatty alcohols is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D. Lundmark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K47/28; A61K47/08; A61K47/10; A61K47/12; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61K8/342; A61K8/36; A61K8/361; A61K8/63; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0014; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S516/00; Y10S516/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A blend consisting essentially of from about 10 to 50 percent phytosterol and from about 50 to 90 percent of a member of the group consisting of free saturated fatty acids and free saturated fatty alcohols having an even number of carbon atoms from 12 to 18 in number, said blend being substantially free of triglyceride.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A blend consisting essentially of from about 10 to 50 percent phytosterol and from about 50 to 90 percent of a member of the group consisting of free saturated fatty acids and free saturated fatty alcohols having an even number of carbon atoms from 12 to 18 in number, said blend being substantially free of triglyceride.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The blend of claim 1 wherein said member is a free saturated fatty acid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The blend of claim 2 wherein said free fatty acid is stearic acid and said blend has between 10 and 30% phytosterol and between 90 and 70% stearic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The blend of claim 2 wherein the fatty acid is lauric acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The blend of claim 2 wherein the fatty acid is myristic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The blend of claim 2 wherein the fatty acid is palmitic acid.
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) | 1983-08-19 | 1984-02-18 | 1984-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-19 | 1988-02-18 | 1988-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-19 | 1992-02-18 | 1992-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |