US4242367A
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Milk shake and soft serve frozen dessert stabilizer
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1979-01-26
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A blend of gums is disclosed which is useful as a milk shake stabilizer. The blend comprises guar, xanthan gum, carrageenan, and, optionally, locust bean gum.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Igoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
A stabilizer blend of gums for use in milk shakes and soft serve frozen milk desserts which consists essentially of by weight: Guar gum: 53-68% Xanthan gum: 20-35% Carrageenan: 9-13% Locust Bean gum: 0-5%
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stabilizer blend of gums for use in milk shakes and soft serve frozen milk desserts which consists essentially of by weight: Guar gum: 53-68% Xanthan gum: 20-35% Carrageenan: 9-13% Locust Bean gum: 0-5%
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A blend of claim 1 which comprises by weight about 62.63% guar gum, about 25.95% xanthan gum, about 10.52% carageenan, and about 0.90% locust bean gum.
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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |