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Novel tamarind/xanthan gum blend
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A blend of tamarind kernel powder and xanthan gum has been found to have a synergistically high viscosity in aqueous solution.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian W. Cottrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:09
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08L; C08L5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
7 words
A blend of xanthan gum and TKP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
7 words
A blend of xanthan gum and TKP.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A blend of claim 1 wherein the ratio TKP: xanthan gum ranges from 95:5 to 5:95.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A blend of claim 2 wherein the ratio TKP:xanthan gum ranges from 80:20 to 20:80.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A blend of claim 2 where the ratio TKP:xanthan gum is greater than 50:50.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A blend of claim 2 wherein the ratio TKP:xanthan gum is 80:20.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A blend of claim 2 or 3 wherein the TKP is cold-water soluble.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An aqueous solution of xanthan gum and TKP wherein the total gum concentration ranges from 0.5 to 3% (w/w).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An aqueous solution of xanthan gum and TKP wherein the total gum concentration ranges from 0.5 to 3% (w/w).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A solution of claim 7 wherein the total gum concentration ranges from 1.0 to 3.0% (w/w) and the TKP:xanthan gum ratio ranges from 80:20 to 20:80.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process for preparing a blend of xanthan gum and TKP which comprises preparing a mix of TKP in water at a concentration of 0.1 to 75%, heating this mix to a temperature of 35°-130° C., and adding thereto xanthan gum.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process for preparing a blend of xanthan gum and TKP which comprises preparing a mix of TKP in water at a concentration of 0.1 to 75%, heating this mix to a temperature of 35°-130° C., and adding thereto xanthan gum.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process of claim 9 wherein the TKP:xanthan gum ratio ranges from 80:20 to 20:80.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 9 wherein the xanthan gum is added at room temperature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 9 wherein the heated mix is dried and milled prior to adding thereto the xanthan gum.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process for preparing a blend of xanthan gum and TKP which comprises adding TKP to xanthan gum beer then heat treating said beer and then coprecipitating said blend.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process for preparing a blend of xanthan gum and TKP which comprises adding TKP to xanthan gum beer then heat treating said beer and then coprecipitating said blend.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |