US4265920A
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Process for concentration of alcoholic beverages
Assignee: Douwe Egberts Koninklijke Tabaksfabriek Koffiebranderijen Theehandel NV
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Filing: 1979-09-28
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 1999-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A process for the concentration of aqueous solutions which in addition to non-volatile components contain alcohol and small amounts of volatile aroma components. First the alcohol and the volatile aroma components are for the greater part separated from the solution by distillation, and condensed; subsequently the remaining aqueous solution is concentrated by freeze concentration; and finally the concentrate thus produced is mixed with said condensate.
Inventors
- 👤 Henricus A. C. Thijssen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:48
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12H; C12H6/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
Process for the concentration of aqueous alcoholic beverage solutions, containing in addition to nonvolatile components, alcohol and small amounts of volatile aroma components by the selective removal of water, comprising the following steps: (a) a first step in which substantially all of the alcohol and the more volatile aroma components are separated by a process of distillation at strongly reduced pressure, from the bulk of the aqueous solution and in which the vapors containing alcohol and more volatile aroma components obtained by said distillation process are condensed in a condenser, (b) a second step in which the aqueous solution obtained in step (a), is concentrated by removing water in a process of freeze concentration while retaining in the solution the aroma components remaining from step a), and (c) a third step in which the condensate containing alcohol and more volatile aroma components obtained in step (a), is mixed with the concentrate obtained in step (b).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
Process for the concentration of aqueous alcoholic beverage solutions, containing in addition to nonvolatile components, alcohol and small amounts of volatile aroma components by the selective removal of water, comprising the following steps: (a) a first step in which substantially all of the alcohol and the more volatile aroma components are separated by a process of distillation at strongly reduced pressure, from the bulk of the aqueous solution and in which the vapors containing alcohol and more volatile aroma components obtained by said distillation process are condensed in a condenser, (b) a second step in which the aqueous solution obtained in step (a), is concentrated by removing water in a process of freeze concentration while retaining in the solution the aroma components remaining from step a), and (c) a third step in which the condensate containing alcohol and more volatile aroma components obtained in step (a), is mixed with the concentrate obtained in step (b).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the pressure in the distillation process is kept at such values that the temperature of the aqueous solution of said process does not exceed 40-50 degrees centigrade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
Process according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the step of distillation includes refluxing to produce a stream of reflux liquid and the stream of reflux liquid in the process of distillation is periodically shut off for a short period of time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Process according to claim 3, wherein the stream of reflux liquid in the process of distillation is shut off every 15-60 minutes for a period of 1-3 minutes.
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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) | 1984-05-04 | 1984-11-03 | 1985-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-04 | 1988-11-03 | 1989-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-04 | 1992-11-03 | 1993-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |