US4448770A
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Dietetic beverage
Assignee: ELECTROADE INC A CORP OF SC
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Filing: 1982-03-17
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Granted: 1984-05-15
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Expires: 2002-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A dietetic beverage, adapted for consumption by humans to maintain the balance of body fluids during periods of fluid depletion or potassium depletion, comprising an aqueous solution containing per gallon: 30-50 meq of potassium ion 5-10 meq of calcium ion 1-3 meq of magnesium ion 5-10 ounces of sucrose, provided that each of potassium, calcium and magnesium ions is in the form of a soluble salt.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer E. Epting, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/70; A61K31/7004; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/38; A61K33/00; A61K33/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A beverage, essentially free of sodium ions, for consumption by humans to maintain the balance of body fluids during periods of fluid depletion or potassium depletion, comprising an aqueous solution, contain per gallon: 30-50 meq of potassium chloride - 10meq of calcium gluconate or glubionate calcium 1-3 meq of magnesium chloride 5-10 ounces of sucrose, and provided further that the beverage composition contains no sodium ion except that present in minor amounts in flavoring agents, preservatives, or other minor additives.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A beverage, essentially free of sodium ions, for consumption by humans to maintain the balance of body fluids during periods of fluid depletion or potassium depletion, comprising an aqueous solution, contain per gallon: 30-50 meq of potassium chloride - 10meq of calcium gluconate or glubionate calcium 1-3 meq of magnesium chloride 5-10 ounces of sucrose, and provided further that the beverage composition contains no sodium ion except that present in minor amounts in flavoring agents, preservatives, or other minor additives.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The beverage of claim 1, which also contains a flavoring additive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The beverage of claim 1, which also contains a preservative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The beverage of claim 1, which comprises 35-45 meq of potassium chloride, 7-10 meq of calcium gluconate, 1-3 meq of magnesium chloride and 7-10 ounces of sucrose per gallon and which contains a flavoring agent and a preservative.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The beverage of claim 1, which comprises 35-45 meq of potassium chloride, 7-10 meq of glubionate calcium, 1-3 meq of magnesium chloride and 7-10 ounces of sucrose per gallon and which contains a flavoring agent and a preservative.
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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) | 1987-05-15 | 1987-11-14 | 1988-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-15 | 1991-11-14 | 1992-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-15 | 1995-11-14 | 1996-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |