US4737367A
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Fruit drink with vitamins
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-26
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Granted: 1988-04-12
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Expires: 2005-07-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved, tasty fruit flavored beverage containing all or a substantial portion of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamins. The beverage is predominantly a mixture of about 10% to 60% (by volume) orange juice and about 20% to 70% (by volume) pineapple juice. Apple, grape and pear juices and apricot, peach, nectarine and banana purees may be added to develop a more flavorful taste.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Langer
- 👤 Nathan Langer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:08
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/15; A23V; A23V2002/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A fruit flavored beverage which is predominantly a mixture of citrus fruit juice and tropical fruit juice, the beverage consisting essentially of, on the basis of a single strength eight-ounce serving: (a) from about 10% to about 60% by volume of citrus fruit juice, from about 20% to about 70% by volume of tropical fruit flavored juice, an effective amount of up to 40% by volume of other fruit juices selected from the group consisting of apple, grape, and pear juices and up to 35% by volume of fruit puree selected from the group consisting of apricot puree, peach puree, nectarine puree and banana puree; and (b) from about 25% to 200% of the recommended daily amounts of a plurality of vitamins selected from the group consisting of vitamin B 1 , pantothenic acid or suitable salts thereof, niacin and folic acid or suitable salts thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A fruit flavored beverage which is predominantly a mixture of citrus fruit juice and tropical fruit juice, the beverage consisting essentially of, on the basis of a single strength eight-ounce serving: (a) from about 10% to about 60% by volume of citrus fruit juice, from about 20% to about 70% by volume of tropical fruit flavored juice, an effective amount of up to 40% by volume of other fruit juices selected from the group consisting of apple, grape, and pear juices and up to 35% by volume of fruit puree selected from the group consisting of apricot puree, peach puree, nectarine puree and banana puree; and (b) from about 25% to 200% of the recommended daily amounts of a plurality of vitamins selected from the group consisting of vitamin B 1 , pantothenic acid or suitable salts thereof, niacin and folic acid or suitable salts thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, wherein the citrus fruit juice is selected from the group consisting of orange, lemon, lime and tangerine juices.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, wherein the tropical fruit juice is selected from the group consisting of pineapple, passion fruit, papaya, guava and tamarind juices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, wherein the citrus fruit juice is orange juice and the tropical fruit juice is pineapple juice.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, wherein said fruit juices are natural fruit juices or purees.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, including from 25% to 200% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamins selected from the group consisting of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, Vitamin B 2 , vitamin B 6 , vitamin B 12 and biotin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, wherein the citrus fruit juice ranges from about 25% to about 50% (by volume).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fruit flavored beverage of claim 1, wherein the tropical fruit juice ranges from about 30% to about 60% (by volume).
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) | 1991-04-12 | 1991-10-12 | 1992-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-12 | 1995-10-12 | 1996-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-12 | 1999-10-12 | 2000-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |