US3241977A
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Effervescent beverage powders
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-02
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1982-01-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Mitchell
- 👤 Kenneth S Ronai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:11
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A RAPIDLY DISSOLVING, DRY EFFERVESCENT CONCENTRATE ADAPTED TO FORM A CARBONATED BEVERAGE WITH WATER, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING AN ACID COMPONENT AND A CARBONATING COMPONENT, SAID ACID COMPONENT INCLUDING PARTICLES OF AN EDIBLE FOOD ACID HAVING AN AVERAGE MEAN DIAMETER NOT GREATER THAN ABOUT 300 MICRONS, AND SAID CARBONATING COMPONENT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PARTICLES OF AN ALKALI METAL BICARBONATE HAVING AN AVERAGE MEAN DIAMETER NOT GREATER THAN ABOUT 55 MICRONS, ALL OF SAID INGREDIENTS BEING SOLUBLE IN WATER WITH AGITATION IN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A RAPIDLY DISSOLVING, DRY EFFERVESCENT CONCENTRATE ADAPTED TO FORM A CARBONATED BEVERAGE WITH WATER, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING AN ACID COMPONENT AND A CARBONATING COMPONENT, SAID ACID COMPONENT INCLUDING PARTICLES OF AN EDIBLE FOOD ACID HAVING AN AVERAGE MEAN DIAMETER NOT GREATER THAN ABOUT 300 MICRONS, AND SAID CARBONATING COMPONENT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PARTICLES OF AN ALKALI METAL BICARBONATE HAVING AN AVERAGE MEAN DIAMETER NOT GREATER THAN ABOUT 55 MICRONS, ALL OF SAID INGREDIENTS BEING SOLUBLE IN WATER WITH AGITATION IN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |