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US3563760A
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Production of a fermented milk product
Assignee: Tokyo Yakult Seizo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1968-05-16
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FERMENTED MILK, TO BE SIMILAR TO YOGHURT IN PLEASANT ODOR AND CONTAINING ACTIVE LACTIC ACID BACTERIA, BY FERMENTING WHOLE MILK OR SKIM MILK IN TWO STEPS. IN THE FIRST STEP, THE YEAST IS CULTIVATED IN WHOLE MILK OR SKIM MILK, SAID YEAST HAVING NO LACTOSE FERMENTABILITY AND PRODUCING AROMATIC SUBSTANCES ONLY, WITHOUT CAUSING ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION IN THE WHOLE OR SKIN MILK. IN THE SECOND STEP, SAID MILK IS FERMENTED WITH LACTIC ACID BACTERIA AFTER STERILIZATION OF THE YEAST IN THE MILK.
Inventors
- 👤 Seiji Kuwabara
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2026-10-24 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/12; A23C9/127
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |