US3615672A
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Method of preparing a colored artificially sweetened beverage mix
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1968-05-31
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1988-05-31
Abstract
Abstract Corn syrup solids, an artificial sweetener, and a coloring agent are blended and mixed with water to form a bulking agent solution. The solution is dried to density of 0.05 to 0.3 g./cc. At least 50 percent by weight of the bulking agent is blended with flavoring and opacity agents to form a beverage mix. The bulking agent comprises at least 80 percent by volume of the beverage mix.
Inventors
- 👤 La Monte D Pischke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 22:47
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bulking agent solution is spray dried.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the corn syrup solids has a D.E. of from five to 25 and the bulking agent solution is drum dried.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the flavoring agents are fruit flavors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the coloring agent in said bulking agent is selected to produce a color normally associated with the fruit flavor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |