US3619205A
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Process of preparing a slush ice beverage concentrate
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-20
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1988-11-20
Abstract
Abstract Sucrose, flavor, a water dispersible gum, an edible polyhydric alcohol, an edible food acid and water are mixed and then frozen. The frozen mixture is ground and blended with a quantity of flaked ice. The blend is refrozen forming a spoonable frozen concentrate which is added to an equal portion of cold water, carbonated water, or milk to form a slush ice beverage.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel J Levan
- 👤 Barry E Homler
- 👤 Peter M Bosco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/52; A23G9/04; A23G9/045; A23G9/20; A23G2200/00; A23G2220/00; A23G2220/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the flaked ice has particle sized ranging from 250 to 2,000 microns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the matrix contains between 20% to 36% solids.
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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |