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Beverage mix
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-08
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A nonalcoholic cocktail mix containing ingredients in such proportions that the mix can be stored under subfreezing conditions, in a frozen slush form. A chilled beverage, such as a cocktail, is prepared by combining and stirring a packet containing a predetermined amount of the frozen slush with a prescribed amount of at least one other ingredient, such as an alcoholic distillate.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven R Speech
- 👤 Joseph W Opie
- 👤 John A Bridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:33
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12G; C12G3/00; C12G3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said mix includes an acidulent salt, citrus flavoring, and a preservative, said mix being formed by combining and blending a preblend containing at least the dextrose and the acidulent with the other ingredients.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A beverage mix composition for combining with an alcoholic distillate to form an alcoholic cocktail, said mix ingredients consisting essentially of water, an edible cryoscopic modifier, an acidulent, and a flavorant, said cryoscopic modifier consisting of 0-25 percent sucrose, 0-25 percent dextrose, 0-10 percent corn syrup, and 0.5-8.0 percent glycerol, based on the total mix; said cryoscopic modifier comprising at least 25 percent of the mix; the presence of said cryoscopic modifier causing the mix to remain in a frozen slush form within a temperature ranging from about -15* to +20* F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein it includes a preservative.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein it includes 0-3 percent citric acid, 0-0.5 percent salt, 0-1.0 percent citrus flavoring, 0-1.0 percent foaming agent, and 0-0.1 percent preservative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein it is contained in a flexible packet which permits the ingredients when in a frozen slush form to be kneaded and readily removed from the packet when said packet is opened, the contents of a single packet when combined and mixed with said alcoholic distillate, resulting in a chilled beverage ready for consumption.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The product of claim 3 wherein the temperature of the resulting chilled cocktail ranges from about 18*-26* F.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The product of claim 7 wherein it includes about 1 1/2 ounces of said distillate and about 2 ounces of said mix.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
A process for making a beverage mix composition for combining with an alcoholic distillate to form an alcoholic cocktail which comprises forming a liquid mix from ingredients consisting essentially of water, an edible cryoscopic modifier, an acidulent and a flavorant, said cryoscopic modifier consisting of 0-25 percent sucrose, 0-25 percent dextrose, 0-10 percent corn syrup, and 0.5-8.0 percent glycerol, based on the total mix, said cryoscopic modifier comprising at least 25 percent of the mix; packaging said mix in containers of prescribed size; and subjecting said package mix to freezing temperature conditions; the presence of said cryscopic modifier causing the mix to remain in a frozen slush form within a temperature ranging from about -15* to +20* F.
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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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |