US4344972A
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Herbal center drop and process for its preparation
Assignee: Richardson GmbH
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Filing: 1980-05-23
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2000-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A bonbon with a hard coat and a core of viscous filling material containing ultra-fine comminuted herbal parts and a procedure for its preparation. The herbal parts especially may be those of camomile, peppermint, sage, and thyme.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst Wienecke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; A23G3/545
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A process for preparing bonbons with a herbal core comprising the steps of adding ultra-fine comminuted herbal parts having a particle size smaller than 1.0 mm, in an amount sufficient to impart a herbal flavor, to a viscous filling material having a temperature of 85° to 120° C., to form a mixture; cooling the mixture to a temperature of about 80° to 95° C.; and, pumping said mixture into a hard bonbon candy coat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A process for preparing bonbons with a herbal core comprising the steps of adding ultra-fine comminuted herbal parts having a particle size smaller than 1.0 mm, in an amount sufficient to impart a herbal flavor, to a viscous filling material having a temperature of 85° to 120° C., to form a mixture; cooling the mixture to a temperature of about 80° to 95° C.; and, pumping said mixture into a hard bonbon candy coat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
The bonbon produced by the process of claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bonbon of claim 2 wherein the herbal parts are selected from the group consisting of camomile, peppermint, sage and thyme.
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) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |