US3622352A
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Edible compositions and method for coating them
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-30
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-04-30
Abstract
Abstract The use of an alcohol solution of a desired flavoring acid such as citric acid to be applied to a sugar-coated core such as chewing gum, nuts, dragees, or confections. The alcohol is evaporated off, leaving the acid flavoring agent as a coating. Thereafter, an additional layer of sugar, shellac, or other similar substance may be applied to the acid-covered core.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank L Daylor Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/18; A23G4/20; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/34; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; A23G4/02; A23G4/025; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/82; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
The process of adding an edible organic acid to a sugar-coated core for oral use comprising adding said acid in alcoholic solution substantially free of water to said sugar-coated core and then removing the alcohol component to leave said acid in dry form on the sugar-coated core.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
The process of adding an edible organic acid to a sugar-coated core for oral use comprising adding said acid in alcoholic solution substantially free of water to said sugar-coated core and then removing the alcohol component to leave said acid in dry form on the sugar-coated core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 in which the alcoholic solution comprises an alcohol selected from the group consisting of 95 percent ethanol, absolute ethyl alcohol and about 99 percent isopropanol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 in which one or more syrup coatings are applied over the dried acid coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 in which the edible acid is one capable of causing the inversion of sucrose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 4 in which the edible acid is selected from the group consisting of citric, tartaric, fumaric, malic, succinic, and adipic acids.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 1 in which said alcohol component is removed by evaporation from a zone in which warm air is admitted to evaporate any liquid present in said zone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 6, in which suction is applied to said zone to augment the evaporative action.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A sugar-coated, substantially nonhygroscopic edible composition comprising an edible core having at least one sugar layer surrounding said core and at least one solid edible flavoring acid layer in contact with a sugar layer, the product being substantially free of invert sugar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A sugar-coated, substantially nonhygroscopic edible composition comprising an edible core having at least one sugar layer surrounding said core and at least one solid edible flavoring acid layer in contact with a sugar layer, the product being substantially free of invert sugar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The product of claim 8, in which the solid flavoring agent is selected from the group consisting of citric, malic, fumaric, adipic, succinic and tartaric acid. 10 The product of claim 9, in which the solid flavoring acid layer is sugar coated.
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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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |