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Shortening for highly aerated creamy frostings
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A shortening for use in highly aerated creamy frostings comprises: (a) a liquid glyceride such as partially hydrogenated soybean oil, (b) propylene glycol monostearate, (c) partial esters of polyglycerol, and (d) polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate.
Inventors
- 👤 P Seiden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/346; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/10; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/08; A23G2220/00; A23G2220/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
The shortening of claim 1 wherein the ingredients comprise: a. from about 6 percent to about 8 percent propylene glycol monostearate; b. from about 7 percent to about 9 percent of partial stearic acid esters of polyglycerol wherein the polyglycerol contains an average of about 10 glycerol units and an average of 2.4 to 4.8 stearic acid groups; c. from about 2 percent to about 2.5 percent polyoxyethylene (20 ) sorbitan tristearate; and d. from about 77.5 percent to about 87.5 percent of refined and bleached soybean oil having an iodine value of 70 to 115.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A creamy frosting having a density of from 0.4 to 0.6 grams/cubic centimeter comprising from about 45 percent to about 75 percent sugar, from about 10 percent to about 25 percent water, and from about 6 percent to about 15 percent of the shortening composition of claim 2.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A creamy frosting having a density of from 0.4 to 0.6 grams/cubic centimeter comprising from about 45 percent to about 75 percent sugar, from about 10 percent to about 25 percent water, and from about 6 percent to about 15 percent of the shortening composition of claim 1.
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |