US3976794A
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Encapsulation of sugar and its use in sweetened coconut
Assignee: SCM Corp
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Filing: 1974-06-03
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1994-06-03
Abstract
Abstract Improved sweetened coconut products coated with powdered sugar can be made by substituting for a fraction of said powdered sugar, particles of sugar encapsulated in edible fat.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence A. Johnson
- 👤 Larry A. Walters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48; A23G3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An improved sweetened coconut product comprising an edible coconut base particle which is coated with a mixture of powdered sugar particles and particles of sugar encapsulated in edible fat, the proportion of sugar in said encapsulated sugar particles constituting at least about 5% of the total sugar content of said coating mixture and not substantially in excess of that proportion which will impart a threshold textural difference to the product, the maximum particle size of the preponderance of said encapsulated sugar particles being restricted to about four times the maximum particle size of said powdered sugar particles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An improved sweetened coconut product comprising an edible coconut base particle which is coated with a mixture of powdered sugar particles and particles of sugar encapsulated in edible fat, the proportion of sugar in said encapsulated sugar particles constituting at least about 5% of the total sugar content of said coating mixture and not substantially in excess of that proportion which will impart a threshold textural difference to the product, the maximum particle size of the preponderance of said encapsulated sugar particles being restricted to about four times the maximum particle size of said powdered sugar particles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The coconut product of claim 1 wherein the proportion of sugar in said edible fat-encapsulated sugar particles being about 30%-50% by weight of said particles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The coconut product of claim 1 wherein the water content is above that of a conventional counterpart coconut product made without said particles of encapsulated sugar, but not appreciably stickier than said counterpart product by dint of said increased water content.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a process for making a sweetened coconut product coated with powdered sugar particles, the improvement which comprises replacing a substantial fraction of said powdered sugar particles with particles of sugar encapsulated in edible fat, the proportion of said encapsulated particles being not substantially in excess of that proportion which will impart a threshold textural difference to the product, and the maximum particle size of the preponderance of said encapsulated sugar particles being not substantially above about 4 times the maximum particle size of said powdered sugar particles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a process for making a sweetened coconut product coated with powdered sugar particles, the improvement which comprises replacing a substantial fraction of said powdered sugar particles with particles of sugar encapsulated in edible fat, the proportion of said encapsulated particles being not substantially in excess of that proportion which will impart a threshold textural difference to the product, and the maximum particle size of the preponderance of said encapsulated sugar particles being not substantially above about 4 times the maximum particle size of said powdered sugar particles.
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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) | 1979-08-24 | 1980-02-23 | 1980-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-24 | 1984-02-23 | 1984-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-24 | 1988-02-23 | 1988-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |