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Dried lactic acid bacteria composition
Assignee: Ajinomoto Co Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-27
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1997-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A dried lactic acid bacteria composition comprising lactic acid bacteria and alginate, which is effective for the preservation of said bacteria therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadao Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:15
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08L; C08L5/00; C08L5/04; C12; C12N; C12N1/00; C12N1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A dried lactic acid bacteria compostion capable of being reconstituted to aqueous solution by the addition of water thereto consisting essentially of viable lactic acid bacteria and preserving amounts of sodium alginate prepared by forming a suspension of lactic acid bacteria in a solution containing sodium alginate in an amount effective for preserving said lactic acid bacteria, and dehydrating the resulting suspension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A dried lactic acid bacteria compostion capable of being reconstituted to aqueous solution by the addition of water thereto consisting essentially of viable lactic acid bacteria and preserving amounts of sodium alginate prepared by forming a suspension of lactic acid bacteria in a solution containing sodium alginate in an amount effective for preserving said lactic acid bacteria, and dehydrating the resulting suspension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said sodium alginate is added in an amount of 0.1% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition as set forth in claim 1 wherein said composition is in a freeze-dried form.
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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |