In re Mink

This is an appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals of the United States Patent Office affirming a decision of the examiner rejecting claims 5, 6, and 12 of appellant’s application for a patent. Four-claims were allowed.

Claims 5 and 12 illustrate the nature of the subject matter involved and read as follows:

5. The method of treating powdered dried egg whites which comprises simultaneously reconstituting and foaming powdered dried egg whites by whipping in the presence of a liquid.

12. A new food product comprising quick, low temperature, dried powdered egg foam capable of reconstitution…