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Hmm, you say you are not a lawyer, but you sound suspiciously like one. (It's ok to admit it)The patent is issued based on the claims, and since the claims include adding the organic acid and flavoring, IMHO that's where the strength of the patent is (I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV). The file wrapper isn't available online but the art cited goes back to 1931--a few of those patents relate to coffee grinders and preparation of other supplements.