Patent Publication Number: US-2006003074-A1

Title: Tasteful chocolate and caramel milk drink

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION  
      The present invention pertains to tasteful drinks, and more particularly pertains to a chocolate and caramel milk drink that is easy to make and enjoyable to consume.  
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
      The shelves and cases of a typical food and produce store disclose an enormous range of drinks and beverages that run the gamut from soda drinks to milk and diary-type drinks to citrus and juice drinks and beverages. Additionally, the steps and processes for manufacturing such drinks and beverages can involve complicated chemistry and industrial techniques. One long-time favorite flavored milk drink for young and old is chocolate milk. However, experimentation for producing different types of milk drinks is common given the range of flavorings, in both liquid and semi-liquid forms, which are available. This allows the individual to experiment and conceive his or her own milk-flavored drink. The prior art discloses a number of processes for producing novel drinks and confections, albeit of a fairly sophisticated nature.  
      For example, the Keller et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,130,149) discloses a novel coffee flavorant manufacturing process that includes processing soya meal at variable temperatures and then isolating the product by various techniques to produce the flavorant.  
      The Ter Braak patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,962,061) discloses a process for producing a confectionary mass from components that include milk proteins, sugar, glucose, fat and water processed through a closed tank, an evaporation chamber, and a closed chamber.  
      The Tucker et al. patents (U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,099,874 and 6,491,958 B1) disclose a frozen novelty and process of manufacturing that includes an edible core mounted on a stick and covered by several layers of edible material.  
      The Bonnasse-Gahot et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,312,750 B1) discloses a sweet snack that includes a mixture of skimmed milk powder, bisodium phosphate, wheat flour, crystal sugar, butter oil and water in varying proportions.  
      Nonetheless, there remains a need for a tasteful milk drink that is easy to make from store-bought products.  
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
      The present invention comprehends a tasteful milk drink that includes mixing chocolate syrup and caramel syrup in specific amounts, and then adding a given quantity of milk, preferably 2% milk, then stirring and shaking all of the ingredients until the caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup are distributed throughout the milk and no longer discernible at the bottom or along the sides of the drinking glass. The drink is now a tasteful milk drink that can be pleasantly and enjoyably consumed by both children and adults.  
      It is an objective of the present invention to create a chocolate-flavored milk drink that can be easily and quickly made by an individual in his or her own home.  
      It is another objective of the present invention to provide the individual with the ingredients and steps for creating a healthy, enjoyable, tasty milk drink.  
      It is still yet another objective of the present invention to provide the individual with the ability to make a tasty, healthy milk drink from ingredients available at any convenience or grocery store.  
      A still yet further objective of the present invention is to provide a tasty, healthy milk drink that especially appeals to connoisseurs of chocolate products in both dairy and non-dairy form.  
      Still a further objective of the present invention is to provide a tasty, healthy chocolate-caramel milk drink that is available to consumers at highway rest stops, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations.  
      These and other objects, features and advantages will become apparent to one skilled in the art upon a perusal of the following detailed description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the containers for the ingredients for making the tasteful milk drink of the present invention;  
       FIG. 2  is a plan view of the recipe of ingredients for making the tasteful milk drink of the present invention;  
       FIG. 3  is a plan view of the steps for mixing the ingredients that comprise the tasteful milk drink of the present invention; and  
       FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a standard drinking glass into which the individual can pour the tasteful milk drink of the present invention for consumption. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
      Illustrated in  FIGS. 1-4  flavored milk drink  10  that is tasty, healthy, easy to make and enjoyable for individuals of all ages from children to adults. The ingredients for the milk drink  10  are readily available at convenience stores and grocery stores, and the steps for mixing and making the milk drink  10  are simple and straightforward and can be accomplished in one&#39;s kitchen. The milk drink  10  can be enjoyed by all individuals, and is especially enjoyable for connoisseurs of chocolate products.  
      Shown in  FIG. 1  is a milk container  12  for the one of the ingredients—milk that preferably is two percent milk. Also shown in  FIG. 1  is the container  14  for another of the ingredients—the container for the chocolate syrup. The third ingredient is caramel syrup, which is available in various sizes of plastic and glass jar containers. The ingredients are mixed in a standard drinking glass, such as the 12 ounce drinking glass  16  shown in  FIG. 3 .  
      Thus, as shown in  FIG. 2 , a recipe  18  for the preferred embodiment of the flavored milk drink  10  includes using two tablespoons of the chocolate syrup and two tablespoons of the caramel syrup that are stirred and shaken together for thorough intermixing with the milk.  
      More specifically, one preferred sequence of steps  20  for creating the delightful flavored milk drink  10  of the present invention is shown in  FIG. 4 . The steps  20  include providing the drinking glass  16  as the container or receptacle wherein the ingredients are mixed. Next, two tablespoons of the chocolate syrup are added to the drinking glass  16 . The chocolate syrup and the caramel syrup are then vigorously stirred until they blend together. The next step is to add eight ounces of milk from the milk container  12 , preferably two percent milk, to the caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup. The milk, the caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup are then stirred and mixed together until the caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup are not discernible along the bottom  22  of the glass  16  or along the sidewall  24  of the glass  16 . When this condition is obtained, the caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup are sufficiently intermixed and dispersed throughout the milk. The flavored chocolate and caramel milk drink  10  is now ready for consumption.  
      While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and the foregoing description, it is understood that numerous modifications, alterations, and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.