Patents by Inventor Charlean B. Gmunder

Charlean B. Gmunder has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Sildenafil citrate chewing gum formulations and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 6592850
    Abstract: Methods and chewing gum formulations for delivering a medicament, namely sildenafil citrate, to an individual are provided. Further, an improved dosage form and method of treating erectile dysfunction are provided. Methods of treating esophageal spasms, dysphagia, and gastroparesis utilizing chewing gum formulations containing sildenafil citrate are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Charlean B. Gmunder, Weisheng Li, Ronald L. Ream
  • Mineral delivery systems and methods
    Publication number: 20030104099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mineral delivery systems and methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to mineral delivery systems and methods that contain an insoluble mineral carbonate and a solid organic acid. When in contact with saliva or other like aqueous solution, the solid acid dissolves and reacts with the mineral carbonate in-situ. The reaction will then convert the water-insoluble mineral carbonate to a soluble mineral organic salt, thus facilitating mineral delivery. The systems and methods of the present invention can employ a variety of different and suitable delivery agents, such as gums or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Willy W. Lee, Charlean B. Gmunder, John M. Meyer
  • Sildenafil citrate chewing gum formulations and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 6531114
    Abstract: Methods and chewing gum formulations for delivering a medicament, namely sildenafil citrate, to an individual are provided. Further, an improved dosage form and method of treating erectile dysfunction are provided. Methods of treating esophageal spasms, dysphagia, and gastroparesis utilizing chewing gum formulations containing sildenafil citrate are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Charlean B. Gmunder, Weisheng Li, Ronald L Ream
  • Sildenafil citrate chewing gum formulations and methods of using the same
    Publication number: 20020012633
    Abstract: Methods and chewing gum formulations for delivering a medicament, namely sildenafil citrate, to an individual are provided. Further, an improved dosage form and method of treating erectile dysfunction are provided. Methods of treating esophageal spasms, dysphagia, and gastroparesis utilizing chewing gum formulations containing sildenafil citrate are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Charlean B. Gmunder, Weisheng Li, Ronald L. Ream