Patents by Inventor Dianna Lynn Grasela

Dianna Lynn Grasela 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).

  • Coated gum and methods of producing same
    Patent number: 6849280
    Abstract: Gums and methods of producing gums are provided. The present invention includes a gum that has a coating layer composed of a bulk sweetener which has been formed by heating and/or searing the gum. The bulk sweetener on the surface of the gum becomes caramelized and subsequently cooled over time at desirable temperatures. The resultant coating layer includes a hardened and caramelized bulk sweetener that can enhance the flavor, the appearance, the mouthfeel and the overall recreational enjoyment of the gum during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Christine L. Corriveau, Dianna Lynn Grasela, Gwendolyn Graff
  • Coated gum and methods of producing same
    Publication number: 20040052899
    Abstract: Gums and methods of producing gums are provided. The present invention includes a gum that has a coating layer composed of a bulk sweetener which has been formed by heating and/or searing the gum. The bulk sweetener on the surface of the gum becomes caramelized and subsequently cooled over time at desirable temperatures. The resultant coating layer includes a hardened and caramelized bulk sweetener that can enhance the flavor, the appearance, the mouthfeel and the overall recreational enjoyment of the gum during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Christine L. Corriveau, Dianna Lynn Grasela, Gwendolyn Graff