Patents by Inventor Giuseppe Sozzi

Giuseppe Sozzi 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).

  • Non sticky gum base for chewing gum
    Patent number: 7871650
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gum base formulation suitable for the production of a chewing gum with good sensory properties and good flavor release in combination with anti-adhesive properties in respect of teeth, dentures and the like typical of formulations containing polyvinyl acetate. This gum base formulation does not stick to teeth and it is characterized by having the following composition by weight: (a) elastomers ?8-16% (b) emulsifiers and/or technological auxiliaries 18-30% (c) adjuvants 15-40% (d) vegetable resins and/or vegetable resin esters 26-45% (e) antioxidants 0-2% and by not containing polyvinyl acetate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Gum Base Co. SpA
    Inventors: Giuseppe Sozzi, Giovanna Del Viscio
  • Method of preparing chewing gum powder
    Patent number: 7351438
    Abstract: The invention is a chewing gum formulation in powder form, a process for producing it, and a chewing gum in tablet produced by direct compression of a the chewing gum formulation in powder form that is characterized by a chewability that remains unchanged throughout the chewing period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Gum Base Co. S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Sozzi, Fabio Allasia
  • Non sticky gum base for chewing gum
    Publication number: 20060134267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gum base formulation suitable for the production of a chewing gum with good sensory properties and good flavour release in combination with anti-adhesive properties in respect of teeth, dentures and the like typical of formulations containing polyvinyl acetate. This gum base formulation does not stick to teeth and it is characterized by having the following composition by weight: (a) elastomers ?8-16% (b) emulsifiers and/or technological auxiliaries 18-30% (c) adjuvants 15-40% (d) vegetable resins and/or vegetable resin esters 26-45% (e) antioxidants 0-2% and by not containing polyvinyl acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Giuseppe Sozzi, Giovanna Viscio
  • Chewing gums and process for the manufacture thereof
    Publication number: 20050129627
    Abstract: Disclosed are small pellets or “mini-dragées” with a core constituted by a gum base which is flavored and possibly sweetened with high-intensity sweeteners, and formulated without the sugars or polyols conventionally used in the manufacture of traditional chewing gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Roberto Colle, Giuseppe Sozzi, Guglielmo Salmoiraghi, Andrea Barrica
  • Chewing gum in powder form and a method of preparation
    Publication number: 20040058033
    Abstract: The subject of the invention is a novel chewing gum in tablet form which can be produced by direct compression of a gum formulation in powder form; the chewing gum thus obtained is characterized by a pleasant chewability which remains unchanged throughout the chewing period without hardening like most conventional chewing gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Giuseppe Sozzi, Allasia Fabio
  • No-calorie, non-cariogenic chewing gum composition
    Patent number: 4698223
    Abstract: A chewing gum composition comprises up to 99% by weight of a completely sugar-free base gum. Such a chewing gum is calorie-free and non-cariogenic. Futhermore it has been found to be substantially non-adhesive to the teeth, particularly to dental prostheses. The gum also contains up to 3% flavorings and up to 4% glycerol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Gum Base Co., S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giorgio Perfetti, Giuseppe Sozzi