Patents by Inventor Leonard Matulewicz

Leonard Matulewicz 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).

  • Patent number: 11760539
    Abstract: A reclosable hard shell transparent container for a confectionary product includes an inner graphic branding element extending interior to the receptacle, an outer graphic branding element extending exterior to the receptacle, and overwrap layer that collectively provide visually superimposed branding graphics to provide visually distinct packages utilizing the same container. The inner graphic layer facilitates a subassembly of the confectionary products for ease of loading the confectionary product in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul J. Angeloni, Christopher H. Cunningham, Allen S. Aldridge, Peter Muller, William Tham, David Jaggi, Ross Bartels, Joseph F. Vrana, Leonard Matulewicz, Justin Hollyn-Taub, Erika Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20170259958
    Abstract: A reclosable hard shell transparent container for a confectionary product includes an inner graphic branding element extending interior to the receptacle, an outer graphic branding element extending exterior to the receptacle, and overwrap layer that collectively provide visually superimposed branding graphics to provide visually distinct packages utilizing the same container. The inner graphic layer facilitates a subassembly of the confectionary products for ease of loading the confectionary product in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Paul J. Angeloni, Christopher H. Cunningham, Allen S. Aldridge, Peter Muller, William Tham, David Jaggi, Ross Bartels, Joseph F. Vrana, Leonard Matulewicz, Justin Hollyn-Taub, Erika Wetzel
  • Patent number: 7935362
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes one or more coatings having a medicament or agent. The coatings can further comprise one or more fat-based confectioneries to provide a coated product that has an improved aesthetic and taste appeal to a consumer. The medicament or agent is present within a coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the coated product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William J. Wokas, Brian Ream
  • Publication number: 20100104620
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted center. The tableted center is defined by compressible excipients. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William J. Wokas
  • Publication number: 20060141008
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes one or more coatings having a medicament or agent. The coatings can further comprise one or more fat-based confectioneries to provide a coated product that has an improved aesthetic and taste appeal to a consumer. The medicament or agent is present within a coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the coated product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William Wokas, Brian Ream
  • Publication number: 20060121092
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the products. The products include a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William Wokas
  • Publication number: 20060121093
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the products. The products include a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the products, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William Wokas
  • Publication number: 20030003152
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted center. The tableted center is defined by compressible excipients. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William J. Wokas
  • Publication number: 20020110581
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William J. Wokas
  • Patent number: 6426090
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted center. The tableted center is defined by compressible excipients. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William J. Wokas
  • Patent number: 6322806
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted gum center (the water soluble portion and a water insoluble base portion). By chewing the gum, the medicament or agent is released from the product. Continuing to chew the chewing gum creates a pressure within the buccal cavity forcing the agent or medicament directly into the systemic system of the individual through the oral mucosa contained in the buccal cavity. This greatly enhances the absorption of the drug into the systemic system as well as the bioavailability of the drug within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau, Gwendolyn Graff, Leonard Matulewicz
  • Patent number: 6290985
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted gum center (the water soluble portion and a water insoluble base portion). By chewing the gum, the medicament or agent is released from the product. Continuing to chew the chewing gum creates a pressure within the buccal cavity forcing the agent or medicament directly into the systemic system of the individual through the oral mucosa contained in the buccal cavity. This greatly enhances the absorption of the drug into the systemic system as well as the bioavailability of the drug within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau, Gwendolyn Graff, Leonard Matulewicz
  • Publication number: 20010002998
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted gum center (the water soluble portion and a water insoluble base portion). By chewing the gum, the medicament or agent is released from the product. Continuing to chew the chewing gum creates a pressure within the buccal cavity forcing the agent or medicament directly into the systemic system of the individual through the oral mucosa contained in the buccal cavity. This greatly enhances the absorption of the drug into the systemic system as well as the bioavailability of the drug within the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau, Gwendolyn Graff, Leonard Matulewicz