Patents by Inventor William Wokas

William Wokas 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).

  • Publication number: 20070014889
    Abstract: The invention is a multi-phase, sheeted chewing gum product, a method and an apparatus for making such a product. The product includes a first mass of a chewing gum formed in a generally flat sheet and a second mass of a confectionery product having a different color than the first mass. The second mass is smaller than the first mass and is embedded in the first mass so as to be visible with the first mass from the top surface of the chewing gum. The method includes the steps of forming the first mass into a slab with a generally flat surface. The second mass is formed into at least one piece which is brought into contact with the flat surface. The slab and the piece are pressed to produce a generally flat sheet which is cut into segments of a desired width, length and shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Michael McHale, George Nichtula, Christine Corriveau, William Wokas
  • Patent number: 7112345
    Abstract: The invention is a multi-phase, sheeted chewing gum product, a method and an apparatus for making such a product. The product includes a first mass of a chewing gum formed in a generally flat sheet and a second mass of a confectionery product having a different color than the first mass. The second mass is smaller than the first mass and is embedded in the first mass so as to be visible with the first mass from the top surface of the chewing gum. The method includes the steps of forming the first mass into a slab with a generally flat surface. The second mass is formed into at least one piece which is brought into contact with the flat surface. The slab and the piece are pressed to produce a generally flat sheet which is cut into segments of a desired width, length and shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael McHale, George Nichtula, Christine L. Corriveau, William 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