Patents Represented by Attorney Sandra Gusciora Field
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Patent number: 4853212Abstract: This invention relates to reduced base-content chewing gum compositions containing an anesthetic active. These compositions release sufficient amounts of the anesthetic to provide an anesthetic effect in the mount and throat areas without significant bitterness or off-note taste. Hexylresourcinol is the preferred anesthetic.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1987Date of Patent: August 1, 1989Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Steven M. Faust, Subraman R. Cherukuri
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Patent number: 4851392Abstract: The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the composition reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more platable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1988Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: James J. Shaw, Shri C. Sharma
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Patent number: 4843098Abstract: The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the composition reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1988Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: James J. Shaw, Shri C. Sharma
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Patent number: 4822597Abstract: This invention relates to chewing gum compositions containing local anesthetics. These compositions readily release the anesthetic such that it is available to anesthetize the throat and mouth areas, thereby providing relief to irritated areas. Increased availability of the anesthetic is possible by the formation of a sweetener/anesthetic premix. The preferred anesthetic is hexylresourcinol.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1987Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Steven M. Faust, Subraman R. Cherukuri
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Patent number: 4818539Abstract: The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the composition reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1988Date of Patent: April 4, 1989Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: James J. Shaw, Shri C. Sharma
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Patent number: 4790991Abstract: The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the compositions reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1988Date of Patent: December 13, 1988Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: James J. Shaw, Shri C. Sharma
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Patent number: 4766004Abstract: A crunchy, highly palatable, bulk-increasing, dietary fiber supplement composition which contains whole psyllium husks having a particle size of from about 12 to about 70 mesh, U.S. Standard Sieve, a palatable food-grade vegetable fat which is solid at room temperature, a sweetening agent, and at least one flavoring agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1986Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Alan H. Moskowitz
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Patent number: 4765991Abstract: A highly palatable low calorie chewing gum composition with enhanced mouth-feel and improved chew having from about 5 to about 10% polysaccharide, a high amount of non-SBR/PVA gum base and a sweetener.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1986Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Frank Hriscisce, You C. Wei