Patents by Inventor Bruno Padovani

Bruno Padovani 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: 8889200
    Abstract: A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component, which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea Shen, Joo H. Song, Bruno Padovani, David W. Record
  • Patent number: 8617623
    Abstract: A chewing gum comprises a primary chewing gum composition comprising gum base, a sweetener and a flavoring agent and a food acceptable delayed-release modification agent. The delayed-release modification agent reacts with the primary chewing gum composition after a chewed cud of the gum composition is formed, causing the primary gum to exhibit increased environmental acceptability after the chewed cud is discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia, Michael S. Haas, Eric J. Dowd
  • Patent number: 8414939
    Abstract: A composition includes a first component containing phospholipids and a second component encapsulating the first component. The composition includes between about 10% and about 80% by weight phospholipids. The composition may be used in chewing gum to provide a gum cud that does not adhere to concrete and does not dissolve in the mouth while chewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia
  • Publication number: 20090258108
    Abstract: A composition includes a first component containing phospholipids and a second component encapsulating the first component. The composition includes between about 10% and about 80% by weight phospholipids. The composition may be used in chewing gum to provide a gum cud that does not adhere to concrete and does not dissolve in the mouth while chewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia
  • Publication number: 20090017160
    Abstract: A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component, which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: WM. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea Shen, Joo H. Song, Bruno Padovani, David W. Record
  • Publication number: 20080233234
    Abstract: Described herein are improved chewing gum base and chewing gum formulations including polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers. Also described herein are methods for preparing the chewing gum bases and chewing gums of the present invention. For example, in accordance with the present invention polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers may be included in sucrose-containing gum formulations or sugar-free chewing gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Chungsea Shen, Bruno Padovani, Joo H. Song
  • Publication number: 20080145477
    Abstract: A chewing gum comprises a primary chewing gum composition comprising gum base, a sweetener and a flavoring agent and a food acceptable delayed-release modification agent. The delayed-release modification agent reacts with the primary chewing gum composition after a chewed cud of the gum composition is formed, causing the primary gum to exhibit increased environmental acceptability after the chewed cud is discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia, Michael S. Haas, Eric J. Dowd
  • Publication number: 20070224311
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a granulated chewing gum composition which may be compressed, and to a process for the preparation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to such a granulated chewing gum composition which comprises a solid hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, as well as to a process for the preparation thereof. Additionally, or alternatively, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a granulated chewing gum composition, wherein a chewing gum base is used therein which may be comminuted at an elevated temperature, as well as a composition comprising such a base. The granular chewing gum composition may be compressed into a tablet, and optionally coated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald Grey, Bruno Padovani, Douglas Fritz
  • Publication number: 20070224310
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a granulated chewing gum composition which may be compressed, and to a process for the preparation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to such a granulated chewing gum composition which comprises a solid hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, as well as to a process for the preparation thereof. Additionally, or alternatively, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a granulated chewing gum composition, wherein a chewing gum base is used therein which may be comminuted at an elevated temperature, as well as a composition comprising such a base. The granular chewing gum composition may be compressed into a tablet, and optionally coated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald Grey, Bruno Padovani, Douglas Fritz