Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Sitler
Daniel J. Sitler 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).
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Patent number: 11166474Abstract: Tempered xylitol coatings and methods for applying the same are disclosed. A gum coating device coats a gum core with a first syrup to form a first coating, wherein the first syrup comprises xylitol, a first coating impurity, and a binder. The first syrup does not include a coloring agent and the first coating impurity is selected to slow the crystallization of xylitol. The gum coating device coats an outer surface of the first coating with a second syrup to form a second coating. The second syrup comprises xylitol, a second coating impurity, a binder, and a coloring agent. The second coating impurity is selected to slow the crystallization of xylitol. The gum coating device tempers the gum core after at least a first layer of the first coating is applied and before a last layer of the second coating is applied.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Daniel J. Zyck, Phillip Bates, Dennis Abad, Ulesses P. Orr, Daniel J. Sitler, Javier Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20210068417Abstract: Tempered xylitol coatings and methods for applying the same are disclosed. A gum coating device coats a gum core with a first syrup to form a first coating, wherein the first syrup comprises xylitol, a first coating impurity, and a binder. The first syrup does not include a coloring agent and the first coating impurity is selected to slow the crystallization of xylitol. The gum coating device coats an outer surface of the first coating with a second syrup to form a second coating. The second syrup comprises xylitol, a second coating impurity, a binder, and a coloring agent. The second coating impurity is selected to slow the crystallization of xylitol. The gum coating device tempers the gum core after at least a first layer of the first coating is applied and before a last layer of the second coating is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: WM. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Daniel J. ZYCK, Phillip BATES, Dennis ABAD, Ulesses P. ORR, Daniel J. SITLER, Javier GONZALEZ
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Publication number: 20110104239Abstract: An extruded, centerfilled or coated confectionary material is provided which contains a probiotic which is capable of having a shelf life greater than about six months. A chewing gum production method is also provided which produces stick, centerfilled and coated chewing gum with probiotics without substantial loss of probiotics due to excess water, heat or pressure. Probiotics may be included in the chewing gum mass of the stick or coated chewing gum, in the liquid or powder center of a centerfilled gum, in the coating of the coated chewing gum, or as an additional layer upon the stick. The probiotics delivered to the oral cavity provide an oral health benefit to the consumer through suppression of pathogenic bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Holly A. Knutsen, Pamela A. Mazurek, Narendra K.B. Shah, Daniel J. Sitler, Claire A. Theis
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Publication number: 20090304856Abstract: A coated chewing gum product includes a core and a coated portion surrounding the core. The core includes gum base, a liquid flavor portion, and particles including a compounded flavor. The liquid flavor portion includes a mint flavor and a fruit flavor. The coating portion surrounding the core includes a coating flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Sofia Chitikov, Dianna Grasela, Daniel J. Sitler
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Patent number: 7416751Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler
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Patent number: 6949264Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release active agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the active agent, such as a nutraceutical or nutritional supplement, by coating and drying. The active agent is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated active agent is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified active agent for use in chewing gum. The active agent may also be used in a coating on a chewing gum product, as part of a rolling compound applied to the chewing gum product, or as a part of the liquid in a liquid-center chewing gum product.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Gordon N. McGrew, David G. Barkalow, Sonya S. Johnson, David W. Record, Mansukh M. Patel, Jack D. Nimz, Steven E. Zibell, Robert J. Yatka, Michael J. Greenberg, Rebecca A. Aumann, Daniel J. Zyck, Daniel J. Sitler, Jeffrey S. Hook, James R. Maxwell, Michael A. Reed, Victor V. Gudas, Philip G. Schnell, Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael P. Russell, David L. Witkewitz, Joo H. Song, Donald J. Townsend, Donald A. Seielstad, Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau, William J. Wokas, Thomas M. Tongue
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Publication number: 20040096544Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Comapny.Inventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler
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Patent number: 6692778Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: WM. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler
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Patent number: 6579545Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products containing an antigas agent comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a coating comprising a bulk sweetener; providing an antigas agent; and applying the antigas agent and coating syrup to the cores and drying the syrup to produce a coating on the cores.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: WM. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Zyck, Michael J. Greenberg, David G. Barkalow, Scott W. Marske, Philip G. Schnell, Philip Mazzone, John E. Hammond, David L. Witkewitz, Daniel J. Sitler, Raynold M. Petrocelli
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Patent number: 6572900Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a first coating syrup comprising a bulk sweetener; providing a second coating syrup separate from the first coating syrup and comprising a high-intensity sweetener; and applying the first and second coating syrups to the cores and drying the syrups to produce a coating on the cores. Calcium carbonate or another antacid may be incorporated in the coating by being mixed into the first coating syrup.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Zyck, Daniel J. Sitler, David G. Barkalow, Jonathan J. Knutsen, Chungsea A. Shen, Julius W. Zuehlke, Philip G. Schnell
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Publication number: 20020119216Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products containing an antigas agent comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a coating comprising a bulk sweetener; providing an antigas agent; and applying the antigas agent and coating syrup to the cores and drying the syrup to produce a coating on the cores.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Daniel J. Zyck, Michael J. Greenberg, David G. Barkalow, Scott W. Marske, Philip G. Schnell, Philip Mazzone, John E. Hammond, David L. Witkewitz, Daniel J. Sitler, Raynold M. Petrocelli
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Publication number: 20020051836Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler