Patents by Inventor Dominic J. Piccolo

Dominic J. Piccolo 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).

  • Elastomer encapsulation of flavors and sweeteners, long lasting flavored chewing gum compositions based thereon and process of preparation
    Patent number: 4590075
    Abstract: A novel flavor/sweetener delivery system and chewing gum compositions prepared therefrom.The chewing gum compositions have prolonged flavor and sweetener release and comprise(a) a gum base; and(b) a flavor and sweetener delivery system comprising flavor and/or sweetening agents encapsulated in a matrix comprising:(i) at least one elastomer;(ii) at least one elastomer solvent;(iii) at least one wax system;(iv) an excipient selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, polyhydric alcohols and mixtures thereof; and(v) optionally spherical particles having microporous channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: You C. Wei, Subraman R. Cherukuri, Frank Hriscisce, Dominic J. Piccolo, Kenneth P. Bilka
  • Kola flavored chewing gum and preparation thereof
    Patent number: 4533556
    Abstract: A kola flavored chewing gum composition having in combination a natural kola extract with an oil soluble artificial kola flavor to produce a taste and flavoring perceptively similar to that associated with kola beverages. The improved kola flavoring and taste is believed to be critically dependent on the combination in specified ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Dominic J. Piccolo, Deborah J. Feinerman
  • Powdered center-filled chewing gum compositions
    Patent number: 4513012
    Abstract: A center-filled chewing gum comprising an outer-shell and a cavity enclosed by said outer-shell wherein there is contained in said cavity a dry, powdered center-filled composition comprising at least one sweetener and a lubricant selected from the group consisting of magnesium stearate, talc and colloidal silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Vincent G. Corsello, Michael Glass, Dominic J. Piccolo
  • Process for preparing a non-chalky, organoleptically pleasing chewing gum composition
    Patent number: 4493849
    Abstract: The method of preparing a chewing gum comprising the steps of: (a) forming a premixture of lecithin and a dicalcium phosphate dihydrate-sugar and agglomeration such that the adherent film forming action of the lecithin coats the dicalcium phosphate dihydrate; (b) adding the premixture of (a) to a chewing gum composition; and (c) forming a chewing gum piece therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Michael Rubin, Dominic J. Piccolo, Michael Glass
  • Chewing gum with improved stability
    Patent number: 4490395
    Abstract: A chewing gum composition having extended flavor taste stability and decreased auto-oxidative potential which comprises a chewing gum composition containing a flavoring agent and a chewing gum base prepared from an elastomer mixture of isobutylene isoprene copolymer and polyisobutylene, waxes, elastomer solvent, polyvinyl acetate and glyceryl monostearate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1984
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: S. Rao Cherukuri, Kenneth P. Bilka, Frank Hriscisce, Dominic J. Piccolo
  • Gum composition with plural time releasing flavors and method of preparation
    Patent number: 4485118
    Abstract: A gum composition and method for making the same is disclosed which contains a sequentially releasable plural flavor system comprised of different flavors. One of the flavors is encapsulated within a water-insoluble coating. A separate liquid flavor is introduced individually and is available for immediate release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Deborah Feinerman, Robert J. Huzinec, Dominic J. Piccolo