Patents by Inventor George Nichtula

George Nichtula 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).

  • MULTI-PHASE SHEETED CHEWING GUM AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING
    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
  • Multi-Phase sheeted chewing gum and method and apparatus for making
    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
  • Multi-phase sheeted chewing gum and method and apparatus for making
    Patent number: 5538742
    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: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael McHale, George Nichtula, Christine L. Corriveau, William J. Wokas