Patents by Inventor George W. Lorenz

George W. Lorenz 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: 6017565
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for automatically and continuously producing chewing gum and/or chewing gum base. A system controller receives inputs of parameters necessary for production. Ingredients are automatically and continuously fed and mixed to form a desired end product. During production of chewing gum, the gum is automatically and continuously discharged from the mixer and can be automatically dusted, rolled, scored and wrapped. The system is continuously monitored with appropriate sensing devices. Signals indicative of the sensed conditions are sent to the controller, and the system automatically adjusts to produce a consistent end product. An alarm is activated upon sensing of a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Joseph D. Rancich, Ronald A. Brix, Rodney F. Onusaitis, Karl B. Bucholz, Carl S. Peterson, George W. Lorenz, Dennis K. Moriarty, Anthony R. Banasiak
  • Patent number: 5827549
    Abstract: A system is provided for automatically and continuously producing chewing gum and/or chewing gum base. A system controller receives inputs of parameters necessary for production. Ingredients are automatically and continuously fed and mixed to form a desired end product. During production of chewing gum, the gum is automatically and continuously discharged from the mixer and can be automatically dusted, rolled, scored and wrapped. The system is continuously monitored with appropriate sensing devices. Signals indicative of the sensed conditions are sent to the controller, and the system automatically adjusts to produce a consistent end product. An alarm is activated upon sensing of a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
    Inventors: Joseph D. Rancich, Ronald A. Brix, Rodney F. Onusaitis, Karl B. Bucholz, Carl S. Peterson, George W. Lorenz, Dennis K. Moriarty, Anthony R. Banasiak