Patents by Inventor Gordon N. McGrew
Gordon N. McGrew 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: 10085771Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas, Miguel Perez
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Publication number: 20160199268Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas, Miguel Perez
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Publication number: 20150044333Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas, Miguel Perez
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Patent number: 8557323Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. in preferred embodiments the first side is smooth and domed shaped. The abrasive surface may be generally convex and be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive particles in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive particles. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, such as a pressed tablet. Preferred pressed tablets are made from a compressible composition and have at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas, Miguel Perez
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Publication number: 20130243838Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to said first side, and a product thickness. The second side comprises an abrasive surface that is suitable for cleaning the top surface of a tongue within an oral cavity. The second side has a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. The product does not include a handle and the product does not include a combination of a soft confectionery with a hard confectionery. In some embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) including abrasive particles in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive particles. The confectionery product may be a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas
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Patent number: 8431150Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to said first side, and a product thickness. The second side comprises an abrasive surface that is suitable for cleaning the top surface of a tongue within an oral cavity. The second side has a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. The product does not include a handle and the product does not include a combination of a soft confectionery with a hard confectionery. In some embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) including abrasive particles in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive particles. The confectionery product may be a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas
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Patent number: 8114421Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coated product with increased stiffness to reduce the chipping after manufacturing and several days of storage, and before wrapping. A coated product such as confectioneries such as chewing gum, medicines and medicinal tablets wherein the product is coated with a coating composition comprising hydrogenated indigestible starch syrup as a binding agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignees: WM Wrigley Jr. Company, Matsutani Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Julius W. Zuehlke, Gordon N. McGrew, Robert J. Yatka, Isao Matsuda, Yasuo Katta
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Patent number: 7767243Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid flavoring composition includes combining menthol and at least one physiological cooling agent selected from the group consisting of N-substituted p-menthane carboxamides, acyclic carboxamides, menthyl succinate and combinations thereof. The menthol and the at least one physiological cooling agent are heated to form a liquid composition. The composition of the menthol and the at least one physiological cooling agent is cooled to about 25° C. while maintaining the composition in a liquid state to create the liquid flavoring composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: WH. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: David L. Witkewitz, Gordon N. McGrew
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Publication number: 20090142379Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coated product with increased stiffness to reduce the chipping after manufacturing and several days of storage, and before wrapping. A coated product such as confectioneries such as chewing gum, medicines and medicinal tablets wherein the product is coated with a coating composition comprising hydrogenated indigestible starch syrup as a binding agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicants: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Matsutani Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Julius W. Zuehlke, Gordon N. McGrew, Robert J. Yatka, Isao Matsuda, Yasuo Katta
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Patent number: 7504122Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coated product with increased stiffness to reduce the chipping after manufacturing and several days of storage, and before wrapping. A coated product such as confectioneries such as chewing gum, medicines and medicinal tablets wherein the product is coated with a coating composition comprising hydrogenated indigestible starch syrup as a binding agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignees: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Matsutani Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Julius W. Zuehlke, Gordon N. McGrew, Robert J. Yatka, Isao Matsuda, Yasuo Katta
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Publication number: 20080199565Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, incorporates a physiological cooling agent, such as acyclic carboxamide, or combinations of physiological cooling agents. In another embodiment a combination of physiological cooling agents is made in a modified release structure. The modified release/cooling agents combination is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the combination of cooling agents by coating and drying. When incorporated into gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the flavor and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed. In another embodiment, the physiological cooling agent is present with menthol and menthone. In another embodiment, coated chewing gum has a coating that comprises a physiological cooling agent. The preferred inventive chewing gum provides a high flavor impact in which the harsh notes normally associated with such a high flavor impact have been reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Jeffrey S. Hook, Lindell C. Richey, Mansukh M. Patel, Robert J. Yatka, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Henry T. Tyrpin, Kathryn T. Nelson
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Patent number: 7364761Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, incorporates a physiological cooling agent, such as acyclic carboxamide, or combinations of physiological cooling agents. In another embodiment a combination of physiological cooling agents is made in a modified release structure. The modified release/cooling agents combination is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the combination of cooling agents by coating and drying. When incorporated into gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the flavor and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed. In another embodiment, the physiological cooling agent is present with menthol and menthone.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Jeffrey S. Hook, Lindell C. Richey, Henry T. Tyrpin
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Patent number: 7087255Abstract: A coated chewing gum is provided that includes a metal salt. The salt can be located in the gum center, coating, or both. A metal salt is provided in a therapeutically effective amount to reduce or eliminate oral malodors associated with bad breath. A variety of metal salts are possible. The coating may also include a surfactant and an edible oil.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Gordon N. McGrew, James R. Maxwell, Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael J. Greenberg, David W. Record
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Patent number: 7078066Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, incorporates a physiological cooling agent, such as acyclic carboxamide, or combinations of physiological cooling agents. In another embodiment a combination of physiological cooling agents is made in a modified release structure. The modified release/cooling agents combination is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the combination of cooling agents by coating and drying. When incorporated into gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the flavor and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed. In another embodiment, the physiological cooling agent is present with menthol and menthone. In another embodiment, coated chewing gum has a coating that comprises a physiological cooling agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Jeffrey S. Hook, Lindell C. Richey, Mansukh M. Patel, Robert J. Yatka, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Henry T. Tyrpin, Kathryn T. Nelson
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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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Patent number: 6866876Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coated product with increased stiffness to reduce the chipping after manufacturing and several days of storage, and before wrapping. A coated product such as chewing gum, medicines and medicinal tablets, wherein the product is coated with a coating composition comprising hydrogenated indigestible starch syrup as a binding agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignees: WM. Wrighley Jr. Company, Matsutani Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Julius W. Zuehlke, Gordon N. McGrew, Robert J. Yatka, Isao Matsuda, Yasuo Katta
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Publication number: 20040247743Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, incorporates a physiological cooling agent, such as acyclic carboxamide, or combinations of physiological cooling agents. In another embodiment a combination of physiological cooling agents is made in a modified release structure. The modified release/cooling agents combination is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the combination of cooling agents by coating and drying. When incorporated into gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the flavor and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed. In another embodiment, the physiological cooling agent is present with menthol and menthone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. CompanyInventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Jeffrey S. Hook, Lindell C. Richey, Mansukh M. Patel, Robert J. Yatka, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Henry T. Tyrpin, Kathryn T. Nelson
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Publication number: 20040170720Abstract: Improved chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes salatrim. Salatrim can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, compatibilizer, and emulsifier. In an embodiment, salatrim is added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a small or large quantity of other fats, oils, and emulsifiers. A variety of base and chewing gum formulations including salatrim can be created and/or utilized pursuant to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Yatka, Michael Bunczek, Philip Urnezis, Philip Mazzone, Pamela Mazurek, Gordon N. McGrew, Joo H. Song, Fred R. Wolf
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Publication number: 20040096569Abstract: Edible thin films and methods of making same are provided. The edible thin films provide a variety of different products that can vary in flavor, color, shape, and mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: David G. Barkalow, Daniel J. Zyck, Gary S. Kehoe, Ronald Grey, Albert H. Chapdelaine, Donald A. Seielstad, James R. Maxwell, Julius Zuehlke, Joseph D. Rancich, Scott Marske, Sonya S. Johnson, David J. Cai, Gordon N. McGrew, Rebecca A. Aumann
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Publication number: 20040052898Abstract: Improved chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes salatrim. Salatrim can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, compatibilizer, and emulsifier. In an embodiment, salatrim is added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a small or large quantity of other fats, oils, and emulsifiers. A variety of base and chewing gum formulations including salatrim can be created and/or utilized pursuant to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Yatka, Michael Bunczek, Philip Urnezis, Philip Mazzone, Pamela Mazurek, Gordon N. McGrew, Joo H. Song, Fred R. Wolf