Patents by Inventor Hector Olaya

Hector Olaya 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).

  • Enhanced flavoring compositions containing N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide and method of making and using same
    Patent number: 7588793
    Abstract: Enhanced flavoring compositions containing at least one flavoring agent and an effective amount of N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide are provided. The N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide is present at about 0.04 to about 2.2% by weight of the enhanced flavoring composition. The invention further concerns chewing gums and confectionery compositions containing a flavoring effective amount of the enhanced flavoring compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA, LLC
    Inventors: Shirley Ann Barcelon, Shiuh John Luo, Jesse John Kiefer, Hector Olaya
  • Center-filled chewing gum containing a deliverable form of calcium
    Publication number: 20080032020
    Abstract: A centerfill chewing gum composition having a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Jesse Kiefer, Hector Olaya, Carolina Kellstein, Blake Glenn
  • Center-filled chewing gum containing a deliverable form of calcium
    Patent number: 7244455
    Abstract: A centerfill chewing gum composition having a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Jesse John Kiefer, Hector Olaya, Carolina Buitron Kellstein, Blake Henderson Glenn
  • Center-filled chewing gum containing a deliverable form of calcium
    Publication number: 20030138518
    Abstract: A centerfill chewing gum composition having a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jesse John Kiefer, Hector Olaya, Carolina Buitron Kellstein, Blake Henderson Glenn
  • Chewing gum compositions having increased flavor and sweetness and methods for preparing same
    Patent number: 5679389
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to chewing gum composition having improved flavor and sweetness intensity which comprises (A) a gum base, (B) a bulking agent, (C) a flavoring agent, and (D) an effective amount of a homogeneous flavoring agent delivery system to provide upfront flavor and sweetness which comprises in percentages by weight of the delivery system (a) a spray dried flavoring agent present in an amount up to about 80%, and (b) a bulking agent present in an amount up to about 90%. The flavoring agent delivery system may further comprise a high intensity sweetening agent present in an amount up to about 80%, by weight of the flavoring agent delivery system. The flavoring agent delivery systems may be used in a wide variety of chewing gum compositions. The present invention also pertains to methods for preparing the flavoring agent delivery systems and the chewing gum compositions in which they may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Lucy L. Wong, Eva Malinowski, Hector Olaya, Michael Glass
  • Fruit juice center-filled chewing gum
    Patent number: 5498429
    Abstract: A center-filled chewing gum having an outer chewing gum shell enclosing a cavity and a liquid center-fill. The liquid center-fill contains a fruit juice concentrate and an acid/buffer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Daniel A. Orlandi, Lucy L. Wong, Hector Olaya, Kenneth P. Bilka
  • Chewing gum containing wheat gluten
    Patent number: 5366740
    Abstract: A digestible, biodegradable chewing gum comprising wheat gluten and a texturizing agent such as calcium carbonate, rice flour or ascorbic acid. The chewing gum can be swallowed and digested, or it can be discarded in ordinary compost waste facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: James J. Shaw, Lucy L. Wong, Allan H. Graff, Hector Olaya, Shirley A. Barcelon, Marc Degady, Charles J. Brine