Patents by Inventor Henry T. Tyrpin
Henry T. Tyrpin 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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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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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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Patent number: 6770308Abstract: An edible acid mixture, products containing same, and methods of making same are provided. At least two acidulants are encapsulated by a polyvinyl acetate matrix. An encapsulated acid mixture is thereby produced. Preferably the acid mixture includes at least fumaric and malic acid. The mixture can be used in ingestible products including confectionery products, such as chewing gum.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Donald A. Selestad, Henry T. Tyrpin
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Patent number: 6627234Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with an improved release of active agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by adding an active agent to a chewing gum coating. The active agent is added to the coating in a coating solution or premixed with a flavor or solvent. The coating solution may contain sweetener or other transdermal enhancing agents to obtain increased transmucosal absorption. An active agent may also be used in the gum core.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Sonya S. Johnson, David W. Record, Michael J. Greenberg, Michael A. Reed, Victor V. Gudas, Philip G. Schnell, Donald A. Seielstad, Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael P. Russell, David L. Witkewitz, Joo H. Song, Donald J. Townsend, Robert J. Yatka, Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau, William J. Wokas
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Patent number: 6627233Abstract: 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 other embodiments, the physiological cooling agent is present with menthol and menthone and coated chewing gum has a coating that comprises a physiological cooling agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Jeffrey S. Hook, Lindell C. Richey, David L. Witkewitz, Henry T. Tyrpin
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Publication number: 20030180414Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of a bitterness inhibitor, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the bitterness inhibitor by coating and drying. The bitterness inhibitor is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated bitterness inhibitor is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified bitterness inhibitor for use in chewing gum. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to produce a fast release or a delayed release when the gum is chewed. The preferred bitterness inhibitor is sodium gluconate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Victor V. Gudas, Michael A. Reed, Philip G. Schnell, Henry T. Tyrpin, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Fred R. Wolf
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Patent number: 6586023Abstract: A method for producing a coated chewing gum with a controlled release of an active agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying an active agent's properties by coating and drying. An 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 then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified active agent. When incorporated into a chewing gum coating, these particles release into the mouth but mask bitter and other off-tastes in the mouth, and are readily ingested.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Joo H. Song, Donald J. Townsend, David W. Record, Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael P. Russell, Philip G. Schnell, Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau
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Publication number: 20030082271Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, includes incorporating a modified release acyclic carboxamide into the gum composition. In one embodiment an acyclic carboxamide is made in a modified release structure and formed into particles. The modified release acyclic carboxamide is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the acyclic carboxamide 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. CompanyInventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Henry T. Tyrpin
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Patent number: 6472000Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of a bitterness inhibitor, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the bitterness inhibitor by coating and drying. The bitterness inhibitor is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated bitterness inhibitor is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified bitterness inhibitor for use in chewing gum. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to produce a fast release or a delayed release when the gum is chewed. The preferred bitterness inhibitor is sodium gluconate.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: WM. Wrigley Jr. Co.Inventors: Victor V. Gudas, Michael A. Reed, Philip G. Schnell, Henry T. Tyrpin, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Fred R. Wolf
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Patent number: 6455080Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, includes incorporating a modified release acyclic carboxamide into the gum composition. In one embodiment an acyclic carboxamide is made in a modified release structure and formed into particles. The modified release acyclic carboxamide is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the acyclic carboxamide 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: WM. Wrigley Jr., CompanyInventors: Fred R. Wolf, Gordon N. McGrew, Henry T. Tyrpin
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Publication number: 20020122843Abstract: 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. A variety of metal salts are possible. The coating may also include a surfactant and an edible oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Gordon N. McGrew, James R. Maxwell, Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael J. Greenberg
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Publication number: 20020122842Abstract: An edible acid mixture, products containing same, and methods of making same are provided. At least two acidulants are encapsulated by a polyvinyl acetate matrix. An encapsulated acid mixture is thereby produced. Preferably the acid mixture includes at least fumaric and malic acid. The mixture can be used in ingestible products including confectionery products.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Donald A. Seielstad, Henry T. Tyrpin
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Patent number: 6444241Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of caffeine, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying caffeine's properties by coating and drying. Caffeine is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated caffeine is then preferably co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified caffeine for use in chewing gum. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to produce a fast release or a delayed release when the gum is chewed. Also disclosed is a chewing gum pellet having a coating including caffeine or a caffeine salt compound.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael P. Russell, David L. Witkewitz, Sonya S. Johnson, Ronald L. Ream, Christine L. Corriveau
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Patent number: 6264999Abstract: Chewing gums containing erythritol and methods of making such gums are disclosed. In one embodiment, the gum comprises about 5% to about 95% gum base, about 0.1% to about 10% flavoring agent and erythritol, the erythritol being the only bulk sweetener. The erythritol provides the gum with unique properties, and the gum may be non-cariogenic. In other embodiments, the erythritol is co-dried with other sweeteners or coevaporated with a plasticizing syrup to produce unique sweetening ingredients and syrups for gum.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1996Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Robert J. Yatka, Mansukh M. Patel, Henry T. Tyrpin, Kevin B. Broderick
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Patent number: 6165516Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of caffeine, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying caffeine's properties by coating and drying. Caffeine is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated caffeine is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified caffeine. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to produce a fast release or a delayed release when the gum is chewed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Victor V. Gudas, Michael A. Reed, Philip G. Schnell, Henry T. Tyrpin, Michael P. Russell, David L. Witkewitz
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Patent number: 6080432Abstract: A chewing gum composition comprising about 5% to about 95% gum base; about 5% to about 95% bulking and sweetening agents; about 0.1% to about 15% flavor; and about 0.02% to about 5% sodium glycinate.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Henry T. Tyrpin, Fred R. Wolf