Abstract: A novel extended or controlled release encapsulated product is provided and includes: at least one active ingredient; at least one erodible polymer; and at least one lubricating material; wherein the encapsulated product is in the form of a caplet having a diameter of from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters and a length from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters. A method for preparing the encapsulated product is also provided.

Abstract: A novel encapsulated product is provided and includes: at least one active ingredient; at least one compressible material; and at least one tableting material; wherein the encapsulated product is in the form of a caplet having a diameter of from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters and a length from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters. A method for preparing the encapsulated product is also provided. The encapsulated product may be incorporated into a food item, a soft confectionery product, a hard confectionery product, a jelly gum confectionery product, and a dry beverage or chewing gum product.

Abstract: A novel rapid-melt, semi-solid molded composition, including methods of making the same, and methods of using the same for the delivery of prophylactic and therapeutic active materials to a mammal wherein the prophylactic or therapeutic active is a psychotropic, a gastrointestinal therapeutic or a migraine therapeutic.

Abstract: A novel rapid-melt, semi-solid molded composition, including methods of making the same, and methods of using the same for the delivery of prophylactic and therapeutic active materials to a mammal wherein the prophylactic or therapeutic active is a psychotropic, a gastrointestinal therapeutic or a migraine therapeutic.

Abstract: A novel encapsulated product is provided and includes: at least one active ingredient; at least one compressible material; and at least one tableting material; wherein the encapsulated product is in the form of a caplet having a diameter of from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters and a length from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters. A method for preparing the encapsulated product is also provided. The encapsulated product may be incorporated into a food item, a soft confectionery product, a hard confectionery product, a jelly gum confectionery product, and a dry beverage or chewing gum product.

Abstract: A frame relay network relies on virtual connections to support the exchange of data through an intervening network from an originating end system to a remote destination end system. While permanent virtual connections or PVCs (connections which remain established even when data is not being sent) might be used to form the virtual connection, switched virtual connections (SVCs) are preferred within the network since such connections are cleared when not needed. Clearing a connection makes the resources previously allocated to the connection available for use by other end users. However, end user systems typically expect to see PVC service through the network, leading to difficulties in establishing SVCs end-to-end. To support continued use of PVC applications preserving availability of network resources, a Dynamic Permanent Virtual Connection or DPVC is defined. The DPVC provides an end user a capability to notify the frame relay network whether the resources of the SPVC may be released.

Abstract: A sugar containing chewing gum composition containing a chewing gum base, a sweetener, and a flavoring agent sorbed in the microporous channels of spherical particles wherein the channels increase the particles sorptive surface area.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having extended flavor taste stability and decreased auto-oxidative potential which comprises a chewing gum composition containing a flavoring agent and a chewing gum base prepared from an elastomer mixture of isobutylene isoprene copolymer and polyisobutylene, waxes, elastomer solvent, polyvinyl acetate and glyceryl monostearate.