Patents by Inventor Robert J. Yatka
Robert J. Yatka 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: 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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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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Patent number: 7416751Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler
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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: 7115288Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a first coating syrup comprising a bulk sweetener; providing an aldehyde flavor; providing a second coating syrup separate from the first coating syrup and comprising a dipeptide sweetener; and applying the first and second coating syrups to the cores and drying the syrups to produce a coating on the cores. Calcium carbonate or another antacid may be incorporated in the coating by being mixed into the first coating syrup or applied as a dry charge.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: David L. Witkewitz, David G. Barkalow, Jonathan J. Knutsen, Chungsea A. Shen, Julius W. Zuehlke, Robert J. Yatka
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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: 20040185144Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a first coating syrup comprising a bulk sweetener; providing an aldehyde flavor; providing a second coating syrup separate from the first coating syrup and comprising a dipeptide sweetener; and applying the first and second coating syrups to the cores and drying the syrups to produce a coating on the cores. Calcium carbonate or another antacid may be incorporated in the coating by being mixed into the first coating syrup or applied as a dry charge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: David L. Witkewitz, David G. Barkalow, Jonathan J. Knutsen, Chungsea A. Shen, Julius W. Zuehlke, Robert J. Yatka
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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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Patent number: 6759066Abstract: Chewing gum formulations including sodium pyrophosphate and encapsulated aspartame are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing chewing gum are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: William D. Savage, Philip G. Schnell, Rebecca A. Aumann, Robert J. Yatka
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Publication number: 20040096544Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Comapny.Inventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler
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Publication number: 20040067277Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of an antimicrobial agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the antimicrobial agent by coating and drying. The antimicrobial agent is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated antimicrobial agent is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified antimicrobial agent 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 antimicrobial agent is chlorhexidine digluconate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Steven E. Zibell, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Robert J. Yatka
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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
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Patent number: 6692778Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: WM. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Robert J. Yatka, Donald J. Townsend, Sonya S. Johnson, Michael J. Greenberg, Daniel J. Sitler
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Publication number: 20030190387Abstract: 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 14, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Julius W. Zuehlke, Gordon N. McGrew, Robert J. Yatka, Isao Matsuda, Yasuo Katta
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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: 6592912Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of an antimicrobial agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the antimicrobial agent by coating and drying. The antimicrobial agent is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated antimicrobial agent is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified antimicrobial agent 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 antimicrobial agent is chlorhexidine digluconate.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2000Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Steven E. Zibell, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Robert J. Yatka