Patents by Inventor Roman M. Barabolak

Roman M. Barabolak 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).

  • Anti-plaque emulsions and products containing same
    Patent number: 7022314
    Abstract: Anti-plaque emulsions and methods of use are provided. The emulsion comprises a surfactant, emulsifier, and triclosan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Dave L. Witkewitz
  • Method of controlling release of antimicrobial agents in chewing gum
    Patent number: 6955827
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Steven E. Zibell, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg
  • Edible films including aspartame and methods of making same
    Publication number: 20040241294
    Abstract: Methods of producing edible thin film products and products so produced are provided. The method comprising the steps of: adding to a film formulation a food grade acid; and adding aspartame to the film formulation and acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Albert H. Chapdelaine, Jeffrey S. Hook, Daniel J. Zyck, Ronald T. Grey, Vukasin Levakov
  • Method of controlling release of antimicrobial agents in chewing gum and gum produced thereby
    Publication number: 20040067277
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Steven E. Zibell, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Robert J. Yatka
  • Method of controlling release of antimicrobial agents from chewing gum and gum produced thereby
    Patent number: 6592912
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Steven E. Zibell, David L. Witkewitz, Michael J. Greenberg, Robert J. Yatka
  • Anti-plaque emulsions and products containing same
    Patent number: 6436369
    Abstract: Anti-plaque emulsions and methods of use are provided. The emulsion comprises a surfactant, emulsifier, and triclosan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Dave L. Witkewitz
  • Anti-plaque emulsions and products containing same
    Publication number: 20020081267
    Abstract: Anti-plaque emulsions and methods of use are provided. The emulsion comprises a surfactant, emulsifier, and triclosan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Roman M. Barabolak, Dave L. Witkewitz
  • 'ANTI-PLAQUE EMULSIONS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING SAME'
    Publication number: 20010047009
    Abstract: Anti-plaque emulsions and methods of use are provided. The emulsion comprises a surfactant, emulsifier, and triclosan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: ROMAN M. BARABOLAK, DAVE L. WITKEWITZ
  • Chewing gum having an extended sweetness
    Patent number: 4986991
    Abstract: A chewing gum composition having an extended sweetness and flavor comprising a chewable gum base and a sweetener comprising 4,1',6'-trichloro-4,1',6'-trideoxy-galactosucrose (TGS), also known as sucralose. the gum base preferably comprises polyvinyl acetate, wax, and fats and oils. Within the initial 2 minutes of chewing, the TGS releases from said gum at a rate less than about 8 sucrose equivalents per minute, and at about 10 minutes of chewing, said TGS releases from said gum at a rate greater than about 3 sucrose equivalents per minute. To improve sweetness and flavor balance, a portion of the TGS is modified to make it fast releasing or a fast release sweetener is added to the chewing gum. The chewing gum is manufactured by mixing chewing gum ingredients including the chewable gum base and the sweetener in any conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Wm Wrigley, Jr., Company
    Inventors: Robert Yatka, Patrick Prombo, Roman M. Barabolak, Steven Zibell, Gordon N. McGrew
  • Gum composition containing protein macrocolloids
    Patent number: 4975287
    Abstract: A chewing gum that contains fro about 0.5 to about 30 percent of a proteinaceous, water-dispersible, macrocolloid comprising substantially non-aggregated particles of dairy whey protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Steven E. Zibell, Lindell Richey, Michael A. Reed, Roman M. Barabolak, Steven B. Courtright