Packaged, Structurally Defined, Or Coated Patents (Class 426/5)
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Patent number: 4448789Abstract: A flavoring composition and method for making and using the same comprising a flavoring agent and a hydrophilic polymer, said hydrophilic polymer being characterized by(a) being water-soluble,(b) being soluble in organic solvent,(c) having a viscosity below 100 cps, 10% by weight, at 25.degree. C. in water, and(d) being compatible with the flavoring agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1982Date of Patent: May 15, 1984Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Robert K. Yang
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Patent number: 4428927Abstract: A chewable, filled, one-piece soft elastic gelatin (SEG) capsule. The capsule includes a shell which is formed from a formulation of gelatin, water, a plasticizer, and a masticatory substance. The masticatory substance is present in the shell in an amount of about 1-75 percent by weight and the gelatin is present in the shell in an amount of about 10-90 percent by weight. A fill material is contained within the shell. The fill may be selected from a variety of materials, including candy, various confectionaries, antacids, cough and cold preparations, sore throat remedies, antiseptics, dental preparations, such as fluorides, breath fresheners, and the like. In manufacturing the SEG capsules, a molten gel mass is prepared with a dispersion of a molten masticatory substance therein. A suitable fill material is also prepared. The gelatin formulation containing the masticatory substance dispersed therein is formed as a shell around the fill material.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1982Date of Patent: January 31, 1984Assignee: R. P. Scherer CorporationInventors: William R. Ebert, Foo S. Hom, Warren W. Kindt
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Patent number: 4409244Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which has a soft consistency, an easy bite through, improved flavor characteristics and shelf-life and does not stick to its wrapper. These advantages are attained through the use of pure fructose syrup in place of corn syrup as a sweetener-plasticizer-bulking agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1982Date of Patent: October 11, 1983Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Dominick R. Friello, Walter Hopkins, Ellery Parker, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4405647Abstract: A tacky substance such as a chewing gum base is formed into a compact body. The tacky substance is first comminuted within a bed consisting of a powdered solid, such as a bulking agent, turbulently suspended within a gaseous medium at room temperature. The tacky substance is subjected to repeated mechanical impact within the powdered solid to pulverize it into particles which are then immediately coated by the powdered solid in order to prevent cohesion between the particles. The coated particles are classified to identify those suitable for tableting and the suitable particles are then fed into a tablet press to form a compact body.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1981Date of Patent: September 20, 1983Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: E. Eugene Fisher, R. Ray Estes, Orrin D. Lokken, Elmer G. Paguette
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Patent number: 4399154Abstract: A coextruded chewing gum is provided which includes an extruded center portion surrounded by and bonded to an extruded outer shell portion. The center portion of the coextruded chewing gum may contain increased amounts of flavor, substantially greater than that ordinarily employed in chewing gums of conventional structure, and may have a different density than the outer shell portion to provide a textural difference upon chewing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1982Date of Patent: August 16, 1983Assignee: Nabisco Brands Inc.Inventors: Wayne J. Puglia, Sigismondo A. DeTora, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4399153Abstract: A frozen dessert such as ice cream or ices with chewing gum supporting the frozen dessert is provided. The stick chewing gum is prepared using anhydrous glucose as a sweetener without use of sucrose and subjected to two separate aging steps, especially to a second aging at -10.degree. to -5.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1981Date of Patent: August 16, 1983Assignee: Lotte Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shichigoro Tezuka, Yoshinori Sato, Masaki Shibata, Nobuyuki Harikae
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Patent number: 4397871Abstract: A amusement device for transmitting secret messages includes a central, generally flat, elongated core member for receiving the imprinting of messages thereon. A pressure sensitive sheet-like transfer element is wrapped around or placed adjacent a portion of the core material. The transfer element is coated on the side adjacent the core member with a substance which will transfer to the core upon pressure being applied to the outer side. The amusement device further includes an inner and outer wrapper, wrapped around the core member and pressure sensitive transfer element to disguise the nature of the device. A message may be written on the core material by using a stylus or other non-marking item to apply pressure to the outside wrapper. The pressure sensitive transfer element will imprint the message onto the core material such that when the core member is unwrapped, the message may be read.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1981Date of Patent: August 9, 1983Assignee: Marvin Glass & AssociatesInventors: Burton C. Meyer, Beth E. Luecke
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Patent number: 4386106Abstract: A method for preparing a controlled, delayed release encapsulated flavorant composition for use in chewable confections prepared by the steps of forming an emulsion of flavoring agent in a partially hydrophilic matrix material comprising gelatin, a natural gum and plasticizer; drying the emulsion to a solid matrix; grinding to a solid base powder; and then coating the base powder with a water insoluble material which will prevent elusion of flavor from the base powder and will not dissolve under the hydrolytic condition of the mouth to give a delayed flavor release and yet which, when chewed, will give a substantial flavor "burst" and sustained flavor release as the hydrophilic base powder matrix is wetted in the mouth. An improved variable flavor chewing gum composition containing a delayed release flavorant of the invention is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1981Date of Patent: May 31, 1983Assignee: Borden, Inc.Inventors: Carleton G. Merritt, Winston H. Wingerd, David J. Keller
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Patent number: 4385071Abstract: An invert sugar flavored gum center of chicle or the like is coated with a flavored mixture of sucrose or dextrose or synthetic sugar free equivalents. The flavor consisting of a mixture of oil of spearmint and pepsin essence.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1981Date of Patent: May 24, 1983Inventor: Donna Yakimischak
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Patent number: 4384004Abstract: The present invention comprises the encapsulation of the artificial sweetener L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester (APM) within a coating material including cellulose ethers, cellulose esters, certain vinyl polymers, gelatin and zein, in a ratio of coating material to APM to 1:1 or less. Shelf stability of products containing the encapsulated APM is nearly doubled. The presently stabilized APM is particularly suited for incorporation into chewing gum formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1981Date of Patent: May 17, 1983Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Theresa Cea, Joseph D. Posta, Michael Glass
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Patent number: 4374858Abstract: The sweetness stability of an aspartame sweetened chewing gum is enhanced by coating the aspartame onto the surface of the chewing gum piece.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1981Date of Patent: February 22, 1983Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Michael Glass, Theresa Cea
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Patent number: 4370350Abstract: In the manufacture of chewing grum, the viscosity of a chewing gum base is first reduced by heating. Thereafter, a major portion of a bulking agent, such as a carbohydrate, is added to the gum base while homogeneously mixing the ingredients. The mixture is cooled in order to increase its viscosity and to form granules thereof. The balance of the bulking agent is then added, preferably in increments, to form layers around the granules. The overall effect of the resultant chewing gum product is an improved initial taste impact due to the superficially positioned, typically sweet, bulking agent and a subsequent, long-lasting taste development due to the internal mixture of the bulking agent with the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1980Date of Patent: January 25, 1983Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: E. Eugene Fisher, R. Ray Estes, Orvin D. Lokken, Elmer G. Paquette
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Patent number: 4357354Abstract: A reduced calorie chewing gum is provided which does not decrease in viscosity upon chewing and contains less than 65% water-solubles, such as sugars and/or sugar alcohols such as sweeteners, and includes gum base containing high levels of inert fillers, such as calcium carbonate or talc in amounts of at least about 40% by weight, softeners, such as lecithin, and optionally synthetic non-caloric sweeteners, such as aspartame, saccharin, or cyclamates. The chewing gum includes at least about 10% air voids entrapped in the gum base matrix which, upon chewing, become filled with moisture causing a dramatic increase in cud volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1980Date of Patent: November 2, 1982Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kehoe, Wayne J. Puglia, Frank Witzel, Dominick R. Friello, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4352823Abstract: A coextruded chewing gum is provided which includes an extruded center portion surrounded by and bonded to an extruded outer shell portion. The center portion of the coextruded chewing gum formed of a non-SBR gum, will be of a generally soft consistency, a moisture content of at least about 5% up to about 10% by weight of the core, while the outer shell portion will provide a protective layer or coating for the core portion to inhibit sweating and stickiness and thereby allow for use of conventional wrapping machines.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1981Date of Patent: October 5, 1982Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Raymond L. Roy, Dominick R. Friello, Stephen H. Wolf
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Patent number: 4352824Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which contains gum base and a non-aqueous solid fatty or gelatinous sweetener or flavorant, such as butter, marshmallow or caramel, solubilized in the gum base. The subject chewing gum has the appearance and mouth feel of chewing gum as opposed to candy and a delayed but prolonged sweetness or flavor impact. The chewing gum is laminated with a slab of chewing gum which will supply initial sweetness or flavor impact.A method for producing the above chewing gum is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1981Date of Patent: October 5, 1982Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Wayne J. Puglia, Gary Kehoe, Frank Witzel, K. Warren Clark, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4352825Abstract: A coextruded chewing gum is provided which includes an extruded center portion surrounded by and bonded to an extruded outer shell portion. The center portion of the coextruded chewing gum will be of a generally soft consistency, substantially softer than that ordinarily employed in chewing gums of conventional structure, while the outer shell portion will provide a protective layer or coating for the core portion to inhibit sweating and stickiness and thereby allow for use of conventional wrapping machines.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1981Date of Patent: October 5, 1982Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Raymond L. Roy, Dominick R. Friello, Stephen H. Wolf
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Patent number: 4346243Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure:--C.tbd.N]or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1981Date of Patent: August 24, 1982Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Philip T. Klemarczyk, James M. Sanders, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda
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Patent number: 4317838Abstract: An improved method for applying a sugarless coating containing sorbitol to chewing gum pieces and confections by using a single coating syrup containing sorbitol and/or other non-sugar sweetener, an adhesion or binder component, such as gum arabic, a filler-anti-stick component, such as calcium carbonate, and a dispersing agent, such as titanium dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1981Date of Patent: March 2, 1982Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Dominick R. Friello
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Patent number: 4317837Abstract: A tobacco-flavored chewing gum is provided which does not decrease in viscosity upon chewing inasmuch as it is preferably essentially free of water-solubles, and includes gum base containing high levels of inert fillers, such as calcium carbonate or talc in amounts of at least about 50% by weight, softeners, such as lecithin, synthetic non-caloric sweeteners, such as aspartame, saccharin or cyclamates, and tobacco flavors and/or natural tobacco. The chewing gum includes at least about 10% air voids entrapped in the gum base matrix which, upon chewing, become filled with moisture causing a dramatic increase in cud volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1980Date of Patent: March 2, 1982Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kehoe, Wayne J. Puglia, Frank Witzel, Dominick R. Friello, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4316915Abstract: Center-filled chewing gum is provided which includes as the center fill a dispersion of a thickener, such as carboxymethyl cellulose in glycerin, the glycerin functioning as both a sweetener and carrier, and the thickener functioning to retard increase in viscosity of the glycerin.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1981Date of Patent: February 23, 1982Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Dominick R. Friello, Ellery Parker, Donald A. M. Mackay, Subraman R. Cherukuri
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Patent number: 4301178Abstract: A liquid-filled chewing gum is provided which releases relatively large amounts of liquid sweetener and/or flavor into the oral cavity. The liquid-filled chewing gum includes a solid phase and a liquid phase, the solid phase includes a gum base matrix including a network of voids or pockets laced throughout the matrix, and the liquid phase includes a liquid sweetener and/or flavor composition, such as a sweetener-flavor solution, retained in the voids or pockets, and surrounded by gum base. Upon chewing, the liquid sweetener and flavor are released into the oral cavity.A method is also provided for forming the liquid-filled chewing gum.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1980Date of Patent: November 17, 1981Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Frank Witzel, Wayne J. Puglia, K. Warren Clark, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4292329Abstract: A center-filled chewing gum containing a flavored liquid center fill in which a natural emulsifier is added to a flavored liquid center fill.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1979Date of Patent: September 29, 1981Assignee: Lotte Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koichi Ogawa, Shichigoro Tezuka, Masatoshi Terasawa, Shizuo Iwata
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Patent number: 4284824Abstract: Described are methyl-substituted norbornane carboxaldehyde having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond, or a carbon-carbon double bond, and R.sub.1 R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that (i) R.sub.1 is hydrogen when R.sub.3 is methyl and (ii) R.sub.1 is methyl when R.sub.3 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of the methyl substituted norbornane carboxaldehydes of our invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1980Date of Patent: August 18, 1981Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Philip T. Klemarczyk, James M. Sanders, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda
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Patent number: 4284650Abstract: A composition for chewing gum, which contains a gum base free of any alkaline-earths, a fluorine-containing salt soluble in water and xylitol mixed with sorbose or sorbitol.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1979Date of Patent: August 18, 1981Inventor: Jean-Jacques Goupil
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Patent number: 4271198Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which initially has a relatively hard texture making it easy to wrap and which subsequently changes to a relatively soft texture facilitating easy bite through. The above chewing gum includes gum base, corn syrup, solids and one or more liquid moisturizers initially separated from the corn syrup solids, together with optional sweeteners and bulking agents, softeners and the like.A method for preparing the above chewing gum is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1979Date of Patent: June 2, 1981Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Dominick R. Friello, Walter Jewell, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4271199Abstract: An improved sugar-containing chewing gum is provided which has long-lasting sweetness, soft and smooth consistency, an amorphous bite through and enhanced flavor and is non-sticky, and is formed of gum base, a premixed recrystallized combination of liquid and solid sweeteners which preferably include high fructose syrup alone or together with liquid glucose, corn syrup, sorbitol syrup and/or invert sugar in combination with sucrose or sorbitol and water, and flavors, softeners, and other conventional chewing gum ingredients.The above chewing gum formulation will have a short nougat-like or fondant-like structure and is particularly suitable as a non-stick bubble gum which does not stick to its wrapper.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1979Date of Patent: June 2, 1981Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Walter Vink, Dominick R. Friello, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4269860Abstract: The gas-developing chewing gum of the invention is prepared by granulating carbonate or bicarbonate salt together with sodium sulfate or anhydrous sodium sulfate and at least one of sugars, polyphosphates and organic acid salts and dispersing sugar, fruit powder, fruit acid (organic acid) and flavoring ingredient throughout the resulting granules to form the gas-developing composition, which is then coated with or filled into the chewing gum.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1979Date of Patent: May 26, 1981Assignee: Lotte Co. Ltd.Inventors: Koichi Ogawa, Masatoshi Terasawa, Shizuo Iwata, Yoshihisa Suzuki, Hideki Tanakamaru
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Patent number: 4259355Abstract: Orally utilizable compositions which may be either chewing gum compositions, chewable medicinal tablets, chewing tobacco or toothpaste having an oral intake, a high flavor intensity release substantially evenly and uniformly, over an extended oral utilization time in the mouth cavity; the orally utilizable compositions containing a non-confined flavor oil, a flavor oil which is physically entrapped in solid particles and a suspending agent which is hydroxypropyl cellulose as specifically defined in U.S. Pat. No. 3,278,521, issued on Oct. 11, 1966; the non-confined flavor oil, the entrapped flavor oil and the suspension agent being premixed prior to addition to either of the chewing gum base, the chewing tobacco or the chewable medicinal tablet base, or to the toothpaste base.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1979Date of Patent: March 31, 1981Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Don Marmo, Frank L. Rocco
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Patent number: 4254149Abstract: This invention relates to a two component compressed, shaped confection with each component having a controlled water activity between 0.10 to 0.30 which is capable of surviving long periods of storage when packaged in a moisture-resistant material, said confection having a first component of bubble gum and a second component of finely-divided gasified candy.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1979Date of Patent: March 3, 1981Assignee: General Foods CorporationInventors: Marvin J. Rudolph, Richard B. Hynson
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Patent number: 4252830Abstract: A chewable chewing gum base is provided which is substantially calorie-free, does not decrease in viscosity upon chewing inasmuch as it is essentially free of water-solubles, and includes gum base containing high levels of inert fillers, such as calcium carbonate or talc in amounts of at least about 50% by weight, softeners, such as lecithin, synthetic non-caloric sweeteners, such as aspartame or cyclamates, and flavors. The chewable gum base includes at least about 10% air voids entrapped in the gum base matrix which, upon chewing, become filled with moisture causing a dramatic increase in cud volume.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1979Date of Patent: February 24, 1981Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kehoe, Wayne J. Puglia, Frank Witzel, Dominick R. Friello, Donald A. M. Mackay
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Patent number: 4252829Abstract: A flavored liquid filling composition for chewing gum comprising an aqueous solution of preselected sugars and containing 75% solids, liquid sorbitol in the proportion of 8 to 13% by weight of the liquid filling, and a solution of selected flavoring in propylene glycol in the proportion of 2 to 5% by weight of the liquid filling.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1979Date of Patent: February 24, 1981Assignee: Perfetti S.p.A.Inventor: Francesco Terrevazzi
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Patent number: 4250195Abstract: A new method is provided for applying a soft flexible sugar coating to soft chewing gum pieces which method requires that a sugar coating be applied to fresh soft chewing gum substantially immediately (within 3 hours) after the chewing gum is prepared and without first subjecting such chewing gum to the normal 24 to 48 hour conditioning period. The resulting coating takes the form of a continuous soft flexible protective shell which tightly adheres to the soft chewing gum piece, locks in freshness and imparts a long-shelf life thereto. The chewing gum piece produced by the above method remains soft even after prolonged periods of storage.The coated chewing gum produced by the above method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1979Date of Patent: February 10, 1981Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Dominick R. Friello
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Patent number: 4250196Abstract: Center-filled chewing gum is provided which includes as the center fill an aqueous solution containing hydrogenated starch hydrolysate which may function as both a sweetener and humectant for retarding increase in viscosity of the aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1979Date of Patent: February 10, 1981Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventor: Dominick R. Friello
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Patent number: 4238510Abstract: A sugarless coating containing sorbitol in a crystalline form is provided which is applied to chewing gum pieces and confections.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1979Date of Patent: December 9, 1980Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Dominick R. Friello
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Patent number: 4233319Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved low density chewing gum or bubble gum product and method of making the same, characterized in that the same defines a matrix encompassing a network of gas filled cells, the density of the product being in the neighborhood of about 0.5. The invention further relates to a method of making said product which includes the steps of heating an essentially conventional gum formulation to a temperature at which the mass is a viscous liquid, whipping the mass, pouring the mass into molds, rapidly reducing the temperature of the mass while subjecting the same to vacuum and, after curing, removing the same from the molds.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1979Date of Patent: November 11, 1980Assignee: Topps Chewing Gum, IncorporatedInventors: Douglas P. Fritz, Ronald J. Elias
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Patent number: 4233288Abstract: A composition containing critical proportions of 3 to 5 parts filler, 25 to 35 parts chewing gum base, gum chicle or SBR synthetic rubber, a minimum amount of emulsifier and from 40 to 62 parts of a water based emulsified phase. The emulsified water phase contains 3 to 6 parts sweetener and dissolved, inorganic mineral salts, such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium chlorides and potassium phosphates, at a concentration of about 1% to 3% of the water phase, which is in the physiological range to ameliorate medical conditions such as xerostoma by controlling release of the dilute mineral salt solution during chewing thereof. When saliva is lacking, the liquid may contain dissolved salts higher than the physiological level, with or without 2 to 30 parts per million fluoride ions, so as to prevent demineralization of teeth. Under the direct supervision of a physician or dentist, the fluoride ions (NaF, SnF.sub.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1979Date of Patent: November 11, 1980Inventor: John A. Cornell
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Patent number: 4217368Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which has long-lasting sweetness and good sweat resistance and includes a water-soluble phase formed of aqueous softener, such as sorbitol syrup, and a first sweetener, such as sorbitol or sugar, in particulate form dispersed throughout the aqueous softener, and a relatively water-insoluble phase formed of a plurality of separate and distinct masses suspended in and dispersed throughout the water-soluble phase, each of said masses formed of particles of gum base and particles of a second sweetener, such as mannitol and/or sorbitol or sugar, enveloped by particles of gum base. The first sweetener and aqueous softener provide the initial impact of sweetness while the gum base provides an envelope or protective vehicle for the second sweetener to control and slow down release of the second sweetener, thereby providing extended sweetness after the initial sweetness impact has subsided.A method for preparing the above chewing gum is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1978Date of Patent: August 12, 1980Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Frank Witzel, Donald A. M. Mackay, Abraham I. Bakal, K. Warren Clark
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Patent number: 4161544Abstract: Process for making a pourable material for chewing gum by adding to a dry base of chewing gum heated to about 60.degree.-120.degree. C., dry sugar materials, polysaccharides, natural gums and swelling agents, or mixtures thereof, mixing the mass at this temperature for about 1-15 minutes, subsequently cooling the mixture to a temperature of from 30-minus 5.degree. C. and continuing the mixing for about 1-15 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1978Date of Patent: July 17, 1979Inventor: Dieter Kaul
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Patent number: 4157402Abstract: A center-filled chewing gum containing a flavored liquid center fill in which an emulsifier is added to a flavored liquid center fill.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1978Date of Patent: June 5, 1979Assignee: Lotte Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koichi Ogawa, Shichigoro Tezuka, Masatoshi Terasawa, Shizuo Iwata
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Patent number: 4151270Abstract: Novel chewing gum composition for use by athletes and other persons to stimulate salivation while exercising, comprising the combination of at least three per cent by weight of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids, and fructose. The organic acid and fructose combination provides a synergistic saliva stimulating effect greater than that of either ingredient alone. Sodium and potassium salts are included to help replenish those salts lost in perspiration, and high levels of dextrose or fructose provide a quick energy source and a hygroscopic agent for improved shelf life.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1977Date of Patent: April 24, 1979Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Ronald L. Ream, David M. Moore
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Patent number: 4150161Abstract: This invention relates to a two component confection having a carbonated candy component and a pliable bubble gum component with each component having a controlled water activity between 0.10 to 0.30 which is capable of surviving long periods of storage when packaged in a moisture resistant material.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1977Date of Patent: April 17, 1979Assignee: General Foods CorporationInventors: Marvin J. Rudolph, Richard B. Hynson
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Patent number: 4139589Abstract: Multi-zone pharmaceutical tablets are produced by compressing the contents of a tablet mold. The contents include a granular chewing gum mass and a non-plastic tablet mass, or a chewing gum insert in the recess of a multi-layer non-plastic tablet mass. At least one zone of the tablet, preferably the chewing gum mass, contains a pharmaceutically active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1977Date of Patent: February 13, 1979Inventors: Monique Beringer, Siegfried Woltmann
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Patent number: 4127677Abstract: A xylitol-coated chewing gum is provided which delivers an intense instantaneous cooling effect. The xylitol coating has a pleasant smooth feel and which coating is applied via a coating syrup containing from about 55 to 70% solids of which from about 95 to about 99.5% is xylitol.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1977Date of Patent: November 28, 1978Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Fronczkowski, Dominick R. Friello
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Patent number: 4117645Abstract: An improved method for handling and transporting thermoplastic materials such as chewing gum base is disclosed. Chewing gum base, formulated as a hot viscous blend, is initially extruded and then pelletized. The pellets are subsequently cooled in a liquid medium such as water. Instead of drying the pellets and coating the pellets with a lubricating powder for packaging and shipment, a slurry of the cooling medium and pellets is conveyed to bulk containers or railroad tank cars for transport to the customer-user, a chewing gum manufacturer. By transporting in a liquid the tendency of the tacky pellets to agglomerate is eliminated, and the prior steps of drying and coating the pellets with a lubricating power are unnecessary. The customer-user, in the case of chewing gum base, furthermore, does not have to separate agglomerated pellets before use, and the pellets need only be strained and conveyed directly to a blender for formulation into chewing gum compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1977Date of Patent: October 3, 1978Assignee: L.A. Dreyfus CompanyInventor: Michael Phillips
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Patent number: 4000321Abstract: A process for the preparation of chewing gum, comprises the steps of:Forming a chewing gum composition by mixing a chewing gum base with sweeteners, flavorings, and colorants in accordance with the desired taste and appearance characteristics desired;Cooling the chewing gum composition to a temperature of at least below -15.degree. C;crushing or grinding the refrigerated composition to obtain minute fragments or finely ground pieces of the composition; andHeating the minute fragments to cause them to adhere together, and to form an integrated chewing gum element thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1975Date of Patent: December 28, 1976Assignee: Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd.Inventors: Keizo Mochizuki, Fumio Yokomichi
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Patent number: 3969513Abstract: The method comprises the steps of coating the two larger sides of chewing-gum slabs with a film of granulated sugar and submitting them to a spray of a hot fluid, passing then said slabs through a drying tunnel in which, besides being dried, the slabs are cooled in view of grouping them in a packing station to obtain packed units containing several independent slabs which cannot stick together.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1974Date of Patent: July 13, 1976Assignee: Soreat S.A.Inventor: Jacques Edmond Marie Canonne
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Patent number: 3962463Abstract: Chewing gum having acceptable flavor but with a substantially reduced content of flavoring ingredients is obtained by impregnating or depositing solid flavor particles, such as microencapsulated flavor particles or flavors sorbed on an edible substrate, on the surface of the gum.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1975Date of Patent: June 8, 1976Assignee: Life Savers, Inc.Inventor: Frank Witzel