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Chewing gum with freeze-dried food particles
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1968-04-18
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1988-04-18
Abstract
Abstract Chewing gum containing particles of freeze-dried food which are of small particle size but large enough to be visible and a process for making such a product, by charging a preheated mixer with corn syrup and a melted gum base for a period of time sufficient to allow wetting of the base, mixing in sugar in several portions, admixing freeze-dried food, with or at any time after the second sugar portion is added, adding glycerin, flavor and color and/or plasticizer, if any, adding the remainder of the sugar, then cooling, extruding, roller milling and forming the resulting mass into desired shape.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Echcandia
- 👤 Robert M Lehman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/068; A23G4/18; A23G4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
introducing the first of three equal portions of the sugar ingredient into the mixture and admixing therein by suitable means for a period of from about 2 to about 3 minutes, said sugar ingredient present in a total amount to comprise from about 50 to about 65 percent by weight of the chewing gum vehicle;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
The process of claim 1, in which step 1 is carried out by adding the corn syrup in an amount of about 16 to 18 percent by weight of the chewing gum vehicle and the mixing is carried out for about 5 minutes; and the freeze-dried fruit is added subsequent to the addition of the second portion of the sugar ingredient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
introducing the second portion of sugar together with the freeze-dried fruit in an amount to comprise from about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight of the chewing gum product into the admixture and admixing therein by suitable means for a period of from about 2 to about 3 minutes;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
adding glycerin in an amount to comprise from about 0.1 to about 1.0 percent by weight of the chewing gum vehicle to the mixture;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
adding and admixing the final portion of the sugar to the mixture;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
cooling, extruding and roller milling the resulting mass; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
forming said mass into the desired shape for packaging.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |