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Method for making a chewing-gum composition
Assignee: WM Wrigley Jr Co
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Filing: 1973-10-11
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of melting crystalline sorbitol or concentrating a sorbitol solution by heating, mixing chewing-gum base and a crystallization retardant with the sorbitol, homogeneously blending and then forming the mixture. The composition, which is manufactured in a liquid state, can be formed to the desired shape either by casting into a mold or by productforming after cooling to a viscous state.
Inventors
- 👤 R Ream
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:20
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING A CHEWING-GUM COMPOSITON COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: MELTING CRYSTALLINE SORBITOL BY HEATING MIXING CHEWING-GUM BASE AND A CRYSTALLIZATION RETARDANT WITG SAID SORBITOL; HOMOGENEOUSLY BLENDING THE MIXTURE; AND FORMING THE MIXTURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
34 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING A CHEWING-GUM COMPOSITON COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: MELTING CRYSTALLINE SORBITOL BY HEATING MIXING CHEWING-GUM BASE AND A CRYSTALLIZATION RETARDANT WITG SAID SORBITOL; HOMOGENEOUSLY BLENDING THE MIXTURE; AND FORMING THE MIXTURE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the forming is accomplished by casting the mixture into a mold.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of: combining aqueous solutions of sorbitol and a crystallization retardant; concentrating the combination by heating; mixing chewing-gum base with the combination; homogeneously blending the mixture; and forming the mixture.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of: combining aqueous solutions of sorbitol and a crystallization retardant; concentrating the combination by heating; mixing chewing-gum base with the combination; homogeneously blending the mixture; and forming the mixture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the forming is accomplished by casting the mixture into a mold.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
129 words
A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of: melting a combination of crystalline sorbitol and mannitol by heating, said sorbitol and mannitol ranging respectively from 10-86% and 0-25% by weight of said composition; mixing an emulsifier solution, glycerine and chewing-gum base with said combination at a temperature in the range of 190*-250* Fahrenheit; said emulsifier solution consisting of an aqueous solution of an emulsifier ranging from 0-15% by weight of said composition; said glycerine ranging from 0-10% by weight of said composition; the combination of said emulsifier, mannitol and glycerine ranging from 0.5-50% by weight of said composition; said chewing-gum base ranging from 14-40% by weight of said composition; homogeneously blending the mixture; and forming the mixture at a temperature in the range of 40*-200* Fahrenheit.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
129 words
A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of: melting a combination of crystalline sorbitol and mannitol by heating, said sorbitol and mannitol ranging respectively from 10-86% and 0-25% by weight of said composition; mixing an emulsifier solution, glycerine and chewing-gum base with said combination at a temperature in the range of 190*-250* Fahrenheit; said emulsifier solution consisting of an aqueous solution of an emulsifier ranging from 0-15% by weight of said composition; said glycerine ranging from 0-10% by weight of said composition; the combination of said emulsifier, mannitol and glycerine ranging from 0.5-50% by weight of said composition; said chewing-gum base ranging from 14-40% by weight of said composition; homogeneously blending the mixture; and forming the mixture at a temperature in the range of 40*-200* Fahrenheit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 5, and the additional step of adding coloring and flavoring to the mixture, said coloring and flavoring ranging respectively from 0-10% and 0.1-4% by weight of said composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 5 and the additional step of adding sorbitol seed crystals to the mixture at a temperature in the range of 70*-220* Fahrenheit to facilitate solidification thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said forming is accomplished by casting the mixture into a mold.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said emulsifier comprises gum acacia.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of: combining aqueous solutions of sorbitol, mannitol and an emulsifier; said sorbitol, mannitol and emulsifier ranging respectively from 10-86%, 0-25% and 0-15% by weight of said composition; concentrating by heating the combination to a moisture content in the range of 0-10% by weight of said composition; mixing glycerine and chewing-gum base with said combination at a temperature in the range of 190*-250* Fahrenheit; said glycerine ranging from 0-10% by weight of said composition; the combination of said emulsifier, mannitol and glycerine ranging from 0.5-50% by weight of said composition; said chewing-gum base ranging from 14-40% by weight of said coMposition; homogeneously blending the mixture; and forming the mixture at a temperature in the range of 40*-200* Fahrenheit.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for making a chewing-gum composition comprising the steps of: combining aqueous solutions of sorbitol, mannitol and an emulsifier; said sorbitol, mannitol and emulsifier ranging respectively from 10-86%, 0-25% and 0-15% by weight of said composition; concentrating by heating the combination to a moisture content in the range of 0-10% by weight of said composition; mixing glycerine and chewing-gum base with said combination at a temperature in the range of 190*-250* Fahrenheit; said glycerine ranging from 0-10% by weight of said composition; the combination of said emulsifier, mannitol and glycerine ranging from 0.5-50% by weight of said composition; said chewing-gum base ranging from 14-40% by weight of said coMposition; homogeneously blending the mixture; and forming the mixture at a temperature in the range of 40*-200* Fahrenheit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 10 and the additional step of adding coloring and flavoring to the mixture, said coloring and flavoring ranging respectively from 0-10% and 0.1-4% by weight of said composition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 10 and the additional step of adding sorbitol seed crystals to the mixture at a temperature in the range of 70*-220* Fahrenheit to facilitate solidification thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said forming is accomplished by casting the mixture into a mold.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said emulsifier comprises gum acacia.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |