US4000320A
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Chewing gum with improved storage qualities
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a chewing gum composition which comprises gum base, sweetener, flavor and xylitol. The xylitol is contained in the gum in amounts less than 50% by weight of the total gum composition, the xylitol being effective to extend the storage stability of the gum.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Edward Klose
- 👤 Alina Surmacka Szczesniak
- 👤 Bernard Joseph Bahoshy
- 👤 Ragnar Edward Sjonvall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
In a sugar sweetened chewing gum composition which comprises gum base, flavor and sugar wherein the improvement comprises adding xylitol to the chewing gum composition in amounts less than 50% by weight of total gum composition which is effective to extend the storage stability of the gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a sugar sweetened chewing gum composition which comprises gum base, flavor and sugar wherein the improvement comprises adding xylitol to the chewing gum composition in amounts less than 50% by weight of total gum composition which is effective to extend the storage stability of the gum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 45% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 40% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 35% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 30% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 25% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 20% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 15% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chweing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 10% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 5% by weight of the total gum composition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 1% by weight of the total gum composition.
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) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |