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Long-lasting flavored chewing gum including chalk-containing gum base
Assignee: Life Savers Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A chewing gum is provided which includes a coated chalk-containing base and contains a poorly water-soluble sweetening agent, such as the free acid form of saccharin, and/or food acid, the sweetening agent and/or food acid being coated with an edible coating agent. The coating agent inhibits reaction of the free acid or food acid with chalk (CaCO 3 ) and thus inhibits formation of soluble salts which are quickly solubilized in the mouth.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A. M. Mackay
- 👤 Daniel Schoenholz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/064; A23G4/08; A23G4/10; A23G4/18; A23G4/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A flavored chewing gum having a prolonged sweet taste comprising chalk-containing gum base, and from about 0.02 to about 2.5% by weight of a particulate slowly extractable or poorly water-soluble sweetener coated with an edible coating agent dispersed in said chalk containing gum base, said particulate poorly water-soluble sweetener comprising free saccharin acid or free cyclamic acid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A flavored chewing gum having a prolonged sweet taste comprising chalk-containing gum base, and from about 0.02 to about 2.5% by weight of a particulate slowly extractable or poorly water-soluble sweetener coated with an edible coating agent dispersed in said chalk containing gum base, said particulate poorly water-soluble sweetener comprising free saccharin acid or free cyclamic acid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The flavored chewing gum according to claim 1 wherein said coating agent is present in a weight ratio to said sweetener of within the range of from about 10:1 to about 0.1:1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The flavored chewing gum according to claim 1 wherein said coating agent is a hydrophilic colloid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The flavored chewing gum according to claim 3 wherein the edible hydrophilic colloid is ethyl cellulose, paraffin wax, or sodium alginate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The flavored chewing gum according to claim 1 wherein the edible coating agent is a water insoluble wax, pectin, carrageenin or arabic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The flavored chewing gum as defined in claim 1 wherein said particulate poorly water-soluble sweetener has an average particle size below about 150 microns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The flavored chewing gum as defined in claim 1 wherein said particulate poorly water-soluble sweetener comprises free saccharin acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flavored chewing gum as defined in claim 1 wherein said poorly water-soluble sweetener comprises free cyclamic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A flavored chewing gum having a prolonged sweet taste comprising a gum base containing from about 5 to about 50% by weight calcium carbonate coated with an edible coating agent, and a poorly water-soluble sweetener dispersed in said gum base, said sweetener comprising free saccharin acid or free cyclamic acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A flavored chewing gum having a prolonged sweet taste comprising a gum base containing from about 5 to about 50% by weight calcium carbonate coated with an edible coating agent, and a poorly water-soluble sweetener dispersed in said gum base, said sweetener comprising free saccharin acid or free cyclamic acid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The chewing gum as defined in claim 9 wherein said sweetener comprises free saccharin acid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chewing gum as defined in claim 10 wherein said free saccharin acid is coated with an edible coating agent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The chewing gum as defined in claim 9 wherein said sweetener comprises free cyclamic acid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chewing gum as defined in claim 12 wherein said free cyclamic acid is coated with an edible coating agent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The chewing gum as defined in claim 9 further including a poorly water-soluble food acid selected from the group consisting of fumaric acid, adipic acid and succinic acid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The chewing gum as defined in claim 14 wherein said food acid is coated with an edible coating agent.
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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |