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Non-stick bubble gum base composition
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1981-06-03
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2001-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A non-adhesive bubble gum base composition includes a high molecular weight vinyl polymer such as polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl alcohol, together with an emulsifier, in combination with ingredients such as an elastomer, an oleaginous plasticizer, an elastomer solvent, mineral adjuvants, fatty acids, and others. The emulsifier is preferably present in an amount with respect to the non-toxic vinyl polymer ranging from about 5 to 75% by weight. A method for the preparation of the bubble gum base composition is also disclosed which comprises preparing a homogeneous premixture of the non-toxic vinyl polymer and the emulsifier prior to combining non-toxic vinyl polymer with the remainder of the ingredients of the base composition. The base compositions prepared in accordance with the present invention are less sticky, and show improved film forming and bubble blowing capabilities.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin R. Koch
- 👤 Michael Glass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/08; A23G4/18; A23G4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A non-adhesive bubble gum base composition, said base composition comprising, in weight percent: ______________________________________
Elastomer 8-20%
Oleaginous Plasticizer
8-30%
Mineral Adjuvants 5-25%
Fatty Acids 0-20%
Elastomer Solvent 10-20%
Antioxidant/Preservative
0-2%
______________________________________ and a homogeneous premixture of a non-toxic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 38,000 to about 94,000 and at least a portion of an emulsifier, said non-toxic vinyl polymer present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 20% to 55%, and said emulsifier present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 3% to 15%, and wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 75% by weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A non-adhesive bubble gum base composition, said base composition comprising, in weight percent: ______________________________________
Elastomer 8-20%
Oleaginous Plasticizer
8-30%
Mineral Adjuvants 5-25%
Fatty Acids 0-20%
Elastomer Solvent 10-20%
Antioxidant/Preservative
0-2%
______________________________________ and a homogeneous premixture of a non-toxic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 38,000 to about 94,000 and at least a portion of an emulsifier, said non-toxic vinyl polymer present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 20% to 55%, and said emulsifier present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 3% to 15%, and wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 75% by weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The bubble gum base composition of claim 1 comprising in weight percent: ______________________________________
Elastomer 10-16%
Oleaginous Plasticizer 10-20%
Mineral Adjuvants 5-15%
Elastomer Solvents 12-18%
Antioxidant/Preservative
0-2%
______________________________________ and a homogeneous premixture of a non-toxic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 38,000 to about 94,000 and at least a portion of an emulsifier, said non-toxic vinyl polymer present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 25% to 35%, and said emulsifier present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 3% to 15%, and wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 75% by weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bubble gum base composition of either claims 1 or 2 wherein said non-toxic vinyl polymer is selected from polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bubble gum base composition of either claims 1 or 2 wherein said molecular weight ranges from about 40,000 to about 75,000.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bubble gum base composition of either claims 1 or 2 wherein said emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, glyceryl monostearate, fatty acid monoglycerides, fatty acid diglycerides, fatty acid triglycerides, glyceryl triacetate, propylene glycol monostearate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bubble gum base composition of claim 3 wherein said emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, glyceryl monostearate, fatty acid monoglycerides, fatty acid diglycerides, fatty acid triglycerides, glyceryl triacetate, propylene glycol monostearate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The bubble gum base composition of either claims 1 or 2 wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 10% to about 35%, based on the weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer present.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bubble gum base composition of claim 3 wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 10% to about 35%, based on the weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer present.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for preparing a nono-adhesive bubble gum base composition comprising; preparing a homogeneous premixture under high speed shearing, of a non-toxic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 38,000 to about 94,000, and at least a portion of an emulsifier, said emulsifier present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 75% by weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer, and combining said premixture with the remaining ingredients of said base composition, said remaining ingredients comprising, an elastomer ranging in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 8% to 20%, an oleaginous plasticizer ranging in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 8% to 30%, mineral adjuvants ranging in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 5% to 25%, and an elastomer solvent in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 10% to 20%.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for preparing a nono-adhesive bubble gum base composition comprising; preparing a homogeneous premixture under high speed shearing, of a non-toxic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 38,000 to about 94,000, and at least a portion of an emulsifier, said emulsifier present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 75% by weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer, and combining said premixture with the remaining ingredients of said base composition, said remaining ingredients comprising, an elastomer ranging in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 8% to 20%, an oleaginous plasticizer ranging in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 8% to 30%, mineral adjuvants ranging in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 5% to 25%, and an elastomer solvent in an amount by weight of said base composition, of from 10% to 20%.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said non-toxic vinyl polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 9 or 10 wherein said molecular weight ranges from about 40,000 to about 75,000.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
38 words
The method of either claims 9 or 10 wherein said emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, glyceryl monostearate, fatty acid monoglycerides, fatty acid diglycerides, fatty acid triglycerides, glyceryl triacetate, propylene glycol monostearate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 9 or 10 wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 10% to about 35%, based on the weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer present.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said emulsifier comprises glyceryl triacetate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 14 wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 10% to about 35%, based on the weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer present.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
34 words
The method of either claims 9 or 10 wherein said non-toxic vinyl polymer is initially subject to said high shear mixing alone, and said emulsifier is added incrementally thereto under continued high shear mixing.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
24 words
The method of either claims 9 or 10 wherein said premixture is added to a mixture of the remaining ingredients of said base composition.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
22 words
The method of either claims 9 or 10, wherein the remaining ingredients of said base composition are added to said homogeneous premixture.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said combining step is performed under agitation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said combining step is performed under agitation.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
21 words
The method of either claims 9 or 10 wherein said base composition further includes one or more fatty acids, and antioxidant/preservatives.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method for preparing a non-adhesive bubble gum formulation, comprising providing the bubble gum base formulation of claim 1, and combining therewith one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of flavorings, colorants, sweeteners, bulking agents, softeners, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 22 wherein said sweeteners include sugar, and said bubble gum is sugar containing.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 22 wherein said sweeteners comprise sugar substitutes, and said bubble gum is artificially sweetened.
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