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Chewing gum having improved softness
Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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Filing: 1981-12-21
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Granted: 1983-03-29
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Expires: 2001-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A chewing gum is provided having improved processability and softness. The improved properties are achieved through the use of a fatty acid or fatty acid ester softening agent, such as glycerol trioleate, in place of conventional softeners such as lecithin.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Reggio
- 👤 Ronald P. D'Amelia
- 👤 Walter H. Jewell
- 👤 John J. Stroz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:33
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A chewing gum having improved softness and ease of processability, comprising gum base, sweetener, lubricants, and from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight of one or more softeners selected from the group consisting of acids selected from the group consisting of oleic acid, lauric acid, lactic acid, isostearic acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid, esters of said acids, mono-, di and triglycerol esters of said acids, polyglycerol esters of said acids having a hydrophobic hydrophilic character of HLB 2 to 13, stripped coco, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A chewing gum having improved softness and ease of processability, comprising gum base, sweetener, lubricants, and from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight of one or more softeners selected from the group consisting of acids selected from the group consisting of oleic acid, lauric acid, lactic acid, isostearic acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid, esters of said acids, mono-, di and triglycerol esters of said acids, polyglycerol esters of said acids having a hydrophobic hydrophilic character of HLB 2 to 13, stripped coco, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The chewing gum base as defined in claim 1 wherein said softener is glycerol trioleate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-03-28 | 1986-09-27 | 1987-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-03-28 | 1990-09-27 | 1991-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-03-28 | 1994-09-27 | 1995-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |