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Masticatory soft elastic gelatin capsules and method for the manufacture thereof
Assignee: Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1983-11-08
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Granted: 1985-07-30
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Expires: 2003-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A chewable, filled, one-piece soft elastic gelatin (SEG) capsule. The capsule includes a shell which is formed from a formulation of gelatin, water, a plasticizer, and a masticatory substance. The masticatory substance is present in the shell in an amount of about 1-75 percent by weight and the gelatin is present in the shell in an amount of about 10-90 percent by weight. A fill material is contained within the shell. The fill may be selected from a variety of materials, including candy, various confectionaries, antacids, cough and cold preparations, sore throat remedies, antiseptics, dental preparations, such as fluorides, breath fresheners, and the like. In manufacturing the SEG capsules, a molten gel mass is prepared with a dispersion of a molten masticatory substance therein. A suitable fill material is also prepared. The gelatin formulation containing the masticatory substance dispersed therein is formed as a shell around the fill material. The capsules are dried until the desired chewing characteristics are attained.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Ebert
- 👤 Foo S. Hom
- 👤 Warren W. Kindt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/44; A23G3/364; A23G3/368; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/10; A23G4/12; A23G4/126; A23G4/14; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0053; A61K9/0056; A61K9/48; A61K9/4816; A61K9/4841; A61K9/4858
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A method for preparing a chewable, non-toxic, filled, soft elastic gelatin capsule having selected chewable texture following chewing thereof, said method comprising the steps of preparing a soluble molten component of gelatin, water and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of glycerin and sorbitol, preparing an insoluble molten masticatory substance, dispersing said insoluble substance in said soluble molten component for forming a gelatin shell formulation for said gelatin capsule, preparing a fill material, forming a shell from said gelatin shell formulation around said fill material to form said capsule, drying said shell, said selected chewable texture being attained when an insoluble chewable residue is formed from said insoluble substance upon chewing of said capsule, said residue substantially retaining its size and chewing consistency during chewing, the relative proportions of said soluble compoent and said insoluble masticatory substance being such that the size and chewing characteristics of said chewable residue are attained.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A method for preparing a chewable, non-toxic, filled, soft elastic gelatin capsule having selected chewable texture following chewing thereof, said method comprising the steps of preparing a soluble molten component of gelatin, water and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of glycerin and sorbitol, preparing an insoluble molten masticatory substance, dispersing said insoluble substance in said soluble molten component for forming a gelatin shell formulation for said gelatin capsule, preparing a fill material, forming a shell from said gelatin shell formulation around said fill material to form said capsule, drying said shell, said selected chewable texture being attained when an insoluble chewable residue is formed from said insoluble substance upon chewing of said capsule, said residue substantially retaining its size and chewing consistency during chewing, the relative proportions of said soluble compoent and said insoluble masticatory substance being such that the size and chewing characteristics of said chewable residue are attained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said masticatory substance is chicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said insoluble component and said soluble masticatory substance component cooperate to form a gel mass used to form said gelatin shell, said gel mass comprising about 14-30 percent by weight of said masticatory substance, about 24-28 percent by weight of gelatin, about 11-16 percent by weight of glycerin and about 24-37 percent by weight of water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said fill material comprises flavored corn syrup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said plasticizer is present in said shell formulation in an amount of about 12-30 percent by weight and said water is present in said shell in an amount of about 5-40 percent by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said masticatory substance comprises a natural masticatory substance selected from the group consisting of Chicle, Chiquibul, Crown gum, Gutta hang kang, Massaranduba balata, Massaranduba chocolate, Nispero, Rosidinha, Venezuelan chicle, Jelutong, Leche caspi, Pendare, Perillo, Leche de vac, Niger gutta, Tunu, Chite, or Natural rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said soluble molten component and said insoluble masticatory substance are mixed together and heated until molten and thereafter said masticatory substance is dispersed in said insoluble component.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said soluble molten component is first formed, said insoluble masticatory substance is added to said soluble molten component, to form a mixture and the entire mixture is heated to a temperature about the melting point of the masticatory substance and thereafter the masticatory substance is dispersed in the molten component.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said soluble molten component is prepared, said insoluble molten masticatory substance is prepared, said insoluble molten masticatory substance is added to said soluble component and dispersed in said molten component.
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