USRE30197E
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Chewing gum with improved storage qualities
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1977-04-07
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1997-04-07
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 E. Klose
- 👤 Alina S. Szczesniak
- 👤 Bernard J. Bahoshy
- 👤 Ragnar E. Sjonvall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:41
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 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%.]. .Iadd.10% .Iaddend.by weight of total gum composition which is effective to extend the storage stability of the gum. .[.2. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 45% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.3. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 40% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.4. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 35% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.5. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 30% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.6. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 25% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.7. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 20% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.8. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 15% by weight of the total gum composition..]. .[.9. The chweing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 10% by weight of the total gum
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
composition..]. 10. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 5% by weight of the total gum composition. .[.11. The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of xylitol is less than 1% by weight of the total gum composition..]..Iadd. 12. The chewing gum composition of claim 1, wherein the amount of xylitol is from 1 to 3.2 percent by weight of the total gum composition. .Iaddend.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-01-21 | 1983-07-23 | 1984-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-21 | 1987-07-23 | 1988-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-21 | 1991-07-23 | 1992-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |