Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7641926 | Liquid-filled chewing gum composition The present invention provides a chewing or bubble gum composition which includes a liquid fill composition and a gum region which includes a gum base surrounding the liquid fill, wherein the gum region includes a polyol composition including at least one polyol and... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7641927 | Chewing gum and confectionery compositions containing a stain removing complex, and methods of making and using the same A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing a stain removing complex of a stain removing agent and a cyclodextrin compound and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material includin... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7521074 | Method for producing compressed chewing gum tablets The invention relates to a method for producing chewing gum granules. The method comprises at least the steps of feeding a gum composition including at least gum base into an extruder (2), pressurizing the gum composition in the extruder, extruding the gum co... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7479293 | Degradable chewing gum bases and method of making The invention relates to degradable chewing gum bases comprising elastomer, polymer resin, filler and further additives, in which the filler portion is entirely or partially replaced by an photoactive filler. ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7452558 | Three-layered centerfilled gum product with candy shell A three-phase center-filled gum or bubble gum candy lollipop product. An extruded gum or bubble gum material has a semi-liquid center-fill material added to it in a batch forming mechanism simultaneously with the formation of an exterior candy shell. The three-phase... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7416751 | Method of controlling release of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame in chewing gum and gum produced thereby The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or oth... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7390518 | Stain removing chewing gum composition A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing a stain removing complex of a stain removing agent and a cyclodextrin compound and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material includin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7378116 | Continuous formation of center filled gum Method and system for continuously producing pieces of liquid-filled gum material. An extruded rope of liquid-filed gum is sized and separated into individual pieces of gum. A rotating drum mechanism having a die ring and cutter ring with mating die members separate... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7354569 | Chewable antiplaque confectionery dental composition A chewable confectionery dental composition delivering to the mouth a unit dose of a plaque reducing enzyme the composition comprising an enzyme and a non-cariogenic sweetener, the enzyme being incorporated in the composition at a temperature less than about 80° C.... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351438 | Method of preparing chewing gum powder The invention is a chewing gum formulation in powder form, a process for producing it, and a chewing gum in tablet produced by direct compression of a the chewing gum formulation in powder form that is characterized by a chewability that remains unchanged throughout... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351425 | Confectionary product containing functional ingredients A gum, lollipop and lozenge having at least two separate components, with at least one of such components containing amounts of herbal, medicinal and/or mineral elements or combinations thereof. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7332186 | Method of making centerfilled gum product with candy shell A three-phase center-filled gum or bubble gum candy lollipop product. An extruded gum or bubble gum material has a semi-liquid center-fill material added to it in a batch forming mechanism simultaneously with the formation of an exterior candy shell. The three-phase... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326430 | Method of preparing liquid compositions for delivery of N-[N- (3,3-dimethylbutyl-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester in food and beverage systems This invention provides a method for preparing a liquid composition of N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester comprising the steps of (a) providing a liquid carrier; and (b) mixing N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalani... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7300679 | Crunch providing chewing gum additive and method of making A crunchy chewing gum product having a crunch similar to that provided by incorporating granulated sugar into a sugar-based gum product is prepared by introducing, into the interior of a gum formulation, a granulated isomalt additive. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7247332 | Mixtures of optical isomers of styralyl alcohol or styralyl acetate, processes for preparing same and organoleptic uses thereof Described are novel mixtures of optical isomers of (i) styralyl alcohol (α-phenylethyl alcohol) or (ii) styralyl acetate (α-phenylethyl acetate), fermentation processes for preparing same and organoleptic uses for same as aroma or food flavor ingredients. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247326 | Biodegradable gum base The invention is directed to a chewing gum, including a gum base and at least one other conventional chewing gum component, said chewing gum including as gum base at least one branched polymer mainly based on biodegradable and/or hydrolyzable ester groups. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244454 | Chewing gum product including encapsulated aspartame and sodium bicarbonate and process of preparing Chewing gum formulations including sodium bicabornate and encapsulated aspartame are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing chewing gum are also disclosed. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244455 | Center-filled chewing gum containing a deliverable form of calcium A centerfill chewing gum composition having a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7235256 | Method of preventing parturient hypocalcemia in animals and compositions used therein Method of preventing parturient hypocalcemia and milk fever (parturient paresis) in lactating animals comprising administering to the animal during the dry period a compound which reduces absorption of calcium from the drinking water and/or from the ration of said a... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235261 | Controlled release encapsulation This invention relates to a controlled release encapsulated dry powder that is formed by an emulsion comprising: A) a fully hydrolyzed polymer, B) a hydrophobic silica, C) a modified corn starch, and D) at least one fragrance oil, which is emulsified in water and sp... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232581 | Method for producing chewing gum granules and compressed gum products, and a chewing gum granulating system The invention relates to a method for producing chewing gum granules. The method comprises at least the steps of feeding a gum composition including at least gum base into an extruder (2), pressurizing the gum composition in the extruder, extruding the gum co... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223815 | Polylactic acid composition containing modifier A modifier for a polylactic acid comprising a block polymer (C) having a polymer block (A) satisfying relationship (1): 7.80≦σ/ρ | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214396 | Confectionery product containing functional ingredients and method of making and using The invention relates to a confectionery product that includes at least one functional ingredient that has a casing and a filling enclosed within the casing. The filling includes at least one confectionery material having properties that confer to the filling a perc... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213153 | Application program interface interception system and method A method of intercepting application program interface, including dynamic installation of associated software, within the user portion of an operating system. An API interception control server in conjunction with a system call interception module loads into all act... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208185 | Confectionery product having an enhanced cooling effect and method of making The invention relates to a novel confectionery product comprising a casing of a protective confectionery material and a filling enclosed within the casing, wherein the casing is configured to enable the filling to be released without the casing having to be substant... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208186 | Chewing gum formulation and method of making the same The present invention involves a novel chewing gum formulation and a method of making the same. The chewing gum formulation is used to form a final chewing gum composition which contains an active ingredient which is released from the chewing gum as the gum is masti... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7182018 | Apparatus for printing multicolor images on edible pieces Multicolor image, formed from at least two component images, are printed on non-planar surfaces of edible pieces by maintaining registration of the pieces from one printing station to another. The registration is maintained by firmly securing the pieces to the trans... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182968 | Composition containing xylitol and fiber A composition containing psyllium fiber and xylitol. The composition is in one of powered, liquid or product form. In powdered form the composition is used for producing confectionery products, beverages, baked good products, bakery products, snack bars and similar ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175871 | Acyclic enol ethers, isomers thereof, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same Described are synthetically produced substantially pure enol ether compositions which are cis and/or trans isomers of enol ethers having the structures: wherein R1 is C4–C10 str... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166654 | Ester compound, plasticizer for biodegradable aliphatic polyester resin, and biodegradable resin composition An ester compound represented by formula (1) R1OOC—(CH2)m—COOR2 (1) wherein R1 and R2 are different from each other and each represents a group of formula (2) ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163705 | Coated chewing gum product and method of making A method for producing a coated chewing gum product with accelerated absorption of medicaments through oral mucosa, as well as the chewing gum product so produced, is obtained by using a xylitol or sorbitol coating, or by adding a water-soluble alkaline material, su... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147888 | Emulsion impregnated rawhide chews A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143563 | Tie and tie method for binding together adjacent support elements A tie and a tie method for binding together adjacent support elements such as concrete reinforcing bars by employing a tie having a frame which can be disposed about the bars, and a wedge adapted to be forcibly driven between resilient portions of the frame and the ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138150 | Method of making an anti-infective composition for treating oral infections This invention concerns a method of making an anti-infective composition for oral administration using an agent selected from the group consisting of lactoferrin protein and lysozyme protein. The method comprises three steps. The nucleic acid, which encodes a lactof... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7132118 | Cucumis melo extract coated and/or microencapsulated in a fat-soluble agent based on a fatty substance The present invention relates to a composition comprising an active plant extract containing superoxide dismutase, said extract being coated and/or microencapsulated in a fat-soluble agent based on a fatty substance. It also relates to its method of manufactu... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125859 | Nucleic acid antioxidant compositions, methods for obtaining such compositions and formulations thereof Compositions containing purified nucleic acid wherein the nucleic acid acts as an antioxidant. Such compositions also include materials subject to oxidative damage such as antioxidants, vitamins, lipids, foods and pharmaceuticals. The invention also includes methods... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119117 | Tocopherol enriched compositions and amelioration of inflammatory symptoms The present invention provides non-alpha-tocopherol enriched tocopherol compositions and non-alpha-tocopherol metabolite enriched compositions for use in the reduction of inflammatory markers associated with inflammation such as C-reactive protein. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118688 | Antioxidant compositions and methods of use thereof An antioxidant composition having enhanced oxidative stability, emulsion stability, and health benefits. The composition may include individual ingredients or a synergistic blend of non-reducing sugars, sugar polyols, medium-chain triglycerides, polysaccharides, pol... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108886 | Sugar-free hard coatings prepared from liquid mixtures of erythritol and sorbitol The present invention discloses a sugar-free hard coating prepared from a liquid coating syrup comprising a mixture from sorbitol and erythritol. Coating with liquid mixtures of sorbitol and erythritol gives a crunchy hard coating, which is well adhered to the gum b... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108885 | Liquid maltitol composition, process for its manufacture and its uses A liquid maltitol composition, characterized in that the composition has, the contents being expressed by weight relative to the dry matter content of the composition: a content of 94 to 98 % of maltitol, a content of 0.2 to 3 % of sorbitol, a content of 0.1 to 3 % ... | 09/19/2006 |