Elastomer encapsulation of flavors and sweeteners, long lasting flavored chewing gum compositions based thereon and process of preparation
Patent 4590075 Issued on May 20, 1986. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 27, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 27, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3857964 Controlled release materials and method of use Long-lasting chewing gum and method Chewing cum capable of releasing finely divided water-insoluble materials therefrom Process for preparing a time delayed release flavorant and an improved flavored chewing gum composition Chewing gum composition having enhanced flavor-sweetness Patent #: 4497832 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/644733 filed on 08/27/1984US Classes:426/5, Packaged, structurally defined, or coated426/89SURFACE COATED, FLUID ENCAPSULATED, LAMINATED SOLID COMPOSITE OF SELF SUSTAINING DISSIMILAR EDIBLE MATERIALExaminersPrimary: Hunter, JeanetteAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23G 4/00 (20060101)A23G 4/02 (20060101) AbstractA novel flavor/sweetener delivery system and chewing gum compositions prepared therefrom.The chewing gum compositions have prolonged flavor and sweetener release and comprise(a) a gum base; and(b) a flavor and sweetener delivery system comprising flavor and/or sweetening agents encapsulated in a matrix comprising:(i) at least one elastomer;(ii) at least one elastomer solvent;(iii) at least one wax system;(iv) an excipient selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, polyhydric alcohols and mixtures thereof; and(v) optionally spherical particles having microporous channels.Field of SearchNORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATIONLow-adhesive type Packaged, structurally defined, or coated Containing addition type polymer Carbohydrate containing Nutritional or dietetic supplement, including table salt SURFACE COATED, FLUID ENCAPSULATED, LAMINATED SOLID COMPOSITE OF SELF SUSTAINING DISSIMILAR EDIBLE MATERIAL Sugar or carbohydrate containing | |
