Anesthetic-containing chewing gum compositions
Patent 4822597 Issued on April 18, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 13, 2007. 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.
July 13, 2007. 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 2262087 3011949 Encapsulation of active agents as microdispersions in homogeneous natural polymeric matrices Chewing cum capable of releasing finely divided water-insoluble materials therefrom Dentifrice formulation and method of treating teeth, mouth and throat therewith to reduce plaque accumulation and irritation Dentifrice formulation and method of treating teeth, mouth and throat therewith to reduce plaque accumulation and irritation Patent #: 4610872 InventorsApplicationNo. 07/072304 filed on 07/13/1987US Classes:424/48, CHEWING GUM TYPE424/439, Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical424/440, Candy, candy coated or chewing gum426/3, NORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATION426/5Packaged, structurally defined, or coatedExaminersPrimary: Robinson, Ellis P.Assistant: Ryan, J. P. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23G 4/00 (20060101)A61K 9/68 (20060101) AbstractThis invention relates to chewing gum compositions containing local anesthetics. These compositions readily release the anesthetic such that it is available to anesthetize the throat and mouth areas, thereby providing relief to irritated areas. Increased availability of the anesthetic is possible by the formation of a sweetener/anesthetic premix. The preferred anesthetic is hexylresourcinol. | |
