Gradual release structures for chewing gum
Patent 4978537 Issued on December 18, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 19, 2009. 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.
April 19, 2009. 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 3028308 3201353 3329574 3435110 3737521 3795744 3818107 3923939 3928633 Disintegrating agent for tablets InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 340384 filed on 04/19/1989US Classes:426/5, Packaged, structurally defined, or coated426/96, Dry flake, dry granular, or dry particulate material426/97, Having mineral or inorganic substrate426/99, Triglyceridic material film former426/303, Plural distinct steps of coating426/307, By application of molten material426/310, Preserving426/548, Noncarbohydrate sweetener or composition containing same426/658Carbohydrate containingExaminersPrimary: Hunter, JeanetteAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA23G 003/30AbstractGradual release structures for the release of active agents in chewing gum and a process for making such structures are provided. The gradual release structures are formed by meltspinning techniques and comprise an active agent and a wall material.Field of SearchDry flake, dry granular, or dry particulate materialHaving mineral or inorganic substrate Triglyceridic material film former NORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATION Low-adhesive type Packaged, structurally defined, or coated Containing addition type polymer Noncarbohydrate sweetener or composition containing same Carbohydrate containing Plural distinct steps of coating By application of molten material Preserving | |
