US4186214A
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Molasses chewing gum
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1978-05-30
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Granted: 1980-01-29
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Expires: 1998-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A synthetic polymer-based chewing gum having a prolonged flavor release due to the inclusion of molasses.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon J. Crouse, III
- 👤 Robert F. Farmer, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/08; A23G4/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A chewing gum composition having prolonged flavor qualities comprising: A. From about 15 to about 40 percent by weight of a synthetic polymer-based gum base; B. From about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of molasses; and C. From about 0.1 to about 3 percent by weight of a natural or synthetic essential oil flavor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A chewing gum composition having prolonged flavor qualities comprising: A. From about 15 to about 40 percent by weight of a synthetic polymer-based gum base; B. From about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of molasses; and C. From about 0.1 to about 3 percent by weight of a natural or synthetic essential oil flavor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A chewing gum composition as claimed in claim 1, in which the synthetic polymer of said synthetic polymer-based gum base is selected from the class consisting of styrene-butadiene copolymer, isobutylene-isoprene copolymer, polyvinyl acetate, and polyisobutylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A chewing gum composition as claimed in claim 1, in which said molasses contains from about 30% to about 40% by weight of sucrose and from about 15% to 40% by weight of invert sugar, the total of said sucrose and said invert sugar comprising from about 50% to about 75% by weight of said molasses, said percents by weight being determined at a Brix Spindle (1:1 dilution at 20° C.) of 79.5.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A chewing gum composition as claimed in claim 1 in which the synthetic polymer component of said synthetic polymer-based gum base comprises at least 5% by weight of said synthetic polymer-based gum base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A chewing gum composition as claimed in claim 1, comprising, in addition, a plasticizer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A chewing gum composition as claimed in claim 1, comprising, in addition, corn syrup.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
37 words
A method for prolonging the flavor qualities of a natural or synthetic essential oil flavored, synthetic polymer-based chewing gum comprising the addition to said chewing gum of from about 1% to about 20% by weight of molasses.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
37 words
A method for prolonging the flavor qualities of a natural or synthetic essential oil flavored, synthetic polymer-based chewing gum comprising the addition to said chewing gum of from about 1% to about 20% by weight of molasses.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-01-28 | 1983-07-30 | 1984-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-28 | 1987-07-30 | 1988-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-28 | 1991-07-30 | 1992-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |