US4252829A
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Chewing gum with flavoured liquid filling
Assignee: Perfetti Van Melle Group BV
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Filing: 1979-03-07
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1999-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A flavored liquid filling composition for chewing gum comprising an aqueous solution of preselected sugars and containing 75% solids, liquid sorbitol in the proportion of 8 to 13% by weight of the liquid filling, and a solution of selected flavoring in propylene glycol in the proportion of 2 to 5% by weight of the liquid filling.
Inventors
- 👤 Francesco Terrevazzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/18; A23G4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A flavored liquid fill for center-filled chewing gum consisting essentially of an aqueous solution containing dissolved solid portions, from 8 to 13% by weight of liquid sorbitol and from 2 to 5% by weight of a solution of propylene glycol containing a selected flavoring agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A flavored liquid fill for center-filled chewing gum consisting essentially of an aqueous solution containing dissolved solid portions, from 8 to 13% by weight of liquid sorbitol and from 2 to 5% by weight of a solution of propylene glycol containing a selected flavoring agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The flavored liquid fill according to claim 1, wherein the aqueous solution contains 10% by weight of liquid sorbitol and 4% by weight of a solution of propylene glycol containing the selected flavoring agent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The flavored liquid fill according to claim 1, wherein the selected flavoring agent and the propylene glycol are present in a ratio of 1 to 4 in said solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The flavored liquid fill of claim 1, wherein the dissolved solid portions comprises an aqueous solution of pre-selected sugars.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The flavored liquid fill of claim 4, wherein the aqueous solution is a sugar and water syrup containing about 75% solids.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of preparing a flavored liquid fill for center filled chewing gum comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous sugar solution by mixing selected sugars with water with the application of heat, preparing a solution of a selected flavor-producing material in propylene glycol in a ratio of 1 to 4, adding to said aqueous sugar solution which is maintained undisturbed at room temperature, liquid sorbitol in an amount of 8 to 13% by weight, based on the weight of the liquid fill and said flavored propylene glycol solution in an amount of 2 to 5% by weight based on the weight of the liquid fill, and continuing the agitation until a stable homogeneous solution is obtained.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of preparing a flavored liquid fill for center filled chewing gum comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous sugar solution by mixing selected sugars with water with the application of heat, preparing a solution of a selected flavor-producing material in propylene glycol in a ratio of 1 to 4, adding to said aqueous sugar solution which is maintained undisturbed at room temperature, liquid sorbitol in an amount of 8 to 13% by weight, based on the weight of the liquid fill and said flavored propylene glycol solution in an amount of 2 to 5% by weight based on the weight of the liquid fill, and continuing the agitation until a stable homogeneous solution is obtained.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the liquid sorbitol is present in an amount of 10% by weight and the solution of flavored propylene glycol is present in an amount of 4% by weight, based on the weight of the liquid fill.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the aqueous solution is a sugar and water syrup containing about 75% solids.
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) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |