Brian S Paul

US Patent:

20060073190, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Sep 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/239693

Inventors:

Thomas Carroll - Mechanicsburg PA, US
Steven Kumiega - Hummelstown PA, US
Brian Paul - Millersburg PA, US
Robert Huzinec - Hummelstown PA, US
Philip Ward - Palmyra PA, US
Mary Kline - Lancaster PA, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/68
A23G 3/00

US Classification:

424440000, 426660000

Abstract:

The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of making a confectionery packet or sachet formed with an edible film and enclosing a center composition. The packet or sachet can be designed to be placed in the mouth, where the film dissolves and the center composition is released. In preferred embodiments, the center composition comprises a sugar alcohol, such as xylitol, that creates a cooling sensation. Many other flavors and/or colors or sensates can also be used in the center composition, and some embodiments include breath-freshening, anti-bacterial, nutriceutical, or pharmaceutical compositions in the center composition. The invention also comprises the edible packets or sachets, especially those composed of film with a desired retained water level suitable for producing a self-sealing film and/or an edible film packet that is stable at room temperature for at least six to twelve months.

US Patent:

20060233940, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

Apr 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/403451

Inventors:

Robert Huzinec - Hummelstown PA, US
Thomas Carroll - Mechanicsburg PA, US
Brian Paul - Millersburg PA, US

Assignee:

HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION - HERSHEY PA

International Classification:

A23G 3/00

US Classification:

426660000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a confectionary item comprising: (a) a tackified matrix core upon which a matrix of non-homogenous powdered materials is formed by applying: (b) at least one deposit of binder that adheres to the gelatin flavored matrix core; (c) a powdered deposit of edible water soluble carbohydrate exhibiting a negative heat of solution; (d) optional additional alternating deposits of (b) and (c) above; (e) an optional, powdered deposit of a low-hygroscopic flow agent applied over the powdered layers (b), (c) and (d) where (d) is applied, which low hygroscopic flow agent can be applied after an optional preceding deposit of aqueous solution of water-soluble binder; and (f) an optional layer of protective coating of a confectioner's glaze and/or confectioner's shellac. The present invention is also directed to the process of making the confectionary item.

US Patent:

20180325814, Nov 15, 2018

Filed:

May 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/980296

Inventors:

- Hershey PA, US
Paula M. Gibson - Harrisburg PA, US
Theresa R. Cea - Brooklyn NY, US
Mary Lou Cunningham - Wilmington DE, US
Joan L. Apgar - Hummelstown PA, US
Ian Fairs - Palmyra PA, US
Balaji Santhanam - Harrisburg PA, US
Brian J. Paul - Millersburg PA, US
Jordana Langiotti Swank - Palmyra PA, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/00
A61K 9/20
A61K 47/26
A61K 31/198
A61K 31/661
A61Q 11/00
A23G 3/36
A23G 3/54

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a confectionery capable of imparting oral care benefits to an end-user, the confectionery containing: a first sweetener; an optional second sweetener, a flavorant and optionally a functional active ingredient for promoting tooth mineralization, wherein the confectionery is substantially sugar-free. The present invention is also directed to a method of imparting oral care benefits to a consumer involving inserting the above-described confectionery into a consumer's mouth and allowing the confectionery to dissolve in the consumer's mouth over a prolonged period of time.