James Wm Maxwell

US Patent:

6428827, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Mar 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/540383

Inventors:

Joo H. Song - Chicago IL
Donald J. Townsend - Moores Hill IN
James R. Maxwell - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 3, 426650

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving the flavor duration in chewing gum. In a preferred form, the present invention provides matrix compositions comprising a hydroxypropylcellulose cross-linked with a multi-functional carboxylate to yield a matrix having a lower water solubility than the original cellulosic material. This matrix may be ground up, have a flavor incorporated therein and used in gum compositions in which it facilitates a prolonged release of the flavoring.

US Patent:

6602518, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Jan 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/050470

Inventors:

Donald Seielstad - Frankfort IL
Henry Tyrpin - Palos Park IL
Kevin Broderick - Berwyn IL
James Maxwell - Chicago IL
David Record - River Forest IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61K 4700

US Classification:

424439, 424400, 424440, 424441, 424464, 424465, 424474, 424489, 424490

Abstract:

Products and methods of delivering medicaments are provided. The product includes a consumable center and a compressible powder that is compressed around the center. The powder includes a medicament that may or may not be encapsulated.

US Patent:

6613346, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Jun 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/681935

Inventors:

Donald Seielstad - Frankfort IL
Henry Tyrpin - Palos Park IL
Kevin Broderick - Berwyn IL
James Maxwell - Chicago IL
David Record - River Forest IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61K 4700

US Classification:

424439, 424400, 424440, 424441, 424464, 424465, 424474, 424489, 424490

Abstract:

Products and methods of delivering medicaments are provided. The product includes a chewing gum center including a compressible powder that is compressed around the center. The powder includes a medicament that may or may not be encapsulated.

US Patent:

6949264, Sep 27, 2005

Filed:

Jul 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/621780

Inventors:

Gordon N. McGrew - Evanston IL, US
David G. Barkalow - Deerfield IL, US
Sonya S. Johnson - LaGrange Highlands IL, US
David W. Record - River Forest IL, US
Mansukh M. Patel - Downers Grove IL, US
Jack D. Nimz - Wauconda IL, US
Steven E. Zibell - Tinley Park IL, US
Robert J. Yatka - Orland Park IL, US
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL, US
Rebecca A. Aumann - Chicago IL, US
Daniel J. Zyck - North Riverside IL, US
Daniel J. Sitler - Woodridge IL, US
Jeffrey S. Hook - Lockport IL, US
James R. Maxwell - Chicago IL, US
Michael A. Reed - Merrillville IN, US
Victor V. Gudas - Oak Lawn IL, US
Philip G. Schnell - Downers Grove IL, US
Henry T. Tyrpin - Palos Park IL, US
Michael P. Russell - Evergreen Park IL, US
David L. Witkewitz - Bridgeview IL, US
Joo H. Song - Chicago IL, US
Donald J. Townsend - Moores Hill IN, US
Donald A. Seielstad - Frankfurt IL, US
Ronald L. Ream - Plano IL, US
Christine L. Corriveau - Orland Park IL, US
William J. Wokas - Bolingbrook IL, US
Thomas M. Tongue - Joliet IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G003/30
A61K009/68

US Classification:

426 3, 424 48, 424440, 426 5

Abstract:

A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release active agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the active agent, such as a nutraceutical or nutritional supplement, by coating and drying. The active agent is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated active agent is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified active agent for use in chewing gum. The active agent may also be used in a coating on a chewing gum product, as part of a rolling compound applied to the chewing gum product, or as a part of the liquid in a liquid-center chewing gum product.

US Patent:

7087255, Aug 8, 2006

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/024669

Inventors:

Gordon N. McGrew - Evanston IL, US
James R. Maxwell - Chicago IL, US
Henry T. Tyrpin - Palos Park IL, US
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL, US
David W. Record - River Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 4/06
A61K 9/68

US Classification:

426 5, 424 48, 424440

Abstract:

A coated chewing gum is provided that includes a metal salt. The salt can be located in the gum center, coating, or both. A metal salt is provided in a therapeutically effective amount to reduce or eliminate oral malodors associated with bad breath. A variety of metal salts are possible. The coating may also include a surfactant and an edible oil.

US Patent:

7347985, Mar 25, 2008

Filed:

Jun 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/606671

Inventors:

James Roy Maxwell - Chicago IL, US
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61K 8/97
A61K 6/00

US Classification:

424 58, 424 49, 424725, 424435, 424439, 426615

Abstract:

A pullulan-free edible film composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes a film forming agent and Magnolia Bark Extract. In a treatment process, an effective amount of Magnolia Bark Extract is delivered to the oral cavity by the edible film for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits. A method of making the pullulan-free edible film composition includes forming an aqueous solution of film forming agents and Magnolia Bark Extract and drying the aqueous solution to form a dry edible film.

US Patent:

7470442, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Nov 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/602166

Inventors:

Michael W. J. Dodds - La Grange Park IL, US
James Roy Maxwell - Chicago IL, US
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL, US
Minmin Tian - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

GIC Innovations Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61K 36/00

US Classification:

424775

Abstract:

A confectionary composition and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as confectionary, a lozenge, a candy, and a tablet.

US Patent:

7544377, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Nov 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/602123

Inventors:

Michael W. J. Dodds - LaGrange Park IL, US
James Roy Maxwell - Chicago IL, US
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL, US
Minmin Tian - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

GIC Innovations Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61K 36/00

US Classification:

424775, 424439, 424441

Abstract:

A chewable oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and antimicrobial benefits includes fast release Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the rapidly released Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in a chewable oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, chewable candy, and a soft tablet. The fast release of the antimicrobial agents is effectuated by encapsulation or coating of the oral cavity delivery agent.