Steven E Zibell

US Patent:

6592912, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Jun 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/599921

Inventors:

Roman M. Barabolak - Palos Park IL
Steven E. Zibell - Tinley Park IL
David L. Witkewitz - Bridgeview IL
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL
Robert J. Yatka - Orland Park IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 3, 424 48, 424440, 426 5

Abstract:

A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of an antimicrobial agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the antimicrobial agent by coating and drying. The antimicrobial agent is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated antimicrobial agent is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified antimicrobial agent for use in chewing gum. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to produce a fast release or a delayed release when the gum is chewed. The preferred antimicrobial agent is chlorhexidine digluconate.

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:

6955827, Oct 18, 2005

Filed:

Jul 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/619849

Inventors:

Roman M. Barabolak - Palos Park IL, US
Steven E. Zibell - Tinley Park IL, US
David L. Witkewitz - Bridgeview IL, US
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G003/30
A61K009/68

US Classification:

426 5, 424 48, 424440, 426 3

Abstract:

A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of an antimicrobial agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the antimicrobial agent by coating and drying. The antimicrobial agent is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, and absorption. The coated antimicrobial agent is preferably then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified antimicrobial agent for use in chewing gum. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to produce a fast release or a delayed release when the gum is chewed. The preferred antimicrobial agent is chlorhexidine digluconate.

US Patent:

20100136163, Jun 3, 2010

Filed:

Oct 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/445422

Inventors:

Gilbert A. Leveille - Denville NJ, US
Kathleen E. McMahon - Evanston IL, US
Steven E. Zibell - Tinley Park IL, US
David Record - River Forest IL, US

Assignee:

WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 4/00

US Classification:

426 3

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to methods for managing body weight by substituting a chewing gum composition on a regular basis for a snack product having a greater caloric content than the chewing gum composition or by employing a chewing gum composition in conjunction with behavior modification. Additionally, the present invention includes a method of controlling behavior modification relating to weight loss including identifying the behavior to be modified, setting behavioral goals relating to weight management, modifying determinants of the behavior to be changed using, in part, a chewing gum composition, and reinforcing the desired behavior using, in part, a chewing gum composition.

US Patent:

49199412, Apr 24, 1990

Filed:

May 24, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/198138

Inventors:

Steven E. Zibell - Blue Island IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 5

Abstract:

The present invention is a method for producing a chewing gum with a delayed release protein sweetener as well as the chewing gum so produced. The delayed release protein sweetener is obtained by forming an aqueous solution of gelatin and a protein sweetener selected from the group consisting of thaumatin and monellin. This solution is dried and particle sized to thereby produce sweetener-containing particles of a gelatin matrix. A quantity of these particles is mixed with a limited quantity of a solution of zein. Preferably, the zein is dissolved in water with a pH between about 11. 5 and about 12. 1. The quantity of the zein solution being added is limited to thereby produce a damp mix which is characterized as being dust free, non-flowing, and crumbly. The damp mix is dried and then particle sized to thereby produce zein-coated sweetener-containing particles within a predetermined particle size range, which particles are added to a chewing gum formulation.

US Patent:

48851752, Dec 5, 1989

Filed:

Dec 23, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/137114

Inventors:

Steven E. Zibell - Palos Heights IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 5

Abstract:

A process is disclosed for making chewing gum with a wax-coated delayed release ingredient. According to the method, a quantity of a powdered ingredient, such as a high-potency sweetener, is heated and mixed with a quantity of molten wax, such as a polyethylene wax. Preferably, the quantity of wax is limited so as to produce a damp mix which is characterized as being dust-free, non-flowing and crumbly. The damp mixture is then cooled in order to solidify. The cooled mix is then treated, e. g. by grinding and/or screening, to produce the desired particle size range in the coated ingredient particles.

US Patent:

49633694, Oct 16, 1990

Filed:

Jan 19, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/299781

Inventors:

Joo H. Song - Skokie IL
Michael J. Greenberg - Northbrook IL
David W. Record - River Forest IL
Steven E. Zibell - Blue Island IL
Kevin Broderick - Berwyn IL
Philip G. Schnell - Downers Grove IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 5

Abstract:

A chewing gum that contains porous polymeric beads impregnated with flavor ingredients together with a method of making such a chewing gum.

US Patent:

49869914, Jan 22, 1991

Filed:

Jul 5, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/376037

Inventors:

Robert Yatka - Orland Park IL
Patrick Prombo - Homewood IL
Roman M. Barabolak - Westchester IL
Steven Zibell - Palos Heights IL
Gordon N. McGrew - Evanston IL

Assignee:

Wm Wrigley, Jr., Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 3

Abstract:

A chewing gum composition having an extended sweetness and flavor comprising a chewable gum base and a sweetener comprising 4,1',6'-trichloro-4,1',6'-trideoxy-galactosucrose (TGS), also known as sucralose. the gum base preferably comprises polyvinyl acetate, wax, and fats and oils. Within the initial 2 minutes of chewing, the TGS releases from said gum at a rate less than about 8 sucrose equivalents per minute, and at about 10 minutes of chewing, said TGS releases from said gum at a rate greater than about 3 sucrose equivalents per minute. To improve sweetness and flavor balance, a portion of the TGS is modified to make it fast releasing or a fast release sweetener is added to the chewing gum. The chewing gum is manufactured by mixing chewing gum ingredients including the chewable gum base and the sweetener in any conventional manner.