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Aspartame sweetened chewing gum of improved sweetness stability
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1981-03-03
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Granted: 1983-02-22
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Expires: 2001-03-03
Abstract
Abstract The sweetness stability of an aspartame sweetened chewing gum is enhanced by coating the aspartame onto the surface of the chewing gum piece.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Glass
- 👤 Theresa Cea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/14; A23G4/10; A23G4/18; A23G4/20; A23V; A23V2002/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
A method for improving the sweetness stability of an aspartame sweetened chewing gum composition which comprises applying onto the surface of the chewing gun piece a dusting of a material comprising aspartame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
32 words
A method for improving the sweetness stability of an aspartame sweetened chewing gum composition which comprises applying onto the surface of the chewing gun piece a dusting of a material comprising aspartame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An aspartame sweetened chewing gum composition having improved sweetness stability, which comprises a chewing gum piece having applied onto its surface a dusting of a material comprising aspartame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An aspartame sweetened chewing gum composition having improved sweetness stability, which comprises a chewing gum piece having applied onto its surface a dusting of a material comprising aspartame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the aspartame is applied in an amount up to 0.25% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 2 wherein the aspartame is applied in an amount up to 0.25% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the aspartame is applied in an amount up to 0.058% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 2 wherein the aspartame is applied in an amount up to 0.058% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-02-21 | 1986-08-23 | 1987-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-21 | 1990-08-23 | 1991-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-21 | 1994-08-23 | 1995-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |