Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
424440000 | Candy, candy coated or chewing gum | 70 |
20080199512 | Oral Composition For Moisturizing Skin - Moisture of the skin, skin lipid balance and skin smoothness can be improved by administering an oral composition containing, as active ingredients, proteins and/or protein hydrolysates wherein the total proteins and hydrolysates contain at least 2 wt. % of cysteine residues. Preferably, the hydrolysates have an average molecular weight of between 200 and 4000 Dalton. The composition is administered in such an amount that between 25 and 500 mg of cysteine per day is supplied. | 08-21-2008 |
20080248089 | EDIBLE PRODUCTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NASAL PASSAGES - The present invention relates to oral delivery systems, such as confectionery and chewing gum compositions, and methods for imparting the perception of nasal clearing to a user. In particular, the present invention includes confectionery and chewing gum compositions including a compound selected from 4-pentenyl isothiocyanate, 5-hexenyl isothiocyanate, 3-butenyl isothiocyanate, 3-methylthiopropyl isothiocyanate, and any combinations thereof and methods. The delivery systems promote the perception of nasal clearing in the user. | 10-09-2008 |
20080254101 | PILOCARPINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides novel compositions for the delivery of pilocarpine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof across the oral mucosa, preferably across the buccal mucosa. In particular, the buffer systems in the compositions of the present invention contain an amount of a strong base that is less than the amount of a weak base, thereby increasing the stability of compositions such as chewing gum compositions and raising the pH of saliva to a pH greater than about 7.5 to facilitate the substantially complete conversion of pilocarpine from its ionized to its un-ionized form. Methods for using the compositions of the present invention for treating conditions such as dry mouth are also provided. | 10-16-2008 |
20080274163 | Nose and throat anti-influenza solution and method of use - A nose and throat anti-influenza solution is described that decreases the likelihood influenza infection and its spread. The solution's components are readily available and have been used to treat humans for other ailments previously, leading to an easily implemented, scalable, safe, and cost-effective solution. The core components of the solution include: specially denatured alcohol (SDA); Triton x-100; sodium saccharin; 1,8 cineole (eucalyptol); thymol; methyl salicylate; menthol; sorbitol and/or glycerin; sodium benzoate; poloxamer 407; polysorbate 80; and distilled water. Optionally, the solution also includes one or more of the following: citric acid; | 11-06-2008 |
20080286340 | Buffered nicotine containing products - A pharmaceutical oral formulation for delivering nicotine in any form to a subject by transmucosal uptake in the oral cavity comprising nicotine in any form, wherein said oral formulation is buffered with at least one amino acid, preferably at least one endogenous amino acid. Also contemplated is a method for the oral delivery of nicotine in any form, a method for the reduction of the urge to smoke or use tobacco as well as methods for manufacturing the oral formulation, the use of said oral formulation for obtaining transmucosal uptake of nicotine in the oral cavity of a subject, and use of nicotine for the production of an oral formulation as per above for the treatment of a disease selected from the group consisting of tobacco or nicotine dependence, Alzheimer's disease, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, ulcerous colitis and post-smoking-cessation weight control. | 11-20-2008 |
20080286341 | Buffered coated nicotine containing products - Coated oral dosage forms for the delivery of nicotine in any form to a subject by rapid intraoral delivery of nicotine comprising at least one core, nicotine in any form and/or a nicotine mimicking agent, at least one coating layer and optionally at least one or more other additives, wherein said at last one coating layer is buffered, whereby is used at least one amino acid as buffering agent. Also contemplated are a method for the delivery of nicotine in any form, a method for the reduction of the urge to smoke or use tobacco as well as a method for producing said coated product and use of the same for obtaining a rapid intraoral uptake of nicotine. | 11-20-2008 |
20090004248 | DUAL PORTION DOSAGE LOZENGE FORM - The present invention relates to a dosage form including both a disintegrative tablet portion and a hard candy portion, wherein: (i) the disintegrative tablet portion comprises at least one pharmaceutically active agent, and (ii) the hard candy portion covers at least 20% of the surface of the disintegrative tablet portion, and wherein the disintegration time of the hard candy portion is at least ten times longer than the disintegration time of the disintegrative tablet portion. | 01-01-2009 |
20090004249 | DUAL RELEASE NICOTINE FORMULATIONS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - This invention relates generally to a method to provide habitual tobacco users with products, methods and apparatus to reduce and eventually terminate their dependence on nicotine containing products. More specifically, the invention relates to a nicotine-based medicament that is formulated in such a way as to effectively reduce or eliminate the sensations of craving associated with addictive nicotine use. | 01-01-2009 |
20090004250 | DUAL RELEASE NICOTINE FORMULATIONS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - This invention relates generally to a method to provide habitual tobacco users with products, methods and apparatus to reduce and eventually terminate their dependence on nicotine containing products. More specifically, the invention relates to a nicotine-based medicament that is formulated in such a way as to effectively reduce or eliminate the sensations of craving associated with addictive nicotine use. | 01-01-2009 |
20090017101 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING STAINS FROM DENTAL SURFACES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein provided. The compositions include a chelating agent and a surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt and at least one component selected from nonionic and anionic surfactants. The fatty acid salt may have at least one hydroxyl functionality. The oral compositions may optionally include an abrasive agent. | 01-15-2009 |
20090035355 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING THEM - Agglomerates comprising calcium-hydrocolloid-composite materials and at least one sugar alcohol, as well of methods for preparing the agglomerates and various applications thereof. | 02-05-2009 |
20090041830 | Traumatic brain injury biomarker diagnostic - Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury or bTBI needs objective and subjective testing that can be made quickly in the field. Subjective tests using shapes, textures, tastes and odors as disposable, edible candies on a stick may be carried in a field kit. An objective test that employs a similar candy on a stick bearing antibodies bound to bioluminescent marker reads whether molecules believed to be released into the mouth from an injured brain are present if they bind to the specific antibody which may then be read. | 02-12-2009 |
20090060983 | Method And Composition For Making An Orally Disintegrating Dosage Form - The present invention relates to a process for making orally disintegrating dosage forms and means for packaging such dosage forms. | 03-05-2009 |
20090110716 | ORALLY DISINTEGRATIVE DOSAGE FORM - The present invention features an orally disintegrating dosage form including from about 5% to about 40%, by weight, of at least one hydrated salt and a pharmaceutically active agent, wherein the at least hydrated salt has a dehydration temperature of from about 20 to about 120° C. | 04-30-2009 |
20090130178 | FORMULATION FOR DECREASING TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUG OR FOOD CONSUMPTION - Formulations have been developed which assist individuals having an addiction such as smoking to reduce or quit engaging in the addictive behavior. Representative behaviors include smoking, excessive alcohol or food ingestion, drug addiction, and ingestion of caffeine or junk food providing quick “highs”. The formulations assist the smoker to become dissatisfied with smoking, until he or she willingly gives up the habit or at least cuts down on the number of cigarettes smoked per day as an initial step towards quitting in the future. The formulations can also be used in conjunction with other known formulations, such as nicotine gum or patch. The formulations contain hydrophilic polymers, for example, polyethylene glycol (PEG) alone or in combination or polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) (also known as povidone or polyvidone alone or in combination.), sweeteners and/or flavorings, viscosity modifiers/binders, and pH or buffering agents. | 05-21-2009 |
20090130179 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING MARKINGS FOR DELIVERY OF ACTIVES - The present invention relates to a confectionery composition including a confectionery region and a marking on the exterior surface of the region, where the marking includes at least one active agent. A method of manufacturing the confectionery composition and of delivering an active agent using the confectionery composition is also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
20090162418 | INDICIA-BEARING PACKAGE FOR DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING RELEASE OF FLAVORS IN AN EDIBLE COMPOSITION - A package assembly for supporting a delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is disclosed. The edible composition is formulated to have at least one ingredient encapsulated with an encapsulating material. The delivery system and the resulting edible composition may include other ingredients to create a desired release profile for the at least one ingredient, any of which can be indicated by indicia on the assembly. | 06-25-2009 |
20090191257 | PAIN RELIEF LOLLIPOP COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - A pain relief lollipop comprises a candy matrix comprising (a) an opioid agonist, (b) an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist different from the opioid agonist, (c) gabapentin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and, optionally, a muscle relaxant, sedative, anxiolytic, and/or antidepressant. A patient can self-administer small amounts of the pain relief drug as needed by simply licking or sucking on the lollipop in response to his subjective experience of pain. | 07-30-2009 |
20090246256 | Compositions and Methods for Transmucosal Delivery of Lofexidine - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for accelerating the rate of delivery of lofexidine to the systemic circulation by transmucosal administration through the nasal, sublingual, or buccal routes to provide rapid response in the treatment of opiate addicts, migraine, neuropathic pain, and other therapeutic indications related to lofexidine, to a patient in need of such treatment. Compositions of lofexidine formulated for transmucosal delivery are provided. Also provided are methods for the treatment of opiate addicts, migraine, neuropathic pain, and other therapeutic indications related to lofexidine. The methods utilize lofexidine compositions formulated for transmucosal delivery through nasal, sublingual, or buccal routes of administration in an amount effective for the treatment of the drug indications. | 10-01-2009 |
20100003309 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FENTANYL-BASED ANESTHETICS FOR THEIR ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL ADMINISTRATION IN A CANDY-LIKE DOSAGE FORM - A method for the production fentanyl-based analgesics for their oral transmucosal administration in a candy-like dosage form, involving the dissolution of a pharmacologically accepted amount of Fentanyl citrate in purified water and the dissolution of a pharmacologically accepted dye in purified water. Mix polyalcohol sugar with purified water with a ratio polyalcohol/sugar between 17 and 19.5% by weight. Stir slowly over low heat until a liquid and smooth mass is obtained. Add sucrose to this liquid mass with a ratio liquid mass/sucrose between 65% and 67.5% by weight. Heat the mass and bring to a boil from an initial temperature of 128°-1320 C to a maximum temperature of 148°-152° C., until its water content evaporates and the weight of the mass obtained in this step reaches between 88% and 90% by weight with respect to the initial total weight of the liquid mass. Leave the mass to cool to a temperature of about 1280 C, and add the Fentanyl citrate solutions, the dye and flavouring agent, stirring firmly and maintaining the same temperature. Pour this hot mixture with a temperature of about 1300 C into a mould or matrix. Before the candy mass sets, a handle can be attached to each candy piece. When the mould is cold and the candy has solidified, remove from the mould and immediately wrap or bag the pieces. | 01-07-2010 |
20100003310 | CHEWING GUM AND CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITIONS WITH ENCAPSULATED STAIN REMOVING AGENT COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing an encapsulated stain removing agent selected from anionic and non-ionic surfactants and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material including teeth. | 01-07-2010 |
20100008971 | CHEWING COMPOSITION COMPRISING COENZYME Q10 - An object of the invention is to provide a chewing composition containing Coenzyme Q | 01-14-2010 |
20100034871 | Center-Filled Chewing Gum Product For Dental Care - A center-filled chewing gum product includes functional agents and a chewing gum substance enclosing a center-filling, wherein the center-filling includes toothpaste and the functional agents include at least one anti-plaque agent. | 02-11-2010 |
20100104620 | OVER-COATED PRODUCT INCLUDING TABLETED CENTER AND MEDICAMENT - Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted center. The tableted center is defined by compressible excipients. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity. | 04-29-2010 |
20100189768 | COMPRESSED CHEWING GUM TABLET COMPRISING TASTE-MASKING AGENT - The present invention relates to compressed chewing gum tablets comprising a useful antihistamine. In particular, the present invention is directed to compressed chewing gum tablet, which effectively mask the unpleasant tastes of compound according to formula I, such as cetirizine, contained therein and methods for preparing such compressed chewing gum tablet. | 07-29-2010 |
20100255062 | COMPOUNDS, POLYMERS AND METHODS FOR TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DYSFUNCTION - The present disclosure describes novel carbon-based diazeniumdiolates agents and compounds or salts or prodrugs thereof that release nitric oxide for the treatment of neuropathic gastrointestinal dysfunction. The neuropathic gastrointestinal dysfunction refers to disorders associated with motility, sensation and neuromuscular function that include but are not limited to conditions such as delayed gastric emptying. | 10-07-2010 |
20100255063 | Compressed Chewing Gum Tablet - A compressed chewing gum tablet includes one or more pharmaceutically active ingredients and one or more enhancers, wherein the chewing gum tablet includes at least one chewing gum module including a chewing gum composition, and wherein the chewing gum composition includes chewing gum granules containing gum base, and wherein the enhancers are at least partly contained within at least a part of the chewing gum granules. | 10-07-2010 |
20100255064 | Compressed Chewing Gum Tablet - A compressed chewing gum tablet includes at least a first and a second chewing gum module, the first chewing gum module including a first chewing gum composition including at least a first active ingredient and chewing gum granules containing gum base, the second chewing gum module including a second chewing gum composition including at least a second active ingredient and chewing gum granules containing gum base, wherein the first active ingredient is a pharmaceutically active ingredient, and the second active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of pharmaceutically active ingredients and enhancers, wherein the gum base content of the first and second chewing gum modules is different. | 10-07-2010 |
20100260818 | STABLE MEDICATED CHEWING GUM COMPRISING CYCLODEXTRIN INCLUSION COMPLEX - The present invention provides stable medicament-containing chewing gum compositions comprising an inclusion complex comprising cyclodextrin and one or more active compound(s) according to formula I, such as cetirizine, and methods for preparing such chewing gum. | 10-14-2010 |
20100266666 | Chewing Gum Tablet And Method Of Dosing Pharmaceutically Active Ingredients In Such Chewing Gum Tablet - A method of dosing pharmaceutically active ingredients in a compressed chewing gum tablet includes the steps of: providing one or more pharmaceutically active ingredients, mixing a chewing gum composition including the one or more pharmaceutically active ingredients and chewing gum granules, the chewing gum granules including gum base, and dosing the chewing gum composition to obtain a desired weight of the chewing gum composition and thereby obtaining a desired dose of the pharmaceutically active ingredient in the chewing gum tablet. | 10-21-2010 |
20100278900 | CHLORINE DIOXIDE BASED GUM AND CANDY - Provided are oral compositions and devices comprising an active agent that is one of chlorine dioxide-generating components, a chlorine dioxide-containing solution, and combinations thereof. | 11-04-2010 |
20110038915 | Chewing Gum Formula for Enhancing Psycho-Spirituality - The present invention relates to a chewing gum formulation which serves as a means for awakening human consciousness and mindfulness to the sensorial subtleties, which in turn strengthens sovereignty such that overall psycho-spirituality is enhanced. More particularly, this invention relates to a dietary supplement consisting of the botanical plant | 02-17-2011 |
20110064783 | Flavor Impregnation Of A Chewing Gum Core - A method of adding flavor to a chewing gum core of a chewing gum, the chewing gum including active pharmaceutical ingredients, the method of adding flavor to a chewing gum core including the steps of: providing a chewing gum core including gum base, impregnating the chewing gum core by adding at least one dose of liquid flavor mixture onto the chewing gum core prior to any optional coating of the chewing gum core, wherein at least the flavor in the liquid flavor mixture has affinity for the gum base in the chewing gum core. | 03-17-2011 |
20110070286 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF NICOTINE-COMPRISING CHEWING GUM AND NICOTINE-COMPRISING CHEWING GUM MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SAID PROCESS - A process for making a nicotine-comprising chewing gum by (i) dispensing a powder portion from a gum-base-comprising powder, (ii) optionally shaping said powder portion into a powder aggregate, and (iii) applying sufficient electromagnetic energy (EM energy) to said powder portion or said powder aggregate to transform said powder portion or said powder aggregate into said chewing gum, whereby said EM energy is Radio Frequency (RF) energy, MicroWave (MW) energy, InfraRed (IR) energy or UltraViolet (UV) energy or combinations thereof. The invention also features a chewing gum made by such process. The chewing gum may comprise one or more deposits. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070287 | Film-Coated Compressed Chewing Gum - A compressed chewing gum tablet includes at least one compressed chewing gum module, the at least one compressed chewing gum module including a compressed particulate chewing gum composition, which compressed particulate chewing gum composition includes compressed chewing gum particles containing gum base. The content of gum base is at least 5% by weight of the tablet, the chewing gum tablet is provided with a film coating, and the film coating includes liquid flavoring. | 03-24-2011 |
20110091522 | Edible chew pill jacket - An edible chew pill jacket receives a pill/tablet or capsule that is to be administered to a pet, animal or human. The edible chew pill jacket includes a flexible top wall, side walls and bottom wall configured to form a chamber appointed to receive a pill. A flexible longitudinal slit is integrated within the top wall for providing access to the chamber for insertion of the pill within the edible chew pill jacket. The edible chew pill jacket is formulated with at least one flavoring to provide a tasty treat appointed to mask the pill's taste. The chew pill jacket substantially encapsulates the pill/tablet appointed to be orally ingested. The chew pill jacket may include medicament therein, nutrients, vitamins, or may simply be provided as a tasty treat to mask the taste of the pill. | 04-21-2011 |
20110104238 | WETTABLE FILLERS FOR IMPROVED RELEASE OF HYDROPHILIC MATERIALS FROM CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS - A chewing gum is provided in the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the chewing gum comprises at least one wettable filler wherein the wettable filler aids in producing an increasing release of one or more hydrophilic additives. In another embodiment, the chewing gum comprises a wettable filler having a γ | 05-05-2011 |
20110104239 | PROBIOTIC CHEWING GUM METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An extruded, centerfilled or coated confectionary material is provided which contains a probiotic which is capable of having a shelf life greater than about six months. A chewing gum production method is also provided which produces stick, centerfilled and coated chewing gum with probiotics without substantial loss of probiotics due to excess water, heat or pressure. Probiotics may be included in the chewing gum mass of the stick or coated chewing gum, in the liquid or powder center of a centerfilled gum, in the coating of the coated chewing gum, or as an additional layer upon the stick. The probiotics delivered to the oral cavity provide an oral health benefit to the consumer through suppression of pathogenic bacteria. | 05-05-2011 |
20110111010 | Method and Composition for Burned Skin - The present invention is directed to the use of an agent selected from ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or a mixture thereof and a topically acceptable polymeric carrier in the preparation of a composition for the treatment of burns. | 05-12-2011 |
20110117173 | POWDERED CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS, THE USE THEREOF AND A METHOD OF PREPARING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a powdered chewing gum composition, which contains over 50% w/w chewing gum base and wherein at least 95% w/w of the particles of the composition have a particle size of less than 1200 micron in diameter. The present invention also relates to the use of said powdered chewing gum composition. The present invention also relates to a chewing gum comprising a) a core component, and b) one or more layers comprising the composition of the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method for production of said chewing gum comprising the steps of: (a) providing a core composition; and (b) coating of the core composition with a powdered chewing gum composition by use of a panning process; and optionally (c) coating the outer intermediate layer with an outer finishing layer by use of a panning process. | 05-19-2011 |
20110129517 | TABLETTABLE CHEWING GUMS - The invention relates to certain nicotine chewing gums that provide for a high rate of buccal absorption and high plasma concentrations, in particular over the first 10 minutes after administration, in a subject willing to quit smoking. | 06-02-2011 |
20110135708 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT - LIQUID FILLED GUM - A new chewing gum comprising a gum member, with a central core or cavity, and a core element located within the central core or cavity. The chewing gum also comprises a dietary supplement, which may be incorporated in the central core, the cavity, or both. The core element can be of a range of consistencies, from fluid to gel-like. Optionally, the gum member may comprise crystals. Additionally, the crystals may comprise a dietary supplement. The chewing gum may be encapsulated with a coating. Multiple dietary supplements, of different or of the same varieties, may be incorporated into the chewing gum. | 06-09-2011 |
20110236463 | FORMULATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC BUCCAL DELIVERY COMPRISING S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - Formulations for systemic buccal delivery, in particular chewing gums, chewable tablets, orodispersible tablets, oromucosal preparations comprising sulpho-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) which allows the absorption of the active principle through the oral mucosa are described. | 09-29-2011 |
20120039981 | Chewing Gum And Particulate Material For Controlled Release Of Active Ingredients - A particulate material for controlled release of active ingredients includes a combination of one or more active ingredients, including nicotine, and an inorganic mineral filler, in which the active ingredient is reversibly absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto the inorganic mineral filler, and the BET specific surface area of the inorganic mineral filler is above 15 m | 02-16-2012 |
20120045499 | PEARLESCENT PIGMENT SURFACE TREATMENT FOR CONFECTIONERY - A confection with unique visual impression is created by partially treating the surface area of the confection with a coating composition including a pearlescent pigment such that the initial taste perception of the confection is not adversely affected by the coating composition. | 02-23-2012 |
20120100201 | Thermally Stable, High Tensile Strength Encapsulated Actives - In some embodiments there is a composition including a thermally stabilized active composition and a high molecular weight polymer. The thermally stabilized active composition is resistance to degradation at higher temperatures such as those used for conducting extrusion with high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate. | 04-26-2012 |
20120114735 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THROAT DISCOMFORT - The physiological cooling agent N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide exhibits a surprising selectivity for throat cooling over mouth cooling, especially when consumed in the form of a confection. Methods of treating throat discomfort using N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide are described. Also described are various confections that incorporate N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide, including hard candy confections, soft candy confections, and center-filled confections. | 05-10-2012 |
20120171273 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN BENEFITS - Oral compositions containing a combination of antioxidants consisting of a water soluble vitamin, a water insoluble vitamin, a tea extract and gallic acid are used to maintain a beneficial amount of such antioxidants in a consumers bloodstream for maintenance and protection of healthy skin. The unique combination of ingredients provides a decrease in oxidative stress when exposed to UVB radiation, thereby promoting healthy skin. | 07-05-2012 |
20120276187 | TABLETTED CHEWING GUM SWEET - A medicated chewing gum tablet comprising at least two layers, a first layer prepared by compressing a gum base material and tablet base material, and a second layer prepared by compressing a tablet base material, wherein the second layer further comprises an active ingredient being a mineral salt, wherein the mineral is calcium. | 11-01-2012 |
20120308634 | GUM DELIVERY SYSTEM - A new chewing gum comprising a gum member, with a central core or cavity, and a core element located within the central core or cavity. The chewing gum also comprises a dietary supplement, which may be incorporated in the central core, the cavity, or both. The core element can be of a range of consistencies, from fluid to gel-like. Optionally, the gum member may comprise crystals. Additionally, the crystals may comprise a dietary supplement. The chewing gum may be encapsulated with a coating. Multiple dietary supplements, of different or of the same varieties, may be incorporated into the chewing gum. | 12-06-2012 |
20130011461 | NICOTINE-CONTAINING CHEWING GUM PIECE PACKED IN A WRAPPING OF LAMINATE - A nicotine-containing chewing gum piece packed in a wrapping of laminate, where the laminate comprises at least an inner layer facing the chewing gum and a nicotine degradation agent barrier layer of a metal foil. The nicotine-containing chewing gum piece is shaped as an elongate plate having two ends and a thickness and a length, where the length is in the range of 8 to 20 times the thickness. The wrapping has two elongate edges sealed to one another in a fin area extending along the length of the chewing gum piece and two sealed end areas extending beyond the ends of the chewing gum piece. | 01-10-2013 |
20130022662 | COMPRESSED CHEWING GUM TABLET COMPRISING TASTE-MASKING AGENT - The present invention relates to compressed chewing gum tablets comprising a useful antihistamine. In particular, the present invention is directed to compressed chewing gum tablet, which effectively mask the unpleasant tastes of compound according to formula I, such as cetirizine, contained therein and methods for preparing such compressed chewing gum tablet. | 01-24-2013 |
20130052252 | Hard Coated Confectionary Having A Consumable Soft Chewing Core With A Heat Sensitive Particulate Active And Method For Making Same - A hard coated confectionary product having a consumable, soft, high solids chewy core fortified with heat sensitive medicaments and vitamins with the core encapsulated in a hard consumable coating and a method for making the fortified confectionary is described. | 02-28-2013 |
20130129806 | HARD COATING WITH ERYTHRITOL - The present invention relates to a coated product comprising a core and a hard coating surrounding the core, wherein the hard coating is composed of at least one coating layer, which comprises erythritol, maltodextrin and one or more crystallization modifiers, preferably carrageenan. | 05-23-2013 |
20130236527 | LICORICE LOLLIPOP THAT INHIBITS DENTAL CARIES FORMATION - This invention pertains to the discovery that certain extracts of licorice, particularly when formulated as a candy or lollipop or other means that provides an extended release (e.g., greater than about 4 minutes) to the oral cavity significantly inhibits the formation of dental caries in a human subject. | 09-12-2013 |
20130243845 | NUTRACEUTICAL CHOCOLATE OR COMPOUND CHOCOLATE PRODUCT - The subject invention relates to a chocolate or compound chocolate product comprising added functional ingredients including vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, copper and, optionally, a xanthophyll. The invention further concerns the production of such chocolates and compound chocolate products, their assembly in kit formats and the use of these products for the therapy of diseases of the eye, in particular macular degeneration and cataract formation, or for the maintenance and support of general eye health. | 09-19-2013 |
20130251779 | NEW PRODUCT - The invention relates to a nicotine oral delivery product containing a powder enclosed in a water insoluble pouch, wherein said pouch is permeable for saliva and therein dissolved parts of the powder, wherein said powder comprising at least
| 09-26-2013 |
20130280317 | COATED NUTRACEUTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention provides oral nutraceutical or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a physiologically tolerable capsule provided with a chewing or bubble gum coat (preferably a chewing gum coat) and containing a physiologically tolerable lipid. | 10-24-2013 |
20130309291 | CONFECTION COMPOSITION - The present embodiments provide for edible confectionery compositions made of natural ingredients, comprising a confectionery main body that includes, within the main body, a confectionery functional ingredient vehicle. The functional ingredient vehicle can include, for example, vitamins, antioxidants and/or electrolytes. The vehicle also provides at least one sensory signal to the consumer, such as a snap, crunch or pop, characterized by a hard bite-through. | 11-21-2013 |
20130330396 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THROAT DISCOMFORT - The physiological cooling agent N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide exhibits a surprising selectivity for throat cooling over mouth cooling, especially when consumed in the form of a confection. Methods of treating throat discomfort using N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide are described. Also described are various confections that incorporate N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide, including hard candy confections, soft candy confections, and center-filled confections. | 12-12-2013 |
20140079756 | Compressed Chewing Gum Tablet - A compressed chewing gum tablet includes at least a first and a second chewing gum module, the first chewing gum module including a first chewing gum composition including at least a first active ingredient and chewing gum granules containing gum base, the second chewing gum module including a second chewing gum composition including at least a second active ingredient and chewing gum granules containing gum base, wherein the first active ingredient is a pharmaceutically active ingredient, and the second active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of pharmaceutically active ingredients and enhancers, wherein the gum base content of the first and second chewing gum modules is different. | 03-20-2014 |
20140154301 | MEDICINAL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A method is provided of making a medicinal delivery system which satiates a craving in an individual when the medicinal delivery system is administered orally to the individual. A coating composition is applied on a saliva-soluble powder to establish a coated powder, the coating composition featuring an at least partially solubilized craving satiation medicinal compound. The coated powder is combined with an edible carrier base to establish a medicinal delivery system that rapidly releases medicine and buffer preferably followed by slower, sustained release. | 06-05-2014 |
20140234392 | PHYSICALLY AND CHEMICALLY STABLE NICOTINE-CONTAINING PARTICULATE MATERIAL - A nicotine-containing particulate material for release of nicotine, the material comprising a combination of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, complex or solvate thereof and a microcrystalline cellulose, The particulate material is stable upon storage and releases nicotine relatively fast. The particulate material can be used in the manufacture of nicotine-containing pharmaceutical composition, wherein the release of nicotine can be designed to be relatively fast so as to obtain a fast onset of action. | 08-21-2014 |
20140294915 | Chewing Gum With Tomatidine - A chewing gum with a liquid-fill composition and a surrounding gum region, with one or both containing active ingredients, such as herbal, medicinal and/or mineral elements or combinations thereof, present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg. | 10-02-2014 |
20160000114 | TRANSPARENT AND TRANSLUSCENT LIQUID FILLED CANDY; PROCESS OF MAKING THEREOF; SUGAR-FREE LIQUID EDIBLE COMPOSITION; AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed is confectionery having a transparent or translucent hard candy shell and a water-in-oil emulsion centerfill. Also disclosed is a sugar-free liquid edible composition and use in confectionery products. | 01-07-2016 |
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