Joseph Alan Marino

US Patent:

20050202119, Sep 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/798829

Inventors:

Donald Ullman - Fairfield CT, US
Harry Moorhouse - Hohokus NJ, US
Joseph Marino - Lebanon NJ, US
Carmine Capone - Denville NJ, US

International Classification:

A23G003/30

US Classification:

426005000

Abstract:

An apparatus for enhancing a chewing gum experience is provided and includes a first container body, a second container body and a gum holding ring having an upstanding member for receiving and holding a piece of chewed gum. The first container body is releasably coupled to a first section of the gum holding ring, with the first container body defining a first compartment. The second container body is releasably coupled to a second section of the gum holding ring, with the second container body defining a second compartment for storing a plurality of candy pieces. The gum holding ring has openings formed therethrough to permit communication between the first and second compartments and the member extends into the first compartment such that the held piece of chewed gum is disposed in the first compartment, and upon manipulation of the apparatus, the candy pieces in the second compartment travel through the openings and into contact with the chewed gum resulting in the chewed gum being coated with candy pieces that serve to enhance the flavor of the chewed gum as well as adding a crunchy texture thereto.