Pamela M Mazurek from 14040 Michael Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462, age 73, Phone: (708)3493234

Chewing Gum Containing Salatrim
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US Patent:

20040052898, Mar 18, 2004
Filed:

Sep 12, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/661223
Inventors:

Robert Yatka - Orland Park IL, US
Michael Bunczek - Lisle IL, US
Philip Urnezis - Lombard IL, US
Philip Mazzone - Griffith IN, US
Pamela Mazurek - Orland Park IL, US
Gordon McGrew - Evanston IL, US
Joo Song - Northbrook IL, US
Fred Wolf - Naperville IL, US
International Classification:

A23G003/30
US Classification:

426/003000
Abstract:

Improved chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes salatrim. Salatrim can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, compatibilizer, and emulsifier. In an embodiment, salatrim is added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a small or large quantity of other fats, oils, and emulsifiers. A variety of base and chewing gum formulations including salatrim can be created and/or utilized pursuant to the present invention.

Chewing Gum Containing Salatrim
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US Patent:

20040170720, Sep 2, 2004
Filed:

Mar 2, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/790912
Inventors:

Robert Yatka - Orland Park IL, US
Michael Bunczek - Lisle IL, US
Philip Urnezis - Lombard IL, US
Philip Mazzone - Griffith IN, US
Pamela Mazurek - Orland Park IL, US
Gordon McGrew - Evanston IL, US
Joo Song - Northbrook IL, US
Fred Wolf - Naperville IL, US
International Classification:

A23G003/30
US Classification:

426/003000
Abstract:

Improved chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes salatrim. Salatrim can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, compatibilizer, and emulsifier. In an embodiment, salatrim is added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a small or large quantity of other fats, oils, and emulsifiers. A variety of base and chewing gum formulations including salatrim can be created and/or utilized pursuant to the present invention.

Syrups Containing Sorbitol, A Plasticizing Agent And Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolyzate, And Their Use In Chewing Gum And Other Confectionaries
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US Patent:

20040234648, Nov 25, 2004
Filed:

Jan 27, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/767414
Inventors:

Pamela Mazurek - Orland Park IL, US
Michael Reed - Merrillville IN, US
Meghan Dwyer - Chicago IL, US
Thomas Koziel - Chicago IL, US
International Classification:

A23G003/30
US Classification:

426/003000
Abstract:

A chewing gum including non-crystalline sorbitol and method of making the same is provided. The chewing gum composition comprises a sugarless syrup made from aqueous sorbitol, a plasticizing agent selected from the group consisting of glycerin, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof, and a hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate syrup. Other confectionaries can be made from the same sugarless syrup.

Wettable Fillers For Improved Release Of Hydrophilic Materials From Chewing Gum Compositions
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US Patent:

20110104238, May 5, 2011
Filed:

Feb 10, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/867178
Inventors:

Michael S. Haas - Naperville IL, US
Darei C. Biesczat - Crown Point IN, US
Pamela M. Mazurek - Orland Park IL, US
International Classification:

A61K 9/68
A61K 33/42
A61P 19/00
A23G 4/00
A23G 4/06
A23G 4/20
US Classification:

424440, 424 48, 424602, 426 3, 426 5
Abstract:

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 in a range of at least 15.0 mJ/mto about 65.0 mJ/m, wherein the wettable filler aids in increasing the release of at least one hydrophilic additive. A method for increasing the release of one or more hydrophilic additives in a chewing gum composition is also provided.

Probiotic Chewing Gum Method Of Manufacture
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US Patent:

20110104239, May 5, 2011
Filed:

Jun 24, 2009
Appl. No.:

13/000505
Inventors:

Holly A. Knutsen - Palos Park IL, US
Pamela A. Mazurek - Orland Park IL, US
Narendra K.B. Shah - Bolingbrook IL, US
Daniel J. Sitler - Naperville IL, US
Claire A. Theis - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:

WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY - Chicago IL
International Classification:

A61K 9/68
A61P 1/00
US Classification:

424440, 424 48
Abstract:

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.

Method Of Stabilizing Chewing Gum With An Antioxidant Containing Tissue And Product Thereof
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US Patent:

53625005, Nov 8, 1994
Filed:

Dec 4, 1992
Appl. No.:

7/986461
Inventors:

Pamela M. Mazurek - Chicago IL
Christian Midon - Turckheim, FR
Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:

A23L 33454
US Classification:

426 5
Abstract:

A wax-coated tissue paper having free antioxidant present in the wax and having coatings of wax with antioxidant on both surfaces of the tissue paper, retards oxidation and prolongs the shelf life of a chewing gum stick which is individually wrapped with the coated tissue paper.

Syrups Containing Sorbitol, A Plasticizing Agent And An Anticrystallization Agent And Their Use In Chewing Gum And Other Products
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US Patent:

56519362, Jul 29, 1997
Filed:

Nov 3, 1995
Appl. No.:

8/539970
Inventors:

Michael A. Reed - Merrillville IN
Victor V. Gudas - Chicago IL
Pamela M. Mazurek - Orland Park IL
Albert H. Chapdelaine - Naperville IL
Robert J. Yatka - Orland Park IL
Lindell C. Richey - Lake Zurich IL
Marc A. Meyers - Sparta NJ
Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:

A23G 330
US Classification:

420 3
Abstract:

A chewing gum including sorbitol and method of making the same is provided. The chewing gum is created from a formulation that includes a composition that comprises a syrup solution of aqueous sorbitol, a plasticizing agent selected from glycerin, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof, and an anticrystallization agent comprising alditols other than sorbitol having a degree of polymerization (DP) of 1 or 2.

Low Fat Cocoa Powder In Synthetic Chewing Gum Base
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US Patent:

52232832, Jun 29, 1993
Filed:

Apr 21, 1992
Appl. No.:

7/873591
Inventors:

Michael A. Reed - Evanston IL
Pamela M. Mazurek - Chicago IL
Jeffrey S. Hook - Palos Hills IL
Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:

H23G 330
US Classification:

426 3
Abstract:

There is disclosed a synthetic non-chocolate flavored chewing gum base which is substantially free of natural gum products, as well as a method of making such a gum base. The gum base includes between about 10 and about 30 percent of a synthetic elastomer, between about 20 and about 70 percent of a synthetic resin, and between about 0. 3 and about 2. 4 percent cocoa powder. In accordance with the present invention, the cocoa powder has a fat content of less than about 1 percent.