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Capsule clusters for oral consumption
US8940344B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8940344-B2 |
| Application number | US-15563408-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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Provided are oral products that provide engaging and flavorful experiences to a user. The oral product includes a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder that create a matrix that is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
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We claim: 1. An oral product consisting of: a plurality of functional and/or flavor capsules, each capsule ranging in size from about 1 mm to about 8 mm or about 8 mm to about 14 mm and consisting of an outer shell and one or more functional and/or flavor ingredients selected from the group consisting of chemesthesis agents, antioxidants, vitamins, soothing agents, energizing agents, calming agents, effervescent agents, flavors and combinations thereof, the soothing agents selecte…
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- What does patent US8940344B2 cover?
- Provided are oral products that provide engaging and flavorful experiences to a user. The oral product includes a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder that create a matrix that is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that fo…
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- Crawford Danielle R, Gedevanishvili Shalva, Sweeney William R, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A23L27/72. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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