This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: David R. Phillips and Sustainable Chewing Gum Materials.
Introduction
David R. Phillips is an inventor associated with Chicago, Illinois, and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. His patent work addresses alternatives to conventional petroleum-based materials used in chewing gum.
Latest Patents
Phillips is credited with 1 patent: “Medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoates and their use in chewing gum bases.” The invention concerns medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) copolymers for use in chewing gum bases and chewing gums. These copolymers may partially or completely replace conventional petroleum-based polymers, including elastomers. The disclosure also describes gum products that may be free or substantially free of petroleum-based ingredients and may degrade more readily than conventional chewing gums.
Career Highlights
Phillips’s listed invention connects materials innovation with the development of chewing gum products. Its focus is on using mcl-PHA copolymers as potential alternatives to petroleum-derived gum base ingredients.
Collaborations
The supplied information identifies Jingping Liu and Richard Gross as Phillips’s coworkers. The patent’s subject matter reflects work relevant to materials science and chewing gum formulation.
Conclusion
David R. Phillips’s patent explores how mcl-PHA copolymers could support chewing gum bases with reduced reliance on petroleum-based polymers and improved degradability.
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