R.p. Scherer Corporation

Pursuit Marketing, Inc.

R. P. Scheier Company

Gregory A Schurig

David G Williams

Michael Ratko

Bud Bezaire

Robert Mikalian

Lawrence A Baker

Norman S Stroud

Frank S Morton

Keith Edward Tanner

Rickey S Shelley

Suzanne Mary O'Neill

Youchino Wei

Frank S S Morton

John L Cain

Brian R Pansari

Paula Daniel

Joseph M Bortolotti

An apparatus and a process useful for producing patterned gelatin ribbons for forming patterned soft gelatin capsules are disclosed. The apparatus and process use multiple spreader boxes to form a wide variety of possible patterns.

Apparatus and methods for forming patterned soft gelatin capsules

Disclosed are suspensions suitable for encapsulation in gelatin capsules, comprising a solid phase consisting of solid particles having a mean diameter of at least about 149 &mgr;m, and a liquid phase capable of suspending the solid phase, the suspension having a predetermined rheology at a temperature suitable for encapsulation into gelatin capsules.

Soft gelatin capsules containing particulate material

Method for striping or marbleizing capsules

Softgel capsule

The invention is a fragrance sample container comprised of a central cosmetic-containing portion substantially surrounded by a peripheral portion having thickened edges. The entire container is preferably made of soft-gelatin. The thickened edges of the peripheral portion, made of solid gelatin, serve to distribute and absorb the planar force of a weight applied to the container, in order to prevent the central cosmetic-containing portion from rupturing under the pressure of the weight. The invention is particularly useful in the distribution to potential customers of sample unit doses of fragrances or other cosmetics through the mails or in magazines.

Fragrance sample container

Capsule

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Clearwater, FL, United States of America

Gregory A Schurig