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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2001
Gordon N. Mcgrew, Evanston, IL (US);
James R. Maxwell, Chicago, IL (US);
Henry T. Tyrpin, Palos Park, IL (US);
Michael J. Greenberg, Northbrook, IL (US);
David W. Record, River Forest, IL (US);
Gordon N. McGrew, Evanston, IL (US);
James R. Maxwell, Chicago, IL (US);
Henry T. Tyrpin, Palos Park, IL (US);
Michael J. Greenberg, Northbrook, IL (US);
David W. Record, River Forest, IL (US);
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A coated chewing gum is provided that includes a metal salt. The salt can be located in the gum center, coating, or both. A metal salt is provided in a therapeutically effective amount to reduce or eliminate oral malodors associated with bad breath. A variety of metal salts are possible. The coating may also include a surfactant and an edible oil.