BE1018217A7 - CHEWING GUM VARIATIONS. - Google Patents

Abstract

The most important types of chewing gum, namely chewing gum in short tablet form (pellets) and long packaged single-layer chewing gum bars, have a rectangular shape. In fact, this is not very attractive for the consumer. New types of chewing gums are revealed that have figurative forms. In the production process, the rectangular cutting blades are replaced by more complicated blades that contain figures and / or special shapes. Chewing gum will have the basic shapes that follow from the knives. The figures themselves can be drawn or designed in such a way that the cut-out or aligned shapes fit together well, so give little or no loss of material. An example: a chewing gum tablet in a tooth shape. Traditional tablets can also be printed.

Description

Description: Chewing gum variations

There are mainly four different types of chewing gum, namely chewing gum in short rectangular tablet form (pellets), long packaged single-layer chewing gum bars, bubblegum pieces and hollow chewing gum balls.

Chewing gum is made in various ways.

I refer here to the webpage of a chewing gum manufacturer in which the production of so-called Pellets and bars is described and presented graphically.

Web page: http: / / www.betteroralhealth.info/orbit us / about-wriglev / fun-facts / making-chewing-eraser / index.htm. as well as the

Wiltipêdia page: http: / ƒ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_gum.

It is remarkable that since the start of the industrial production of chewing gum there has been a very limited range of designs. Chewing gum is mainly marketed via pellets and strips, there is little variation. The reason is that the most popular rectangular chewing gum is very easy to produce. The warm rolled base eraser (a mix) is cut into small or long rectangles with simple cutting blades.

In essence, a whole new niche - new types of chewing gums - can be made if these simple - rectangular - cutting blades are replaced by more complicated blades that contain figures and / or special shapes. Chewing gum will have the basic shapes that follow from the knives. The figures themselves can be drawn or designed in such a way that the cut-out or aligned shapes fit together well, so give little or no loss of material.

When cutting, the intended shape can be completely cut / cut loose, or only partially (for example, dotted lines).

Various different new methods are given below to make new types of chewing gum in an industrial way.

First, there is the method for producing chewing gum tablets with figurative shape (10), such as, for example, a tooth form (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body shape, a star shape clearly distinguishable from the existing rectangular short chewing gum tablets (14) (so-called "pellets"). The chewing gum pellets will then follow those shapes provided an extra layer (s) of the coating. The basis of the relevant figurative shaping (11, 12) during the shaping phase of the industrial production process is obtained by cutting / cutting the rolled eraser material with one or more cutting / punching knives that contains at least one or more of the intended figures (11, 12), after which the processed gum material is cooled in a subsequent phase, and is broken or individualized in individual tablet parts in a subsequent distribution phase. In the next coating phase, the preformed base tablets are gradually sprinkled or dusted with emulsions (eg from syrup, water, sweeteners, colorants, flavorings) or with particles of one or more desired liquids or substances to obtain one or more finishing layers, after which the individual multi-layer chewing gum tablets are individually or collectively packaged in blister pack (s), foil pack (s), or in containers (eg box, jars).

For example, a chewing gum tablet with a figurative outer shape is produced.

A second method involves producing chewing gum plates (strips) (16) with figurative shape (10), such as, for example, a tooth shape (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body part shape , a star shape that is clearly distinct from the existing rectangular long chewing gum sticks (13), the basis of the respective figurative shaping (11, 12) being obtained during the shaping phase of the industrial production process by the rolled-out eraser cutting / cutting material with one or more cutting / cutting knives containing at least one or more of the figures (11, 12) referred to, after which the processed gum material is cooled in a following phase, and broken in a following distribution phase or individualized into separate elongated plates with at least one loose figure (11) therein. Each chewing gum plate is then packed with at least one package, and then placed in an over-package.

For example, a chewing gum stick / strip with at least one figurative inner shape is produced.

A third method involves the production of chewing gum with figurative shape (10), such as, for example, a tooth shape (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body shape, a star shape that is clearly distinctive from the existing rectangular long chewing gum sticks (13) and rectangular short chewing gum tablets (14) (so-called "pellets") / whereby the basis of the relevant figurative design (11, 12) is used during the forming phase of the industrial production process obtained by trimming or cutting a figure (11) extruded continuous eraser material to the desired thickness. In this method, the prepared base eraser is given an outer shape via special extrusion heads of an extrusion machine. In this way one gets a long continuous body that has the special shape on the outside, for example a heart. Then one or (simultaneously) several pieces of that long body are cut off at the desired distance.

In a subsequent phase, the individual gum pieces are then cooled and optionally covered with at least one powder layer to prevent sticking together, after which each chewing gum piece is packaged in an individual flow pack or wrap, or packed together in, for example, a jar.

Thus a chewing gum element with a figurative outer shape is produced. These chewing gum elements can also be processed with a coating layer.

A fourth method for producing chewing gum with figurative shape (10), such as, for example, a tooth shape (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body shape, a star shape that is clearly distinctive from the existing rectangular long chewing gum sticks (13) and rectangular short chewing gum tablets (14) (so-called "pellets"), whereby the basis of the respective figurative design (11, 12) is used during the forming phase of the industrial production process obtained by pressing or injecting the hot gum material into counter-molds (e.g. molds) via a push / push mechanism, or casting a quantity of hot gum material into counter-molds (e.g. molds) via a casting / falling mechanism. These counter shapes can consist of, for example, metal or plastic. In a subsequent phase, the processed gum material is cooled, and in a subsequent phase is removed from the relevant counter mold, after which the chewing gum pieces obtained are either further treated (e.g. spray, coat) and / or packaged in a known manner; Thus a chewing gum element with a figurative outer shape is produced.

The chewing gums with figurative design (10) described above can have at least one side that is printed (e.g., screen printing, transfer, tampon, etc.) with an edible ink, flavoring or coloring so that visible information (15) on the individual piece will be added. The printing can have all possible subjects, eg logos, messages, slogans, figurines, etc.

Such chewing gums with figurative design (17) can have at least one side in which at least one 3D impression (18) is made, e.g. a chewing gum with coffee bean shape with a longitudinal slit impression.

Such chewing gums with figurative shape (10) as described above can have an asymmetrical thickness. Eg a hemisphere.

A chewing gum tablet with a figurative outer shape can be in which the same type / model of figurative chewing gum has different colors. Eg a tooth shape can be used by a toothpaste manufacturer to market various specialized dental treatment or preparation, eg a white chewing gum tooth for a "whitener" and a rosé chewing gum tooth for paradontosis (gum) problems.

Furthermore, a new method is disclosed to produce a two or more component chewing gum (19) in which at least two differently assembled base gums (20, 21) are placed / positioned on top of each other after the cooling process, and then rolled or folded, wherein the whole in the next production phase is coated with at least one outer layer (22); Each layer can, for example, contain other special microcrystals, which together - when chewed in the mouth - together give a desired chemical reaction, where the chemical reaction does not take place in a dry environment.

Here, the first base eraser may contain, for example, a solid bicarbonate, and the second base eraser may contain, for example, a solid acid (such as citric acid).

The types of chewing gum with figurative design (10) can have as one or only sweeteners in the base gum and / or the coating material that belong to the Stevia family. See the benefits at: http: / / en.wikipedia.org / wiki / Stevia). Furthermore, the chewing gums discussed can be used for all kinds of applications, such as: Diet chewing gum, tooth pain relieving chewing gum, appetite suppressing chewing gum (containing anorectics), chewing gum with medical components. Viagra-eraser, aphrodesiac eraser, herbs (curry, clove, maca, etc).

The types of figurative shaping chewing gum (10) may contain, as one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material, particles or hue of a natural herb, seed, flower, plant, root, leaf, bark, extract, e.g. curry, clove, maca, ginseng, magnolia-bark, muria puama, damiana, guarana, tongkat ali, catuaba, pau de cabinda, pfaffia, butea superba, ashwagandha, avena sativa, algae extract, Radix Cynanchi Atrati, Fructus Arctii, Cadix Glycyrrhizae, Radix Boehmeriae, Radix Aucklandiae, Herba Schizonepetae, Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam, Rhizoma Polygonati, Gypsum Fibrosum, etc ..

The types of chewing gum with figurative design (10) can have at least one vitamin as one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material.

The types of chewing gum with figurative design (10) may additionally have at least one drug as one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material.

Ultimately, the method is revealed to print a chewing gum tablet (14) with graphic elements and / or with various types of characters by means of edible ink (s) or liquid (s) - such as flavorings and / or colorants - during an industrial production process. - wherein at least one side will be printed. The printing technique can be one of the known methods: eg screen printing, transfer, tampon, etc.). Visible information (15) is then added to the individual item. This method can be interesting for advertising purposes, among other things.

Claims (19)

Method for producing chewing gum tablets with figurative shape (10), such as, for example, a tooth form (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body part shape, a star shape, which is clearly distinctive from the existing rectangular short chewing gum tablets (14) (so-called "pellets"), whereby the basis of the relevant figurative shaping (11, 12) is obtained during the shaping phase of the industrial production process by cutting the rolled-out eraser material / cutting with one or more cap / punch knives containing at least one or more of the aforementioned figures (11, 12), after which the processed gum material is cooled in a following phase, and broken or individualized in a following distribution phase in individual tablet parts, after which in a subsequent coating phase the preformed basic tablets are gradually sprinkled or dusted with emulsions or with particles of one or more desired liquids or substances for one or more finishes layers, after which the individual multilayer chewing gum tablets are then individually or collectively packaged in blister pack (s), foil pack (s), or in containers; Chewing gum tablet with a figurative outer form produced according to the method described in claim 1; Method for producing chewing gum plates (16) with figurative shape (10), such as, for example, a tooth shape (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body shape, a star shape shape that is clearly distinctive from the existing rectangular long chewing gum sticks (13), whereby the basis of the relevant figurative shape (11, 12) is obtained during the forming phase of the industrial production process by cutting the rolled eraser material / cutting with one or more cutting / cutting knives containing at least one or more of the aforementioned figures (11, 12), after which the processed gum material is cooled in a following phase, and broken or individualized in a subsequent distribution phase elongated plates with at least one loose figure (11) therein, after which each chewing gum plates is then packed with at least one package, and then these are placed in an overpack; Chewing gum stick containing at least one figurative inner mold produced according to the method described in claim 3; Method for producing chewing gum with figurative shape (10), such as e.g. a tooth shape (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body shape, a star shape that is clearly distinct from the existing rectangular long chewing gum sticks (13) and rectangular short chewing gum tablets (14) (so-called "pellets") / whereby the basis of the relevant figurative design (11, 12) is used during the forming phase of the industrial production process obtained by cutting or cutting a figure (11) extruded continuous gum material to the desired thickness, after which the individual gum piece is cooled in a subsequent phase and optionally covered with at least one powder layer, after which each chewing gum piece are packaged in an individual flow pack or wrap; A chewing gum element with a figurative outer shape produced according to the method described in claim 5; Method for producing chewing gum with figurative shape (10), such as e.g. a tooth shape (11), a heart shape (12), a body shape, a body shape, a star shape that is clearly distinctive from the existing rectangular long chewing gum sticks (13) and rectangular short chewing gum tablets (14) (so-called "pellets"), whereby the basis of the respective figurative design (11, 12) is used during the forming phase of the industrial production process obtained by pressing or injecting the hot gum material into counter-molds (eg molds) via a push / push mechanism, or by pouring a quantity of hot gum material into counter-molds (eg molds) via a casting / falling mechanism, after which the processed gum material is cooled in a subsequent phase, and removed in a subsequent phase from the relevant counter mold, after which the obtained chewing gum pieces are either further treated (e.g. spray, coat) and / or packaged in a known manner; A chewing gum element with a figurative outer shape produced according to the method described in claim 7; A chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1, 3, 5 and 7, wherein at least one side is printed (e.g., screen printing, transfer, tampon, etc.) with an edible ink, flavoring or coloring agent so that visible information (15) is added to the individual item; Chewing gum with figurative shape (17), as described in claims 1, 3, 5 and 7, of which at least one 3D impression (18) is made in at least one side, e.g. a chewing gum with coffee bean shape with a longitudinal slot impression; Chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1,3,5 and 7, the thickness of which is asymmetrical; A chewing gum tablet with a figurative outer shape, as described in claim 2, wherein the same type of figurative chewing gum may have different colors; Eg a tooth shape can be used by a toothpaste manufacturer to market various specialized dental treatment or preparation, eg a white chewing gum tooth for a "whitener" and a rosé chewing gum tooth for paradontosis (gum) problems. A method of producing a two or more component chewing gum (19) in which at least two differently assembled base gums (20, 21) are placed on top of each other after the cooling process and positioned and rolled up or folded, the whole being placed in the the next production phase is coated with at least one outer layer (22); A chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1, 3, 5 and 7, wherein one of the sweeteners in the base gum and / or the coating material belongs to the Stevia family; Chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1,3,5 and 7, wherein one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material is particles or hue of a natural herb, seed, flower, plant, carrot leaf bark, extract is eg curry clove, maca, ginseng, magnolia bark, muria puama, damiana, guarana, tongkat ali, catuaba, pau de cabinda, pfaffia, butea superba, ashwagandha, avena sativa, Radix Cynanchi Atrati, Fructus Arctii, Cadix Glycyrrhizae, Radix Boehmeriae, Radix Aucklandiae, Herba Schizonepetae, Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam, Rhizoma Polygonati, Gypsum Fibrosum, sage, linden blossom, chamomile, verbena, eucalyptus, oil. A chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1,3,5 and 7, wherein one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material is at least one vitamin component; A chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1,3,5 and 7, wherein one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material is at least one drug; A chewing gum with figurative shape (10), as described in claims 1,3,5 and 7, wherein one of the components in the base gum and / or the coating material is an alginate (e.g. E401 Sodium alginate); A method of printing at least one side of a chewing gum tablet (14) with graphic elements (23) and / or with various types of characters by means of edible ink (s) or liquids - such as flavorings and flavors - during an industrial production process / or dyes - via a known printing technique, eg screen printing, transfer, tampon, etc.