IP Library Granted Patent US 7,595,065
Granted Patent B2
US 7,595,065 · App. 11/393,358 · Granted Sep 29, 2009

Breath freshening and oral cleansing products with synergistic combinations of magnolia bark extract and essential oils

Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
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Patent No.
US 7,595,065
App. No.
11/393,358
Granted
Sep 29, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes an oral cavity delivery agent and an antimicrobial active agent including a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and an essential oil. The oral composition includes chewing gums, candies, and an edible films. Specific antimicrobial active ingredient combinations include Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil or cinnamaldehyde, Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil, Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil.

Claims (64)

1. An oral composition

for freshening the breath of consumers, the oral composition comprising:

(a) an oral cavity delivery agent; and

(b) an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil of about 1:1 to about 1:10.

2. An oral composition

for freshening the breath of consumers, the oral composition comprising:

(a) an oral cavity delivery agent; and

(b) an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil of about 1:5 to about 1:10.

3. An oral composition

for freshening the breath of consumers, the oral composition comprising:

(a) an oral cavity delivery agent; and

(b) an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil of about 1:1 to about 1:5.

4. A chewing gum composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:

(a) a water soluble bulk portion;

(b) at least one flavoring agent;

(c) a gum base portion; and

(d) an effective amount of an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil of about 1:1 to about 1:10.

5. The chewing gum composition of claim 4 wherein the synergistic combination is present in the chewing gum formulation in amounts ranging from about 1.5% up to about 5% by weight of the chewing gum formulation.

6. The chewing gum composition of claim 4 further comprising a coating and wherein the synergistic combination is included in the coating.

7. A chewing gum composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:

(a) a water soluble bulk portion;

(b) at least one flavoring agent;

(c) a gum base portion; and

(d) an effective amount of an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil of about 1:5 to about 1:10.

8. The chewing gum composition of claim 7 further comprising a coating and wherein the synergistic combination is included in the coating.

9. The chewing gum composition of claim 7 wherein the synergistic combination is present in the chewing gum formulation in amounts ranging from about 1.5% up to about 5% by weight of the chewing gum formulation.

10. A chewing gum composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:

(a) a water soluble bulk portion;

(b) at least one flavoring agent;

(c) a gum base portion; and

(d) an effective amount of an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil of about 1:1 to about 1:5.

11. The chewing gum composition of claim 10 further comprising a coating and wherein the synergistic combination is included in the coating.

12. The chewing gum composition of claim 10 wherein the synergistic combination is present in the chewing gum formulation in amounts ranging from about 1.5% up to about 5% by weight of the chewing gum formulation.

13. A confectionary composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:

(a) at least one of a sugar or a sugar alcohol; and

(b) an effective amount of an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract to clove bud oil of about 1:1 to about 1:10.

14. The confectionary composition of claim 13 wherein the synergistic combination is present in the confectionary formulation in amounts ranging from about 0.1% up to about 3% by weight of the confectionary formulation.

15. The confectionary composition of claim 13 the synergistic combination is present in the confectionary formulation in amounts ranging from about 1.5% up to about 5% by weight of the confectionary formulation.

16. The confectionary composition of claim 13 further comprising a coating and wherein the synergistic combination is included in the coating.

17. A confectionary composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:

(a) at least one of a sugar or a sugar alcohol; and

(b) an effective amount of an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract to peppermint oil of about 1:1 to about 1:10.

18. The confectionary composition of claim 17 further comprising a coating and wherein the synergistic combination is included in the coating.

19. The confectionary composition of claim 17 wherein the synergistic combination is present in the confectionary formulation in amounts ranging from about 0.1% up to about 3% by weight of the confectionary formulation.

20. The confectionary composition of claim 17 the synergistic combination is present in the confectionary formulation in amounts ranging from about 1.5% up to about 5% by weight of the confectionary formulation.

21. A confectionary composition

freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:

(a) at least one of a sugar or a sugar alcohol; and

(b) an effective amount of an antimicrobial active agent comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil,

wherein the synergistic combination comprises a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil of about 1:5 to about 1:10.

22. The confectionary composition of claim 21 further comprising a coating and wherein the synergistic combination is included in the coating.

23. The confectionary composition of claim 21 wherein the synergistic combination is present in the confectionary formulation in amounts ranging from about 0.1% up to about 3% by weight of the confectionary formulation.

24. The confectionary composition of claim 21 the synergistic combination is present in the confectionary formulation in amounts ranging from about 1.5% up to about 5% by weight of the confectionary formulation.

25. An oral composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the oral composition comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil in a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract to peppermint oil of at least about 1:5.

26. An oral composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the oral composition comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil in a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract to cinnamon oil of at least about 1:5.

27. An oral composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the oral composition comprising a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil in a ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract to clove bud oil of at least about 1:5.

Assignments (5)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 6, 2014
From: COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A., "RABOBANK NEDERLAND", NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
Reel/Frame 032167/0538 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 2, 2012
From: GOLDMAN SACHS CREDIT PARTNERS L.P.
To: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
Reel/Frame 027971/0868 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 5, 2010
From: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
To: COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A., "RABOBANK NEDERLAND", NEW YORK BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 025095/0013 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 7, 2008
From: WM WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
To: GOLDMAN SACHS CREDIT PARTNERS L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 021640/0451 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 20, 2006
From: DODDS, MICHAEL WILLIAM; BIESCZAT, DARCI C.; MAXWELL, JAMES ROY; GREENBERG, MICHAEL J.
To: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
Reel/Frame 018278/0855 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation In Part 1060667100 · Jun 25, 2003
Continuation In Part 1060757400 · Jun 25, 2003
Provisional Application 6031934600 · Jun 25, 2002
Provisional Application 6031937000 · Jun 28, 2002
Related Publication 20060275222A1 · Dec 7, 2006