Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical
Reexamination Certificate
1998-03-16
2001-06-05
Moezie, F. T. (Department: 1653)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical
C424S048000, C424S441000, C424S442000, C426S003000, C426S004000, C426S005000, C426S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06241997
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a chewable calcium supplement and more particularly to a chewable calcium supplement including a lipid base. An associated method of manufacturing is also disclosed. The supplement and method are particularly suited to provide a calcium salt in a concentration of 50 percent or greater while maintaining a satisfying chocolate like taste.
The average adult requires a daily intake of calcium in the range of 1,000 to 1,400 mg of calcium. Such a calcium intake is provided by drinking approximately one quart of milk daily. Few adults are willing to drink this quantity of milk. Of course, adequate intake of calcium can be maintained by careful dietary planning. Unfortunately, most consumers are unable to ensure such careful diet coordination. For this reason and due to increasing awareness of the importance of adequate calcium intake, various forms of calcium supplementation have been developed. Calcium salts such as, for example, calcium carbonate are a rich form of calcium supplementation. Adequate intake of calcium is provided by daily consuming approximately 2-4 grams of a calcium salt. One relatively successful method of providing a calcium salt has been to add the salt to orange juice. The latter, for the most part, successfully eliminates the unpleasant chalky texture or taste which is typically associated with the direct consumption of calcium salts.
Another prior art form of calcium supplementation is the provision of chewable tablets. The latter usually provide approximately 400 to 600 mg of calcium per tablet. Thus, several doses are required to provide the required daily amount. Again, the major problem with chewable forms resides in the unpleasant, but inherent chalky taste of calcium salts.
Of course, calcium is also provided in non-chewable tablet form. Although this form is appropriate, many consumers prefer the chewable form of supplementation. Often, the consumer must swallow a plurality of tablets in order to receive an adequate daily calcium intake.
The present invention provides a chewable calcium supplement and method of manufacture which is capable of providing an adequate daily calcium intake in a single dose. The supplement approaches the characteristics of a pleasant chocolate which readily melts in the consumer's mouth in an anticipated and satisfying fashion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A chewable calcium composition and its associated method of manufacturing are disclosed. The chewable composition includes a lipid base and a micronized calcium salt substantially uniformly mixed with the lipid base such that the lipid base forms a continuous phase. The composition provides for a relatively large dose of calcium in a easy to take, chocolate like chewable form.
The composition of the present invention is manufactured by providing the lipid base such that the latter has a melting temperature. The lipid base is then heated to a temperature of approximately 120° F. such that the lipid base melts. After the lipid base melts, micronized calcium salt is mixed with the lipid base to form a melted mixture such that the micronized calcium salt is substantially uniformly distributed in the melted lipid base. Thereafter, the melted mixture is caused to solidify and then molded into chewable portions, each of which includes a predetermined amount of calcium salt.
In one aspect of the invention, a predetermined portion of xylitol is added to the melted mixture such that the xylitol is substantially uniformly distributed in the melted mixture. When the composition is consumed, the xylitol provides for salivation within the oral cavity leading to substantially rapid dissolution of the composition therein so as to provide taste and texture characteristics which are akin to those of chocolate.
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Kershman Alvin
Mogel Ronald David
Shear Jeff Lynn
Moezie F. T.
Pritzkau Michael
Shear Stephen C.
SMTM Group. LLC
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