(19)
(11) EP 1 139 775 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
10.10.2001 Bulletin 2001/41

(21) Application number: 99967326.2

(22) Date of filing: 15.12.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A23G 3/30
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9929/774
(87) International publication number:
WO 0035/297 (22.06.2000 Gazette 2000/25)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 17.12.1998 US 213672

(71) Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
ChicagoIllinois 60611 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BUNCZEK, Michael, T.
    Lisle, IL 60532 (US)
  • GREENBERG, Michael, J.
    Northbrook, IL 60062 (US)
  • URNEZIS, Philip, W.
    Lombard, IL 60148 (US)

(74) Representative: Rickard, David John 
IPULSE,26 Mallinson Road
London SW11 1BP
London SW11 1BP (GB)

   


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