Orally dissolvable nutritional supplement
US6495177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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29Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an orally administrable nutritional supplement which is highly palatable, such as a chewable prenatal vitamin/mineral supplement. The supplement is preferably made in the form of a tablet that, upon chewing, dissolves rapidly in the mouth. The tablet is particularly suitable for administration of vitamins and minerals to women during pregnancy. The invention also includes methods of making and using such supplements.
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