ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,233,158, issued on Feb. 25, was assigned to Quest Products LLC (Pleasant Prairie, Wis.).

"Orally adhering lozenges containing soluble dietary fiber" was invented by Jeffrey T. Haley (Mercer Island, Wash.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Orally adhering lozenges comprising soluble dietary fiber are provided herein. The orally adhering lozenges provided herein may be in the form of tablet-type lozenges comprising compressed powders and/or granules in at least two layers. The orally adhering lozenges include at least 30% soluble dietary fiber. The orally adhering lozenges also include an adhesive component to adhere the lozenge inside the mou...