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| '''Momints''' was a breath ] manufactured by |
'''Momints''' was a breath ] manufactured by Yosha! Enterprises Corporation, headed by President and CEO Tony Shurman.<ref name=PackagingWorld/> (Although "yosha!" (よっしゃ!) is a Japanese expression (roughly equivalent to the American "]"),<ref name=YosshaJapan/><ref name=Merriam-Webster/> the company was founded in the United States and based in ].)<ref name=PackagingWorld/> The product was introduced in 2003; Yosha! Enterprises is now defunct{{citation needed|date=April2 2021|reason=We don't actually have a source ''saying'' this, but they have no website or active presence on the internet, and nobody bothered to renew the copyright on their flagship product, plus the Tony Shuman quote below implies this. I'd say sky-is-blue applies here, but we don't have an actual source to provide proof to the reader.}} and the trademark for Momints expired in 2010.<ref name=Justia/><ref name=Justia2/> | ||
| ==History and description== | ==History and description== | ||
| {{Rquote |align=right |quote=We then had sort of the next evolution of breath mint technology in these liquid-filled capsules that look really cool. Super fun name, M-O-M-I-N-T-S. We had an incredible rise and then this spectacular fall. |author=Tony Shurman |source=''Portland Press-Herald''<ref name=PressHerald/>}} | {{Rquote |align=right |quote=We then had sort of the next evolution of breath mint technology in these liquid-filled capsules that look really cool. Super fun name, M-O-M-I-N-T-S. We had an incredible rise and then this spectacular fall. |author=Tony Shurman |source=''Portland Press-Herald''<ref name=PressHerald/>}} | ||
| An iridescent, translucent sphere resembling a glass bead, the innovative product<ref name=PackagingWorld/> was one of the smallest commercially available mints. Momints were described by the manufacturer as a "liquid mint". The liquid mint solution (not true mint, as Momints contained no mint oil) was encased in a soluble gelatin shell. Biting the shell released the liquid contents.{{ |
An iridescent, translucent sphere resembling a glass bead, the innovative product<ref name=PackagingWorld/> was one of the smallest commercially available mints. Momints were described by the manufacturer as a "liquid mint". The liquid mint solution (not a true mint, as Momints contained no mint oil) was encased in a soluble gelatin shell. Biting the shell released the liquid contents.{{citation needed|date=April 2, 2021}} | ||
| Momints were originally packaged in a transparent plastic package, designed to fit into a watch pocket. The box was a rectangular solid, except that at one short end the top sloped down to meet the base. The other end contained a hinged door, which |
Momints were originally packaged in a transparent plastic package, designed to fit into a watch pocket. The box was a rectangular solid, except that at one short end the top sloped down to meet the base. The other end contained a hinged door, which opened to give to access to an internal chute. Individual Momints were dispensed through this chute. This package was styled the "E-Z Slide Pack". 28 Momints were contained in each package.{{citation needed|date=April 2, 2021}} | ||
| The product was offered in green (]), blue (winter burst), and red (] versions.<ref name=PackagingWorld/><ref name=EverythingFood/> | The product was offered in green (]), blue (winter burst), and red (]) versions.<ref name=PackagingWorld/><ref name=EverythingFood/> | ||
| By 2005, Momints were also being sold in clear tubes containing eight Momints. A more premium "super tube" containing 15 of the eight-count tubes was also offered. The |
By 2005, Momints were also being sold in clear tubes containing eight Momints. A more premium "super tube" containing 15 of the eight-count tubes was also offered. The super tube contained a mix of the three flavors. The venues for the initial rollout of the tubes were ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] College Bookstores.<ref name=PackagingWorld/> | ||
| According to Tony Shurman, the tube packaging – designed by the Canadian<ref name=Zaunscherb/> branding and package design firm Zaunscherb – was inspired by tubes used for cosmetics. The tube design initially envisioned glass tubes, but plastic was used when the product was marketed.<ref name=PackagingWorld/> | According to Tony Shurman, the tube packaging – designed by the Canadian<ref name=Zaunscherb/> branding and package design firm Zaunscherb – was inspired by tubes used for cosmetics. The tube design initially envisioned glass tubes, but plastic was used when the product was marketed.<ref name=PackagingWorld/> | ||
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| Momints | |
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| Formal name | Momints |
| Classification | Breath mint |
| Description | Liquid mint |
| Form | Sphere |
| Displacement | 33.5mm (approx.) |
| Mass | 0.06g (approx.) |
| Ingredients | Medium chain triglycerides, flavor, gelatin, sorbitol, glycerin, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, aspartame, thaumatin, color. |
| Nutrition Information | Per mint: Calories 0, Fat 0g, Sodium 0g, Carbohydrates 0g, Sugars 0g, Sugar Alcohol 0g, Protein 0g. |
| Active Ingredients | None |
| Flavors | Peppermint, Cinnamon, WinterBurst |
| Sugar Free? | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Yosha! Enterprises |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Slogans / Taglines | The World's Strongest Mint |
| Related products | None |
| Hazards | food coloring, phenylalanine, eye contact hazard, dispenser is choking hazard. |
Momints was a breath mint manufactured by Yosha! Enterprises Corporation, headed by President and CEO Tony Shurman. (Although "yosha!" (よっしゃ!) is a Japanese expression (roughly equivalent to the American "boo-yah!"), the company was founded in the United States and based in Westfield, New Jersey.) The product was introduced in 2003; Yosha! Enterprises is now defunct and the trademark for Momints expired in 2010.
History and description
We then had sort of the next evolution of breath mint technology in these liquid-filled capsules that look really cool. Super fun name, M-O-M-I-N-T-S. We had an incredible rise and then this spectacular fall.
— Tony Shurman, Portland Press-Herald
An iridescent, translucent sphere resembling a glass bead, the innovative product was one of the smallest commercially available mints. Momints were described by the manufacturer as a "liquid mint". The liquid mint solution (not a true mint, as Momints contained no mint oil) was encased in a soluble gelatin shell. Biting the shell released the liquid contents.
Momints were originally packaged in a transparent plastic package, designed to fit into a watch pocket. The box was a rectangular solid, except that at one short end the top sloped down to meet the base. The other end contained a hinged door, which opened to give to access to an internal chute. Individual Momints were dispensed through this chute. This package was styled the "E-Z Slide Pack". 28 Momints were contained in each package.
The product was offered in green (peppermint), blue (winter burst), and red (cinnamon) versions.
By 2005, Momints were also being sold in clear tubes containing eight Momints. A more premium "super tube" containing 15 of the eight-count tubes was also offered. The super tube contained a mix of the three flavors. The venues for the initial rollout of the tubes were Wal-Mart, 7-Eleven, CVS, Eckerd, Wawa, Stewart’s, and Barnes & Noble College Bookstores.
According to Tony Shurman, the tube packaging – designed by the Canadian branding and package design firm Zaunscherb – was inspired by tubes used for cosmetics. The tube design initially envisioned glass tubes, but plastic was used when the product was marketed.
References
- ^ Jim George (January 31, 205). "Liquid mints become 'jewels' in a tube". Packaging World. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- jhanabukiten (May 17, 2020). "Yossha! Yosha! よっしゃ！Meaning?". Yossha Japan. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- "Booyah: interjection". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- "MOMINTS - Trademark Details". Justia. 2010-04-24. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
Status: 710 - Cancelled - Section 8
- Michael Gerity. "Q: What is 'Status 710 - Cancelled - Section 8' when speaking in trademark situations?". Justia. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
Status 710 - Cancelled - Section 8 means that a federal trademark registration was cancelled for failure to file the required proof that the mark was still being used in commerce.
- Lisa DeSisto (interviewer) (February 28, 2020). "Like a Boss: Read the interview with Tony Shurman, President and CEO of Jasper Wyman & Son". Portland Press-Herald. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - "Yosha! Enterprises, Inc. - Product Selection". Everything Food. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- "ZRB Creative Marketing Support". Zaunscherb official website. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
External links
- Momints web site at the Wayback Machine (archived July 23, 2011)