William D Sweeney

US Patent:

20120045553, Feb 23, 2012

Filed:

Mar 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/071931

Inventors:

Tapashi Sengupta - Frisco TX, US
Munmaya K. Mishra - Manakin Sabot VA, US
Douglas A. Fernandez - Richmond VA, US
William R. Sweeney - Richmond VA, US
Tony M. Howell - Richmond VA, US

Assignee:

Philip Morris USA Inc. - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A23L 1/221
A24B 15/30
A23L 1/223
A23P 1/04
A23L 1/035

US Classification:

426 96, 426651, 426103, 131352

Abstract:

Flavorants are emulsified in tobacco-derived lipids and encapsulated with biopolymers and polysaccharides. The emulsions include oil-in-water emulsions, oil-in-water-in-oil emulsions, water-in oil emulsions, or water-in-oil-in-water emulsions, and optionally include ethanol and/or propylene glycol in an oil phase.

US Patent:

43985327, Aug 16, 1983

Filed:

Dec 12, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/215626

Inventors:

William J. Sweeney - New York NY

International Classification:

A61F 546

US Classification:

128127

Abstract:

An insertion device for a diaphragm is provided. The device comprises an elongated hollow member which has a chamber for longitudinally holding a diaphragm. An opening is provided in one end of the member through which the diaphragm is dispensed. A plunger means slidable within the hollow member is at the other end of the member and used for dispensing the diaphragm through the opening. An indicia means is provided on the plunger for indicating the proper orientation of the diaphragm for insertion. The chamber preferably contains a disposable diaphragm and a spermacidal agent. An indicia means may also be provided for indicating the complete release of the diaphragm from the opening. A removable closure means, e. g. self-sticking tape, may be provided for sealing the opening.