Patents by Inventor Deborah L. Watson

Deborah L. Watson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THROAT DISCOMFORT
    Publication number: 20130330396
    Abstract: The physiological cooling agent N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide exhibits a surprising selectivity for throat cooling over mouth cooling, especially when consumed in the form of a confection. Methods of treating throat discomfort using N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide are described. Also described are various confections that incorporate N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide, including hard candy confections, soft candy confections, and center-filled confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Michel Cornec, Beth Ann Correa, Michelle Harnish, Joan E. Harvey, Caroline Lynch, Danielle Schwartz, Deborah L. Watson
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THROAT DISCOMFORT
    Publication number: 20120114735
    Abstract: The physiological cooling agent N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide exhibits a surprising selectivity for throat cooling over mouth cooling, especially when consumed in the form of a confection. Methods of treating throat discomfort using N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide are described. Also described are various confections that incorporate N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide, including hard candy confections, soft candy confections, and center-filled confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Michel Cornec, Beth Ann Correa, Michelle Harnish, Joan E. Harvey, Caroline Lynch, Danielle Schwartz, Deborah L. Watson
  • CONFECTIONERIES PROVIDING MOUTH-MOISTENING REFRESHMENT
    Publication number: 20120040057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to confectioneries that impart a mouth-moistening effect when orally consumed by an individual. Specifically, the confectioneries comprise compositions that include a blend of components comprising spilanthol to reduce or eliminate the perception of mouth dryness in an individual. The confectioneries can further include such components as a sweetening composition, a food-grade acid composition, and a cooling agent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Dino C. Ferri, Tasoula A. Michaelidou, Jelena Stojanovic, Deborah L. Watson
  • MULTI-REGION CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20110129563
    Abstract: A multi-region confectionery composition includes a first region including a particulate material having a negative heat of solution and a second region at least partially surrounding the first region to create one or more cavities that are filled by the first region. The second region includes a soluble chewable matrix. The multi-region confection can optionally include a third region at least partially surrounding the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Bharani Ashokan, Gerald B. Cotten, Simone A. O'Neill, Georgina Louise Perry, Khyati A. Valand, Deborah L. Watson
  • DUAL COATED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20090130251
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to dual coated compositions for soft confectionery compositions and products containing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a non-particulate coating and a particulate coating for candy compositions where the particulate coating can include an acid blend in particulate form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Georgina Perry, Mark Jarrard, Ongkar Pershad, Deborah L. Watson, Simone A. O'Neill, Yannick Benoit, Jose Saudemont, Sylvie Lagache
  • Disposable absorbent baby bib
    Patent number: D341472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Inventor: Deborah L. Watson
  • Lozenge
    Patent number: D666376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Beth Ann Correa, Michelle Harnish, Deborah L. Watson, Laurie Welborn, Trevour Kelleher
  • Lozenge
    Patent number: D666377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Beth Ann Correa, Michelle Harnish, Deborah L. Watson, Laurie Welborn, Trevour Kelleher