Patents by Inventor Susan E. Wrenn

Susan E. Wrenn 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).

  • Publication number: 20230345996
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Munmaya K. MISHRA, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A. Fournier
  • Patent number: 11690395
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A. Fournier
  • Publication number: 20210030912
    Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a composite conduit to transport multiple liquids to a heating element at flow rates such that the liquids arrive at the heating element in desirable concentrations. The heating element volatilizes the liquids to form volatilized fluid, which mixes with ambient air to form an aerosol with desirable concentrations of the multiple liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Zuyin YANG, Susan E. WRENN
  • Patent number: 10828385
    Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a composite conduit to transport multiple liquids to a heating element at flow rates such that the liquids arrive at the heating element in desirable concentrations. The heating element volatilizes the liquids to form volatilized fluid, which mixes with ambient air to form an aerosol with desirable concentrations of the multiple liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Zuyin Yang, Susan E. Wrenn
  • Publication number: 20200120971
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Munmaya K. MISHRA, Susan E. WRENN, Jay A. FOURNIER
  • Patent number: 10537131
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A Fournier
  • Publication number: 20190364953
    Abstract: A consumable tobacco film strip adapted to dissolve in the oral cavity includes a tobacco component, a binder, a humectant, and optionally a flavorant. The tobacco component can include ground or powdered tobacco and/or a tobacco extract. Tobacco flavoring can be incorporated in the film strip by casting or extruding a mixture or the tobacco component may be added to a film strip after formation of the film. The film strips are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Susan E. Wrenn, Maria Carolina Marun
  • Patent number: 10383355
    Abstract: A consumable tobacco film strip adapted to dissolve in the oral cavity includes a tobacco component, a binder, a humectant, and optionally a flavorant. The tobacco component can include ground or powdered tobacco and/or a tobacco extract. Tobacco flavoring can be incorporated in the film strip by casting or extruding a mixture or the tobacco component may be added to a film strip after formation of the film. The film strips are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan E. Wrenn, Maria Carolina Marun
  • Publication number: 20170231266
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A Fournier
  • Patent number: 9668519
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A Fournier
  • Publication number: 20170035924
    Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a composite conduit to transport multiple liquids to a heating element at flow rates such that the liquids arrive at the heating element in desirable concentrations. The heating element volatilizes the liquids to form volatilized fluid, which mixes with ambient air to form an aerosol with desirable concentrations of the multiple liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Zuyin YANG, Susan E. WRENN
  • Publication number: 20150101624
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A. Fournier
  • Patent number: 8864909
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A Fournier
  • Publication number: 20110309157
    Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a composite conduit to transport multiple liquids to a heating element at flow rates such that the liquids arrive at the heating element in desirable concentrations. The heating element volatilizes the liquids to form volatilized fluid, which mixes with ambient air to form an aerosol with desirable concentrations of the multiple liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Zuyin Yang, Susan E. Wrenn, John Wrenn
  • Publication number: 20110220135
    Abstract: A consumable tobacco film strip adapted to dissolve in the oral cavity includes a tobacco component, a binder, a humectant, and optionally a flavorant. The tobacco component can include ground or powdered tobacco and/or a tobacco extract. Tobacco flavoring can be incorporated in the film strip by casting or extruding a mixture or the tobacco component may be added to a film strip after formation of the film. The film strips are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Susan E. Wrenn, Maria Carolina Marun
  • Patent number: 7946296
    Abstract: A consumable tobacco film strip adapted to dissolve in the oral cavity includes a tobacco component, a binder, a humectant, and optionally a flavorant. The tobacco component can include ground or powdered tobacco and/or a tobacco extract. Tobacco flavoring can be incorporated in the film strip by casting or extruding a mixture or the tobacco component may be added to a film strip after formation of the film. The film strips are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Susan E. Wrenn, Maria Carolina Marun
  • Publication number: 20110079232
    Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Susan E. Wrenn, Jay A. Fournier
  • Publication number: 20080149121
    Abstract: A consumable tobacco film strip adapted to dissolve in the oral cavity includes a tobacco component, a binder, a humectant, and optionally a flavorant. The tobacco component can include ground or powdered tobacco and/or a tobacco extract. Tobacco flavoring can be incorporated in the film strip by casting or extruding a mixture or the tobacco component may be added to a film strip after formation of the film. The film strips are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Susan E. Wrenn, Maria Carolina Marun
  • Patent number: 6994096
    Abstract: A heater fixture for use in an electrically heated cigarette smoking system having a source of electrical energy for heating a cigarette includes an inner wall or barrel having at least one opening through the inner wall extending from an outer peripheral surface to an inner surface of the inner wall, and at least one flow distributing element positioned within the at least one opening and extending inwardly from the inner surface. The flow distributing element or elements are provided with a plurality of openings that are in fluid communication with an interior of the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ali A. Rostami, Susan E. Wrenn
  • Patent number: 6911189
    Abstract: A filter such as an air having a reagent which chemically reacts with and removes a gaseous component of an air stream. The reagent contains functional groups covalently bonded to a non-volatile inorganic substrate which is incorporated in the filter. The filter can remove gaseous components such as aldehydes. Preferred functional groups are 3-aminopropylsilyl groups covalently bonded to silica gel (APS silica gel). The reagent can be contained in a space in the filter or incorporated in one or more filter elements. The reagent can be part of or coated on paper such as filter paper or incorporated in non-paper filter elements formed from fibrous materials such as cellulose acetate or polypropylene fibers. Other preferred reagents include aminoethylaminopropylsilyl silica gel (AEAPS) and aminoethylaminoethylaminopropylsilyl silica gel (AEAEAPS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kent B. Koller, Susan E. Wrenn, Willie G. Houck, Jr., John B. Paine, III