Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Sox

Thomas E. Sox 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).

  • Patent number: 10579866
    Abstract: A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction includes presenting health information to the user, collecting data and modifying the information presented to the user in enhance the user's engagement with the wellness program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikolovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Publication number: 20170053157
    Abstract: A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction includes presenting health information to the user, collecting data and modifying the information presented to the user in enhance the user's engagement with the wellness program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikolovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Publication number: 20140142967
    Abstract: A method and system for assessing user engagement during wellness program interaction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Wellness & Prevention, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikilovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Publication number: 20140142397
    Abstract: A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Wellness & Prevention, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikilovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Patent number: 8694594
    Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized message delivery to one or more individual users of at least one team of users is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system, data specific to one or more individual users of at least one team of users is gathered, analyzed and used to determine preferences and order of precedence of the one or more individual users of the at least one team of users; and personalized message delivery is provided to the one or more individual users of the at least one team of users based upon the one or more individual users of the at least one team of users' preferences and order of precedence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Wellness & Prevention, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Walsh, Steven J. Catani, Maurice Collins, Lauren M. Didyk, Helene Gidley, David A. Gregorka, John Hetrick, Jeffrey Matthes, Thomas E. Sox, Victor J. Strecher, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day
  • Publication number: 20120173639
    Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized message delivery to a user is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system, data specific to a user is gathered, analyzed and used to determine preferences and order of precedence of the user; and personalized message delivery is provided based upon the user's preferences and order of precedence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Walsh, Steven J. Catani, Maurice Collins, Lauren M. Didyk, Helene Gidley, David A. Gregorka, John Hetrick, Jeffrey Matthes, Thomas E. Sox, Victor J. Strecher
  • Publication number: 20120116797
    Abstract: A method and system for conducting a health risk assessment of one or more individuals are disclosed. In accordance with the method and system, previous responses by multiple users are used to generate specific inquires for the individual to provide specific recommended action to the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Victor J. Strecher, Steven J. Catani, Mary Jo Cartwright, Monte Montgomery, Thomas E. Sox, Cathleen S. Marsh, Janet H. Greenhut
  • Publication number: 20090053680
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining the eating restraint behavior of an individual and communicating a recommendation to the individual based on the eating restraint behavior for compositions to consume that effective for the diagnosed eating restraint behavior. Such compositions effective for low rigid restraint eaters include soluble fiber and a multivalent cation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Steven J. Catani, Juan L. Navia, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 7232574
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for incorporating long chain alcohols into edible oils. The long chain alcohol/edible oil admixture is then suitable for use in preparation of various foods. The long chain alcohol is added by the introduction of energy and in a preferred embodiment in the absence of surfactants and emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Clemence K. Dartey, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 6966252
    Abstract: A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface enhancer, and the body. The hydrophilic substance deposited includes a high intensity sweetener, a nutritive sweetener, a flavoring agent, a drug substance, a vitamin, a mineral, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Hamiel, Shyhyuan Liao, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 6875443
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the encapsulation of long chain alcohols, C20-C36, in various materials including polymers and waxes. Through the proper selection of the polymer the encapsulated long chain alcohol can be advantageously added to foods such as margarines, salad dressings and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Clemence K. Dartey, Thomas E. Sox
  • Publication number: 20040187692
    Abstract: A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface enhancer, and the body. The hydrophilic substance deposited includes a high intensity sweetener, a nutritive sweetener, a flavoring agent, a drug substance, a vitamin, a mineral, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Lee J. Hamiel, Shyhyuan Liao, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 6797290
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for oral administration that includes chitosan and GMP, wherein the chitosan and GMP are in other than a cationic gum or polysaccharide/protein complex. Also included herein are methods for controlling appetite in humans and animals by orally administering a composition that includes chitosan and GMP, wherein the chitosan and GMP are in other than a cationic gum or polysaccharide/protein complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Clemence Dartey, Gilbert Leveille, Thomas E. Sox
  • Publication number: 20040086605
    Abstract: A composition and a device for sweetening products including a sweetening solution, wherein the sweetening solution consists essentially of a high intensity sweetener and a solvent, and a spraying apparatus are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas E. Sox
  • Publication number: 20030059495
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for oral administration that includes chitosan and GMP, wherein the chitosan and GMP are in other than a cationic gum or polysaccharide/protein complex. Also included herein are methods for controlling appetite in humans and animals by orally administering a composition that includes chitosan and GMP, wherein the chitosan and GMP are in other than a cationic gum or polysaccharide/protein complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Clemence Dartey, Gilbert Leveille, Thomas E. Sox
  • Publication number: 20020076432
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the encapsulation of long chain alcohols, C20-C36, in various materials including polymers and waxes. Through the proper selection of the polymer the encapsulated long chain alcohol can be advantageously added to foods such as margarines, salad dressings and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Clemence K. Dartey, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 6355274
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the encapsulation of long chain alcohols, C20-C36, in various materials including polymers and waxes. Through the proper selection of the polymer the encapsulated long chain alcohol can be advantageously added to foods such as margarines, salad dressings and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Clemence K. Dartey, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 6090401
    Abstract: The present invention provides a quick dissolving, readily broken substrate suitable for the addition of pharmaceutical agents for oral administration. A method for making the substrate is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter G. Gowan, Jr., Richard D. Fegley, Daniel McTeigue, Thomas E. Sox
  • Patent number: 5013560
    Abstract: Microbially-stable liquid pharmaceutical suspensions for oral administration comprising a bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, a suspension system and water, and wherein said compositions have a pH within the range of from about 3.0 to about 5.5. These compositions are efficacious, and have good aesthetics and good storage stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laura L. Stentz, Jerry R. Maney, Thomas E. Sox