Patents Assigned to A. M. Todd
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Patent number: 9119882Abstract: Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Flavor Liquidating (G) Corporation (new name for A. M. Todd Group, Inc.)Inventors: John Westcott Finley, John Weldon Finley, Igor Mezine, James M. Kehrer, II, Robert J. Justice, II
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Publication number: 20140186322Abstract: Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Flavor Liquidating (G) Corporation (new name of A. M. Todd Group, Inc.)Inventors: John Westcott Finley, John Weldon Finley, Igor Mezine, James M. Kehrer, II, Robert J. Justice, II
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Patent number: 8445037Abstract: Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: A. M. Todd CompanyInventors: John Westcott Finley, John Weldon Finley, Igor Mezine, James M. Kehrer, II, Robert J. Justice, II
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Publication number: 20100197801Abstract: Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: A. M. TODD COMPANYInventors: John Westcott Finley, John Weldon Finley, Igor Mezine, James M. Kehrer, II, Robert J. Justice, II
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Publication number: 20090260119Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mentha canadensis (‘Metolius’) is characterized by its unique oil chemistry and flavor profile resembling that of peppermint oil, and by its tolerance to Verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and mint rust (Puccinia menthae). DNA microsatellite marker analysis has shown that ‘Metolius’ is a distinct variety of M. canadensis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: A.M. ToddInventors: Jie Liu, Deven Holmgren, Mark Morris
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Patent number: 7517541Abstract: The invention relates to water dispersible extract preparations derived from water soluble components of Labiatae family plant material, including plant material hay and previously extracted or spent hay, which possesses beneficial oral care properties, methods of their manufacturing and application of the preparations in oral care products.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: A.M. Todd CompanyInventors: Igor Mezine, Huizhen Zhang, Mike Petteruti, Mary Opet, John Finley
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Publication number: 20060188589Abstract: The invention relates to water dispersible extract preparations derived from water soluble components of Labiatae family plant material, including plant material hay and previously extracted or spent hay, which possesses beneficial oral care properties, methods of their manufacturing and application of the preparations in oral care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: A.M. TODD COMPANYInventors: Igor Mezine, Huizhen Zhang, Mike Petteruti, Mary Opet, John Finley
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Patent number: 6055888Abstract: A wrench device with a bearing-type clutch for selectively and reversibly providing a unidirectional rotational force and an opposite unidirectional independent rotation. The wrench device includes one or more bearings disposed in an irregular space between a primary wall of a primary body and a secondary wall of a secondary body. The space has tapering or narrowing sections in which the bearings bind to fixedly engage the primary and secondary bodies as the primary body rotates in a first rotational direction. A pin or toggle dislodges a bearing so that the primary body may rotate freely in a second, opposing rotational direction while another bearing binds the secondary body to the primary body when said primary body is rotated in the first rotational direction. Alternatively, a bearing is selectively positioned in the space to cause the primary and secondary to rotate together or independently depending on the positioning of the bearing and the rotational direction of the primary body.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: M. Todd MitchellInventor: M. Todd Mitchell
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Patent number: 5047251Abstract: Crystal-clear peppermint oil maintaining its noble character and having a reduced pulegone content, enhanced menthone and menthol content, and improved stability against menthofuran oxidation breakdown is produced by a stereospecific method of reduction by hydrogenation of pulegone in situ using a saturated aqueous solution of sodium sulfite in the presence of glacial acetic acid at approximately neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1989Date of Patent: September 10, 1991Assignee: A. M. Todd CompanyInventor: Jeffrey S. Spencer
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Patent number: 4861616Abstract: Crystal-clear peppermint oil maintaining its noble character and having a reduced pulegone content, enhanced menthone and menthol content, and improved stability against menthofuran oxidation breakdown is produced by a stereospecific method of reduction by hydrogenation of pulegone in situ using a saturated aqueous solution of sodium sulfite in the presence of glacial acetic acid at approximately neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1988Date of Patent: August 29, 1989Assignee: A. M. Todd CompanyInventor: Jeffrey S. Spencer
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Patent number: PP14450Abstract: A new and distinct peppermint plant ‘Clackamas’ characterized by its resistance to Mint rust (Puccinia menthe Pers), Mint wilt (Ferticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum), and Spider mites as well as a more upright growth habit and a lighter green color the Black Mitcham peppermint plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: A.M. Todd CompanyInventor: Mark Morris
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Patent number: PP14480Abstract: A new and distinct peppermint plant ‘McKenzie’ characterized by its upright growth habit, vigorous and abundant root growth, resistance to Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae), Mint rust (Puccinia menthe Pers), Mint wilt (Verticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum), and a distinct flower spike with mostly pinkish white petals and consistent oil quality throughout its phases of maturity.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: A. M. Todd CompanyInventor: Mark Morris
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Patent number: PP21053Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mentha canadensis (‘Metolius’) is characterized by its unique oil chemistry and flavor profile resembling that of peppermint oil, and by its tolerance to Verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and mint rust (Puccinia menthae). DNA microsatellite marker analysis has shown that ‘Metolius’ is a distinct variety of M. canadensis.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: A. M. ToddInventors: Jie Liu, Deven Holmgren, Mark Morris