Patents Assigned to A. M. Todd
  • Patent number: 9119882
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20140186322
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 8445037
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: A. M. Todd Company
    Inventors: John Westcott Finley, John Weldon Finley, Igor Mezine, James M. Kehrer, II, Robert J. Justice, II
  • Publication number: 20100197801
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: A. M. TODD COMPANY
    Inventors: John Westcott Finley, John Weldon Finley, Igor Mezine, James M. Kehrer, II, Robert J. Justice, II
  • Publication number: 20090260119
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: A.M. Todd
    Inventors: Jie Liu, Deven Holmgren, Mark Morris
  • Patent number: 7517541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: A.M. Todd Company
    Inventors: Igor Mezine, Huizhen Zhang, Mike Petteruti, Mary Opet, John Finley
  • Publication number: 20060188589
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: A.M. TODD COMPANY
    Inventors: Igor Mezine, Huizhen Zhang, Mike Petteruti, Mary Opet, John Finley
  • Patent number: 6055888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: M. Todd Mitchell
    Inventor: M. Todd Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5047251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1991
    Assignee: A. M. Todd Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Spencer
  • Patent number: 4861616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: A. M. Todd Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Spencer
  • Patent number: PP14450
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: A.M. Todd Company
    Inventor: Mark Morris
  • Patent number: PP14480
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: A. M. Todd Company
    Inventor: Mark Morris
  • Patent number: PP21053
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: A. M. Todd
    Inventors: Jie Liu, Deven Holmgren, Mark Morris