Patents Assigned to McNeil AB
  • Patent number: 12285520
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nicotine chewing gum giving an immediate release and uptake of nicotine as well as an extended release and uptake of nicotine as well as describing suitable manufacturing processes for such chewing gum formulations and the use of the chewing gum for the treatment of a human being suffering from cravings from tobacco and/or e-cigarette dependency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Katarina Lindell, Kristina Thyresson, Jill Nilgard, Martin Edman
  • Patent number: 11930843
    Abstract: A cartridge assembly may be utilized in combination with an electronic nicotine delivery system for the safe, efficient and cost-effective means for delivering a controlled dose of nicotine to a user on demand. The cartridge assembly includes a reservoir with a material for holding liquid nicotine or a liquid nicotine solution and is constructed from a material that is chemically resistant to nicotine or nicotine solution. The cartridge assembly includes an anti-counterfeit feature to prevent use of an unauthorized cartridge in the electronic nicotine delivery system. The cartridge assembly also includes an anti-reuse feature that precludes reuse of the cartridge assembly once removed from the electronic nicotine delivery system. Essentially, the cartridge assembly is designed for a single use only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Corrado Tasselli, Cheng-Hsien Lu, Chun-Hao Hsu
  • Patent number: 11679081
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chewing gum comprising at least a gum core comprising nicotine polacrilex, at least a one outer coating covering the core, comprising at least one sugar alcohol or mixtures of sugar alcohols and, at least a one portion fused onto the outer coating, wherein the portion comprises nicotine bitartrate or nicotine ditartrate dihydrate and at least one sugar alcohol or a mixture of sugar alcohols and at least one buffer present in the coating and/or in a portion fused to the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Kristina Thyresson, Gregory Koll, Jill Nilgard, Gerard McNally, Katarina Lindell
  • Publication number: 20220199225
    Abstract: A computing device may be configured for user interaction with specific timing mechanisms and access rules that may improve a user's preparedness for and ultimate success with a behavior change effort, such as smoking cessation, healthy eating, and/or behaviors to promote a healthy pregnancy. The computing device may include a processor that executes an enforcement module on the condition that both a user attempts to access a first content-interaction module between the first end time on a first scheduled date and a second start time on a second scheduled date and the user did not attempt to access the first content-interaction module between the first start time on the first scheduled date and the first end time on the first scheduled date. The enforcement module may indicate that the first content-interaction module is no longer available and that a second content-interaction module will become available on the second scheduled date.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Kevin Wildenhaus, Sophie Edgar, Justin Mellinger, Ming Dong, Desislava Ivanova, Danielle Giuseffi
  • Publication number: 20210337881
    Abstract: A device for providing nicotine replacement therapy may be provided. The device may comprise a dispenser for dispensing a nicotine formulation. The device may comprise an actuating member mounted to actuate the dispenser. The device may comprise a lockout mechanism that may be movable between an operative position that may allow the actuating member to move so as to actuate the dispenser, and a non-operative position that may prevent the actuating member from moving. The device may comprise a processor. The processor may be configured to determine an amount of nicotine that was previously consumed by a user. The processor may be configured to send a lockout mechanism signal to the lockout mechanism that causes the lockout mechanism to move to the non-operative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Justin Mellinger, Ryan Walsh, Sophie Edgar, Ming Dong, Curt Binner
  • Patent number: 10842199
    Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Patent number: 10791768
    Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Patent number: 10542781
    Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Patent number: 10531692
    Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Patent number: 10226076
    Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Patent number: 10188148
    Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Publication number: 20180338924
    Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical dosage form for the release of at least one Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in the oral cavity comprising a core coated by at least one film coating. The core comprises at least one API. One or more organoleptically disturbing sensations induced by one or several of the APIs and/or of inactive components of the solid pharmaceutical dosage form is/are reduced by constituents of said film coating. Said constituents comprise at least one film-forming polymer and at least one flavoring agent or at least one sweetener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: MCNEIL AB
    Inventors: Andreas Hugerth, Katarina Lindell, Fredrik Nicklasson, Kristina Thyresson
  • Publication number: 20160095818
    Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical dosage form for the release of at least one Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in the oral cavity comprising a core coated by at least one film coating. The core comprises at least one API. One or more organoleptically disturbing sensations induced by one or several of the APIs and/or of inactive components of the solid pharmaceutical dosage form is/are reduced by constituents of said film coating. Said constituents comprise at least one film-forming polymer and at least one flavoring agent or at least one sweetener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: MCNEIL AB
    Inventors: Andreas Hugerth, Katarina Lindell, Fredrik Nicklasson, Kristina Thyresson
  • Patent number: 8827145
    Abstract: A box for a quantity of loose objects is provided with a dispensing opening that inhibits and preferably prevents objects from becoming caught within the box in the process of being dispensed. The box comprises walls enclosing a chamber for carrying a quantity of loose objects. A tab is defined, preferably by a weakening line, in a first wall of the box, such that the tab forms a flap when the weakening line is broken or the tab is otherwise separated from the first wall. Then the flap is hingedly attached to the first wall of the box by the aid of an attachment line between the ends of the weakening line. The flap is then pivotable into the chamber of the box after the weakening line has been broken. The tab has a breadth in a direction substantially parallel to the attachment line and a height in a direction substantially perpendicular to the attachment line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Lennart Hultberg, Lars Sonesson
  • Patent number: 8746540
    Abstract: A box enclosing a chamber for carrying at least one object, such as a quantity of objects, is provided. The box comprises at least one wall, wherein said wall comprises a pair of overlapping flaps. The outer flap of said pair is adhesively attached to the inner flap of said pair to prevent access to the object(s) within the box. The outer flap is also arranged to release fragments without providing access to said objects if being tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventors: Lennart Hultberg, Lars Sonesson
  • Patent number: D880765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventor: Corrado Tasselli
  • Patent number: D890418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventor: Corrado Tasselli
  • Patent number: D890419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventor: Corrado Tasselli
  • Patent number: D921975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventor: Corrado Tasselli
  • Patent number: D926363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: McNeil AB
    Inventor: Corrado Tasselli