Patents by Inventor Alvin Kershman

Alvin Kershman 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: 12178893
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a testosterone active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Patent number: 12171847
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240374484
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a testosterone active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240374483
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240366353
    Abstract: A two phase system for administering a dose of an active to an animal having a liquid aqueous phase and a liquid oil phase, wherein the liquid oil phase has a dosage of at least one active, at least one oil and at least one surfactant, and the liquid oil phase has a density less than about 1.0 g/mL. The system is administered in an individual drinking container, such as a water bucket or water dish. The surfactant is non-water soluble and has an HLB of less than about 6.0. The oil phase adheres to tongue and mouth tissue of the pet or livestock that consumes it from the water bucket or water dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Patent number: 12053535
    Abstract: A lip balm providing a caffeine, nicotine or testosterone active, where the lip balm contains at least one lipid in the range of about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. %; a surfactant in the range of about 60 wt. % to 25 wt. %; caffeine, nicotine or testosterone active in the range of about 1 to 40 wt. %; and less than 1.0 wt. % water, where the lip balm, when applied to a lip, delivers the active in less than about ten minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240090471
    Abstract: A cat litter comprising an absorbent and at least one fluorescent compound, where the at least one fluorescent compound does not contain cat urine and wherein the at least one fluorescent compound attracts cats to eliminate in the litter. The cat litter comprising a solid particulate material coated with a cellulosic solution containing at least one fluorescent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Boxiecat LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, William Lewis
  • Patent number: 11813354
    Abstract: A trans-mucosal testosterone delivery composition for humans or animals having from about 50 to 99 wt. % humectant, from about 1 to 50 wt. % water, from about 0.001 to 25.00 wt. % testosterone, from about 0 to 25 wt. % oil, and from about 25 to 1 wt. % surfactant, wherein the composition is hydrophobic and has release properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L Shear
  • Patent number: 11654091
    Abstract: A lotion for the topical application to reduce a swimmer's friction when swimming in water made by combining an aqueous phase comprising and at least one humectant with an oil phase. The at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 45 to 97 wt. %. The oil phase comprises at least one surfactant and at least one oil, and is present in the lotion in the range of about 5 to 45 wt. %. The surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 0.1 to 25 wt. %. The lotion is stable, homogenous and hydrophobic, and reduces friction when swimming in water, with the lotion applied to a swimmer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear
  • Publication number: 20230140299
    Abstract: An animal litter product comprising a foam polymer, wherein the foam polymer is compressible, resilient and has a density in the range of about of about 325 to 650 kg/m3, wherein the foamed polymer has limited compressibility and returns to approximately its original volume, wherein, optionally, the foam polymer is blended with other animal litter components, such as clays or other absorbent materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Boxiecat LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Josh Wiesenfeld, Jeff Shear, Harold Cole
  • Patent number: 11484483
    Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Linda L. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210401691
    Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Linda L. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210259283
    Abstract: A modified peanut butter composition is provided that includes natural peanut butter, hard butter, and silica gel or fumed silica. The modified peanut butter can also include maltodextrin and canola oil. A method of producing a modified peanut butter composition is also provided. The method includes heating a natural peanut butter to a temperature of at least 140° F., adding a hard butter to the natural peanut butter, mixing a silica gel or a fumed silica with the hard butter and natural peanut butter until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, and mixing the homogeneous mixture until the temperature is in the range of 115° F. to 130° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Alvin KERSHMAN, Jeff SHEAR
  • Patent number: 11033485
    Abstract: A dental care system having from about 30 to 99 wt. % humectant; from about 1 to 50 wt. % water; from about 0.001 to 5.00 wt. % antiplaque and anti-tartar actives; from about 0 to 25 wt. % oil; from about 25 to 1 wt. % surfactant; and wherein the dental care system is hydrophobic and adheres to wet gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L Shear
  • Patent number: 10986859
    Abstract: Provided here is a smokeless tobacco product, comprising a tobacco composition and an encapsulating composition coating the tobacco composition, wherein the encapsulating composition comprises methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the smokeless tobacco product. Further provided is a tobacco product package, comprising a casing comprising an outer rim, and a removable lid enclosing the outer rim of the casing, wherein the outer rim is coated with a coating layer comprising methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the tobacco product package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Barry Smith Fagg, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman, Jeremy Barrett Mabe
  • Publication number: 20200178569
    Abstract: A method of preparing an edible thermoplastic nutritious pet chew having an edible film coating comprising applying an aqueous solution or suspension of a cellulose ester and at least one hydrolysable nutrient or at least one heat labile nutrient to the uncoated pet chew; and drying the pet chew at a low temperature to form an edible film coating containing the nutrient, wherein the coating adheres to the pet chew, and wherein the nutrient in the coating is not degraded by heat and hydrolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Patent number: 10188628
    Abstract: A release lotion for delivering Cannabaceae derivatives, including THC made by combining an aqueous phase at least one humectant; wherein the humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from about 1 to 99 wt. %; and an oil phase comprising Cannabaceae derivatives and at least one surfactant, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 1 to 99 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase is added to the oil phase in a weight ratio of about 3:1 to 49:1 using low to medium shear mixing, and wherein the lotion is hydrophobic and has release properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear
  • Publication number: 20180098563
    Abstract: Provided here is a smokeless tobacco product, comprising a tobacco composition and an encapsulating composition coating the tobacco composition, wherein the encapsulating composition comprises methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the smokeless tobacco product. Further provided is a tobacco product package, comprising a casing comprising an outer rim, and a removable lid enclosing the outer rim of the casing, wherein the outer rim is coated with a coating layer comprising methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the tobacco product package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Barry Smith Fagg, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman, Jeremy Barrett Mabe
  • Publication number: 20170311626
    Abstract: A method of preparing an edible thermoplastic nutritious pet chew having an edible film coating comprising applying an aqueous solution or suspension of a cellulose ester and at least one hydrolysable nutrient or at least one heat labile nutrient to the uncoated pet chew; drying the pet chew at a low temperature to form an edible film coating containing the nutrient, wherein the coating adheres to the pet chew, and wherein the nutrient is not degraded by heat and hydrolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Dwayne Bennett, Jie Zhu
  • Publication number: 20160044955
    Abstract: Provided here is a smokeless tobacco product, comprising a tobacco composition and an encapsulating composition coating the tobacco composition, wherein the encapsulating composition comprises methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the smokeless tobacco product. Further provided is a tobacco product package, comprising a casing comprising an outer rim, and a removable lid enclosing the outer rim of the casing, wherein the outer rim is coated with a coating layer comprising methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the tobacco product package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Barry Smith Fagg, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman, Jeremy Barrett Mabe