Patents by Inventor Andrew G. Kallianos

Andrew G. Kallianos 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).

  • Smoking article wrapper having filler of hydromagnesite/magnesium hydroxide and smoking article made with said wrapper
    Patent number: 5979461
    Abstract: Hydromagnesite-magnesium hydroxide compositions which, when used as fillers in smoking article wrappers, significantly reduce the amount of sidestream smoke produced by the burning smoking article while providing the smoking article with good subjective characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Philip Morris Inc.
    Inventors: Azzedine Bensalem, Warren Chang, Jay A Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Donald M. Schleich, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Hydromagnesite/magnesium hydroxide fillers for smoking article wrappers and methods for making same
    Patent number: 5927288
    Abstract: Hydromagnesite-magnesium hydroxide compositions are prepared which, when used as fillers in smoking article wrappers, significantly reduce the amount of sidestream smoke produced by the burning smoking article while providing the smoking article with good subjective characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Azzedine Bensalem, Warren Chang, Jay A Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Donald M. Schleich, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Magnesite/magnesium hydroxide fillers for smoking article wrappers
    Patent number: 5228463
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of co-crystalline magnesite/magnesium hydroxide compositions as fillers for smoking article wrappers. Smoking articles made with wrappers containing these compositions exhibit significantly reduced sidestream smoke and does not compromise subjective attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Philip Morris Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Magnesite composition filler for smoking article wrapper
    Patent number: 5092306
    Abstract: An improved smoking article wrapper which significantly reduces sidestream smike using magnesium carbonate in the form of magnesite as a filler. Smoking articles which employ the wrappers exhibit a significant reduction in sidestream smoke without adverse effect on subjective characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Gordon H. Bokelman, Jay A. Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Wrapper for smoking articles and method for preparing same
    Patent number: 4998542
    Abstract: A wrapper for smoking articles having controllable combustion characteristics. The wrapper comprises cigarette paper and an amorphous inorganic network formed from a gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew G. Kallianos, A. Clifton Lilly, Jr., Jerry F. Whidby, Rowland W. Dwyer, Jr.
  • Filter cigarette
    Patent number: 4696314
    Abstract: A cigarette is provided having a variable shape, including variable length and a bendable longitudinal axis. A flexible corrugated tubing section connects a filter plug to a cigarette rod and provides both the variability of the length and the bendability of the cigarette. The variable shape mechanism can be made to additionally provide variable dilution and variable flavorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew G. Kallianos, Christopher N. Kounnas
  • Filter cigarette
    Patent number: 4677995
    Abstract: A filter cigarette is provided in which the smoker can select varying levels of one or more flavorants to be added to the smoke stream. A rotatable filter segment having several smoke flow paths, each containing a different flavorant material, cooperates with a baffle to select one or more paths through which the smoke stream will travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew G. Kallianos, Francis M. Sprinkel, Jr., Paula Decker
  • 7-Methyl-1,2-benzopyrone as a tobacco flavorant
    Patent number: 4319585
    Abstract: A process for improving, enhancing or modifying the organoleptic properties of tobacco products which comprises adding thereto 7-methyl-1,2-benzopyrone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: Liggett Group Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. Kallianos, Everett W. Southwick
  • 7-Alkoxy-1,2-benzopyrones as tobacco flavorants
    Patent number: 4163453
    Abstract: A process for improving, enhancing or modifying the organoleptic properties of tobacco products which comprises adding thereto a compound possessing the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or cyclic aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having less than 8 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Assignee: Liggett Group Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. Kallianos, Melvyn I. Simpson
  • Cinnamic derivatives as tobacco additives
    Patent number: 4052993
    Abstract: Cinnamic derivatives, especially the methyl or ethyl ethers of cinnamyl alcohol, para-methoxycinnamyl alcohol, and para-ethoxycinnamyl alcohol, are added to tobacco to improve the flavor and aroma of the tobacco and tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: Liggett & Myers Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Cartwright, Richard E. Means, Andrew G. Kallianos, J. Bowen Ross, Jr.
  • Cinnamic derivatives as tobacco additives
    Patent number: 3943943
    Abstract: Cinnamic derivatives, especially the methyl or ethyl ethers of cinnamyl alcohol, para-methoxycinnamyl alcohol, and para-ethoxycinnamyl alcohol, are added to tobacco to improve the flavor and aroma of the tobacco and tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Liggett & Myers Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Cartwright, Richard E. Means, Andrew G. Kallianos