Patents by Inventor Andrew P. Verrall

Andrew P. Verrall 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: 9796833
    Abstract: An edible film useful for applying a flavoring additive to a food item is disclosed. The edible film generally includes an edible carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin and an edible plasticizer. The carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin is preferably a blend of two different carboxymethyl celluloses having different molecular weights. The edible film preferably includes additional additives, for example an edible surfactant and an edible tackifier. The edible film can suitably accept a food flavoring ingredient to form a flavored film that can be used to apply a flavor to a food item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown
  • Patent number: 9133329
    Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: MONOSOL LLC
    Inventors: Frank W. Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Roxane Rosmaninho, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Publication number: 20150093526
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Frank W. Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Roxane Rosmaninho, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Patent number: 8905236
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC
    Inventors: Frank W. Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Roxane Rosmaninho, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Patent number: 8728449
    Abstract: Water-soluble articles such as films, which can be made resistant to contact with small amounts of water, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The water-soluble article is formed from a water-soluble film-forming composition, such as polyvinyl alcohol, and includes a salt that is distributed more closely to at least one of the surfaces than throughout its thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Monosol LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Steven G. Friedrich
  • Patent number: 8697624
    Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank William Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M Lee, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall, Roxane Rosmaninho
  • Patent number: 8276756
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank William Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M Lee, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall, Roxane Rosmaninho
  • Patent number: 8268914
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabi sulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis A. Beckholt
  • Publication number: 20110186468
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Frank William DENOME, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall, Roxane Rosemaninho
  • Publication number: 20110188784
    Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Frank William DENOME, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall, Roxane Rosmaninho
  • Publication number: 20110186467
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Frank W. Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Roxane Rosmaninho, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Publication number: 20110189413
    Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Frank W. Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M. Lee, Roxane Rosmaninho, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Patent number: 7803872
    Abstract: A water-soluble, halogen-resistant film-forming composition useful for packaging water treatment products is disclosed. The film can include an acid-stable, water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol polymer, an oxidizable organic material, a chelating agent, a free radical scavenger, and secondary additives such as plasticizers, lubricants, and surfactants. The resulting film has favorable solubility properties after having been exposed to halogenated (e.g., chlorinated and brominated) compositions such as water treatment and agricultural products for prolonged periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Stephen D. Goodrich
  • Publication number: 20100105821
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabi sulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Patent number: 7642226
    Abstract: Generally speaking, the present invention is a water-soluble copolymer film comprising a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and a second monomer, the resultant polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having a degree of hydrolysis, expressed as a percentage of vinyl acetate units converted to vinyl alcohol units, of from about 90% to 100%. The second monomer is preferably selected from the group of monomers having carboxylate functionality or sulfonate functionality. The resulting water-soluble copolymer film is disclosed for use in making pouches to contain a unit dose of liquid detergent, such as a liquid laundry detergent. However, it is an aspect of the copolymer film that film solubility is not significantly affected adversely by the detergent. Such film produces pouches having a greater storage shelf-life over prior art water-soluble film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
  • Publication number: 20090035426
    Abstract: An edible film useful for applying a flavoring additive to a food item is disclosed. The edible film generally includes an edible carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin and an edible plasticizer. The carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin is preferably a blend of two different carboxymethyl celluloses having different molecular weights. The edible film preferably includes additional additives, for example an edible surfactant and an edible tackifier. The edible film can suitably accept a food flavoring ingredient to form a flavored film that can be used to apply a flavor to a food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown
  • Publication number: 20090004373
    Abstract: Methods of temporarily protecting an exterior surface of a structure, an interior hard surface, and an automobile part, including the step of applying to the surface a solution including a water-soluble polymer, and allowing the solution to dry, thereby forming a water-soluble polymer coating on the surface, is disclosed. The protective coating can thereafter be removed by washing the surface with water, such as with a power sprayer, taking with it any secondary substance which has coated it or otherwise has been bound to it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: CASTLE DOME SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Christian Rath, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Publication number: 20080255290
    Abstract: A method of dust abatement, including applying and reapplying to a surface having particulate material a single-phase solution including a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof, at a rate of 0.1 g/m to 6 g/m2, on a dry basis, and suitable solutions for the method optionally including surfactants, plasticizers, tackifying agents, and nanoclays, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Rath, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Publication number: 20080193633
    Abstract: A method of stabilization and anchoring for low density objects such as leaves, including applying to the surface of a collection of leaves a solution including a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof, at a rate of 0.5 g/m2 to 20 g/m2, on a dry basis, and suitable solutions for the method optionally including crosslinking agents, surfactants, plasticizers, nanoparticulates, and tackifying agents, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Christian Rath, Andrew P. Verrall
  • Publication number: 20080176985
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabisulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis A. Beckholt