Patents by Inventor Chris Irving

Chris Irving 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).

  • CAPSULE CLUSTERS FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20240057648
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. CRAWFORD, Shon GEDEVANI, William R. SWEENEY, Chris IRVING
  • Capsule clusters for oral consumption
    Patent number: 11785973
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shon Gedevani, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • CAPSULE CLUSTERS FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20200383366
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. CRAWFORD, Shon GEDEVANI, William R. SWEENEY, Chris IRVING
  • Capsule clusters for oral consumption
    Patent number: 10779560
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shon Gedevani, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • CAPSULE CLUSTERS FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20180249746
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shon Gedevani, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • Capsule clusters for oral consumption
    Patent number: 9974325
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shon Gedevani, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • Capsule clusters for oral consumption
    Patent number: 9668503
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oral product includes creating a matrix from a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and molding the matrix into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shalva Gedevanishvili, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • CAPSULE CLUSTERS FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20170143023
    Abstract: An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shalva Gedevanishvili, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • DYNAMIC BUDDY LIST MANAGEMENT BASED ON MESSAGE CONTENT
    Publication number: 20150358260
    Abstract: A gateway includes a proxy that selectively forwards messages to a messaging server based on the sender's authorization status. If the sender is authorized to send messages, the proxy applies a set of predetermined rules to dynamically control user identification information included in the buddy lists on the messaging clients based on the content of messages exchanged between messaging client users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Norman Jordan, Chris Irving
  • CAPSULE CLUSTERS FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20150104552
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oral product includes creating a matrix from a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and molding the matrix into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shalva Gedevanishvili, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • Capsule clusters for oral consumption
    Patent number: 8940344
    Abstract: Provided are oral products that provide engaging and flavorful experiences to a user. The oral product includes a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder that create a matrix that is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shalva Gedevanishvili, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
  • Capsule clusters for oral consumption
    Publication number: 20080305216
    Abstract: Provided are oral products that provide engaging and flavorful experiences to a user. The oral product includes a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder that create a matrix that is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Shalva Gedevanishvili, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving