Patents by Inventor David J. Spence

David J. Spence 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).

  • Sensation masking composition
    Patent number: 9974740
    Abstract: The present invention provides masking compositions that include a lower alkyl carboxylic acid, e.g. acetic acid. Also provided is a masking composition that includes (a) a lower alkyl carboxylic acid (e.g. acetic acid), a warming sensate (e.g. vanillin or vanillyl butyl ether) and/or a cooling sensate (e.g. menthol or isopulegol).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
    Inventors: David J. Spence, Charles Manley, Carter B. Green
  • Synergistic salivation agents
    Patent number: 9814748
    Abstract: Provides is a salivation cocktail that comprises a food acid and a tingling sensate. The combination of a food acid and a tingling sensate has been found to synergistically increase salivation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
    Inventors: Charles Manley, David J. Spence, Carter B. Green
  • SENSATION MASKING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20150327583
    Abstract: The present invention provides masking compositions that include a lower alkyl carboxylic acid, e.g. acetic acid. Also provided is a masking composition that includes (a) a lower alkyl carboxylic acid (e.g. acetic acid), a warming sensate (e.g. vanillin or vanillyl butyl ether) and/or a cooling sensate (e.g. menthol or isopulegol).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORP. (USA)
    Inventors: David J. Spence, Charles Manley, Carter B. Green
  • Sensation masking composition
    Patent number: 8920864
    Abstract: The present invention provides masking compositions that include a lower alkyl carboxylic acid, e.g. acetic acid. Also provided is a masking composition that includes (a) a lower alkyl carboxylic acid (e.g. acetic acid), a warming sensate (e.g. vanillin or vanillyl butyl ether) and/or a cooling sensate (e.g. menthol or isopulegol).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Spence, Charles Manley, Carter B. Green
  • Synergistic salivation agents
    Patent number: 8435542
    Abstract: Provides is a salivation cocktail that comprises a food acid and a tingling sensate. The combination of a food acid and a tingling sensate has been found to synergistically increase salivation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Takasago International Corp. (USA)
    Inventors: Charles Manley, David J. Spence, Carter B Green
  • SENSATION MASKING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20100093869
    Abstract: The present invention provides masking compositions that include a lower alkyl carboxylic acid, e.g. acetic acid. Also provided is a masking composition that includes (a) a lower alkyl carboxylic acid (e.g. acetic acid), a warming sensate (e.g. vanillin or vanillyl butyl ether) and/or a cooling sensate (e.g. menthol or isopulegol).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: David J. Spence, Charles Manley, Carter B. Green
  • Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact
    Patent number: 6899901
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the sensate composition in a food, pharmaceutical or personal care product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignees: Takasago International Corporation, Takasago International Corporation (USA)
    Inventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Jr., Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta
  • Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact
    Patent number: 6890567
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the sensate composition in a food, pharmaceutical or personal care product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignees: Takasago International Corporation, Takasago International Corporation (USA)
    Inventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Jr., Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta
  • Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact
    Patent number: 6780443
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the sensate composition in a food, pharmaceutical or personal care product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignees: Takasago International Corporation, Takasago International Corporation (USA)
    Inventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Jr., Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta
  • Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact
    Publication number: 20040052735
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the sensate composition in a food, pharmaceutical or personal care product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta
  • New sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact
    Publication number: 20030215532
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the sensate composition in a food, pharmaceutical or personal care product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta