Patents by Inventor Dennis M. Driscoll

Dennis M. Driscoll 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).

  • Method and apparatus for dispensing a constant controlled volume of adhesive
    Patent number: 5263608
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the flow of adhesive onto a moving substrate is provided using a thermal flowmeter. It is particularly designed for the tobacco industry wherein the flow of adhesive onto a continuous ribbon of paper in forming the side seam on tobacco rods requires consistent, controlled flow independent of external factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Bernard C. Kiernan, Bernard A. Semp, Dennis M. Driscoll, David L. Bilunas
  • Process for modifying the flavor characteristics of bright tobacco
    Patent number: 4628947
    Abstract: A method for modifying the smoking flavor characteristics of bright tobacco, involves treating the tobacco with liquid ammonia, separating the resulting ammonia solution from the tobacco, concentrating the solution by evaporating the ammonia, dissolving the concentrate in a solvent and reapplying the dissolved residue to the once-treated tobacco.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Dennis M. Driscoll, Everett W. Southwick