Patents by Inventor Diane Bugge

Diane Bugge 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).

  • EDIBLE PRODUCTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NASAL PASSAGES
    Publication number: 20080248089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral delivery systems, such as confectionery and chewing gum compositions, and methods for imparting the perception of nasal clearing to a user. In particular, the present invention includes confectionery and chewing gum compositions including a compound selected from 4-pentenyl isothiocyanate, 5-hexenyl isothiocyanate, 3-butenyl isothiocyanate, 3-methylthiopropyl isothiocyanate, and any combinations thereof and methods. The delivery systems promote the perception of nasal clearing in the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Diane Bugge, Joan E. Harvey, Susan Pettigrew
  • Mouth-moistening compositions, delivery systems containing same and methods of making same
    Publication number: 20070031561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and comestibles that impart a mouth-moistening effect when orally consumed by an individual. More specifically, the compositions of the present invention may include a blend of components, such as a sweetening composition, food-grade acid composition and a cooling agent, that reduces or eliminates the perception of mouth dryness in an individual. The present invention also provides methods for preparing such comestibles, as well as methods of treating xerostomia by orally administering such comestibles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Jamileh Lakkis, Dorothy Euan, Susan Pettigrew, Diane Bugge