Patents by Inventor Dino C. Ferri

Dino C. Ferri 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).

  • FLAVORING INGREDIENT IN ORAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140010768
    Abstract: An oral composition containing an essential oil that provides a physical warming sensation when administered to the oral cavity and a method for achieving a physical warming sensation by administering the oral composition. The essential oil is rich in cis and trans-Piperitone Oxide and Piperitenone Oxide that impart unique organoleptic characteristics when the essential oil is used as the primary flavoring ingredient or as an additive in flavor compositions for chewing gum, confections, oral care applications, beverages, and general food applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: WILD FLAVORS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy CHAMBERS, Naeemah Hall, Mark Morris, Deven Holmgren, Ross Sheldon, Joan E. Harvey, Dino C. Ferri
  • CONFECTIONERIES PROVIDING MOUTH-MOISTENING REFRESHMENT
    Publication number: 20120040057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to confectioneries that impart a mouth-moistening effect when orally consumed by an individual. Specifically, the confectioneries comprise compositions that include a blend of components comprising spilanthol to reduce or eliminate the perception of mouth dryness in an individual. The confectioneries can further include such components as a sweetening composition, a food-grade acid composition, and a cooling agent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Dino C. Ferri, Tasoula A. Michaelidou, Jelena Stojanovic, Deborah L. Watson