Patents by Inventor Geoffrey W. Chan

Geoffrey W. Chan 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).

  • Smoking article including alkanoylated glycoside and method of making
    Patent number: 10226067
    Abstract: A smoking composition for inclusion in a combustible smoking article includes a combustible organic material, such as tobacco and/or tobacco substitutes and at least one alkanoylated glycoside for enhancing the flavor of mainstream smoke. Optionally, dry hops extract can also be included in the smoking composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey W. Chan, Christophe Galopin, Andreas Czepa, Mike Nuckols, Beverley Woodson
  • SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING ALKANOYLATED GLYCOSIDE AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20150223518
    Abstract: A smoking composition for inclusion in a combustible smoking article includes a combustible organic material, such as tobacco and/or tobacco substitutes and at least one alkanoylated glycoside for enhancing the flavor of mainstream smoke. Optionally, dry hops extract can also be included in the smoking composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey W. Chan, Christophe Galopin, Andreas Czepa, Mike Nuckols, Beverley Woodson
  • Smoking compositions containing an oxalate flavorant-release additive
    Patent number: 5172705
    Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides smoking compositions which contain a novel oxalate ester flavorant-release additive.Under cigarette smoking conditions, a combustible filler additive such as a methyl 4-oxo-.beta.-ionyl oxalate ##STR1## pyrolyzes and releases megastigma-5,7,9-trien-4-one as a natural flavorant component of the cigarette smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignees: Philip Morris Incorporated, Philip Morris Products Inc.
    Inventor: Geoffrey W. Chan