Patents by Inventor James L. Sherron

James L. Sherron 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).

  • Tobacco flavor applicator
    Patent number: 8353299
    Abstract: A system of applying liquid flavor to cut tobacco material includes a first tank of concentrated liquid flavor and a second tank of water. A venturi device is constructed and arranged to receive and meter concentrated liquid flavor and water from the first and second tanks and to discharge mixed flavor and water from an outlet end. A first line is connected between the first tank and a suction port on the venturi device, and a second line is connected between the second tank and an intake port on the venturi device. A spray assembly is in fluid communication with the discharge outlet of the venturi device for applying mixed flavor and water to cut tobacco.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Sherron, Ashok Kumar
  • Tobacco flavor applicator
    Publication number: 20040163659
    Abstract: A system of applying liquid flavor to cut tobacco material includes a first tank of concentrated liquid flavor and a second tank of water. A venturi device is constructed and arranged to receive and meter concentrated liquid flavor and water from the first and second tanks and to discharge mixed flavor and water from an outlet end. A first line is connected between the first tank and a suction port on the venturi device, and a second line is connected between the second tank and an intake port on the venturi device. A spray assembly is in fluid communication with the discharge outlet of the venturi device for applying mixed flavor and water to cut tobacco.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: James L. Sherron, Ashok Kumar