Patents by Inventor Jeff L. Shear

Jeff L. Shear 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).

  • Patent number: 11813354
    Abstract: A trans-mucosal testosterone delivery composition for humans or animals having from about 50 to 99 wt. % humectant, from about 1 to 50 wt. % water, from about 0.001 to 25.00 wt. % testosterone, from about 0 to 25 wt. % oil, and from about 25 to 1 wt. % surfactant, wherein the composition is hydrophobic and has release properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L Shear
  • Patent number: 11033485
    Abstract: A dental care system having from about 30 to 99 wt. % humectant; from about 1 to 50 wt. % water; from about 0.001 to 5.00 wt. % antiplaque and anti-tartar actives; from about 0 to 25 wt. % oil; from about 25 to 1 wt. % surfactant; and wherein the dental care system is hydrophobic and adheres to wet gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L Shear
  • Patent number: 10986859
    Abstract: Provided here is a smokeless tobacco product, comprising a tobacco composition and an encapsulating composition coating the tobacco composition, wherein the encapsulating composition comprises methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the smokeless tobacco product. Further provided is a tobacco product package, comprising a casing comprising an outer rim, and a removable lid enclosing the outer rim of the casing, wherein the outer rim is coated with a coating layer comprising methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the tobacco product package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Barry Smith Fagg, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman, Jeremy Barrett Mabe
  • Publication number: 20200178569
    Abstract: A method of preparing an edible thermoplastic nutritious pet chew having an edible film coating comprising applying an aqueous solution or suspension of a cellulose ester and at least one hydrolysable nutrient or at least one heat labile nutrient to the uncoated pet chew; and drying the pet chew at a low temperature to form an edible film coating containing the nutrient, wherein the coating adheres to the pet chew, and wherein the nutrient in the coating is not degraded by heat and hydrolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Publication number: 20180098563
    Abstract: Provided here is a smokeless tobacco product, comprising a tobacco composition and an encapsulating composition coating the tobacco composition, wherein the encapsulating composition comprises methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the smokeless tobacco product. Further provided is a tobacco product package, comprising a casing comprising an outer rim, and a removable lid enclosing the outer rim of the casing, wherein the outer rim is coated with a coating layer comprising methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the tobacco product package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Barry Smith Fagg, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman, Jeremy Barrett Mabe
  • Publication number: 20160044955
    Abstract: Provided here is a smokeless tobacco product, comprising a tobacco composition and an encapsulating composition coating the tobacco composition, wherein the encapsulating composition comprises methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the smokeless tobacco product. Further provided is a tobacco product package, comprising a casing comprising an outer rim, and a removable lid enclosing the outer rim of the casing, wherein the outer rim is coated with a coating layer comprising methyl salicylate, and also a method for producing the tobacco product package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Barry Smith Fagg, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman, Jeremy Barrett Mabe
  • Patent number: 8586102
    Abstract: A germicidal lotion composition for treating or preventing diseases and wounds in humans or animals made by combining an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous solution or suspension containing a medicament, wherein the medicament is present in the solution or suspension in the range of about 0.015 to 80.0 wt. %; and an oil phase comprising an oil solution or suspension and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil in the range of from about 30 to 90 wt. %; wherein the aqueous phase is added to the oil phase in a weight ratio of about 3:1 to 99:1, and wherein the aqueous phase is added to the oil phase using low to medium shear mixing to provide the lotion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Visions Marketing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Rocker, Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear, Paul A. Cusack
  • Patent number: 8273798
    Abstract: A tamper resistant drug delivery system made of at least one lipid, at least one gelling agent and at least one drug active, such as oxycodone, where the system gels rapidly in the presence of water or a solution containing water, and the drug active releases into the digestive system, wherein the weight ratio of gelling agent to lipid is less than 1:1.4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories
    Inventors: James M. Bausch, Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear, Linda L. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20100233292
    Abstract: A germicidal lotion composition for treating or preventing diseases and wounds in humans or animals made by combining an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous solution or suspension containing a medicament, wherein the medicament is present in the solution or suspension in the range of about 0.015 to 80.0 wt. %; and an oil phase comprising an oil solution or suspension and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil in the range of from about 30 to 90 wt. %; wherein the aqueous phase is added to the oil phase in a weight ratio of about 3:1 to 99:1, and wherein the aqueous phase is added to the oil phase using low to medium shear mixing to provide the lotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Visions Marketing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Rocker, Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear, Paul A. Cusack
  • Publication number: 20090076177
    Abstract: A tamper resistant drug delivery system made of at least one lipid, at least one gelling agent and at least one drug active, such as oxycodone, where the system gels rapidly in the presence of water or a solution containing water, and the drug active releases into the digestive system, wherein the weight ratio of gelling agent to lipid is less than 1:1.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: James M. Bausch, Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear, Linda L. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20080305177
    Abstract: A method of administering testosterone by the oral ingestion of a delivery system with sustained release properties where the micronized testosterone is present as a solid or liquid lipid suspension and, optionally, at least part of the testosterone is microencapsulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Patent number: 6858241
    Abstract: A protective coating or film is applied to at least a portion of the outermost surfaces of the outermost layers of a farinaceous product including a high solid fat index lipid or hard butter to form an outer high solid fat index layer. Reheating the product in a toasting environment from a refrigerated or frozen state causes the high solid fat index layer to transfer heat into the interior of the food product by continuously melting and resolidifying in a controlled way to limit toasting while absorbing into the surface of the product at a rate limited by the high solid fat index. The film serves as a protective barrier which limits toasting (i.e., browning) in the toasting environment by conducting heat into the interior of the product and to prevent moisture escape from the product during refrigerated or frozen storage and during the reheating process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: SMTM Group, LLC.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Publication number: 20040127476
    Abstract: An oral testosterone delivery system with sustained release properties where the micronized testosterone is present as a tablet, bolus, capsule, powder, liquid or suspension and, optionally, at least part of the testosterone is microencapsulated; in a preferred embodiment, the testosterone is present in a solid lipid suspension, wherein the suspension exhibits pseudotropic and/or thixotropic flow properties when melted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Publication number: 20040096498
    Abstract: A solid oral delivery system having improved sustained release properties made of at least one lipid, dry particles including at least one pharmaceutical, and at least one filler, wherein the dry particles are continuously coated by the lipid and form a homogeneous suspension with the lipid, wherein the suspension, when melted, exhibits thixotropic and/or pseudoplastic properties, wherein the suspension is formed into the desired dose by molding or pouring the suspension when in a liquid or semi-liquid state. The process for preparing the present delivery system by melting the lipid, blending the dry particles which include the pharmaceutical, at least one filler and, optionally, flavorings with the melted lipid, and pouring or molding the suspension to provide the solid dose, wherein the suspension, when melted, exhibits thixotropic and pseudoplastic flow properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Publication number: 20040018287
    Abstract: A baked food product is described including a filling surrounded by a baked layer. An edible encapsulant layer surrounds the filling and is disposed between the filling and the baked layer. The encapsulant layer may be formed of a protein encapsulated starch and serves to maintain separation between the filling and the surrounding baked layer during initial baking and during subsequent storage and re-heating, even in cases of a liquid type filling. A baking method is described in which a baking mixture is prepared including at least one leavening agent provided in a predetermined amount The baking mixture is then baked in a way which limits expansion of the baking mixture to establish a baked density of the baked product and such that the predetermined amount of the leavening agent is sufficient to limit the time required for baking the baked comestible. The predetermined amount of leavening agent may also serve in forming an enhanced thin crust surrounding the baked product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Patent number: 6623778
    Abstract: A baked food product is described including a filling surrounded by a baked layer. An edible encapsulant layer surrounds the filling and is disposed between the filling and the baked layer. The encapsulant layer may be formed of a protein encapsulated starch and serves to maintain separation between the filling and the surrounding baked layer during initial baking and during subsequent storage and re-heating, even in cases of a liquid type filling. A baking method is described in which a baking mixture is prepared including at least one leavening agent provided in a predetermined amount. The baking mixture is then baked in a way which limits expansion of the baking mixture to establish a baked density of the baked product and such that the predetermined amount of the leavening agent is sufficient to limit the time required for baking the baked comestible. The predetermined amount of leavening agent may also serve in forming an enhanced thin crust surrounding the baked product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: SMTM Group LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Patent number: 6541025
    Abstract: The present invention is an oral drug delivery system for delivering unpalatable pharmaceuticals, wherein the pharmaceutical delivery system comprises a lipid, dry particles including at least one pharmaceutical and at least one filler, and a surfactant, wherein the dry particles are continuously coated by the lipid and form a suspension with the lipid, making the pharmaceutical more palatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Shear/Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Publication number: 20020094366
    Abstract: A baked food product is described including a filling surrounded by a baked layer. An edible encapsulant layer surrounds the filling and is disposed between the filling and the baked layer. The encapsulant layer may be formed of a protein encapsulated starch and serves to maintain separation between the filling and the surrounding baked layer during initial baking and during subsequent storage and re-heating, even in cases of a liquid type filling. A baking method is described in which a baking mixture is prepared including at least one leavening agent provided in a predetermined amount. The baking mixture is then baked in a way which limits expansion of the baking mixture to establish a baked density of the baked product and such that the predetermined amount of the leavening agent is sufficient to limit the time required for baking the baked comestible. The predetermined amount of leavening agent may also serve in forming an enhanced thin crust surrounding the baked product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Patent number: 6399125
    Abstract: A baked food product is described including a filling surrounded by a baked layer. An edible encapsulant layer surrounds the filling and is disposed between the filling and the baked layer. The encapsulant layer may be formed of a protein encapsulated starch and serves to maintain separation between the filling and the surrounding baked layer during initial baking and during subsequent storage and re-heating, even in cases of a liquid type filling. A baking method is described in which a baking mixture is prepared including at least one leavening agent provided in a predetermined amount. The baking mixture is then baked in a way which limits expansion of the baking mixture to establish a baked density of the baked product and such that the predetermined amount of the leavening agent is sufficient to limit the time required for baking the baked comestible. The predetermined amount of leavening agent may also serve in forming an enhanced thin crust surrounding the baked product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: SMTM Group, LLC.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff L. Shear
  • Patent number: RE38566
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed for alleviating or managing symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome “PMS” comprising an effective amount of an aqueous mixture of water and a rapidly digestible carbohydrate blend. The aqueous mixture is essentially free of protein and is characterized by a certain pH and ratio of water to carbohydrate blend. Methods of use of the composition for alleviating or managing symptoms associated with PMS are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Walden Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman