Patents by Inventor Jeff Shear
Jeff 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).
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Publication number: 20260060902Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least a lipid in an amount from about 30% to about 60% by weight of the composition, a surfactant in an amount from about 25% to about 60% by weight of the composition, a stearine component, a sweetening component in an amount from about 1% to about 15.3% by weight of the composition, and caffeine present in an amount from about 10% to about 20% by weight of the composition, wherein the amounts are based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is configured to be applied topically to a user's lips to provide topical stimulation effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2025Publication date: March 5, 2026Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Publication number: 20250281431Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application for treating Pyotraumatic dermatitis lesions is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %., wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2024Publication date: September 11, 2025Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Patent number: 12396935Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having antiseptic properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising formaldehyde and at least one humectant with an oil phase comprising at least one surfactant and at least one oil; wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 30 to 75 wt. %., wherein formaldehyde is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from about 1.0 to 20.0 wt. %; wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 30 to 60 wt. %; wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 10:1 to 4:1; and wherein the lotion free of the odor of formaldehyde.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 26, 2025Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Olaf Hansen
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Publication number: 20250235391Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, at least one surfactant, and at least a first derivative of Cannabaceae, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid, and wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 0.1 wt. % to 40 wt. % of the first derivative of Cannabaceae.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2025Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Patent number: 12284980Abstract: An animal litter product comprising a foam polymer, wherein the foam polymer is compressible, resilient and has a density in the range of about of about 325 to 650 kg/m3, wherein the foamed polymer has limited compressibility and returns to approximately its original volume, wherein, optionally, the foam polymer is blended with other animal litter components, such as clays or other absorbent materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Boxiecat, LLCInventors: Alvin Kershman, Josh Wiesenfeld, Jeff Shear, Harold Cole
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Patent number: 12274767Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2024Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Publication number: 20250090434Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having antiseptic properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising formaldehyde and at least one humectant with an oil phase comprising at least one surfactant and at least one oil; wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 30 to 75 wt. %., wherein formaldehyde is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from about 1.0 to 20.0 wt. %; wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 30 to 60 wt. %; wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 10:1 to 4:1; and wherein the lotion free of the odor of formaldehyde.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: March 20, 2025Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Olaf Hansen
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Publication number: 20250073133Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Patent number: 12178893Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a testosterone active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2024Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Patent number: 12171847Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2024Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Publication number: 20240374484Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a testosterone active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Publication number: 20240374483Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Publication number: 20240366353Abstract: A two phase system for administering a dose of an active to an animal having a liquid aqueous phase and a liquid oil phase, wherein the liquid oil phase has a dosage of at least one active, at least one oil and at least one surfactant, and the liquid oil phase has a density less than about 1.0 g/mL. The system is administered in an individual drinking container, such as a water bucket or water dish. The surfactant is non-water soluble and has an HLB of less than about 6.0. The oil phase adheres to tongue and mouth tissue of the pet or livestock that consumes it from the water bucket or water dish.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Patent number: 12053535Abstract: A lip balm providing a caffeine, nicotine or testosterone active, where the lip balm contains at least one lipid in the range of about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. %; a surfactant in the range of about 60 wt. % to 25 wt. %; caffeine, nicotine or testosterone active in the range of about 1 to 40 wt. %; and less than 1.0 wt. % water, where the lip balm, when applied to a lip, delivers the active in less than about ten minutes.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
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Publication number: 20240090471Abstract: A cat litter comprising an absorbent and at least one fluorescent compound, where the at least one fluorescent compound does not contain cat urine and wherein the at least one fluorescent compound attracts cats to eliminate in the litter. The cat litter comprising a solid particulate material coated with a cellulosic solution containing at least one fluorescent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Boxiecat LLCInventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, William Lewis
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Patent number: 11654091Abstract: A lotion for the topical application to reduce a swimmer's friction when swimming in water made by combining an aqueous phase comprising and at least one humectant with an oil phase. The at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 45 to 97 wt. %. The oil phase comprises at least one surfactant and at least one oil, and is present in the lotion in the range of about 5 to 45 wt. %. The surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 0.1 to 25 wt. %. The lotion is stable, homogenous and hydrophobic, and reduces friction when swimming in water, with the lotion applied to a swimmer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, IncInventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear
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Publication number: 20230140299Abstract: An animal litter product comprising a foam polymer, wherein the foam polymer is compressible, resilient and has a density in the range of about of about 325 to 650 kg/m3, wherein the foamed polymer has limited compressibility and returns to approximately its original volume, wherein, optionally, the foam polymer is blended with other animal litter components, such as clays or other absorbent materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Boxiecat LLCInventors: Alvin Kershman, Josh Wiesenfeld, Jeff Shear, Harold Cole
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Patent number: 11484483Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Linda L. Lewis
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Publication number: 20210401691Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, IncInventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Linda L. Lewis
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Publication number: 20210259283Abstract: A modified peanut butter composition is provided that includes natural peanut butter, hard butter, and silica gel or fumed silica. The modified peanut butter can also include maltodextrin and canola oil. A method of producing a modified peanut butter composition is also provided. The method includes heating a natural peanut butter to a temperature of at least 140° F., adding a hard butter to the natural peanut butter, mixing a silica gel or a fumed silica with the hard butter and natural peanut butter until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, and mixing the homogeneous mixture until the temperature is in the range of 115° F. to 130° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Alvin KERSHMAN, Jeff SHEAR