Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Alan Sargent

Jeffrey Alan Sargent 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).

  • Publication number: 20160000925
    Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and the respiratory preparation provides on demand relief. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and wherein said respiratory preparation provides on demand cough relief as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Andras Kovacs, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Helen Rochelle Kemp, Kristin Rhedrick Williams, Mary Lynn Jump
  • Patent number: 9149429
    Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and the respiratory preparation provides on demand relief. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and wherein said respiratory preparation provides on demand cough relief as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Andras Kovacs, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Helen Rochelle Kemp, Kristin Rhedrick Williams, Mary Lynn Jump
  • Patent number: 7866507
    Abstract: A cleaning wipes container having one or more panels and a lid that covers an opening. The opening provides access to an interior storage space defined by the one or more panels. The interior storage space is configured to receive a wipes cartridge. The container also has a viewing area on at least a portion of one panel. The viewing area provides a target surface to join a transferable label. The transferable label includes indicia that relate to a characteristic of a type of cleaning wipes in the wipes cartridge. The indicia are viewable from outside the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Sawin, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Kilian John O'Neill
  • Patent number: 7763300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-segregating, non-agglomerated flavored coffee compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to novel flavored coffee compositions that minimize or inhibit the segregation and separation of constituent components, and the corresponding processes for making such compositions. The flavored coffee compositions herein are characterized as having a roast and ground, an instant coffee component, or mixtures thereof. The roast and ground coffee component will have a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 15%, a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.45 g/cc, and a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 400 microns to about 1300 microns. The instant coffee components used herein will have a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Folgers Coffee Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Douglas Craig Hardesty
  • Patent number: 7608290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-segregating, non-agglomerated flavored coffee compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to novel flavored coffee compositions that minimize or inhibit the segregation and separation of constituent components, and the corresponding processes for making such compositions. The flavored coffee compositions herein are characterized as having a roast and ground, an instant coffee component, or mixtures thereof. The roast and ground coffee component will have a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 15%, a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.45 g/cc, and a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 400 microns to about 1300 microns. The instant coffee components used herein will have a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: The Folgers Coffee Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Douglas Craig Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20090155189
    Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a thickening agent; a benefit agent. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a thickening agent; a benefit agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Andras Kovacs, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Helen Rochelle Kemp, Kristin Rhedrick Williams, Mary Lynn Jump
  • Publication number: 20090130199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and the respiratory preparation provides on demand relief. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and wherein said respiratory preparation provides on demand cough relief as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Andras Kovacs, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Helen Rochelle Kemp, Kristin Rhedrick Williams, Mary Lynn Jump
  • Publication number: 20080222929
    Abstract: A cleaning wipe container includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels and a lid. The cleaning wipe container may be filled with a plurality of cleaning wipes that are contained in a cartridge. The container also includes a slidably engaged window that cooperatively interacts with the cartridge to display a message on or through a portion of a panel of the container. The message is based on the wipes in the cartridge and may include a type of wipe, a list of ingredients of the wipes, and/or instructions for using the wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Sawin, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Kilian John O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20080223868
    Abstract: A cleaning wipes container having one or more panels and a lid that covers an opening. The opening provides access to an interior storage space defined by the one or more panels. The interior storage space is configured to receive a wipes cartridge. The container also has a viewing area on at least a portion of one panel. The viewing area provides a target surface to join a transferable label. The transferable label includes indicia that relate to a characteristic of a type of cleaning wipes in the wipes cartridge. The indicia are viewable from outside the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Sawin, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Kilian John O'Neill
  • Patent number: 6841185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-segregating flavored coffee compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to novel flavored coffee compositions that minimize or inhibit the segregation and separation of constituent components, and the corresponding processes for making such compositions. The flavored coffee compositions herein are characterized as having a roast and ground, an instant coffee component, or mixtures thereof. The roast and ground coffee component will have a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 15%, a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.45 g/cc, and a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 400 microns to about 1300 microns. The instant coffee components used herein will have a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.8 g/cc, a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 250 microns to about 2360 microns, and a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 4.5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Douglas Craig Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20040265449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-segregating flavored coffee compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to novel flavored coffee compositions that minimize or inhibit the segregation and separation of constituent components, and the corresponding processes for making such compositions. The flavored coffee compositions herein are characterized as having a roast and ground, an instant coffee component, or mixtures thereof. The roast and ground coffee component will have a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 15%, a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.45 g/cc, and a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 400 microns to about 1300 microns. The instant coffee components used herein will have a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.8 g/cc, a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 250 microns to about 2360 microns, and a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 4.5%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Douglas Craig Hardesty
  • Patent number: 6824810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to powdered and liquid, dairy and non-dairy creamer compositions. These creamer compositions can be prepared in both concentrated and ready-to-use forms. The powdered creamer compositions are well suited for use in instant and/or dry food and beverage compositions that require the addition of water or other suitable fluids prior to use. The present powdered and liquid creamer compositions are equally well suited for the preparation of ready-to-use formulations that can be added directly to food and beverage products. The creamer compositions of the present invention comprise a microparticulated ingredient component and a secondary ingredient component. The microparticulated ingredient component comprises a fat/oil component and a microparticulated protein component, and optionally a carbohydrate component. The secondary ingredient component of the creamer compositions of the present invention comprises an emulsifier and a bulking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran, Douglas Craig Hardesty, Peter Yau Tak Lin, Michael Jerome Picca
  • Patent number: 6758130
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to beverage brewing devices which are useful for facilitating fluidization and flavor extraction in beverage brewing devices. In particular, the present invention includes a number of embodiments, including beverage brewing devices comprising one or more extraction chambers. The beverage brewing devices are useful for facilitating fluidizing brewing process such that all ingredients contained within the brewing device are accessed in the brewing process. Additionally, desirable properties of brewed beverages are attained without using separate and/or mechanical means. As an additional advantage, the cleaning processes typically required subsequent to preparation of beverages, and in particular the foamed beverages of the present invention, is diminished or avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran
  • Patent number: 6730336
    Abstract: A flavored instant or ready-to-drink beverage product that can deliver a rich, preferably frothy, foamy beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without sliminess, as well as a higher flavor impact at a lower dosage of solids is disclosed. These products comprise a water-insoluble component that includes microparticulate component, a fat/oil component, an emulsifier, a vitamin and mineral mix, and optionally, microcrystalline cellulose; a water-soluble component that includes a soluble beverage component, a thickener, and optionally, a buffer; a foam stabilizer; and optionally, acid carbonate/bicarbonate; a sweetener; milk solids; processing aids; and flavorants; and, optionally, and preferably in ready-to-drink formulations, up to 95% water. The ratio of water-soluble to water-insoluble components is about 3.3 or less (i.e., the ratio of water-insoluble to water-soluble (I/S) components is 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small, Jeffrey Alan Sargent
  • Publication number: 20040062846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to powdered and liquid, dairy and non-dairy creamer compositions. These creamer compositions can be prepared in both concentrated and ready-to-use forms. The powdered creamer compositions are well suited for use in instant and/or dry food and beverage compositions that require the addition of water or other suitable fluids prior to use. The present powdered and liquid creamer compositions are equally well suited for the preparation of ready-to-use formulations that can be added directly to food and beverage products. The creamer compositions of the present invention comprise a microparticulated ingredient component and a secondary ingredient component. The microparticulated ingredient component comprises a fat/oil component and a microparticulated protein component, and optionally a carbohydrate component. The secondary ingredient component of the creamer compositions of the present invention comprises an emulsifier and a bulking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran, Douglas Craig Hardesty, Peter Yau Tak Lin, Michael Jerome Picca
  • Publication number: 20030077372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-segregating flavored coffee compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to novel flavored coffee compositions that minimize or inhibit the segregation and separation of constituent components, and the corresponding processes for making such compositions. The flavored coffee compositions herein are characterized as having a roast and ground, an instant coffee component, or mixtures thereof. The roast and ground coffee component will have a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 15%, a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.45 g/cc, and a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 400 microns to about 1300 microns. The instant coffee components used herein will have a particle density in the range of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.8 g/cc, a mean particle size distribution in the range of from about 250 microns to about 2360 microns, and a moisture level in the range of from about 1% to about 4.5%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Douglas Craig Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20030005826
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to beverage brewing devices which are useful for facilitating fluidization and flavor extraction in beverage brewing devices. In particular, the present invention includes a number of embodiments, including beverage brewing devices comprising one or more extraction chambers. The beverage brewing devices are useful for facilitating fluidizing brewing process such that all ingredients contained within the brewing device are accessed in the brewing process. Additionally, desirable properties of brewed beverages are attained without using separate and/or mechanical means. As an additional advantage, the cleaning processes typically required subsequent to preparation of beverages, and in particular the foamed beverages of the present invention, is diminished or avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran
  • Patent number: 6379737
    Abstract: A novel dissolution agent, and its use in the manufacture of instant (flavored and unflavored) beverage products, (coffee, hot chocolate, teas, creamy juice drinks, milk shakes, nutritional drinks, and the like, especially instant coffee products), that have improved mouthfeel (“creaminess”, “richness”, “body”, “complexity”, “body-richness”, “substantial”) and thickness, without “sliminess” or “stringiness”. This novel dissolution agent may also be used to make a binder solution that will be used during manufacturing in the agglomeration process. The instant beverage products made according to the present invention, (especially preferred are instant coffee products), can deliver a creamy, rich, preferably foamy, beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without “sliminess” or “stringiness”, as well as a higher flavor impact, at a lower dosage of solids (5-10%, preferably 6.5-8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Jeffrey Alan Sargent
  • Publication number: 20020037353
    Abstract: A flavored instant or ready-to-drink beverage product that can deliver a rich, preferably frothy, foamy beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without sliminess, as well as a higher flavor impact at a lower dosage of solids is disclosed. These products comprise a water-insoluble component that includes microparticulate component, a fat/oil component, an emulsifier, a vitamin and mineral mix, and optionally, microcrystalline cellulose; a water-soluble component that includes a soluble beverage component, a thickener, and optionally, a buffer; a foam stabilizer; and optionally, acid carbonate/bicarbonate; a sweetener; milk solids; processing aids; and flavorants; and, optionally, and preferably in ready-to-drink formulations, up to 95% water. The ratio of water-soluble to water-insoluble components is about 3.3 or less (i.e., the ratio of water-insoluble to water-soluble (I/S) components is 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small, Jeffrey Alan Sargent
  • Patent number: 6291006
    Abstract: A novel dissolution agent, and its use in the manufacture of instant (flavored and unflavored) beverage products, (coffee, hot chocolate, teas, creamy juice drinks, milk shakes, nutritional drinks, and the like, especially instant coffee products), that have improved mouthfeel (“creaminess”, “richness”, “body”, “complexity”, “body-richness”, “substantial”) and thickness, without “sliminess” or “stringiness”. This novel dissolution agent may also be used to make a binder solution that will be used during manufacturing in the agglomeration process. The instant beverage products made according to the present invention, (especially preferred are instant coffee products), can deliver a creamy, rich, preferably foamy, beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without “sliminess” or “stringiness”, as well as a higher flavor impact, at a lower dosage of solids (5-10%, preferably 6.5-8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Jeffrey Alan Sargent