Patents by Inventor Jeffrey I. Seeman

Jeffrey I. Seeman 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 wrapper having filler of hydromagnesite/magnesium hydroxide and smoking article made with said wrapper
    Patent number: 5979461
    Abstract: Hydromagnesite-magnesium hydroxide compositions which, when used as fillers in smoking article wrappers, significantly reduce the amount of sidestream smoke produced by the burning smoking article while providing the smoking article with good subjective characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Philip Morris Inc.
    Inventors: Azzedine Bensalem, Warren Chang, Jay A Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Donald M. Schleich, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Hydromagnesite/magnesium hydroxide fillers for smoking article wrappers and methods for making same
    Patent number: 5927288
    Abstract: Hydromagnesite-magnesium hydroxide compositions are prepared which, when used as fillers in smoking article wrappers, significantly reduce the amount of sidestream smoke produced by the burning smoking article while providing the smoking article with good subjective characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Azzedine Bensalem, Warren Chang, Jay A Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Donald M. Schleich, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Method and apparatus for using, cleaning, and maintaining electrical heat sources and lighters useful in smoking systems and other apparatuses
    Patent number: 5878752
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for cleaning an electrical lighter are provided. A sleeve, e.g., ceramic or metal, surrounds the heater fixture, and a resistive heating element is in thermal proximity with the sleeve. The resistive heating element is either a dedicated element or the cigarette heating elements. The sleeve serves as a aerosol barrier and condensate accumulator to protect other components. Periodically, e.g., substantially contemporaneously with a battery recharge, the heating element is activated to thermally liberate condensates deposited on the sleeve during smoking and also heats, and thereby cleans, other components. Also, a cleaning element is optionally inserted into the cigarette receptacle of the electrical lighter or placed at the exit thereof to absorb, attract and/or catalytically break down the thermally liberated condensates. The sleeve also directs a desired flow path for drawn air within an electrical lighter toward the cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Adams, William J. Crowe, Grier S. Fleischhauer, Jay A. Fournier, Mohammad R. Hajaligol, Willie G. Houck, Jr., Donald B. Losee, Constance H. Morgan, John D. Naworal, H. Neal Nunnally, John B. Paine, III, Wynn R. Raymond, Robert L. Ripley, Jeffrey I. Seeman, Francis M. Sprinkel, Michael L. Watkins
  • Smoking compositions containing an .alpha.-alkylcinnamaldehyde-release additive
    Patent number: 5301693
    Abstract: This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a novel .beta.-hydroxycarboxylate flavorant-release additive. Under cigarette smoking conditions, a combustible filler and/or paper wrapper additive such as calcium bis(2,2-diethyl-3-hydroxy-4-phenylmethylenedecanoate) pyrolyzes and releases .alpha.-hexylcinnamaldehyde as a volatile flavorant component of the cigarette smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignees: Philip Morris Incorporated, Philip Morris Products Inc.
    Inventors: W. Geoffrey Chan, William B. Edwards, III, Harvey J. Grubbs, Yoram Houminer, Charles R. Howe, John D. Naworal, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Edward B. Sanders, Jeffrey I. Seeman, Everett W. Southwick
  • Extraction process using a novel organic acid as a liquid ion exchanger
    Patent number: 5230802
    Abstract: This invention provides novel organic acids which exhibit utility as liquid ion exchanges suitable for use in an invention solvent extraction process. Illustrative of an invention organic acid is a compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## where each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.16 branched alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignees: Philip Morris Incorporated, Philip Morris Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Ferguson, Charles R. Howe, Henry V. Secor, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Magnesite/magnesium hydroxide fillers for smoking article wrappers
    Patent number: 5228463
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of co-crystalline magnesite/magnesium hydroxide compositions as fillers for smoking article wrappers. Smoking articles made with wrappers containing these compositions exhibit significantly reduced sidestream smoke and does not compromise subjective attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Philip Morris Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Nicotine analogs
    Patent number: 5138062
    Abstract: This invention provides a class of nicotine analogs which as therapeutic agents exhibit tranquilizing effects in mammals.Illustrative of an invention nicotine analog is 3-[N-methyl-N-(3-aminopropyl)]aminomethylpyridine ##STR1## the nicotine analogs can exist in the form of acid addition salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignees: Philip Morris Incorporated, Philip Morris Products Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Osdene, Henry V. Secor, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Magnesite composition filler for smoking article wrapper
    Patent number: 5092306
    Abstract: An improved smoking article wrapper which significantly reduces sidestream smike using magnesium carbonate in the form of magnesite as a filler. Smoking articles which employ the wrappers exhibit a significant reduction in sidestream smoke without adverse effect on subjective characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Gordon H. Bokelman, Jay A. Fournier, Andrew G. Kallianos, John B. Paine, III, Kenneth F. Podraza, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Smoking compositions containing a heteroaromatic flavorant-release additive
    Patent number: 5080719
    Abstract: This invention privdes novel heteroaromatic compounds, and smoking compositions which contain an invention heteroaromatic compound as a flavorant-release additive as illustrated by the following additive structure: ##STR1## Under typical cigarette smoking conditions, 2-isopropylpyrazine and acetophenone are released as pyrolysis products, and enhance the flavor and aroma of the mainstream and sidestream smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Yoram Houminer, Henry V. Secor, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Nicotine analogs
    Patent number: 5015741
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of nicotine analogs which as therapeutic agents exhibit tranquilizing effects in mammals.Illustrative of invention nicotine analogs are 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-2-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidine: ##STR1## and (R,S)-6-(N,N-dimethyl-3-aminopropyl)nicotine: ##STR2## The nicotine analogs can exist in the form of acid addition salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas S. Osdene, Henry V. Secor, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Smoking compositions
    Patent number: 4312367
    Abstract: This invention provides tobacco and non-tobacco smoking compositions which contain a quaternary ammonium compound as a flavorant additive.In one of its embodiments this invention provides tobacco compositions which contain a quaternary ammonium flavorant additive such as ##STR1## Under smoking conditions the above illustrated pyridinium additive and its pyrolysis products flavor the mainstream smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • Process for preparing 2-alkyl nicotinoids
    Patent number: 4220781
    Abstract: The invention relates to 2-alkyl nicotinoids and improved methods for producing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Assignee: Philip Morris, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward B. Sanders, Henry V. Secor, Jeffrey I. Seeman
  • 2-Alkyl nicotinoids and processes for their production
    Patent number: 4155909
    Abstract: The invention relates to 2-alkyl nicotinoids and improved methods for producing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward B. Sanders, Henry V. Secor, Jeffrey I. Seeman