Patents by Inventor John M. Dolphin

John M. Dolphin 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: 10238603
    Abstract: Disclosed are particles comprising pectin and gelatin. The particles may be useful for preparing any of a variety products such as, for example, soft pharmaceutical capsules, hard pharmaceutical capsules, and foodstuffs. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the particles, the method comprising: (a) dissolving pectin in an aqueous solution to produce an aqueous solution of dissolved pectin; (b) mixing the aqueous solution of dissolved pectin with liquid gelatin to produce a gelatin/pectin mixture; (c) drying the gelatin/pectin mixture; and (d) milling the gelatin/pectin mixture to produce the plurality of particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: John M. Dolphin, Michelle A. Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20170151176
    Abstract: Disclosed are particles comprising pectin and gelatin. The particles may be useful for preparing any of a variety products such as, for example, soft pharmaceutical capsules, hard pharmaceutical capsules, and foodstuffs. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the particles, the method comprising: (a) dissolving pectin in an aqueous solution to produce an aqueous solution of dissolved pectin; (b) mixing the aqueous solution of dissolved pectin with liquid gelatin to produce a gelatin/pectin mixture; (c) drying the gelatin/pectin mixture; and (d) milling the gelatin/pectin mixture to produce the plurality of particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: John M. DOLPHIN, Michelle A. MONTGOMERY
  • Publication number: 20130209554
    Abstract: A gelatin capsule composition that includes one or more first distinct regions comprising a gelatin and one or more second distinct regions comprising a water-insoluble rapid-release agent is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Gelita
    Inventors: Tom Keenan, John M. Dolphin
  • Publication number: 20110206763
    Abstract: A rapid-release encapsulation composition that includes a gelatin and a water-insoluble rapid-release agent is provided. In particular, a rapid-release encapsulation composition that includes a gelatin and an insoluble carbonate salt is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Gelita
    Inventors: Tom Keenan, John M. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 7897728
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process to make a gelatine hydrolysate, a gelatine hydrolysate, and gelatine compositions including gelatine hydrolysates. More specifically, the invention provides gelatine compositions having a reduced tendency to cross-link and improved dissolution properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Gelita AG
    Inventors: John M. Dolphin, Jason D. Russell
  • Patent number: 7485323
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process to make a gelatine hydrolysate, a gelatine hydrolysate and gelatine compositions comprising gelatine hydrolysates. More specifically, the invention provides gelatine compositions having improved cross-linking and dissolution properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Gelita AG
    Inventors: John M. Dolphin, Tom Keenan, Jason D. Russell, Wilfried Babel
  • Publication number: 20080275140
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process to make a gelatine hydrolysate, a gelatine hydrolysate, and gelatine compositions including gelatine hydrolysates. More specifically, the invention provides gelatine compositions having a reduced tendency to cross-link and improved dissolution properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Wilfried Babel, John M. Dolphin, Tom Keenan, Jason D. Russell
  • Patent number: 4677206
    Abstract: There is described a photographic system wherein development of an exposed photosensitive element with an aqueous alkaline photographic developing composition is effected in the presence of a compound which releases a quaternary in alkaline environment. Photographic products and processes utilizing such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation, Patent Dept.
    Inventor: John M. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 4588672
    Abstract: There is described a photographic system wherein development of an exposed photosensitive element with an aqueous alkaline photographic developing composition is effected in the presence of a compound which releases a quaternary in alkaline environment. Photographic products and processes utilizing such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventor: John M. Dolphin