Patents by Inventor Karen Torrence

Karen Torrence 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).

  • Tobacco pouch product
    Publication number: 20070261707
    Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component at a moisture content of 10 to 15% contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott
  • Non-tobacco pouch product
    Publication number: 20070095356
    Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott
  • Tobacco pouch product
    Publication number: 20070012328
    Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott