Patents by Inventor Kyle Ford
Kyle Ford 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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Patent number: 12635708Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of one or more of ash, metal salts, alkaloids, particulates, heavy metals, and other impurities and/or contaminants from extracts, as well as modifying the sensory characteristics (e.g., odor, color, and/or taste characteristics) of extracts. The methods generally include diafiltration, treatment with functionalized resins, and supercritical extraction. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by one or more of: an ash content of less than about 15% by weight; a nicotine content of less than about 10 ?g/g; and a heavy metal content of less than about 60 ?g/g.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2024Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Crystal Dawn Hege Byrd, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Chelsea Allison Cooke, John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford
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Publication number: 20260107971Abstract: Disclosed herein is a consumable including one or more discrete portions of aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material includes an aerosol former, a binder, and an active agent, wherein the active agent includes at least a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. Further provided is a non-combustible aerosol provision system including the consumable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Kyle Ford, Brandon S. Darrow, Michael R. Galloway, Gary M. Dull
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Publication number: 20260107972Abstract: Aerosol generating compositions adapted for use in an aerosol delivery device are provided. The aerosol generating compositions include a thin film. The thin film includes a binder, an aerosol former, and an active agent, wherein the active agent includes at least a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. The disclosure further provides articles and devices incorporating such aerosol generating compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Kyle Ford, Brandon S. Darrow, Michael R. Galloway, Timothy O. Williams, Gary M. Dull
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Publication number: 20260107973Abstract: Aerosol generating articles adapted for use in an aerosol delivery device are provided. The aerosol generating articles include an aerosol generating material and an aerosol-modifying agent, wherein the aerosol-modifying agent includes a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, a 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or a 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. The disclosure further provides devices incorporating such aerosol generating articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Kyle Ford, Brandon S. Darrow, Michael R. Galloway, Gary M. Dull
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Publication number: 20260107967Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol generating material for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The aerosol generating material includes an aerosol former, optionally a binder, optionally a non-tobacco botanical material, and at least a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine as an active agent. The aerosol generating material may be in sheet form, shredded form, bead form, fibrous form, or extrudate form. Further provided are aerosol provision systems including the aerosol generating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Kyle Ford, Brandon S. Darrow, Michael R. Galloway, Gary M. Dull
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Publication number: 20260107969Abstract: An aerosol generating material for use in an aerosol delivery device is provided, the aerosol generating material including a fibrous plant material, an aerosol former, and an active agent including at least a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, a 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or a 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. The active agent is absorbed or adsorbed in or on the fibrous plant material. The disclosure further provides devices and aerosol provision systems incorporating such aerosol generating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Kyle Ford, Brandon S. Darrow, Michael R. Galloway, Gary M. Dull
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Publication number: 20260107968Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles configured for use in an aerosol provision system. The articles include an aerosol generating portion having an aerosol generating material comprising an aerosol former; and a body of material upstream of the aerosol generating portion, wherein the body of material optionally includes a plurality of portions of material. The body of material includes an active agent, the active agent including a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. The disclosure further provides devices incorporating such aerosol generating articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Kyle Ford, Brandon S. Darrow, Michael R. Galloway, Gary M. Dull
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Publication number: 20250302086Abstract: A substrate in beaded form is provided which includes at least one non-tobacco botanical material, or a flavorant, a botanical extract, or both; a binder; an aerosol forming material; optionally, water and a tobacco material; and optionally a filler. The final form of the substrate can be configured for use in aerosol generating components for aerosol delivery devices. Further provided are aerosol generating components and aerosol delivery devices including the substrate in beaded form. Such devices utilize electrically generated heat or combustible ignition sources to heat the substrate, providing an inhalable substance in the form of an aerosol.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2025Publication date: October 2, 2025Inventors: Caroline W. Clark, Kyle Ford, Tiffany Comer, Luis Monsalud
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Patent number: 12349719Abstract: A substrate in beaded form is provided which includes at least one non-tobacco botanical material, or a flavorant, a botanical extract, or both; a binder; an aerosol forming material; optionally, water and a tobacco material; and optionally a filler. The final form of the substrate can be configured for use in aerosol generating components for aerosol delivery devices. Further provided are aerosol generating components and aerosol delivery devices including the substrate in beaded form. Such devices utilize electrically generated heat or combustible ignition sources to heat the substrate, providing an inhalable substance in the form of an aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Caroline W. Clark, Kyle Ford, Tiffany Comer, Luis Monsalud
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Patent number: 12178237Abstract: The present disclosure provides protein-enriched, tobacco-containing products, suitable for use as oral formulations. Products of the present disclosure typically include at least one tobacco material (e.g., a particulate tobacco material or a tobacco-derived extract), at least one protein-enriched material (e.g., a tobacco-derived protein-enriched material), and at least one sugar alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: John-Paul Mua, Gong Chen, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Kyle Ford, Barry Smith Fagg, Melissa Ann Clark
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Publication number: 20240365841Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of nicotine and may have other benefits, e.g., lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by relatively low nicotine content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Kyle Ford, John-Paul Mua, Nicholas Partain, Joshua D. Morton, Barry Bratcher
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Patent number: 12059021Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of nicotine and may have other benefits, e.g., lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by relatively low nicotine content.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Kyle Ford, John-Paul Mua, Nicholas Partain, Joshua D. Morton, Barry Bratcher
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Publication number: 20240180189Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of one or more of ash, metal salts, alkaloids, particulates, heavy metals, and other impurities and/or contaminants from extracts, as well as modifying the sensory characteristics (e.g., odor, color, and/or taste characteristics) of extracts. The methods generally include diafiltration, treatment with functionalized resins, and supercritical extraction. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by one or more of: an ash content of less than about 15% by weight; a nicotine content of less than about 10 ?g/g; and a heavy metal content of less than about 60 ?g/g.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Crystal Dawn Hege Byrd, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Chelsea Allison Cooke, John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford
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Patent number: 11896030Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of one or more of ash, metal salts, alkaloids, particulates, heavy metals, and other impurities and/or contaminants from extracts, as well as modifying the sensory characteristics (e.g., odor, color, and/or taste characteristics) of extracts. The methods generally include diafiltration, treatment with functionalized resins, and supercritical extraction. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by one or more of: an ash content of less than about 15% by weight; a nicotine content of less than about 10 ?g/g, and a heavy metal content of less than about 60 ?g/g.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Crystal Dawn Hege Byrd, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Chelsea Allison Cooke, John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford
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Patent number: 11805805Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of nicotine and may have other benefits, e.g., lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by relatively low nicotine content.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Kyle Ford, John-Paul Mua, Nicholas Partain, Joshua D. Morton, Barry Bratcher
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Publication number: 20230189877Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite substrate configured for use in aerosol generating components for aerosol delivery devices. The composite substrate includes a first substrate material and a second substrate material attached thereto. The first substrate material includes a first filler, a first binder, and a first aerosol forming material, and the second substrate material includes a second filler and a second binder. Further provided are a process for making the composite substrate, and aerosol generating components and aerosol delivery devices including the composite substrate. Such devices utilize electrically generated heat or combustible ignition sources to heat the composite substrate, providing an inhalable substance in the form of an aerosol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Bridget CRUMP, Luis MONSALUD, John Paul MUA, Kyle FORD
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Publication number: 20230189872Abstract: The present disclosure provides protein-enriched, tobacco-containing products, suitable for use as oral formulations. Products of the present disclosure typically include at least one tobacco material (e.g., a particulate tobacco material or a tobacco-derived extract), at least one protein-enriched material (e.g., a tobacco-derived protein-enriched material), and at least one sugar alcohol.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: John-Paul Mua, Gong Chen, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Kyle Ford, Barry Smith Fagg, Melissa Ann Clark
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Patent number: 11612183Abstract: The present disclosure provides protein-enriched, tobacco-containing products, suitable for use as oral formulations. Products of the present disclosure typically include at least one tobacco material (e.g., a particulate tobacco material or a tobacco-derived extract), at least one protein-enriched material (e.g., a tobacco-derived protein-enriched material), and at least one sugar alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: John-Paul Mua, Gong Chen, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Kyle Ford, Barry Smith Fagg, Melissa Ann Clark
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Publication number: 20230056300Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of, e.g., chlorophyll and may thus provide lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Nicholas Partain, Joshua D. Morton, Barry Bratcher, John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford
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Patent number: 11523623Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of, e.g., chlorophyll and may thus provide lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant material.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Nicholas Partain, Joshua D. Morton, Barry Bratcher, John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford