Patents by Inventor Lisa Tran

Lisa Tran 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: 11071710
    Abstract: Breath freshening formulations comprising licorice extract and menthol are provided. The breath freshening formulations can provide breath freshening in a confectionary product, through the synergy between licorice extract and menthol. Methods of reducing sulfurous compounds over time via a chewy confectionary product are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Lisa Tran, Lilian Ramirez, Barbara Stawski, Minmin Tian
  • Publication number: 20200306173
    Abstract: Breath freshening formulations comprising licorice extract and menthol are provided. The breath freshening formulations can provide breath freshening in a confectionary product, through the synergy between licorice extract and menthol. Methods of reducing sulfurous compounds over time via a chewy confectionary product are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Lisa TRAN, Lilian RAMIREZ, Barbara STAWSKI, Minmin TIAN
  • Publication number: 20190216115
    Abstract: Flavor compositions containing mint leaves are provided. The flavor compositions further include a mint flavor, such as oils and extracts containing menthol. The flavor compositions can be used in confectionery products, such as chewing gums. Specifically, flavor compositions are provided that include mint flavor and mint leaves, and which can be stable against microbial growth and have enhanced color and flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Sonya JOHNSON, Shanna DABSON, Lisa TRAN, Minmin TIAN
  • Publication number: 20190014792
    Abstract: Improved confectionary compositions using a reduced salt mixture comprising at least one salt substitute, modified salt or modified salt substitute having at least two different particle sizes which give an acceptable texture, stability, clarity and flavor delivery, while having less sodium chloride than traditional salted confectionary compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Lilian RAMIREZ, Lisa TRAN
  • Publication number: 20180184680
    Abstract: The present application discloses long-lasting cooling formulations which comprise at least one cooling agent and are suitable for use in confectionery products. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the cooling agent is N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-isopropylbutamide (WS-23), (1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide (WS-12), N-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3-p-menthanecarboxamide (WS-5), or mixtures thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced cooling attributes for mints and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Minmin TIAN, Lisa TRAN, Armando CASTRO, Sonya JOHNSON, Olivier LESCOP
  • Publication number: 20170245520
    Abstract: Consumer products containing cultivar mint oil selected from the group consisting of ginger mint, blue balsam tea mint, macho mint, julep mint, banana mint, sweet pear mint, lavender mint, spearmint, peppermint and combinations thereof for a new sensory-organoleptic experience. Consumer products include chewing gum, confection, lozenge, edible film, pastilles, dentifrice, toothpaste, mouthwash, mouth spray, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and edible films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Sonya S. Johnson, Gloria T. Sheldon, Shanna Sticka, Lisa Tran, Darci Chidichimo, Donna Oh