Patents by Inventor Luis Monsalud, Jr.
Luis Monsalud, Jr. 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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Publication number: 20230011010Abstract: The present disclosure provides component-containing extruded structures, which include various components entrapped within a base material matrix, and to products containing such component-containing extruded structures. The disclosure also includes a method for entrapping the components, including mixing the component or components with a base material in water, extruding the mixture, and removing at least a portion of the water therefrom. The resulting component-containing extruded structure can then be incorporated within various products, e.g., consumable products such as aerosol-generating devices and components, oral and smokeless products, and conventional smoking articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Caroline W.H. Clark, Luis Monsalud, JR., Tiffany Comer, John-Paul Mua, Bridget B. Crump
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Publication number: 20220079212Abstract: The present disclosure provides various components entrapped within a cross-linked alginate matrix and products including such component-containing, alginate-based matrices. The disclosure also includes a method for entrapping the components, including mixing the component or components with alginate in water, contacting the mixture with a cation to cross-link the alginate, and removing at least a portion of the water therefrom. The resulting component-containing alginate-based material can then be incorporated within various products, e.g., consumable products such as aerosol-generating devices and components, oral products, and conventional smoking articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Caroline W.H. Clark, Luis Monsalud, JR.
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Publication number: 20210186083Abstract: Methods of fermenting a tobacco material and methods of modifying the total bacterial content of a tobacco material are provided herein. One example method includes treating a tobacco material with superheated steam in a pressurized vessel to provide a steam-treated tobacco material having a reduced total bacteria content and fermenting the steam-treated tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms to provide a fermented tobacco material. In some embodiments, the methods provided herein can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps and/or a modified flavor or aroma profile relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Luis Monsalud, JR., Alton Busbee, Jo Ann Hill Hart, Annett Milling
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Publication number: 20190281884Abstract: Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Luis Monsalud, JR., Alton Busbee, Jo Ann Hill Hart, Annett Milling
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Patent number: 10321708Abstract: Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Luis Monsalud, Jr., Alton Busbee, Jo Ann Hill Hart, Annett Milling
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Publication number: 20180177224Abstract: Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Luis Monsalud, JR., Alton Busbee, Jo Ann Hill Hart, Annett Milling
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Patent number: 9918492Abstract: Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Luis Monsalud, Jr., Alton Busbee, Jo Ann Hill Hart, Annett Milling
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Publication number: 20160331020Abstract: Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Luis Monsalud, JR., Alton Busbee, Jo Ann Hill Hart, Annett Milling
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Patent number: 8136533Abstract: A smoking article having one or more reconstituted tobacco split inner wrap strips is described. One or more split inner wrap strips extend coaxially along the tobacco column between the inner surface of an outer wrap of cigarette paper and the tobacco column. The tobacco blend includes burley and a second tobacco, such as flue-cured, oriental, Maryland, or rare and exotic tobaccos, and combinations thereof. This blend improves burley smoke character without increasing Hoffman analyte levels, especially tobacco-specific nitrosamines (i.e., TNSAs). A cigarette with an improved burley smoke character without increasing Hoffman analyte levels is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: John-Paul Mua, Luis Monsalud, Jr.
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Patent number: 7308898Abstract: A bandcast tobacco sheet for use in a cigarette includes from about 5 to 15% by weight of wood pulp, from about 15 to 40% by weight of binder and from about 15 to 40% by weight of tobacco. A humectant may be included up to 30% by weight and an additive, such as menthol, may be added to up about 30% by weight. A bandcast tobacco sheet is used in elongated strips along the outer surface of a tobacco rod between the tobacco rod and an inner surface of an outer wrap of cigarette paper.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Luis Monsalud, Jr., Joseph T. Wanna, Douglas R. Hicks