Patents by Inventor Mark Scialdone

Mark Scialdone 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).

  • Beverage dispensing system and method
    Patent number: 11383921
    Abstract: A system and method is presented wherein a disposable pod having two chambers, each of which can be either wet or dry and contain a variety of substances, is sized to fit distinct brewing systems offered by third parties, such that the puncturing and water dispensing functionality of such brewing systems cause the mixture of the variety of substances in the two chambers resulting in a wide range of beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone
  • Beverage dispensing system and method
    Patent number: 10717593
    Abstract: A system and method is presented wherein a disposable pod having two chambers, each of which can be either wet or dry and contain a variety of substances, is sized to fit distinct brewing systems offered by third parties, such that the puncturing and water dispensing functionality of such brewing systems cause the mixture of the variety of substances in the two chambers resulting in a wide range of beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone
  • Metal salts of hydrolyzed olefin/maleic anhydride copolymers and their use as wood preservatives
    Patent number: 7540906
    Abstract: Complexes of copper and/or zinc with hydrolyzed olefin/maleic anhydride copolymers were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company
    Inventors: Albert Gordon Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Tungstate and molybate wood preservatives
    Patent number: 7497901
    Abstract: Complexes of copper and/or zinc with molybdate and/or tungstate were solubilized in ammonia or ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. dupont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Albert Gordon Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Ibuprofen complexes as wood preservatives
    Patent number: 7462227
    Abstract: Complexes of ibuprofen and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Albert Gordon Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Tropolone complexes as wood preservatives
    Patent number: 7427316
    Abstract: Complexes of tropolone and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Albert Gordon Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • BETA PEPTOIDS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20080081789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-peptoids with antimicrobial activity. The present invention also relates to methods of producing ?-peptoids. The antimicrobial ?-peptoids of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, industrial, food, agricultural, and personal care applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: STEVEN SHUEY, William Delaney, Mukesh Shah, Mark Scialdone
  • Ibuprofen complexes as wood preservatives
    Publication number: 20070169664
    Abstract: Complexes of ibuprofen and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
    Inventors: Albert Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Metal salts of hydrolyzed olefin/maleic anhydride copolymers and their use as wood preservatives
    Publication number: 20070163465
    Abstract: Complexes of copper and/or zinc with hydrolyzed olefin/maleic anhydride copolymers were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
    Inventors: Albert Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Tungstate and molybate wood preservatives
    Publication number: 20070163466
    Abstract: Complexes of copper and/or zinc with molybdate and/or tungstate were solubilized in ammonia or ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
    Inventors: Albert Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Tropolone complexes as wood preservatives
    Publication number: 20070157847
    Abstract: Complexes of tropolone and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
    Inventors: Albert Anderson, John Feaster, Damini Patel, Mark Scialdone
  • Puleganic amides
    Publication number: 20070077263
    Abstract: The present invention provides substituted puleganic amides and compositions thereof, which are both useful as a topical treatment for skin, such as a repellant for insects and arthropods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone
  • Puleganic acid insect repellents
    Publication number: 20070077262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of puleganic acid, and the use thereof as a topical treatment for skin, such as a repellant for insects or arthropods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone
  • Dihydronepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof
    Publication number: 20060228387
    Abstract: Dihydronepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof are prepared by alkylation of metallated lactams. Dihydronepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof have utility as insect repellents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Scialdone, Ann Liauw
  • Formulations containing insect repellent compounds
    Publication number: 20060223878
    Abstract: Dihydronepetalactone, a minor natural constituent of the essential oil of catmints (Nepeta spp.) such as Nepeta cataria, has been identified as an effective insect repellent compound. Synthesis of dihydronepetalactone may be achieved by hydrogenation of nepetalactone, the major constituent of catmint essential oils. This compound, and compositions thereof, which also has fragrance properties, may be used commercially for its insect repellent properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone
  • Compositions having sustained-release insect repellency
    Publication number: 20060201391
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of clay compositions, and to tick- or insect-repellent compositions containing clay, particularly to tick- or insect-repellant formulations comprising dihydronepetalactone, a nepetalactam, a dihydronepetalactam and/or their respective derivatives and clay that provide sustained release to improve utilization of the active ingredient and require less-frequent renewal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone
  • Beta-peptoids with antimicrobial activity
    Publication number: 20060160735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-peptoids with antimicrobial activity. The present invention also relates to methods of producing ?-peptoids. The antimicrobial ?-peptoids of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, industrial, food, agricultural, and personal care applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Shuey, William Delaney, Mukesh Shah, Mark Scialdone
  • Nepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof
    Publication number: 20060148842
    Abstract: Nepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof are prepared by alkylation of metallated lactams. Nepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof have utility as insect repellents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Scialdone, Ann Liauw
  • Performance additive for fuel cells
    Publication number: 20060016122
    Abstract: A fuel mixture comprising at least one performance additive, wherein the performance additive comprises a cyclic tertiary amine having a molecular weight of at least about 200. Alternately, the performance additive may be present in the electrode composition. The performance additive is capable of improving the electrooxidation reaction rate of the fuel mixture, measured as current density, by at least 2% compared to a fuel mixture not containing the performance additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Hongli Dai, Joe Druliner, Mark Scialdone, Gary Johansson
  • Derivatives of dihydronepetalactone and method for preparation
    Publication number: 20050239875
    Abstract: 3-substituted dihydronepetalactone is prepared by deprotonation of nepetalactone and treatment with Grignard reagent to form alkyl and aryl substituted compounds. The compounds so prepared are odorous and have a wide range of utility ranging from insect repellents to fragrance compounds, such as perfumes, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: Mark Scialdone