Patents by Inventor Ralph R. Miano

Ralph R. Miano 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).

  • Smoking material
    Patent number: 4233993
    Abstract: Tobacco substitutes exhibiting improved particulate matter delivery and pressure drop characteristics are prepared by producing a film containing a blowing agent and heating the film to a temperature sufficient to cause gasification of the blowing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Assignee: Celanese Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph R. Miano, Charles H. Keith
  • Smoking materials
    Patent number: 3931824
    Abstract: A synthetic material adapted for use in smoking products which, upon combustion, yields a lower amount of smokestream components which may be deleterious to the smoker than does tobacco, while having an acceptable smouldering rate and taste is prepared by the combination of a combustible material, such as carboxymethyl cellulose with a portion of a filler material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Celanese Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph R. Miano, Charles H. Keith