Patents by Inventor Richard E. Means

Richard E. Means 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).

  • Cinnamic derivatives as tobacco additives
    Patent number: 4052993
    Abstract: Cinnamic derivatives, especially the methyl or ethyl ethers of cinnamyl alcohol, para-methoxycinnamyl alcohol, and para-ethoxycinnamyl alcohol, are added to tobacco to improve the flavor and aroma of the tobacco and tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: Liggett & Myers Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Cartwright, Richard E. Means, Andrew G. Kallianos, J. Bowen Ross, Jr.
  • Cinnamic derivatives as tobacco additives
    Patent number: 3943943
    Abstract: Cinnamic derivatives, especially the methyl or ethyl ethers of cinnamyl alcohol, para-methoxycinnamyl alcohol, and para-ethoxycinnamyl alcohol, are added to tobacco to improve the flavor and aroma of the tobacco and tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Liggett & Myers Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Cartwright, Richard E. Means, Andrew G. Kallianos