Patents by Inventor Robert Kikkert

Robert Kikkert 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).

  • INKS, COATINGS AND ADHESIVES AS CARRIERS FOR TAGGANTS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION AND COMPONENT DETECTION
    Publication number: 20220081597
    Abstract: Organic, fluorescent taggants and compositions thereof which find use in the production, detection and authentication of tobacco products and components thereof. A process for authentication of a tobacco product is also disclosed, the process including the steps of marking the tobacco product with a taggant composition comprising an organic, fluorescent taggant and a carrier for the taggant; irradiating the tobacco product with invisible radiation; and detecting fluorescence from the taggant. Adhesive and ink compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Edmond J. CADIEUX, JR., Christopher N. CHANCE, Stuart PAYNE, Robert KIKKERT
  • NOVEL BANDED CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH OPENED-AREA BANDS
    Publication number: 20200260776
    Abstract: A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of add-on material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The add-on material-free openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Timothy S. Sherwood, Robert Kikkert, Robert Smith, Ali A. Rostami, Georgios Karles
  • Banded cigarette wrapper with opened-area bands
    Patent number: 10681935
    Abstract: A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of add-on material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The add-on material-free openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Timothy S. Sherwood, Robert Kikkert, Robert N. Smith, Ali A. Rostami, Georgios Karles
  • NOVEL BANDED CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH OPENED-AREA BANDS
    Publication number: 20170231270
    Abstract: A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of add-on material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The add-on material-free openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy S. Sherwood, Robert Kikkert, Robert N. Smith, Ali A. Rostami, Georgios Karles
  • Banded cigarette wrapper with opened-area bands
    Patent number: 9668516
    Abstract: A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Timothy S. Sherwood, Robert Kikkert, Robert N. Smith, Ali A. Rostami, Georgios Karles
  • INKS, COATINGS AND ADHESIVES AS CARRIERS FOR TAGGANTS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION AND COMPONENT DETECTION
    Publication number: 20160108293
    Abstract: Organic, fluorescent taggants and compositions thereof which find use in the production, detection and authentication of tobacco products and components thereof. A process for authentication of a tobacco product is also disclosed, the process including the steps of marking the tobacco product with a taggant composition comprising an organic, fluorescent taggant and a carrier for the taggant; irradiating the tobacco product with invisible radiation; and detecting fluorescence from the taggant. Adhesive and ink compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Edmond J. Cadieux, JR., Christopher N. Chance, Stuart Payne, Robert Kikkert
  • NOVEL BANDED CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH OPENED-AREA BANDS
    Publication number: 20130306082
    Abstract: A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy S. Sherwood, Robert Kikkert, Robert N. Smith, Ali A. Rostami, Georgios Karles