Patents by Inventor Solomon E. Brown

Solomon E. Brown 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).

  • Patent number: 9796833
    Abstract: An edible film useful for applying a flavoring additive to a food item is disclosed. The edible film generally includes an edible carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin and an edible plasticizer. The carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin is preferably a blend of two different carboxymethyl celluloses having different molecular weights. The edible film preferably includes additional additives, for example an edible surfactant and an edible tackifier. The edible film can suitably accept a food flavoring ingredient to form a flavored film that can be used to apply a flavor to a food item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown
  • Patent number: 8268914
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabi sulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis A. Beckholt
  • Publication number: 20100105821
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabi sulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Publication number: 20090162516
    Abstract: An improvement in water-soluble polysaccharide films, such as pullulan films, by inclusion of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in the film is disclosed herein. The films exhibit surprisingly improved physical properties such as tear strength, and retain good water-solubility. The films optionally include other additives such as gelatin, plasticizers, and surfactants. Methods of making the films include first dissolving the polysaccharide polymer, such as pullulan, in water, heating the solution, next admixing gelatin, then CMC, and then optional ingredients including plasticizers and more water if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Solomon E. Brown, David M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20090035426
    Abstract: An edible film useful for applying a flavoring additive to a food item is disclosed. The edible film generally includes an edible carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin and an edible plasticizer. The carboxymethyl cellulose film-forming resin is preferably a blend of two different carboxymethyl celluloses having different molecular weights. The edible film preferably includes additional additives, for example an edible surfactant and an edible tackifier. The edible film can suitably accept a food flavoring ingredient to form a flavored film that can be used to apply a flavor to a food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown
  • Publication number: 20080176985
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabisulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis A. Beckholt
  • Publication number: 20080110370
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, and a crosslinking agent is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting crosslinked film, and a packet made from the film and containing a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Robert A. Schroer, Frank W. Denome, Katherine H. Combs, Larry E. Miller, Anju D. M. Brooker