Patents by Inventor Susan S. Tafur

Susan S. Tafur 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).

  • Cigarette smoking products containing a vanillin-release additive
    Patent number: 5538018
    Abstract: This invention provides a cigarette product which releases vanillin or ethylvanillin aroma in sidestream smoke under cigarette smoking conditions. The paper wrapper of the cigarette product has a content of a flavorant-release additive which is a novel 3-vanillyl-2-hydroxypropyl or 3-ethylvanillyl-2-hydroxypropyl substituted ether derivative of cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignees: Philip Morris Incorporated, Philip Morris Products Inc.
    Inventors: W. Geoffrey Chan, Yoram Houminer, Ernst K. Just, Makram H. Meshreki, Susan S. Tafur
  • Wrapper for a smoking article
    Patent number: 5450862
    Abstract: The sidestream smoke associated with a cigarette or cigarette-like smoking article is reduced by wrapping the tobacco in a paper wrapper having an additive, such as an organic acid, an acidic or neutral salt or an organic acid in combination with an acidic salt or neutral salt added thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Sheryl D. Baldwin, Gordon H. Bokelman, Robert N. Ferguson, Barton Floyd, Barbro L. Goodman, Robert M. Rogers, Edward B. Sanders, Susan S. Tafur
  • Wrapper for a smoking article
    Patent number: 5152304
    Abstract: The sidestream smoke associated with a cigarette or cigarette-like smoking article is reduced by wrapping the tobacco in a paper wrapper having a burn modifier, such as an acidic salt, added thereto. Preferably the paper wrapper has a high basis weight and low porosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Gordon H. Bokelman, Sheryl D. Baldwin, Susan S. Tafur, Robert N. Ferguson, Barbro L. Goodman, Robert M. Rogers
  • Multiple layer cigarette paper for reducing sidestream smoke
    Patent number: 5143098
    Abstract: The sidestream smoke associated with a cigarette or cigarette-like smoking article is reduced by wrapping the tobacco in a single sheet of paper having multiple layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert M. Rogers, Gordon H. Bokelman, Sheryl D. Baldwin, Susan S. Tafur
  • Conversion of leurosine to vincathicine
    Patent number: 4025522
    Abstract: Leurosine is converted to vincathicine by treatment with acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Norbert Neuss, Susan S. Tafur
  • Conversion of leurosine to vincathicine
    Patent number: 3968113
    Abstract: Leurosine is converted to vincathicine by treatment with acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Norbert Neuss, Susan S. Tafur
  • 4-Desacetoxy-3-hydroxyvinblastine
    Patent number: 3944554
    Abstract: 4-Desacetoxy-3'-hydroxyvinblastine, a novel indoledihydroindole alkaloid obtained in small quantities from Vinca rosea, intermediate for the preparation of antimitotic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventor: Susan S. Tafur