Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Poole

Thomas H. Poole 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: 12151023
    Abstract: The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including one or more active ingredients and a beet material, at least a portion of the one or more active ingredients being bound to the beet material. In some embodiments, oral products as described herein may include a beet material, a filler material, and one or more active ingredients, at least a portion of the one or more active ingredients being bound to the beet material and the filler material. Active ingredients included in the product may be configured for release according to different release rates, which rates may depend at least in part on the material to which the active ingredient is bound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Dwayne William Beeson, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Chris J. Grimes, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Publication number: 20240342082
    Abstract: A composition configured for oral use is provided, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient including one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof. The composition further includes a salt and at least one sweetener. The composition has a moisture content of at least about 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER KELLER, RONALD K. HUTCHENS, THOMAS H. POOLE, NICOLAS VON COSMOS, ANTHONY RICHARD GERARDI, CHRIS J. GRIMES, STEVEN LEE ALDERMAN, DARRELL EUGENE HOLTON, JR., ROSS JAY ODEN, MATTHEW EVAN LAMPE, MICHAEL ANDREW ZAWADZKI, KRISTEN SPIELBAUER
  • Publication number: 20240335415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising constituents, derivatives or extracts of cannabis. The invention also relates to uses of such compositions and methods of manufacturing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Steven ALDERMAN, Karen TALUSKIE, Kathryn Lynn WILBERDING, Jenni HAWKE, Ashley DAVIES, Thomas H. POOLE, Michael DANIEL, Kai TANG, Keyi XU, Karina MCQUILLAN, John CARAWAY
  • Publication number: 20240316076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising one or more constituent, derivative or extract of cannabis formulated for gastric delivery and one or more flavour or sensate formulated for buccal delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Steven L ALDERMAN, Karen TALUSKIE, Kathryn L WILBERDING, Jenni HAWKE, Ashley DAVIES, Thomas H POOLE, Michael S DANIEL, Kai TANG, Keyi XU, Karina MCQUILLAN, John CARAWAY
  • Patent number: 12064424
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for an oral composition, the oral composition including at least one active agent, at least one filler component, and water in an amount sufficient such that the oral composition has a total moisture content of about 15% to about 30% by weight or greater based on the total weight of the oral composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Dwayne William Beeson, Andinet Amare Gessesse, Philip Richard Hunt, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Patent number: 11969502
    Abstract: A composition configured for oral use is provided, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient including one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof. The composition further includes a salt and at least one sweetener. The composition has a moisture content of at least about 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Keller, Ronald K. Hutchens, Thomas H. Poole, Nicolas Von Cosmos, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Chris J. Grimes, Steven Lee Alderman, Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Ross Jay Oden, Matthew Evan Lampe, Michael Andrew Zawadzki, Kristen Spielbauer
  • Publication number: 20240131002
    Abstract: Meltable compositions configured for oral use, the compositions including at least one cannabinoid or cannabimimetic, are provided. The compositions include one or more fillers, typically a sugar alcohol, and a lipid. A method of forming such compositions is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Thomas H. Poole, Michael Andrew Zawadzki, Kristen Ann Spielbauer, Steven Lee Alderman, Timothy Brian Nestor
  • Publication number: 20240130967
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a nanoemulsion including an oil phase containing at least one cannabinoid and a water phase; wherein at least one of the oil phase and the water phase includes one or more emulsifying agents; and wherein the zeta potential of the nanoemulsion is less than about ?10 mV. Further provided are processes for preparing such nanoemulsions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Thomas H. Poole, Steven Lee Alderman
  • Patent number: 11896711
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a nanoemulsion including an oil phase containing at least one cannabinoid and a water phase; wherein at least one of the oil phase and the water phase includes one or more emulsifying agents; and wherein the zeta potential of the nanoemulsion is less than about ?10 mV. Further provided are processes for preparing such nanoemulsions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Thomas H. Poole, Steven Lee Alderman
  • Patent number: 11872231
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition configured for oral use, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient including one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof. The composition further includes a salt and at least one sweetener. The composition has a moisture content of at least about 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Keller, Ronald K. Hutchens, Thomas H. Poole, Nicolas von Cosmos, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Chris J. Grimes, Steven Lee Alderman, Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240000130
    Abstract: The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including compositions comprising a filler component including negatively charged groups and an active ingredient including positively charged groups. The active ingredient can be retained by the filler component at least in part through bonding between the negatively charged groups and the positively charged groups such that active ingredient may be release from the product when positioned within an oral cavity of a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Dwayne William Beeson, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Andries Don Sebastian, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Patent number: 11839602
    Abstract: Meltable compositions configured for oral use, the compositions including at least one cannabinoid or cannabimimetic, are provided. The compositions include one or more fillers, typically a sugar alcohol, and a lipid. A method of forming such compositions is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Thomas H. Poole, Michael Andrew Zawadzki, Kristen Ann Spielbauer, Steven Lee Alderman, Timothy Brian Nestor
  • Patent number: 11826462
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for solid products configured for oral use, the products including a carrier material; a releasable material; and wherein the releasable material is combined with the carrier material such that the releasable material is configured for sustained release from the solid product when the solid product is positioned in an oral cavity for a consumer. In another aspect, the disclosure provides for a method of preparing a solid product for oral use, the method comprising providing a releasable material in sprayable form; providing a pouch formed of a fibrous material; and spraying a flavor component onto a least a portion of the pouch one or both of before and after filling the pouch with the oral composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Dwayne William Beeson, John E. Bunch, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Chris J. Grimes, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Allen Riggins, Frank Kelley St. Charles, Cynthia Stokes
  • Patent number: 11793230
    Abstract: The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including compositions comprising a filler component including negatively charged groups and an active ingredient including positively charged groups. The active ingredient can be retained by the filler component at least in part through bonding between the negatively charged groups and the positively charged groups such that active ingredient may be release from the product when positioned within an oral cavity of a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Dwayne William Beeson, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Andries Don Sebastian, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Publication number: 20230270863
    Abstract: The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including one or more agents adapted to or configured to reduce irritation that may be associated with release of a component from the products. Xylitol in particular may be useful as an irritation reducing agent. The disclosure further provides methods of reducing irritation associated with the release of one or more components from an oral composition or product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Dwayne William Beeson, Darrell Eugene Holton, JR., Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Andries Don Sebastian, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Publication number: 20230210836
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for an oral composition, the oral composition including at least one active agent, at least one filler component, and water in an amount sufficient such that the oral composition has a total moisture content of about 15% to about 30% by weight or greater based on the total weight of the oral composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Darrell Eugene Holton, JR., Dwayne William Beeson, Andinet Amare Gessesse, Philip Richard Hunt, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Patent number: 11672862
    Abstract: The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including one or more agents adapted to or configured to reduce irritation that may be associated with release of a component from the products. Xylitol in particular may be useful as an irritation reducing agent. The disclosure further provides methods of reducing irritation associated with the release of one or more components from an oral composition or product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Dwayne William Beeson, Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Andries Don Sebastian, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Publication number: 20230138306
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition configured for oral use, the composition including at least one filler, water, a basic amine, and an organic acid, an alkali metal salt of an organic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the organic acid has a logP value of from about 1 to about 12. At least a portion of the basic amine is associated with at least a portion of the organic acid or the alkali metal salt thereof. The association is in the form of a basic amine-organic acid salt, an ion pair between the basic amine and a conjugate base of the organic acid, or a combination of both. The organic acid is a monoester of a dicarboxylic acid or is a carotenoid derivative having one or more carboxylic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: MICHAEL ZAWADZKI, KAI TANG, STEVEN LEE ALDERMAN, THOMAS H. POOLE
  • Patent number: 11617744
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for an oral composition, the oral composition including at least one active agent, at least one filler component, and water in an amount sufficient such that the oral composition has a total moisture content of about 15% to about 30% by weight or greater based on the total weight of the oral composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: NICO VENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Dwayne William Beeson, Andinet Amare Gessesse, Philip Richard Hunt, Ronald K. Hutchens, Christopher Keller, Thomas H. Poole, Frank Kelley St. Charles
  • Publication number: 20230033276
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanoemulsions including one or more active ingredients (e.g., one or more cannabinoid and/or cannabimimetics), formulated for use as tinctures or shots. Such nanoemulsions, tinctures, and shots can exhibit high physical stability, e.g., exhibiting no observable phase separation over a period of 6 months or more or 12 months or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Keyi Xu, Thomas H. Poole