Patents by Inventor Thord Hassler

Thord Hassler 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: 11717017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral pouched nicotine product comprising a moist filling material and a saliva-permeable pouch of a packaging material enclosing the moist filling material, wherein the moist filling material comprises a particulate non-tobacco material, such as microcrystalline cellulose, a flavouring agent, a nicotine source, a pH adjusting agent, and within the range of from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight, based on total weight of the filling material, of triglyceride. The moist filling material may further comprise a tobacco material within the range of from about 0 wt % to about 10 wt % based on the total weight of the moist filling material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE AB
    Inventors: Thord Hassler, Mårten Kindvall, Lars Jonsson, Jenny Kannisto
  • Publication number: 20200128870
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral pouched nicotine product comprising a moist filling material and a saliva-permeable pouch of a packaging material enclosing the moist filling material, wherein the moist filling material comprises a particulate non-tobacco material, such as microcrystalline cellulose, a flavouring agent, a nicotine source, a pH adjusting agent, and within the range of from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight, based on total weight of the filling material, of triglyceride. The moist filling material may further comprise a tobacco material within the range of from about 0 wt % to about 10 wt % based on the total weight of the moist filling material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Thord Hassler, Mårten Kindvall, Lars Jonsson, Jenny Kannisto
  • Publication number: 20180271146
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oral pouched product, such as an oral pouched smokeless tobacco product, which comprises a filling material, such as tobacco material, and a saliva-permeable pouch enclosing the filling material, the product having a rectangular shape with a maximum length and a maximum width, wherein the maximum width of the product is within the range of from 3 mm to 10 mm, the maximum length of the product is within the range of from 25 mm to 40 mm, the ratio of maximum length to maximum width is within the range of from 3 to 6, and the oral pouched product has a weight within the range of from 0.3 to 0.7 g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thom ASPGREN, Thord HASSLER, Christian WERDINIUS
  • Publication number: 20180271139
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oral pouched product, such as an oral pouched smokeless tobacco product, which comprises a filling material, such as tobacco material, and a saliva-permeable pouch enclosing the filling material, the product having a rectangular shape with a maximum length and a maximum width, wherein the maximum width of the product is within the range of from 3 mm to 10 mm, the maximum length of the product is within the range of from 25 mm to 40 mm, the ratio of maximum length to maximum width is within the range of from 3 to 6, and the oral pouched product has a weight within the range of from 0.3 to 0.7 g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thom Aspgren, Thord Hassler, Christian Werdinius
  • Publication number: 20180140007
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oral pouched product, such as an oral pouched smokeless tobacco product, which comprises a filling material, such as tobacco material, and a saliva-permeable pouch enclosing the filling material, the product having a rectangular shape with a maximum length and a maximum width, wherein the maximum width of the product is within the range of from 3 mm to 10 mm, the maximum length of the product is within the range of from 25 mm to 40 mm, the ratio of maximum length to maximum width is within the range of from 3 to 6, and the oral pouched product has a weight within the range of from 0.3 to 0.7 g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Thom ASPGREN, Thord HASSLER, Christian WERDINIUS
  • Patent number: 9635881
    Abstract: A smokeless tobacco composition comprising at least one type of non-tobacco fibers, wherein the non-tobacco fibers have an average length-to-width ratio equal to or greater than 3.5:1 and equal to or lower than 100:1, and a method for manufacturing the smokeless tobacco composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Swedish Match North Europe AB
    Inventors: Martin Sjögren, Thord Hassler, Jörgen Lundin, Bengt Börjesson
  • Publication number: 20150075543
    Abstract: A smokeless tobacco composition comprising at least one type of non-tobacco fibers, wherein the non-tobacco fibers have an average length-to-width ratio equal to or greater than 3.5:1 and equal to or lower than 100:1, and a method for manufacturing the smokeless tobacco composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE AB
    Inventors: Martin Sjögren, Thord Hassler, Jörgen Lundin, Bengt Börjesson
  • Publication number: 20070000630
    Abstract: The invention relates to a crepe facilitating aqueous composition comprising at least one water-insoluble, non-surface active thermoplastic material having a softening or melting point within the range of from 40° C. to 100° C., and at least one water-soluble polymer, preferably a cationic water-soluble polymer. As the composition is comprised in a wet fibre web during creping thereof, a more uniform creping is obtained while the integrity of the web is preserved and dust formation is reduced, and a tissue product having improved properties is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Thord Hassler, Geoff Sheridan, Horst Reuter
  • Patent number: 6273998
    Abstract: A drainage/retention aid comprising a combination of a) microparticles; and b) a vinylamine copolymer having the general structure: wherein m is from 1-99 mol %, n is from 0 to 50 mol % and o is from 1 to 99 mol %; A is selected from the group consisting of one or more repeating units having the following general structures: and salts thereof wherein p, q and r are mol percentages from 1 to 99, each R1 is independently H or CH3, and X is —CN, —COOR2, —CONR3R4, —OR5, —OCOR6, and mixtures thereof; wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 are independently selected from H or C1 to C4 alkyl; and wherein the vinylamine copolymer has a charge density in a range of from 2 to 24 mEq/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Betzdearborn Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Lu Kuo, Roger Yiming Leung, Steven R. Prescott, Thord Hassler
  • Patent number: 5300194
    Abstract: Accumulation of pitch or stickies in pulp or paper making is controlled by applying to the pulp or paper making equipment which is not in continuous contact with water separately a water soluble cationic polymer and a water soluble anionic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Ulrich Welkener, Thord Hassler
  • Patent number: 5266078
    Abstract: A method of enhancing the whiteness of a cellulosic material is described which comprises incorporating therein, or applying thereto, a fluorescent whitening agent, a water soluble phosphonate having 1 to 5 phosphonate groups and/or a water soluble carboxylate having 2 to 5 carboxylate groups at a neutral or alkaline pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Ulrich Welkener, Thord Hassler, Gunilla Hakansson