Patents by Inventor Timothy B. Chiprich

Timothy B. Chiprich 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).

  • Methods for preparing gelatin capsules containing fragrances
    Patent number: 6099858
    Abstract: Methods for preparing soft gelatin capsules containing fragrances are disclosed. The desired fragrance is dissolved in a solvent system comprising a volatile solvent, a non-volatile cosolvent, or a combination of a volatile solvent and a non-volatile cosolvent or cosolvents. The resulting mixture is then encapsulated between gelatin ribbions prepared with an odor-free gelatin plasticized with a partially dehydrated, hydrogenated glucose syrup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: R. P. Scherer
    Inventors: Frank S. S. Morton, Pilar P. Duque, Timothy B. Chiprich, Norman S. Stroud
  • Fragrance-containing cosmetic gelatin capsule
    Patent number: 5670159
    Abstract: Fragrances in soft gelatin capsules are disclosed. The desired fragrance is dissolved in a solvent system comprising a volatile solvent, a non-volatile cosolvent, or a combination of a volatile solvent and a non-volatile cosolvent or cosolvents. The resulting solution is then encapsulated by soft gelatin shell prepared with an odor-free, glycerol free gelatin plasticized with a partially dehydrated, hydrogenated glucose syrup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: R.P. Scherer Corporation
    Inventors: Frank S. S. Morton, Pilar P. Duque, Timothy B. Chiprich, Norman S. Stroud
  • Capsule shell formulation to produce brittle capsules
    Patent number: 5614217
    Abstract: A gelatin capsule that is generally resistant to humidity having a non-hygroscopic plasticizer and an elasticity reducing gelatin extender in the formulation of the gelatin capsule shell. The capsule is capable of being manufactured on conventional rotary die encapsulation devices and can readily hold liquid fill materials. The capsule is breakable with manual pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: R.P. Scherer Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy B. Chiprich, Michael T. Hoylman, Norman S. Stroud