James R Strickland

US Patent:

7798319, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Mar 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/046051

Inventors:

David Karl Bried - Brentwood TN, US
James Arthur Strickland - Goodlettsville TN, US
Mark T. Nielsen - Madison TN, US
Frank Scott Atchley - Nashville TN, US
Gregory A. Pace - Nunnelly TN, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company - Richmond VA

International Classification:

B65D 85/10

US Classification:

206242, 206265, 131352, 215307, 215352, 2203661, 220378

Abstract:

Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.

US Patent:

7819124, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Jan 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/626176

Inventors:

James Arthur Strickland - Goodlettsville TN, US
Frank Scott Atchley - Nashville TN, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24B 1/04

US Classification:

131352, 131366, 131367

Abstract:

Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix.

US Patent:

7913699, Mar 29, 2011

Filed:

Jan 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/626197

Inventors:

James Arthur Strickland - Goodlettsville TN, US
Frank Scott Atchley - Nashville TN, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24B 1/04

US Classification:

131273, 131270, 12820221

Abstract:

Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix.

US Patent:

7918231, Apr 5, 2011

Filed:

Jan 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/626211

Inventors:

James Arthur Strickland - Goodlettsville TN, US
Frank Scott Atchley - Nashville TN, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24F 13/00

US Classification:

131273, 131270, 12820221

Abstract:

Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix.

US Patent:

8458996, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Aug 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/859019

Inventors:

David Karl Bried - Nashville TN, US
James Arthur Strickland - Nashville TN, US
Mark T. Nielsen - Madison TN, US
Frank Scott Atchley - Nashville TN, US
Gregory A. Pace - Nashville TN, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company - Richmond VA

International Classification:

B65B 7/28

US Classification:

53471, 53485, 531291

Abstract:

Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.

US Patent:

8469036, Jun 25, 2013

Filed:

Nov 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982248

Inventors:

Scott A. Williams - Greenbrier TN, US
James Arthur Strickland - Richmond VA, US
Frank Scott Atchley - Midlothian VA, US
Armand J. Desmarais - Inverness FL, US
Tod J. Miller - Smyrna TN, US
Cherne W. Johnson - Antioch TN, US
Vernie A. Due - Kansas City MO, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24B 15/00

US Classification:

131352, 131359

Abstract:

The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein.

US Patent:

8627828, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Jan 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/344848

Inventors:

James A. Strickland - Goodlettsville TN, US
Frank S. Atchley - Nashville TN, US
James M. Rossman - Tampa FL, US
Armand J. Desmarais - Inverness FL, US
Scott A. Williams - Greenbrier TN, US
Tod J. Miller - Smyrna TN, US
Cherne W. Johnson - Antioch TN, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24B 15/00

US Classification:

131352, 131353

Abstract:

The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein.

US Patent:

8636011, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Dec 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/345012

Inventors:

James A Strickland - Goodlettsville TN, US
Frank S. Atchley - Nashville TN, US
James M. Rossman - Tampa FL, US
Armand J. Desmarais - Inverness FL, US
Scott A. Williams - Greenbrier TN, US
Tod J. Miller - Smyrna TN, US
Cherne W. Johnson - Antioch TN, US
Vernie A. Due - Kansas City MO, US

Assignee:

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24B 15/00

US Classification:

131352

Abstract:

The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein.