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Richmond, VA, United States of America

Philip Morris Products Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 31



Forward Citations = 425

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal W Geoffrey Chan (11 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Yoram Houminer (9 out of 32 patents)

bronzeMedal Kenneth F Podraza (9 out of 20 patents)

4.  Robert L Augustine (4 out of 15 patents)

5.  John Bryant Paine, Iii (4 out of 32 patents)

6.  Everett W Southwick (4 out of 17 patents)

7.  Charles R Howe (4 out of 6 patents)

8.  Setrak K Tanielyan (3 out of 14 patents)

9.  Edward B Sanders (3 out of 21 patents)

10.  Harvey J Grubbs (3 out of 20 patents)

11.  Jeffrey I Seeman (3 out of 13 patents)

12.  Henry V Secor (2 out of 9 patents)

13.  James M Washington (2 out of 10 patents)

14.  John D Naworal (2 out of 3 patents)

15.  Charles T Bridges (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Flavorant Release Additives
Liquid Scrubbing
Chemical Reaction Processes
Vanillin
Cigarette Smoking Products
Oxalate Flavorants
Palladium-Tin Catalysts
Menthol-Release Additives
Beta-Hydroxyesters
Benzofuranone Compounds
Filamentary Additives
Smoking Compositions

31 patents:

1. 5651917 - Liquid scrubbing of gas-phase contaminants (1997-07-29),
2. 5538018 - Cigarette smoking products containing a vanillin-release additive (1996-07-23),
3. 5527517 - Liquid scrubbing of gas-phase contaminants (1996-06-18),
4. 5301693 - Smoking compositions containing an .alpha.-alkylcinnamaldehyde-release (1994-04-12),
5. 5256785 - Smoking compositions containing an oxalate flavorant-release additive (1993-10-26),
6. 5256163 - Flow liquid-phase chemical reaction process (1993-10-26),
7. 5249416 - Cigarette packaging machine and apparatus (1993-10-05),
8. 5241105 - Oxalate esters (1993-08-31),
9. 5230802 - Extraction process using a novel organic acid as a liquid ion exchanger (1993-07-27),
10. 5228461 - Smoking compositions containing a vanillin-release additive (1993-07-20),
11. 5221502 - Process for making a flavorant-release filament (1993-06-22),
12. 5218118 - Smoking compositions containing a pyrazine-ethanol flavorant-release (1993-06-08),
13. 5217695 - Volumetric chemical reaction system (1993-06-08),
14. 5206423 - Acyloxylation of alkylaromatic compounds with palladium-tin catalysts (1993-04-27),
15. 5199450 - Smoking compositions containing a tartrate salt flavorant-release (1993-04-06),
Company Overview
Philip Morris Products Inc., headquartered in Richmond, VA, is a leading developer and manufacturer of tobacco and nicotine products. The company is recognized for its commitment to transforming the tobacco industry through innovative alternatives to traditional smoking. Focused on research and development, it explores advanced technologies in smoke-free products, aiming to provide consumers with reduced-risk options. Philip Morris Products Inc. operates globally, emphasizing sustainability and public health in its strategic initiatives.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

31 Patents

#26 in Richmond, VA

#188 in Virginia

#10,936 in US

#21,284 in the World

Richmond, VA (US)
Richmond, VA, United States of America

Philip Morris Products Inc.

Forward Citations = 425

34 inventors:

goldMedal W Geoffrey Chan (11 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Yoram Houminer (9 out of 32 patents)

bronzeMedal Kenneth F Podraza (9 out of 20 patents)

4.  Robert L Augustine (4 out of 15 patents)

5.  John Bryant Paine, Iii (4 out of 32 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Philip Morris Products Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/philip-morris-products

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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