Patents Assigned to Firmenich SA
  • Patent number: 11759759
    Abstract: Described herein is a process for producing perfume- or flavor-containing microcapsules with improved deposition of encapsulated actives on targeted surfaces such as fiber, hair and skin, which can be used in home or personal care products. Also described herein are microcapsules obtainable by such a process and consumer products including these microcapsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Lei Shi, Lahoussine Ouali, Lei Han
  • Patent number: 11744785
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to the use of volatile compositions to limit, decrease or eliminate the perception of malodor. Such compositions include at least one malodor antagonist optionally combined with perfuming ingredients. Such compositions, their use in combination with delivery systems and their applications in consumer products are also objects of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Huey-Ling Kao, Stefan Alexander Ruider, Ben Smith, Gary Marr, Matthew Rogers, Mushhood Sheikh, Zhenan Wu, Patrick Pfister, Anthony Alexander Birkbeck, Julien Coulomb
  • Patent number: 11717112
    Abstract: A modular food dispensing device comprising a food container configured to contain and dispense a food product, a drive module for mechanically driving the food container to dispense the food product, and one or more magnets provided on one or both of the food container and drive module for releasably connecting the food container and drive module. The drive module is releasably connectable to the food container to selectively form a mechanical linkage for transmitting a driving force from the drive module to the food container to dispense the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Edward J Brown
  • Patent number: 11718815
    Abstract: Described herein is a powder detergent composition including a detergent active material including at least a surfactant system, and a granulated powder. The granulated powder includes particles made of: (a) a water soluble polymer matrix, and (b) an oil phase including a perfume dispersed in the water soluble polymer matrix, the oil being at least partly encapsulated in microcapsules. The granulated powder includes up to 30% by weight of encapsulated oil based on the total weight of the powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Murray Osborne, Arnaud Struillou
  • Publication number: 20230233425
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to the use of volatile compositions to limit, decrease or eliminate the perception of malodor. Such compositions include at least one malodor antagonist optionally combined with perfuming ingredients. Such compositions, their use in combination with delivery systems and their applications in consumer products are also objects of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Huey-Ling KAO, Stefan Alexander RUIDER, Ben SMITH, Gary MARR, Matthew ROGERS, Mushhood SHEIKH, Zhenan WU, Patrick PFISTER, Anthony Alexander BIRKBECK, Julien COULOMB
  • Publication number: 20230225953
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides the use glucosylated natural steviol glycosides (GSGs) to reduce certain undesirable taste notes common to oral care products. In related aspects, the disclosure provides compositions that comprise GSGs and one or more ingredients that give rise to certain undesirable taste notes. In some embodiments, such compositions are in the form of a food product, a beverage product, or an oral care product, such as a toothpaste, a mouthwash, a tooth-whitening composition, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Qing-Bo OUYANG, Muhammad KIZILBASH, Bharani ASHOKAN, Patrice MERCERET, Jan Thomas HAINES, Dan-Ting YIN, Joseph R. FOTSING
  • Publication number: 20230225373
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage composition comprising a clouding agent selected from the group consisting of coacervate hydrocolloid particles comprising a protein and a polysaccharide, regenerated insoluble dietary fibers, partially soluble dietary fibers, emulsion stabilized by regenerated insoluble dietary fibers and/or partially soluble dietary fibers and any combination thereof, and optionally, one or more beverage ingredients as well as a beverage comprising the same and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Ding KANG, Lei SHI, Qiu-Min MA, Fei ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20230210735
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to methods and compositions for the reduction, prevention, and/or inhibition of old person smell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Ying WANG, Gary WOMACK, Jana PIKA, Michael CALANDRA, Dushanee SRIYARATHNE
  • Patent number: 11690390
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound according to formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein n is an integer from 0 to 2; the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; and each of R1 to R4, when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R5 or OR5 group, R5 representing a C1 to C5, or even a C1 to C5, alkyl group; and optionally one of the groups R1 to R4 represents —OH; and/or when R1 and R2 are taken together, and/or R3 and R4 are taken together, represent a OCH2O group, provided said groups taken together are adjacent substituents of the phenyl group; as an ingredient to confer, enhance, improve or modify the kokumi or umami taste of a flavored article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Eric Frerot, Kasia Aeberhardt
  • Patent number: 11691036
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns malodor masking compositions and/or ingredients, as well as method for counteracting or masking malodors and perfuming compositions having odor masking properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'Leary, Jonathan Williams, Monica Bandera
  • Patent number: 11667869
    Abstract: Described herein are properfume compounds. Also described herein is a method to release a compound being a ketone or aldehyde, a formate ester and/or an alcohol by exposing a properfume compound to an environment wherein it is oxidized. Also described herein is a perfuming composition and a perfume consumer product comprising at least one properfume compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Gary B. Womack, Brinda Indradas
  • Patent number: 11666517
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of antimicrobial compositions. More particularly, it concerns the use of a composition as an antimicrobial agent, the composition comprising ingredients selected from the group consisting of: (i) nona-2,6-dien-1-ol in combination with at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of 3-neopentylpyridine, 2-methylhexan-3-one oxime, terpineol and 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; (ii) gamma-dodecalactone in combination with at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-cyclohexene, 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde, and 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde; (iii) (Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol and gamma-dodecalactone; (iv) cis-4(Isopropyl)cyclohexanemethanol and 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde; and (v) 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde and 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde, wherein the ingredients are present in an amount sufficient to provide an antimicrobial effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Monica Bandera, Nicholas O'Leary, Gary Marr
  • Patent number: 11666881
    Abstract: Described herein is a new process for the preparation of polysuccinimide derivatives-based core-shell microcapsules. Also described are microcapsules, as well as perfuming compositions and consumer products including these microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products in the form of home care or personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Nicolas Paret, Damien Berthier
  • Publication number: 20230165290
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides taste-modifying compositions that reduce the salty taste of a sodium salt, such as sodium bicarbonate. In some aspects, the disclosure provides uses of such taste-modifying compositions to reduce the salty taste of a sodium salt. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides compositions (such as comestible compositions or oral care compositions), which comprise a sodium salt and a taste-modifying composition. In some embodiments, such compositions are in the form of a food product, a beverage product, or an oral care product (such as a toothpaste, mouthwash, and the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Bharani ASHOKAN, Muhammad KIZILBASH, Qing-Bo OUYANG, Stuart DASH, Patrice MERCERET
  • Publication number: 20230159853
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to malodor counteracting compositions and/or ingredients, methods for counteracting malodors, as well as to the perfumed articles or perfuming compositions comprising as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), a compound of Formula (III), a compound of Formula (IV), and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Huey-Ling KAO, Stefan Alexander RUIDER, Steven WILLIAMS, Julien COULOMB
  • Publication number: 20230157341
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides taste-modifying compositions that reduce the off taste of alkali metal salts of peroxymonosulfate. In some aspects, the disclosure provides uses of such taste-modifying compositions to reduce the off taste of an alkali metal salt of peroxymonosulfate, such as potassium peroxymonosulfate. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides compositions (such as comestible compositions or oral care compositions), which comprise an alkali metal salt of peroxymonosulfate and a taste-modifying composition of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, such compositions are in the form of a food product, a beverage product, or an oral care product, such as a toothpaste, a mouthwash, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Bharani ASHOKAN, Muhammad KIZILBASH, Qingbo OUYANG, Stuart DASH, Patrice MERCERET
  • Publication number: 20230148643
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides low-calorie sweetening compositions that mimic the sensory properties of caloric sweeteners, such as sucrose. In some aspects, the disclosure provides uses of such compositions for sweetening or enhancing the sweetness of a flavored product, such as a food or beverage product. In some aspects, the disclosure provides flavored products, such as food or beverage products, that contain the sweetening compositions, optionally, in combination with one or more other sweeteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Dattatreya BANAVARA, Amy CZUBA, Priti JHA, Srinivasan SUBRAMANIAN, Melissa BORS
  • Publication number: 20230148070
    Abstract: The present invention provides derivatives of glutamine of formula (I) and derivatives of arginine of formula (II), and the use of such compounds as flavor modifiers. The invention further provides the use of such derivatives of glutamine and arginine to enhance the salty and umami taste of ingestible compositions as ingestible compositions that include such derivatives of glutamine and arginine and bulking agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Ci XU, Dan-Ting YIN, Xian-Wen GAN
  • Publication number: 20230098760
    Abstract: The present invention provides long-lasting fragrance compositions that impart to a consumer a long-lasting perception and/or intensity of a perfume during fragrance wear. The present invention provides long-lasting fragrance compositions for prolonging the performance of a fragrance oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Vera TCHAKALOVA, Addi FADEL, Aude DAUGERON-JOUAULT, Laura MESMIN, Madelyne PHAM
  • Publication number: 20230061835
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides 11-oxo-cucurbitane compounds, including various glycosides, and the use of such compounds and related compounds as flavor modifiers. In some aspects, the disclosure provides compositions that include such 11-oxo-cucurbitanes, such as compositions that include such 11-oxo-cucurbitanes and one or more additional compounds, such as a sweetener, salt, and the like. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of reducing or eliminating the amount of sweetener, salt, or glutamate in a food or beverage product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Dan-Ting YIN, Xian-Wen GAN