Patents by Inventor Carol Joyce

Carol Joyce 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).

  • POLYUREA CAPSULES PREPARED WITH A POLYISOCYANATE AND CROSS-LINKING AGENT
    Publication number: 20220226208
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aromatic or aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU, Carol JOYCE, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • Polyurea capsules prepared with a polyisocyanate and cross-linking agent
    Patent number: 11311467
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aromatic or aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Purified polyurea capsules, methods of preparation, and products containing the same
    Patent number: 10842721
    Abstract: Purified polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials for use in personal care, fine fragrance, or deodorant products are provided as are methods for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • POLYUREA CAPSULES PREPARED WITH ALIPHATICISOCYANATES AND AMINES
    Publication number: 20200360244
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU, Carol JOYCE, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • PURIFIED POLYUREA CAPSULES, METHODS OF PREPARATION, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190142715
    Abstract: Purified polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials for use in personal care, fine fragrance, or deodorant products are provided as are methods for producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU, Carol JOYCE, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • MICROCAPSULES PRODUCED FROM BLENDED SOL-GEL PRECURSORS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190076811
    Abstract: The present invention features microcapsule particle compositions with an oil or aqueous liquid core, and shell composed of a blend of metal or semi-metal oxide polymers. Methods for preparing and using the microcapsule particles in personal care, therapeutic, cosmetic and cosmeceutic products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Xiao HUANG, Carol JOYCE
  • Purified polyurea capsules, methods of preparation, and products containing the same
    Patent number: 10226405
    Abstract: Purified polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials for use in personal care, fine fragrance, or deodorant products are provided as are methods for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Microcapsules produced from blended sol-gel precursors and method for producing the same
    Patent number: 10099194
    Abstract: The present invention features microcapsule particles with an oil or aqueous liquid core, and shell composed of a blend of metal or semi-metal oxide polymers. Methods for preparing and using the microcapsule particles in personal care, therapeutic, cosmetic and cosmeceutic products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang, Carol Joyce
  • Hydrogel fragrance capsule, formulations and process for preparing the same
    Patent number: 9777244
    Abstract: This invention is a hydrogel capsule with a fragrance or odorant encapsulated therein during the polymerization process. The hydrogel capsule is of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Xihua Lu, Carol Joyce, Li Xu
  • Stable, flowable silica capsule formulation
    Patent number: 9763861
    Abstract: A flowable, stable silica capsule formulation composed of a silica capsule suspension and an adjuvant for use in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • POLYUREA CAPSULES PREPARED WITH ALIPHATIC ISOCYANATES AND AMINES
    Publication number: 20170252274
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU, Carol JOYCE, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • Polyurea capsules prepared with aliphatic isocyanates and amines
    Patent number: 9687424
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • HYDROGEL FRAGRANCE CAPUSLE, FORMULATIONS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150203787
    Abstract: This invention is a hydrogel capsule with a fragrance or odorant encapsulated therein during the polymerization process. The hydrogel capsule is of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Xihua Lu, Carol Joyce, Li Xu
  • STABLE, FLOWABLE SILICA CAPSULE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20140044760
    Abstract: A flowable, stable silica capsule formulation composed of a silica capsule suspension and an adjuvant for use in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • PURIFIED POLYUREA CAPSULES, METHODS OF PREPARATION, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140017287
    Abstract: Purified polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials for use in personal care, fine fragrance, or deodorant products are provided as are methods for producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • POLYUREA CAPSULES PREPARED WITH ALIPHATIC ISOCYANATES AND AMINES
    Publication number: 20130337023
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • POLYUREA CAPSULES PREPARED WITH A POLYISOCYANATE AND CROSS-LINKING AGENT
    Publication number: 20130330292
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aromatic or aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Encapsulated active materials
    Patent number: 8299011
    Abstract: The invention relates to products for washing and cleaning and/or care and protection of animate or inanimate surfaces that comprise micro-encapsulated benefit agents. The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurea microcapsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol A. Joyce, Xihua Lu, Jeffrey James McElwee
  • Microcapsules produced from blended sol-gel precursors and method for producing the same
    Publication number: 20120237578
    Abstract: The present invention features microcapsule particles with an oil or aqueous liquid core, and shell composed of a blend of metal or semi-metal oxide polymers. Methods for preparing and using the microcapsule particles in personal care, therapeutic, cosmetic and cosmeceutic products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang, Carol Joyce
  • Encapsulated Active Materials
    Publication number: 20110071064
    Abstract: The invention relates to products for washing and cleaning and/or care and protection of animate or inanimate surfaces that comprise micro-encapsulated benefit agents. The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurea microcapsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol A. Joyce, Xihua Lu, Jeffrey James McElwee