Patents by Inventor Gary B. Womack
Gary B. Womack 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).
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Publication number: 20230329301Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Rutger M.T. VAN SLEEUWEN, Gary B. WOMACK
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Publication number: 20230257678Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as properfume compounds. In particular, the present invention relates to a method to release a compound being a ketone or aldehyde of formula (II), a formate ester of formula (III) and/or an alcohol of formula (IV) by exposing the compound of formula (I) to an environment wherein it is oxidized. Moreover, the present invention relates to a perfuming composition and a perfume consumer product comprising at least one compound of formula (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Gary B. Womack, Brinda Indradas
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Patent number: 11667869Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Gary B. Womack, Brinda Indradas
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Publication number: 20210115354Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Brinda INDRADAS
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Patent number: 10767136Abstract: Precursor or pro-fragrance compounds used as a precursor to deliver at least one fragrant compound that is capable of imparting an odor, in particular one which imparts an odor to a material, more particularly to a fabric or textile. The pro-fragrant compounds of the invention include fragrant alcohols (R1OH) released from a compound of Formula I or in which Formula I is derived from (R1OH) and encompass any fragrant alcohol having more than three carbon atoms. Also, methods of generating the fragrant compounds and to improve, enhance or modify odoriferous properties of a perfuming composition or a perfumed article are also disclosed, as are the resultant perfuming compositions and articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Brinda Indradas, Gary B. Womack
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Patent number: 10638779Abstract: Provided herein is a compound having the formula I wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from a branched or straight C1-6 alkyl and a C1-6 alkenyl, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and x is independently 0, 1, or 2; provided that when n is 1, x is 2. Also provided herein is a method of releasing acetaldehyde into an aqueous solution including delivering a compound of formula I to the aqueous solution, Also provided is a flavor or aroma-modifying composition including i) a flavor or aroma-conferring or modifying ingredient, at least one compound according to formula (I); ii) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a flavor carrier and a flavor base; and iii) optionally at least one flavor adjuvant.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Gary B. Womack, Matthew Sillick
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Patent number: 10638782Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetylaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Gary B. Womack, Rutger M. T. Van Sleeuwen
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Patent number: 10575543Abstract: Provided herein is 5-(2-(1-ethoxyethoxy)propan-2-yl)-2-methyl-2-vinyltetrahydrofuran and its use as a flavor and aroma modifier in foods and beverages.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Gary B. Womack, Matthew Sillick
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Publication number: 20190082727Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Rutger M. T. VAN SLEEUWEN, Gary B. WOMACK
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Publication number: 20180103667Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetylaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Rutger M.T. VAN SLEEUWEN
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Publication number: 20180016521Abstract: Precursor or pro-fragrance compounds used as a precursor to deliver at least one fragrant compound that is capable of imparting an odor, in particular one which imparts an odor to a material, more particularly to a fabric or textile. The pro-fragrant compounds of the invention include fragrant alcohols (R1OH) released from a compound of Formula I or in which Formula I is derived from (R1OH) and encompass any fragrant alcohol having more than three carbon atoms. Also, methods of generating the fragrant compounds and to improve, enhance or modify odoriferous properties of a perfuming composition or a perfumed article are also disclosed, as are the resultant perfuming compositions and articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Brinda INDRADAS, Gary B. WOMACK
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Publication number: 20170339986Abstract: Provided herein is a compound having the formula I wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from a branched or straight C1-C6 alkyl and a C1-C6 alkenyl, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and x is independently 0, 1 or 2; provided that when n is 1, x is 2. Also provided herein is a method of releasing acetaldehyde into an aqueous solution comprising delivering a compound of formula I to the aqueous solution wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from a branched or straight C1-C6 alkyl and a C1-C6 alkenyl, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and x is independently 0, 1 or 2; provided that when n is 1, x is 2. Also provided is a flavor or aroma-modifying composition comprising: i) a flavor or aroma-conferring or modifying ingredient, at least one compound according to formula (I) above; ii) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a flavor carrier and a flavor base; and iii) optionally at least one flavor adjuvant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Matthew SILLICK
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Publication number: 20170339993Abstract: Provided herein is 5-(2-(1-ethoxyethoxy)propan-2-yl)-2-methyl-2-vinyl-tetrahydrofuran and its use as a flavor and aroma modifier in foods and beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Matthew SILLICK
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Patent number: 5403391Abstract: A rosin/hydrocarbon hybrid resin is disclosed to be prepared by reacting rosin with a phenolic compound and an aldehyde to form a phenol-modified rosin intermediate which is reacted with dicyclopentadiene at elevated pressure and temperature to form the rosin/hydrocarbon resin. The resin is particularly useful as a lithographic printing ink resin.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1992Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Westvaco CorporationInventor: Gary B. Womack
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Patent number: 5391615Abstract: A rosin/hydrocarbon hybrid resin is disclosed to be prepared by reacting rosin with a phenolic compound and an aldehyde to form a phenol-modified rosin intermediate which is reacted with dicyclopentadiene at elevated pressure and temperature to form the rosin/hydrocarbon resin. The resin is particularly useful as a lithographic printing ink resin.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1992Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Westvaco CorporationInventor: Gary B. Womack
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Patent number: 4643848Abstract: Phosphinic acid (also called hypophosphorous acid), when used in very small quantities, is disclosed to act as a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of rosin with an unsaturated dibasic acid to form a modified rosin for subsequent esterification with a polyhydric alcohol. According to the process of the invention, a rosin is reacted with an unsaturated dibasic acid such as maleic anhydride or fumaric acid in the presence of phosphinic acid at a temperature of from about 180.degree. C. to about 220.degree. C. When the modified rosin is subsequently esterified, the rosin ester exhibits improved color, softening point, and viscosity in a specified solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1986Date of Patent: February 17, 1987Assignee: Westvaco CorporationInventors: John H. Thomas, Don P. Duncan, Michael A. Lake, Gary B. Womack