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).

  • Publication number: 20230329301
    Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Rutger M.T. VAN SLEEUWEN, Gary B. WOMACK
  • Publication number: 20230257678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Gary B. Womack, Brinda Indradas
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20210115354
    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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Brinda INDRADAS
  • Patent number: 10767136
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Brinda Indradas, Gary B. Womack
  • Patent number: 10638779
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gary B. Womack, Matthew Sillick
  • Patent number: 10638782
    Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetylaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gary B. Womack, Rutger M. T. Van Sleeuwen
  • Patent number: 10575543
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gary B. Womack, Matthew Sillick
  • Publication number: 20190082727
    Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Rutger M. T. VAN SLEEUWEN, Gary B. WOMACK
  • Publication number: 20180103667
    Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetylaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Rutger M.T. VAN SLEEUWEN
  • Publication number: 20180016521
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Brinda INDRADAS, Gary B. WOMACK
  • Publication number: 20170339986
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Matthew SILLICK
  • Publication number: 20170339993
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gary B. WOMACK, Matthew SILLICK
  • Patent number: 5403391
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Gary B. Womack
  • Patent number: 5391615
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Gary B. Womack
  • Patent number: 4643848
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Thomas, Don P. Duncan, Michael A. Lake, Gary B. Womack