Patents by Inventor Michael J. Zampino

Michael J. Zampino 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).

  • Patent number: 5369978
    Abstract: Described is a process for qualitatively and quantitatively substantially continuously analyzing the aroma emitted and rates of emission of the aroma components thereof from two or more different varieties and/or species of living leaves, living fruits, living trees or living flowers at a given point in time or over a given time period using a multiplicity of enclosures to each contain one or more living leaves, living fruits, living flowers or cover surface portions of living trees or living fruits (one or more per enclosure) and having a single aroma trapping means communicating with all of the enclosures, and apparatus for carrying out such process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Robert W. Trenkle, Michael J. Zampino, Edward S. Everett
  • Patent number: 5321005
    Abstract: A process for producing flavor and fragrance compositions by means of first quantitatively and qualitatively substantially continuously analyzing the aroma emitted and rates of emission of the components thereof:(I) from within; and(II) from the outer surface ofa living fruit using simultaneously-operating aroma trapping devices connected to (a) the outer surface of the living fruit and (b) an internal portion of the living fruit, and then providing and admixing at least the major components found in the analysis or analyses. The living fruit may, for example, be a living pineapple or a living nectarine growing on a nectarine tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle, Michael J. Zampino, Richard A. Wilson, Subha M. Patel
  • Patent number: 5269169
    Abstract: A process for quantitatively and qualitatively substantially continuously analyzing the aroma emitted and rates of emission of the components thereof:(I) from within; and(II) from the outer surface of a living fruit using simultaneously-operating aroma trapping devices connected to (a) the outer surface of the living fruit and (b) an internal portion of the living fruit. Also described is apparatus for carrying out such a process. The living fruit may, for example, be a living pineapple or a living nectarine growing on a nectarine tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Trenkle, Braja D. Mookherjee, Michael J. Zampino, Richard A. Wilson, Subha M. Patel
  • Patent number: 5196200
    Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of bisabolene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using citric acid or phosphoric acid and then distilling the resulting product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing natural, dry, floral, opoponax aromas with floral, freesia, fruity, citrus, bergamot, mango and opoponax topnotes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener composiitions, drier-added fabrics softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like; and useful for repelling specific species of insects, namely, house flies Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae)) and the species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of Florida
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Michael J. Zampino, Jerry F. Butler
  • Patent number: 5177057
    Abstract: Described is the reaction product of linalool with citric acid wherein the reaction is carried out at 100.degree. C. for a period of about two hours in aqueous media. The resulting reaction product contains alpha terpineol having the structure: ##STR1## The reaction product of our invention may be used to augment, enhance or impart aromas and tastes to consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes, perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and the like as well as foodstuffs and chewing gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zampino, Braja D. Mookherjee
  • Patent number: 5137741
    Abstract: Described is the use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff of a reaction product of linalool with citric acid wherein the reaction is carried out at 100.degree. C. in aqueous media for a period of from about two up to four hours. The resulting reaction product contains a novel mixture of terpenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zampino, Braja D. Mookherjee
  • Patent number: 5089469
    Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of bisabolene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using citric acid or phosphoric acid and then distilling the resulting product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing natural, dry, floral, opoponax aromas with floral, freesia, fruity, citrus, bergamot, mango and opoponax topnotes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic, or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, drier-added fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like; and useful for repelling specific species of insects, namely, house flies Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae)) and the species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zampino, Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee
  • Patent number: 4960754
    Abstract: Described are 3,7-dimethyl-6,7-dioxo-1,3-octadienes or mixtures of same defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or ethyl and X is one of the moieties: ##STR2## and wherein the wavy lines represent a "E" or "Z" configuration of the methyl and vinyl moiety about the 3,4-pi-bond of the molecule, as well as methods for methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles by adding thereto an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one of said 3,7-dimethyl-6,7-dioxo-1,3-octadienes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle, Anton Van Ouwerkerk, Myrna L. Hagedorn, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Patent number: 4877769
    Abstract: Described are the 6,7-(epithio)-3,7-dimethyl-1,3-octadienes having the structures ##STR1## and mixtures of same as well as the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic powders, hair preparations and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zampino, Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Jean C. Niel
  • Patent number: 4629586
    Abstract: Described are the hexynyl alkanoates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or ethyl and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials which are perfume compositions, colognes perfumed articles, foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and chewing tobaccos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Michael J. Zampino, Manfred H. Vock, Kevin P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4620945
    Abstract: Described are organoleptic utilities of mixtures of t-mercapto terpene isomers defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond taken further together with .alpha.-terpineol having the structure: ##STR2## .beta.-phenylethyl alcohol having the structure: ##STR3## 3-methyl-1-phenyl-pentanol-5 having the structure: ##STR4## and/or butanoyl cyclohexane derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR5## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond or two of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon double bonds but that when two of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon double bonds, the carbon-carbon double bonds are conjugated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Bernard J. Chant, William J. Evers, Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, Manfred H. Vock
  • Patent number: 4584128
    Abstract: Described are mixtures of t-mercapto terpene isomers defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond taken further together with .alpha.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Bernard J. Chant, William J. Evers, Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, Manfred H. Vock
  • Patent number: 4539209
    Abstract: Described are the hexynyl alkanoates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or ethyl and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials which are perfume compositions, colognes perfumed articles, foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and chewing tobaccos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Michael J. Zampino, Manfred H. Vock, Kevin P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4536583
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing a mixture of t-mercapto terpenes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and .alpha.-terpineol defined according to the structure: ##STR2## including the step of reacting the compound defined according to the structure: ##STR3## with an alkali metal thiocyanate defined according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein M represents alkali metal such as sodium, potassium or lithium in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst. The resulting product is then treated with lithium aluminum hydride followed by aqueous mineral acid to form a mixture of .alpha.-terpineol and the compound defined according to the structure: ##STR5## which mixture is useful for its organoleptic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Bernard J. Chant, William J. Evers, Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, Manfred H. Vock
  • Patent number: 4533746
    Abstract: Described is 2-methoxy-4-(2-methylpropenyl) phenyl ester of isobutyric acid of our invention having the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products and chewing tobaccos and the process for preparing said 2-methoxy-4-(2-methylpropenyl) phenyl ester of isobutyric acid by reacting isobutyric anhydride with vanillin according to the reaction sequence: ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, David R. Bowen, Domenick Luccarelli, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4526798
    Abstract: Described are mixtures consisting of:(a) at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 in alkanoic acid defined according to the structure: ##STR1## (wherein n represents an even integer of 2, 4, 6 or 8); and (b) the ethyl ester of 2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoic acid having the structure: ##STR2## which mixtures are useful for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of "tropical" fruit flavored foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Domenick Luccarelli, Jr., Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, David R. Bowen
  • Patent number: 4512919
    Abstract: Described is 2-methoxy-4-(methylpropenyl) phenyl ester of isobutyric acid having the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, David R. Bowen, Domenick Luccarelli, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4499114
    Abstract: Described is a method for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of "tropical" flavored foodstuffs comprising, adding to said foodstuff, a mixture of:(a) at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 n-alkanoic acid; and(b) the ethyl ester of 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Domenick Luccarelli, Jr., Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Michael J. Zampino, David R. Bowen
  • Patent number: 4473588
    Abstract: Described is 2-methoxy-4-(2-methylpropenyl) phenyl ester of isobutyric acid of our invention having the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products and chewing tobaccos and the process for preparing said 2-methoxy-4-(2-methylpropenyl) phenyl ester of isobutyric acid by reacting isobutyric anhydride with vanillin according to the reaction sequence: ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Michael J.. Zampino, David R. Bowen, Domenick Luccarelli, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4465695
    Abstract: Described is the mixture of compounds:(a) The compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines represent the "cis" or "trans" juxtaposition of the methyl, cyclohexenyl, hydrogen and carboxaldehyde moieties around the carbon-carbon double bond; and(b) the structure: ##STR2## wherein n is 2 or 3 and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Manfred H. Vock, Michael J. Zampino