Patents by Inventor Nicholas O'Leary

Nicholas O'Leary 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: 20200385648
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to compositions and/or ingredients that increase a subjects perception of musk compounds, methods for intensifying a subjects perception of musk compounds, as well as to the perfumed articles or perfuming compositions comprising as an active ingredient, a compound of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Firmenich, SA
    Inventors: Patrick PFISTER, Matthew ROGERS, Jana PIKA, Florian DE NANTEUIL, Nicholas O'LEARY, Christie DELAURA
  • Publication number: 20200325415
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides fragrance compositions having an olfactive profile that changes with time. The fragrance compositions include at least two contrasting perfume accords. The at least two contrasting perfume accords provide an olfactory modulating effect, such that the fragrance compositions deliver a desirable scent with increased perceived intensity and improved longevity of perception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas O'Leary, Addi Fadel, Jeffrey Dundale, Robert Knab
  • Patent number: 10709804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a malodor counteractancy or counteracting (MOC) method that resorts to the use of specific malodor counteracting (MOC) mixtures of fragrance ingredients. More particularly, the invention relates to new MOC compositions capable of neutralizing or masking in an efficient manner malodors of a large variety of such as body or as malodors, kitchen malodors, toilet and bathroom malodors, and tobacco malodor. The novel MOC compositions of the invention contain at least one nitrile material in combination with another fragrance material and can be used in any finished consumer products such as air fresheners, kitchen or toilet/bathroom cleaning or freshening products, textile treatment products and products for application on the human skin or hair, or on animal fur, litter containers or cages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Lyse Tranzeat, Nicholas O'Leary, Wessel-Jan Kos
  • Publication number: 20200164098
    Abstract: Described herein is a device, and consumer articles associated therewith, for dispensing an active composition and absorbing malodors in the surrounding space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Addi Fadel, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20190264133
    Abstract: The aspects presented herein provide fragrance compositions having an olfacive profile that changes with time, wherein the fragrance compositions comprise at least two contrasting perfume accords that provide an olfactory modulating effect, wherein the perfume formulation delivers a desirable scent with increased perceived intensity and improved longevity of perception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'LEARY, Addi FADEL, Jeffrey DUNDALE, Christelle PORCHEROT LASSALLETTE
  • Publication number: 20190201300
    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: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Monica BANDERA, Nicholas O'LEARY, Gary MARR
  • Publication number: 20190143151
    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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'LEARY, Jonathan WILLIAMS, Monica BANDERA
  • Publication number: 20180264156
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to perfume dispensing device. The device of the present invention comprises dispensing means and a liquid composition including a perfume and selected compounds which impacts the fragrance perception diffused in the surrounding air during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'LEARY, Simon HURRY, Aude DAUGERON-JOUAULT, James BLUMIRE
  • Publication number: 20170340905
    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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'LEARY, Jonathan WILLIAMS, Monica BANDERA
  • Publication number: 20170266334
    Abstract: The invention relates to a malodor counteractancy or counteracting (MOC) method that resorts to the use of specific malodor counteracting (MOC) mixtures of fragrance ingredients. More particularly, the invention relates to new MOC compositions capable of neutralizing or masking in an efficient manner malodors of a large variety of such as body or as malodors, kitchen malodors, toilet and bathroom malodors, and tobacco malodor. The novel MOC compositions of the invention contain at least one nitrite material in combination with another fragrance material and can be used in any finished consumer products such as air fresheners, kitchen or toilet/bathroom cleaning or freshening products, textile treatment products and products for application on the human skin or hair, or on animal fur, litter containers or cages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Lyse TRANZEAT, Nicholas O'LEARY, Wessel-Jan KOS
  • Patent number: 9678980
    Abstract: An apparatus is operable with a host and a data storage component for controlling expansion of storage, and comprises: an allocating component responsive to a user input for allocating an expanded target storage space to a file system element to thereby make an expanded file system element; a file system metadata component for maintaining file system metadata including metadata for said expanded file system element; a file system I/O component responsive to said file system metadata component for controlling file system I/O between said host and said storage component; and a synchronizing component responsive to said file system metadata component for synchronizing data between a source storage space and said expanded target storage space; wherein said file system I/O component is operable to use said file system metadata component to access said expanded file system element prior to completion of action of said synchronizing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John Mark Clifton, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20160292180
    Abstract: An apparatus is operable with a host and a data storage component for controlling expansion of storage, and comprises: an allocating component responsive to a user input for allocating an expanded target storage space to a file system element to thereby make an expanded file system element; a file system metadata component for maintaining file system metadata including metadata for said expanded file system element; a file system I/O component responsive to said file system metadata component for controlling file system I/O between said host and said storage component; and a synchronizing component responsive to said file system metadata component for synchronizing data between a source storage space and said expanded target storage space; wherein said file system I/O component is operable to use said file system metadata component to access said expanded file system element prior to completion of action of said synchronizing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: John Mark Clifton, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 9457117
    Abstract: An assembly for evaporation and dispensing of a volatile liquid. The assembly includes an emanator element and a body member. The emanator element has an open structure with a high surface area and is made of a material that is able to absorb and evaporate volatile liquids. The body member includes a tubular portion which has an interior wall for receiving the emanator element, the latter possibly being therein spaced from the interior wall to allow air flow therethrough. A reservoir of volatile liquid and a wicking member are also provided with the wicking element extending from the emanator element into the volatile liquid. The assembly is further associated with an air moving component for directing air flow though the tubular portion and around and through the open structure of the emanator element, thus carrying evaporated liquid volatiles out of the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'Leary, David Granger
  • Patent number: 9400619
    Abstract: An apparatus is operable with a host and a data storage component for controlling expansion of storage, and comprises: an allocating component responsive to a user input for allocating an expanded target storage space to a file system element to thereby make an expanded file system element; a file system metadata component for maintaining file system metadata including metadata for said expanded file system element; a file system I/O component responsive to said file system metadata component for controlling file system I/O between said host and said storage component; and a synchronizing component responsive to said file system metadata component for synchronizing data between a source storage space and said expanded target storage space; wherein said file system I/O component is operable to use said file system metadata component to access said expanded file system element prior to completion of action of said synchronizing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John Mark Clifton, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 9352060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention comprises an active volatile and a gelling agent formed of carrageenan together with dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and/or dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 9320821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for counteracting ammonia malodor comprising indentifying PRMs capable of elevating the lateralization threshold of ammonia and using such ingredients in a perfume applied to surfaces or spaces exposed to ammonia or to consumer product bases comprising ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Jeannine Delwiche, Nicholas O'Leary, Anthony Reichert
  • Publication number: 20140371129
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention comprises an active volatile and a gelling agent formed of carrageenan together with dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and/or dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and a polyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 8882998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery and more precisely it concerns a device, and the consumer articles associated therewith, for dispensing an active composition into the surrounding space. The device includes an assembly containing a reservoir holding the active liquid to be diffused into the surroundings and a wick-/emitting member structure composed of a wick member and an emitting/diffusion member, the latter having an evaporative surface to be directly exposed to the surrounding space when the device is activated, the assembly being housed in a casing or carried by a supporting frame, the device further including a pivoting member fixed on the casing or on the supporting frame to allow a swinging motion of the assembly and thus forced evaporation of the active volatile whenever desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Lyse Tranzeat, Guy Edmund Robinson, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 8679469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention includes an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20130306753
    Abstract: An assembly for evaporation and dispensing of a volatile liquid. The assembly includes an emanator element and a body member. The emanator element has an open structure with a high surface area and is made of a material that is able to absorb and evaporate volatile liquids. The body member includes a tubular portion which has an interior wall for receiving the emanator element, the latter possibly being therein spaced from the interior wall to allow air flow therethrough. A reservoir of volatile liquid and a wicking member are also provided with the wicking element extending from the emanator element into the volatile liquid. The assembly is further associated with an air moving component for directing air flow though the tubular portion and around and through the open structure of the emanator element, thus carrying evaporated liquid volatiles out of the body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicants: MOMENTUM INDUSTRIES Inc., FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'Leary, David Granger