Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Merritt

Patrick M. Merritt 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).

  • Oxime methyl ethers
    Patent number: 7449434
    Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Patrick M. Merritt, Clint Dee Winton Brooks
  • 1-phenyl-spiro[2.5]octane-1-carbonitrile analogues their use in fragrance formulations
    Patent number: 7390772
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the general formula wherein R and R1 independently represent a hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15, preferably less than 10, most preferably less than 4 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for enhancing a perfume composition by incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound provided above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavor & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Patrick M. Merritt, Franc T. Schiet
  • 1-PHENYL-SPIRO[2.5]OCTANE-1-CARBONITRILE ANALOGUES THEIR USE IN FRAGRANCE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20070270328
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the general formula wherein R and R1 independently represent a hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15, preferably less than 10, most preferably less than 4 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for enhancing a perfume composition by incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound provided above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Anubhav P.S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Patrick M. Merritt, Franc T. Schiet
  • Acyclic enol ethers, isomers thereof, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same
    Patent number: 7175871
    Abstract: Described are synthetically produced substantially pure enol ether compositions which are cis and/or trans isomers of enol ethers having the structures: wherein R1 is C4–C10 straight chain alkyl or C9 8-alkenyl; and wherein R2 is C1–C4 alkyl, C3–C4 2-alkenyl, C4 3-alkenyl or C10 non-allenic alkadienyl and uses thereof in imparting, augmenting or enhancing the aroma and/or taste of a consumable material such as a perfume composition, a cologne, a perfumed article such as a soap, cosmetic, hair preparation or detergent, a foodstuff, a chewing gum or an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage such as a carbonated beverage or fruit liquer. Also described is a process for synthesis of such enol ethers by means of (i) first forming an acetal having the structure: R1—CH2—CH(OR2)2 (ii) then carrying out a thermal decomposition reaction at pH<7 and then (iii) fractionally distilling the resulting reaction product to provide the enol ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
    Inventors: Braja Dulal Mookherjee, Anubhav P. S. Narula, Subha M. Patel, Edward Mark Arruda, Patrick M. Merritt
  • Oxime methyl ethers
    Patent number: 7015189
    Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Patrick M. Merritt, Clint Dee Winton Brooks
  • Cyclohexanbutanol derivative and fragrance use thereof
    Patent number: 6906013
    Abstract: The novel compound, cyclohexanbutanol, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-alpha, alpha-dimethyl- having the structure: and the use of the compound in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Patrick M. Merritt, Richard Anthony Weiss, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Oxime methyl ethers
    Publication number: 20040043916
    Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Anubhav P.S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Patrick M. Merritt, Clint Dee Winton Brooks
  • Acyclic enol ethers, isomers thereof, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same
    Publication number: 20040013779
    Abstract: Described are synthetically produced substantially pure enol ether compositions which are cis and/or trans isomers of enol ethers having the structures: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Braja Dulal Mookherjee, Anubhav P.S. Narula, Subha M. Patel, Edward Mark Arruda, Patrick M. Merritt