Patents by Inventor Thomas Gerke

Thomas Gerke 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: 9885008
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Publication number: 20170349565
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to special orthoformic acid esters of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as thermally labile and acid-labile fragrance storage substances. The disclosure further relates to detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products containing such orthoformic acid esters, as well as to a method for lastingly fragrancing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Julian Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 9730875
    Abstract: Fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 9714402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of bis-pyranonylmethanes in detergents and cleaning agents to improve the washing or cleaning performance in regard to bleachable stains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Nicole Bode, Thomas Gerke, Christian Umbreit, Sylvia Aust
  • Publication number: 20170145351
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the primary detergent power of washing and cleaning agents, in particular with respect to bleach-sensitive or enzyme-sensitive soiling. This is substantially achieved by the incorporation of alkoxy group-carrying sulfocalixarenes or carboxycalixarenes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andre Haetzelt, Thomas Gerke, Juergen Schatz, Silvia Onodi
  • Publication number: 20170114305
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the cleaning power of washing and cleaning agents, especially with regards to bleachable stains, while avoiding any damage to the textile treated with said washing and cleaning agents. This is achieved by an aqueous washing liquid in a device for cleaning textile substrates, containing a plurality of water in-soluble solid particles and a mediator compound, which can produce an oxidizing bleaching agent, in an electrochemical cell using electric voltage in the washing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Iwona Spill, Peter Schmiedel, Mareile Job, Nicole Bode, Christian Nitsch, Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Thomas Mueller-Kirschbaum, Thomas Gerke, Guido Grundmeier, Markus Voigt
  • Patent number: 9593063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing photocleavable scent precursors, to products containing the scent precursors, and to the use of the scent precursors for prolonging the scent impression in the product and on surfaces treated with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Bjoern Porschen
  • Patent number: 9587206
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition of (a) a selected amino alcohol compound of general formula (I), (b) a scent aldehyde and/or scent ketone, and (c) a selected silicic acid ester, to the use of same as a pro-scent, as well as to washing and cleaning agents, fabric softeners and cosmetics which contain these. The invention also relates to a method for prolonging the perception of scent in such agents, and to a method for removing malodors by applying said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • Publication number: 20170037342
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the cleaning power of washing and cleaning agents, especially with regard to bleachable stains, while avoiding any damage to the textile treated with said washing and cleaning agents. This is substantially achieved by using an electrolytically bleachable species generated by a redox reaction from an anionically substituted 1-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxide, or (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-yl)oxyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Iwona Spill, Mareile Job, Peter Schmiedel, Thomas Gerke, Guido Grundmeier, Markus Voigt
  • Patent number: 9546344
    Abstract: The color protection properties of detergents when used to wash colored textiles is to be improved. This is substantially achieved in that polymers are used which are molecularly imprinted using dyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Mareile Job, Birgit Gluesen, Benoit Luneau, Christian Kropf, Boerje Sellergren, Mohamad Wasim Almozaik, Robert Sulc
  • Publication number: 20160362356
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention also relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air fresheners including such ketones. The invention further relates to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces and also to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance in a room using the aforementioned ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20160347704
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products including ketones of said type. The invention also relates to a method for lastingly scenting surfaces and a method for lastingly fragrancing rooms using said ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20160289603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of bis-pyranonylmethanes in detergents and cleaning agents to improve the washing or cleaning performance in regard to bleachable stains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Nicole Bode, Thomas Gerke, Christian Umbreit, Sylvia Aust
  • Patent number: 9458081
    Abstract: Many fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be highly volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20160186103
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Publication number: 20160143829
    Abstract: Fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used economically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 9321986
    Abstract: The invention relates to combinations of 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds with silicic acid esters, methods for producing same, the use of same as pro-fragrances, as well as washing and cleaning agents, fabric softeners and cosmetics that contain same. The invention also relates to a method for prolonging the perception of fragrance in such agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • Patent number: 9312041
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Publication number: 20160075628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing photocleavable scent precursors, to products containing the scent precursors, and to the use of the scent precursors for prolonging the scent impression in the product and on surfaces treated with the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Bjoern Porschen
  • Patent number: 9284261
    Abstract: Fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes