Patents Represented by Attorney Arthur L. Liberman
  • Patent number: 5543398
    Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents para cyclohexylene or para phenylene and wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is 2. Also described are para-C.sub.5 alkyl-substituted ethoxycyclohexanes defined according to the structure: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Marc D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5527768
    Abstract: Described is the use of 1-benzyl cyclohexanol having the structure: ##STR1## in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles such as perfumed polymers and solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions and fabric softener articles. Also described are processes and compositions for use of the 1-benzyl cyclohexanol of our invention having the structure: ##STR2## in perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and altering compositions and as perfume, cologne and perfumed article aroma imparting compositions. Such compositions may also have imparted thereto as a result of using 1-benzyl cyclohexanol having the structure: ##STR3## insect repellency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Patent number: 5525367
    Abstract: An encapsulated flavoring and coloring agent is made by spray chilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Chwan-Kong King, Chee-Teck Tan, Lewis G. Scharpf, Jr., David P. O'Chat, Marvin Schulman
  • Patent number: 5521165
    Abstract: Described is a method of repelling Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae), Aedes aegypti, Culex nigripalpus, Aedes atlanticus, Culex salinarius, Aedes vexans, Culex spp., Simulium spp., Psoroferia ferox, Aedes infirmatus, Drosophila melanogaster, Coccinellidae, Anopheles crucians, Psoroferia columbiae, Culicoides spp., and Aedes spp. for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by these insects consisting essentially of exposing a three-dimensional space to an effective concentration and quantity of geraniol or a geraniol precursor-containing composition consisting essentially of 50-100% geraniol or a geraniol precursor (e.g., geranyloxy-1,3,2-dioxaborinane, digeranyloxydimethylsilane and geranyl glycosides, for example, geranyl 6-O-(alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside) with the remainder of the composition (if indeed the composition is not 100% geraniol) being a compound selected from the group consisting of citronellol and nerol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of Florida
    Inventors: Craig B. Warren, Jerry F. Butler, Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Leslie C. Smith, Anna B. Marin, Anubhav P. S. Narula, Richard M. Boden
  • Patent number: 5510006
    Abstract: Vanillin is difficult to separate from second organic chemicals produced therewith such as parahydroxybenzaldehyde by conventional distillation or rectification because of the proximity of their boiling points. Vanillin can now be readily separated from such second organic chemicals by azeotropic distillation using as an effective azeotropic distillation agent, dibenzyl ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jones, Jeffrey L. Finnan, Joseph Arvizzigno
  • Patent number: 5506201
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a fragrance containing solid particle for incorporation into laundry detergent by selecting a fat component such as a fatty acid glyceride, heating said fat component to an elevated temperature sufficient to form a molten melt thereof, selecting a solid surface active agent from the group consisting of SPAN.RTM. surfactants with an HLB of 4.3 to 8.6, heating the surface active agent to form a molten melt thereof and then combining the melts with an aroma chemical to form a mixture. The melt is rapidly cooled to form a solid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Keith J. McDermott, John M. Teffenhart, Eric P. Guenin, Shmuel D. Shefer, Chee-Teck Tan, Leslie C. Smith
  • Patent number: 5502031
    Abstract: Described are methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents chloro, hydroxyl or OR.sub.6 ; and R.sub.5 represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is chloro, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, and wherein the structure represents a mixture wherein in the mixture in one of the compounds R.sub.4 and R.sub.4 ' are both methyl and R.sub.7 is methyl (about 90% by weight); and in the other compounds one of R.sub.4 or R.sub.4 ' is methyl and the other is ethyl (about 10% by weight of the compounds) and R.sub.7 is hydrogen; and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions.Also described are processes for preparing such methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives using as a starting material the mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## also know as GALAXOLIDE.RTM. (trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Olivier J. Gillotin
  • Patent number: 5494892
    Abstract: Described are methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydroxyl or methyl; and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, chloro or OR.sub.6 ; and R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) when R.sub.1 is hydroxyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is methyl; and(ii) when R.sub.1 is methyl, one of R.sub.2 is chloro or OR.sub.6 and R.sub.3 is hydrogenaugmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.Also described are processes for preparing such methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives using as a starting material the mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## also know as GALAXOLIDE.RTM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Olivier J. Gillotin
  • Patent number: 5486502
    Abstract: Described is 2-methoxy-4-formyl phenyl ester of propionic acid defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5478803
    Abstract: Described are 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein structure represents mixtures wherein in the mixture in each of the compounds, one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, hair preparations, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers). Also described is a process for preparing such 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures using as a starting material 2,7-octadienol having the structure: ##STR2## as well as the process intermediates having the structures: ##STR3## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, William J. Fylak, Marie R. Hanna, Futoshi Fujioka
  • Patent number: 5476675
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a substantially dry edible flavor fiber product by admixing water, a powdered flavor, a binder and fiber together and extruding the resulting mixture. The process can be carried out by first admixing a powdered flavor material with a fiber to form a flavor-fiber and mixture, then the flavor-fiber mixture is introduced into an extruder where water is simultaneously introduced and the resulting composition, containing water, fiber and flavor is extruded to form a product. The flavor fiber product can be an instant beverage, such as chocolate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wen C. Lou, Chee-Teck Tan, Lewis G. Scharpf, Jr., Joseph Panarisi
  • Patent number: 5474030
    Abstract: Described is a process for determining excitants and attractants for members of the Penaeus genus of Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for carrying out such process. The apparatus for carrying out the process includes "static" tank apparatus, "flow through" tank apparatus and "Y-maze" apparatus, each equipped with a camera device and each taken alone or in combination with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Alan O. Pittet, Phillip G. Lee, Jennifer C. Ellis
  • Patent number: 5472701
    Abstract: Described is a method of repelling Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscida), Aedes aegypti, Culex nigripalpus, Aedes atlanticus, Culex salinarius, Aedes vexans, Culex spp., Simulium spp., Psoroferia ferox, Aedes infirmatus, Drosophila melanogaster, Coccinellidae, Anopheles crucians, Psoroferia columbiae, Culicoides spp., Aedes spp. and Haematobia irritans [L.]for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabited by said insect species consisting essentially of the step of exposing a three-dimensional space inhabited by said insect species to an effective insect species repelling concentration and quantity of at least one dimethyl substituted oxymethyl cyclohexene derivative defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or methyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of Florida
    Inventors: Craig B. Warren, Anna B. Marin, Jerry F. Butler, Anubhav P. S. Narula
  • Patent number: 5468725
    Abstract: An alcohol-free transparent perfume is disclosed containing an alcohol-free perfume base, water and a stable transparent oil-in-water microemulsion flavor concentrate formed of water, at least one hydrophobic perfume oils, at least one cationic surfactant and at least one non-ionic surfactant in the absence of lower alkanols wherein the mixing ratio of water, oil and surfactant is defined according to the shaded area of FIG. 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: International Flvos & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Eric P. Guenin, Karen A. Trotzinka, Leslie C. Smith, Craig B. Warren, Marina A. Munteanu, Siew L. Chung, Chee-Teck Tan
  • Patent number: 5464626
    Abstract: Described is a method for attracting the insect species Culex nigripalpus, Aedes atlanticus, Culex salinarius, Aedes vexans, Culex spp., Simulium spp., Psoroferia ferox, Aedes infirmatus, Drosophila melanogaster, Coccinellidae, Anopheles crucians, Psoroferia columbiae, Culicoides spp. and Aedes spp. using the compound having the structure: ##STR1## This attractant finds utility primarily as a bait enhancer for acute toxins and/or trapping devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of Florida
    Inventors: Craig B. Warren, Anna B. Marin, Jerry F. Butler, Anubhav P. S. Narula
  • Patent number: 5462923
    Abstract: Described are 1-oxo-substituted and unsubstituted isobutyl-4-ethoxy-benzenes and mixtures thereof with bicyclopentadiene derivatives, wherein the 1-oxo-substituted and unsubstituted isobutyl-4-ethoxy-benzenes are defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1 represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## and wherein the bicyclopentadiene derivatives are defined according to the structure: ##STR3## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 acyl and Z.sub.3 represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are not both hydrogen, and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in and to perfume compositions, colognes, perfumed polymers and perfumed articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Mark D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5458882
    Abstract: Described is a method for repelling Aedes aegyptae comprising exposing a three dimensional space inhabitable by Aedes aegyptae to an Aedes aegyptae-repelling effective concentration and quantity of a composition of matter selected from the group consisting of:(i) 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTENENITRILE having the structure: ##STR1## (ii) 2(3,3-DIMETHYL-2-NORBORNYLIDENE)ETHANOL-1 having the structure: ##STR2## and insect repelling devices containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University Of Florida
    Inventors: Anna B. Marin, Craig B. Warren, Jerry F. Butler
  • Patent number: 5457036
    Abstract: Described is a process for producing C.sub.10 and/or C.sub.12 gamma-lactones from the corresponding C.sub.10 and/or C.sub.12 carboxylic acids by use of microorganisms of the genus Mortierella, whereby a culture of the genus Mortierella is grown in a medium containing a carbon source, nitrogen source, inorganic salts, vitamins and growth factors and wherein the carboxylic acid feed rate is controlled by the response of the dissolved oxygen level in culture medium in the presence of mineral oil (liquid white paraffin oil, U.S.P. or technical grade having a specific gravity of from 0.830 up to 0.905 at 60.degree. F. and a viscosity of from 50 up to 400 Sayboldt Seconds at 100.degree. F., a mixture of liquid C.sub.15 -C.sub.50 saturated hydrocarbons).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Ohantaek Han, Sunjeong R. Han
  • Patent number: 5449027
    Abstract: A fitment device is disclosed to be used with a "bag-in-a-box" packaging system. The fitment connects the bag with a valve system and optionally contains a removable diaphragm. The diaphragm is opened by operating a tool which separates and pulls out the diaphragm. A method of assembling the device with the entire system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventor: Alfred F. Mueller
  • Patent number: 5449695
    Abstract: Described is the Aedes aegyptae repelling use of aldehydes and ketones having the following structures:(i) mixture of aldehydes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## containing from 60-40 mole percent of the compound having the structure: ##STR2## and from 40-60 mole percent of the compound having the structure: ##STR3## (ii) ketone having the structure: ##STR4##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of Florida
    Inventors: Anna B. Marin, Craig B. Warren, Jerry F. Butler