Patents Assigned to Firmenich SA
  • Publication number: 20260231939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an arthropod control composition, methods and uses to control arthropods as well as consumer products comprising the arthropod control composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Christian CHAPUIS, Francesco SANTORO, Maud REITER, Vincent HARRACA, Eduardo HATANO
  • Patent number: 12696918
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides taste-modifying compositions that reduce the salty taste of a sodium salt, such as sodium bicarbonate. In some aspects, the disclosure provides uses of such taste-modifying compositions to reduce the salty taste of a sodium salt. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides compositions (such as comestible compositions or oral care compositions), which comprise a sodium salt and a taste-modifying composition. In some embodiments, such compositions are in the form of a food product, a beverage product, or an oral care product (such as a toothpaste, mouthwash, and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Bharani Ashokan, Muhammad Kizilbash, Qing-Bo Ouyang, Stuart Dash, Patrice Merceret
  • Publication number: 20260217530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing a compound having structural formula (I) comprising reacting a compound having structural formula (II) with water in the presence of an organic amide or an organic amine and to the use of a compound having structural formula (I) for the preparation of a compound having structural formula (IVa), (IVb) or (IVc).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: July 30, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Herve Mosimann, Randall Harvey
  • Patent number: 12692213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis. More specifically, it concerns a process for the selective reduction of a C3-C70 substrate containing one or more carbonyl or carboxylic functional groups into the corresponding alcohol diol, or polyalcohol in the presence of a silane and at least one catalyst or pre-catalyst in the form of a zinc complex. The Zinc complex of formula (I) or (II) is also part of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Thomas Jerphagnon, Joel Pastori
  • Publication number: 20260206809
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of natural sweetener compositions useful in the flavor industry. More particularly, it concerns a composition comprising a natural sweetener selected from the group consisting of steviol glycosides, mogrosides, and any mixture thereof; at least one C1-6 linear or branched alkyl lactate; and one or more food grade co-solvents. The present disclosure further relates to the use of the said composition in consumer products, such as flavored products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Wolfgang FIEBER, Pascal BEAUSSOUBRE
  • Publication number: 20260207450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-dandruff compositions comprising one or more perfume compounds. The invention also relates to hair care products comprising such compositions as well as methods of treating dandruff using such compositions or products. The invention further relates to a method of identifying compositions useful for the treatment and/or prevention of dandruff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Yang HUANG, Xue-Fei BAI, Ying ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20260206810
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of natural sweetener compositions useful in the flavor industry. More particularly, it concerns a composition comprising a natural sweetener selected from the group consisting of steviol glycosides, mogrosides, and any mixture thereof, and a solvent mixture comprising A) propylene glycol or glycerol; B) one or more solvents having Hansen Solubility Parameters ?p and ?h higher than ?p and ?h, respectively, of the solvent chosen as solvent A; and C) one or more solvents having Hansen Solubility Parameters ?p and ?h lower than ?p and ?h, respectively, of the solvent chosen as solvent A. The present disclosure further relates to the use of the said composition in consumer products, such as flavored products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Wolfgang FIEBER, Pascal BEAUSSOUBRE
  • Patent number: 12677857
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to flavoring compositions with smoky-like aroma profile for use in flavored consumer products, and methods for the preparation of such flavoring compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Christoph Cerny, Yi-Chun Ding, Wen-Juan Xiang
  • Publication number: 20260192010
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of perfumery and more precisely it concerns a device and associated consumer articles, for dispersing a liquid fragrance composition into the surrounding space via evaporation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Rutger VAN SLEEUWEN, Pooja PATEL, Huda JERRI, Nicholas O'LEARY
  • Patent number: 12667126
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to malonyl steviol glycosides and the use of such compounds for various comestible uses, such as sweetening a flavored product or enhancing the sweetness of another sweetener. In some aspects, the disclosure provides certain compositions that include such malonyl steviol glycosides, such as compositions that include such malonyl steviol glycosides and one or more other sweeteners. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of reducing the caloric content of a flavored article, such as a flavored food or beverage product, or an oral care product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Wen-Juan Xiang, Dan-Ting Yin, Yi-Chun Ding
  • Patent number: 12662651
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a soap composition including a soap active material and a fragrance composition including at least one profragrance compound, where the at least one profragrance compound releases a fragrance compound upon reacting with oxygen. Also disclosed herein is a soap article including the soap composition as well as a method of conferring, improving, enhancing or modifying perfume retention of the fragrance composition over a prolonged period of time in a soap composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Pabitra Ghosh, Jane Tang, Aparna Vittal, Bhavesh Mandhane
  • Publication number: 20260165350
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of flavor or perfumery. More particularly, it concerns a liquid composition comprising a compound of formula (I) and/or a compound of formula (II), an oil comprising carvone, and optionally, a solvent. The present disclosure further relates to the use of the said composition in consumer products, such as flavored products and body care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Stuart DASH, Wolfgang FIEBER, Bharani ASHOKAN, Qing-Bo OUYANG
  • Patent number: 12648898
    Abstract: The present invention provides long-lasting fragrance compositions that impart to a consumer a long-lasting perception and/or intensity of a perfume during fragrance wear. The present invention provides long-lasting fragrance compositions for prolonging the performance of a fragrance oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Vera Tchakalova, Addi Fadel, Aude Daugeron-Jouault, Laura Mesmin, Madelyne Pham
  • Publication number: 20260150872
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to mogroside compositions useful for improving the flavor of certain fruit juice compositions that have certain undesirable flavors, such as excessive astringency, bitterness, or sourness, or insufficient sweetness or mouthfeel. In some embodiments, the mogroside composition is monk fruit juice or monk fruit juice concentrate. In some embodiments, the mogroside composition comprises mogroside V, and, optionally, one or more other naturally occurring mogrosides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Srinivasan SUBRAMANIAN, Melissa BORS, Imad FARHAT, Shiv Kumar JAYARAM
  • Patent number: 12642756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns a consumer product comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and, optionally, a personal care active base. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of imparting a long-lasting odor, in particular green odor, to surfaces, such as skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Addi Fadel, Artem Kirshon, Gary Womack
  • Patent number: 12644076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume system comprising a core-shell microcapsule A, optionally, a core-shell microcapsule B, and optionally, a free perfume oil, wherein the core of the core-shell microcapsule A and/or the free perfume oil comprises a 2-oxoacetate derivative of formula (I) as well as a perfumed consumer product comprising the same and methods and uses of the same for enhancing, conferring, increasing and/or modifying the fragrance properties and/or the fragrance intensity of perfumed consumer products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Alain Trachsel, Damien Berthier, Nicolas Paret
  • Patent number: 12643865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it relates to compounds of formula (I) that are able to provide a long-lasting or substantive odor to the environment. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of imparting a long-lasting odor to environment or to surfaces, such as hard surfaces, fabric, skin or hair. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of said compounds in perfumery, as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Serge Lamboley
  • Publication number: 20260144275
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to extruded food products that contain one or more aroma compounds. In some embodiments, the extruded food products are products that contain non-animal proteins, such as vegan analogues of meat products, dairy products, and seafood products. In some embodiments, the one or more aroma compounds are not distributed uniformly throughout the product but, instead, have a higher concentration at or near the external surfaces of the extruded food product. In certain related aspects, the disclosure provides methods of making such extruded food products. In some embodiments, the methods comprise introducing one or more aroma compounds following extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Igor BODNAR, Narendra SISODIA, Mirela PASCU, Howard MUNT
  • Patent number: 12624309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as properfume compounds. In particular, the present invention relates to a method to release a compound being a carbonyl of formula (II), a formate ester of formula (III) and/or an alcohol of formula (IV), by exposing the compound of formula (I) to an environment wherein it is oxidized. Moreover, the present invention relates to a perfuming composition and a perfumed consumer product comprising at least one compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventor: Gary Bernard Womack
  • Publication number: 20260123644
    Abstract: A lipid or enzyme-modified lipid emulsion with excellent stability at low temperatures is developed. The lipid or enzyme-modified lipid emulsion includes an aqueous phase comprising 1.0-15 wt % modified starch or a polyglycerol ester of fatty acids (PGE) and 30-50 wt % organic solvent; and an oil phase comprising 1.0-20 wt % lipid or enzyme-modified lipid, such as enzyme-modified butter flavor or enzyme-modified plant oil, and 5.0-25 wt % edible oil. The lipid or enzyme-modified lipid emulsion may further include 0.1-5.0 wt % crystallization inhibitor and/or 0-15 wt % weighting agent. The enzyme-modified butter flavor or enzyme-modified plant oil in the lipid or enzyme-modified lipid emulsion is selected from the group consisting of monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, and a mixture thereof. A method for preparing the lipid or enzyme-modified lipid emulsion is also developed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Qiu-Min MA, Fan ZHANG, Yi LIU, Yan-Dong LI