Patents Assigned to Firmenich SA
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Patent number: 12648898Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: June 9, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Vera Tchakalova, Addi Fadel, Aude Daugeron-Jouault, Laura Mesmin, Madelyne Pham
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Publication number: 20260150872Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: June 4, 2026Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Srinivasan SUBRAMANIAN, Melissa BORS, Imad FARHAT, Shiv Kumar JAYARAM
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Patent number: 12642756Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Addi Fadel, Artem Kirshon, Gary Womack
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Patent number: 12644076Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Andreas Herrmann, Alain Trachsel, Damien Berthier, Nicolas Paret
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Patent number: 12643865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Andreas Herrmann, Serge Lamboley
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Publication number: 20260144275Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: May 28, 2026Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Igor BODNAR, Narendra SISODIA, Mirela PASCU, Howard MUNT
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Patent number: 12624309Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventor: Gary Bernard Womack
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Publication number: 20260123644Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: May 7, 2026Applicant: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Qiu-Min MA, Fan ZHANG, Yi LIU, Yan-Dong LI
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Patent number: 12617763Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis and, more specifically, it concerns a process for preparing compound of formula (I) by a hydroboration-oxidation reaction of compound of formula (II).Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventor: Francesco Santoro
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Patent number: 12616948Abstract: Described herein are a new process for the preparation of polyamide microcapsules, as well as such polyamide microcapsules. Further described are perfuming compositions and consumer products including such capsules, in particular perfumed consumer products in the form of home care or personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Damien Berthier, Marlène Jacquemond, Lahoussine Ouali, Amal Elabbadi, Anaick Nicolae
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Patent number: 12612352Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis and more specifically it concerns a process for preparing compound of formula (I) by a cross metathesis reaction. Said compound of formula (I) is valuable new chemical intermediate for producing perfuming ingredients and is also part of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: Firmenich SAInventor: Oliver Knopff
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Patent number: 12612653Abstract: Described herein are plant-derived haloacid dehalogenase-like (HAD-like) polypeptides having cyclic terpene synthase (TPS) activity, in particular suitable for use in biochemical methods of producing drimane-type sesquiterpenes, encompassing drimenol and/or albicanol and related compounds, like phosphorylated drimane-type sesquiterpene alcohols, in particular phosphorylated drimenol and/or albicanol compounds and derivatives. Also described herein are the coding nucleotide sequences of the TPS activity, corresponding expression constructs, recombinant hosts, and methods of preparing such polypeptides and mutants and variants thereof. Also described herein is a method of using such polypeptides, the method including using the polypeptides in the production of odorants, flavours and fragrance ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Qi Wang, Michel Schalk
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Publication number: 20260102324Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfuming composition comprising a 2-(alkylsulfonyl)octan-4-one compound of formula (I) and an oil phase comprising at least one perfumery raw material, wherein the compound of formula (I) is present in the perfuming composition in an amount of at least 5 wt. %. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the perfuming composition as well as to a consumer product comprising the perfuming composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 16, 2026Applicant: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Wolfgang FIEBER, Andreas HERRMANN
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Patent number: 12593859Abstract: Provided herein is a method for making an extruded particle comprising: a. mixing a modified starch and ?20% water wherein the water content is such that said mixture has a glass transition temperature Tg above room temperature; b. heating the mixture at a temperature sufficient to form a molten mass; c. adding ?12% flavor to the mixture or to the molten mass or both to form a flavored molten mass; d. extruding the melt through a die to form an extrudate; and e. cutting or crushing the extrudate to form an extruded particle having a retained flavor of about ?12% by weight based on the total weight of the particle wherein the glass transition temperature of the particle is substantially the same as the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Donald Snyder, Jian Zhang
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Publication number: 20260090576Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flavoring compositions having a roast aroma profile and their use in flavored consumer products. In certain aspects, the disclosure also provides methods for the preparation of such flavoring compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Firmenich SAInventors: Darrel FLETCHER, Tania HAHN, Robert WAGNER
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Patent number: 12583809Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns valuable new chemical intermediates for producing perfuming ingredients. Moreover, the present invention also comprises a process for producing compound of formula (I).Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Anthony Alexander Birkbeck, Atulkumar Manvar, Eric Walther
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Patent number: 12584082Abstract: Described herein are compounds including at least one ?-thio carbonyl or nitrile moiety capable of liberating an active molecule selected from an ?,?-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or nitrile. Also described herein are methods of using said compounds in perfumery as well as perfuming compositions or perfumed articles including the compounds. The compounds are represented by formula (I) where: a) m represents an integer from 1 to 6; b) Pro represents a hydrogen atom or a group susceptible of generating an odoriferous ?,?-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or nitrile and is represented by the formulae (II) or (II?) in which the wavy line indicates the location of the bond between said Pro and the sulfur atom S; and at least one of the Pro groups is of the formula (II) or (II?).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Peter Fankhauser, Andreas Herrmann, Umberto Maddalena, Alain Trachsel, Youqing Shen
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Patent number: 12569419Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2023Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Monica Bandera, Nicholas O'leary, Gary Marr
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Patent number: 12569821Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of delivery systems. More specifically, the invention concerns microcapsules coated with a polysuccinimide derivative and can be used in several industries, in particular in the perfumery industry. Perfuming compositions and perfumed consumer products comprising these microcapsules are also objects of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventor: Damien Berthier
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Patent number: RE50800Abstract: Precursor or pro-fragrance compounds used as a precursor to deliver at least one fragrant compound that is capable of imparting an odor, in particular one which imparts an odor to a material, more particularly to a fabric or textile. The pro-fragrant compounds of the invention include fragrant alcohols (R1OH) released from a compound of Formula I or in which Formula I is derived from (R1OH) and encompass any fragrant alcohol having more than three carbon atoms. Also, methods of generating the fragrant compounds and to improve, enhance or modify odoriferous properties of a perfuming composition or a perfumed article are also disclosed, as are the resultant perfuming compositions and articles.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Brinda Indradas, Gary B. Womack