Patents Assigned to Firmenich SA
  • 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
  • Patent number: 12617763
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventor: Francesco Santoro
  • Patent number: 12616948
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Damien Berthier, Marlène Jacquemond, Lahoussine Ouali, Amal Elabbadi, Anaick Nicolae
  • Patent number: 12612352
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Oliver Knopff
  • Patent number: 12612653
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Michel Schalk
  • Publication number: 20260102324
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Wolfgang FIEBER, Andreas HERRMANN
  • Patent number: 12593859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Donald Snyder, Jian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20260090576
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Darrel FLETCHER, Tania HAHN, Robert WAGNER
  • Patent number: 12583809
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Anthony Alexander Birkbeck, Atulkumar Manvar, Eric Walther
  • Patent number: 12584082
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Peter Fankhauser, Andreas Herrmann, Umberto Maddalena, Alain Trachsel, Youqing Shen
  • Patent number: 12569419
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Monica Bandera, Nicholas O'leary, Gary Marr
  • Patent number: 12569821
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventor: Damien Berthier
  • Patent number: RE50800
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Brinda Indradas, Gary B. Womack