Patents Assigned to International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
  • Circular economy methods of preparing unsaturated compounds
    Patent number: 10435345
    Abstract: Methods of preparing unsaturated compounds or analogs through dehydrogenation of corresponding saturated compounds and/or hydrogenation of aromatic compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Sunitha Rao Tadepalli, Geatesh Karunakaran Tampy, Anubhav P. S. Narula
  • Polyurea or polyurethane capsules
    Patent number: 10434045
    Abstract: Polyurea capsule compositions. A subset of these compositions contain a plurality of capsules and a capsule formation aid, in which each of the capsules contains a polyurea wall and an oil core; the polyurea wall is formed of a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent in the presence of the capsule formation aid; and the oil core contains an active material. The polyisocyanate, cross-linking agent, and capsule formation aids are described herein. Also disclosed are methods of preparing polyurea capsule compositions, as well as consumer products containing one of these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Enhanced deposition of ethyl vanillin or vanillin with friable microcapsules
    Patent number: 10415002
    Abstract: The present invention is an ethyl vanillin and/or vanillin friable shell-core microcapsule composition prepared by combining ethyl vanillin or vanillin with preformed friable shell-core microcapsules for a time sufficient for the ethyl vanillin or vanillin and microencapsulates to interact. Wash off consumer products and a method for depositing ethyl vanillin or vanillin on a surface are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Brain, Robert Muir, Tamara Wynn Hopkins
  • MICROCAPSULE COMPOSITIONS STABILIZED WITH VISCOSITY CONTROL AGENT
    Publication number: 20190270064
    Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsule compositions each comprising a microcapsule suspended in an aqueous phase and a viscosity control agent, wherein the viscosity control agent is an acrylate copolymer, a cationic acrylamide copolymer, or a polysaccharide. Also disclosed are consumer products containing such a microcapsule composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Djurre Sijbren POSTMA, Yabin LEI, Hui Min LEE, Daniel Kaiping LEE
  • Hydrogel capsules and process for preparing the same
    Patent number: 10369094
    Abstract: This invention is a hydrogel capsule with a fragrance encapsulated therein during the polymerization process. The hydrogel capsule is of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu
  • STABLE MICROCAPSULE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190231658
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable microcapsule compositions each containing a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase and a stabilizing agent. The microcapsule compositions are stable for at least 4 weeks when storing at 45 ° C., and the microcapsule composition is considered stable when (i) the composition has a viscosity of 3000 cP or less and (ii) 20% or less water by volume of the composition is separated from the composition. Also disclosed are consumer products having such a stable microcapsule composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU
  • Processes for the preparation of unsaturated malonates
    Patent number: 10358415
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing unsaturated malonates and/or their isomers. The process includes the step of reacting an aldehyde and a dialkyl malonate in the presence of a Lewis acid and a carboxylic acid thereby forming an unsaturated malonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cheskis, Yigal Becker
  • Organoleptic (alkoxymethylene)octahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene compounds
    Patent number: 10336676
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel (alkoxymethylene)octahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene compounds and their unexpected advantageous use thereof in enhancing, improving or modifying the fragrance of perfumes, colognes, toilet waters, fabric care products, personal products, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Nicole Giffin, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Organoleptic compounds
    Patent number: 10329516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use as fragrance materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Amorelli, Iyare Amegor, Michael G. Monteleone, Vincent Colandrea
  • FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MICROCAPSULES
    Publication number: 20190184364
    Abstract: Disclosed are fragrance compositions containing a microcapsule, a fragrance, a hydrocolloid, and a solvent. Also disclosed is a method of preparing these fragrance compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: John BRAHMS, Yabin LEI, Julie Ann WIELAND, Li XU, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Frederique Marie-Helene Brigitte CARPUAT, Manon Blandine Marie GILLES, Emmanuel DIMOTAKIS
  • CYCLOPROPANATION OF SUBSTITUTED ALKENES
    Publication number: 20190177247
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cyclopropanation process comprising the step of reacting an alkene compound having at least one carbon-carbon double bond with at least one dihaloalkane. The reaction is carried out in the presence of (i) particulate metal Zn, (ii) catalytically effective amount of particulate metal Cu or a salt thereof, (iii) at least one haloalkylsilane, and (iv) at least one solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamad Gara, Yigal Becker
  • RELOADABLE MICROCAPSULES
    Publication number: 20190159979
    Abstract: A reloadable microcapsule contains a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule core contains a hydrophobic core solvent and a hydrophilic core solvent, and the microcapsule wall, formed of an encapsulating polymer, is permeable to the hydrophilic core solvent. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the reloadable microcapsule and consumer products having the microcapsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: John BRAHMS, Yabin LEI, Julie WIELAND, Li XU, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • Drying apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 10281211
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for drying a product comprising placing the product on a first side of a support surface, and directing dry radiant heat toward the second side of the surface to heat the product. A sensor can be included to measure at least one characteristic of the product, such as the temperature or moisture content thereof. The temperature of the heat source can be regulated as a function of the measured characteristic. The support surface can also be made so as to be movable relative to the heat source. In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of control zones are defined and through which the product is successively passed. Each of the control zones has at least one associated heat source and an associated sensor so as to regulate the temperature of the heat sources associated with each control zone independently of those associated with another zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Savarese
  • Organoleptic compounds
    Patent number: 10273432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of (oxybis)dicyclohexane compounds as fragrance materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Jones, Robert P. Belko
  • NOVEL ORGANOLEPTIC COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20190093044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use as fragrance materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Richard A. WEISS, Anubhav P.S. NARULA
  • MICROCAPSULES PRODUCED FROM BLENDED SOL-GEL PRECURSORS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190076811
    Abstract: The present invention features microcapsule particle compositions with an oil or aqueous liquid core, and shell composed of a blend of metal or semi-metal oxide polymers. Methods for preparing and using the microcapsule particles in personal care, therapeutic, cosmetic and cosmeceutic products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Xiao HUANG, Carol JOYCE
  • NOVEL ORGANOLEPTIC COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20190077737
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel (alkoxymethylene)octahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene compounds and their unexpected advantageous use thereof in enhancing, improving or modifying the fragrance of perfumes, colognes, toilet waters, fabric care products, personal products, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. NARULA, Nicole Giffin, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Malodor counteracting compositions
    Patent number: 10226544
    Abstract: A malodor counteracting composition contains a malodor counteractant that is capable of neutralizing a malodor and a stabilizer that is capable of decreasing or preventing self-polymerization of the malodor counteractant. The malodor counteractant has a backbone and one or more reactive end groups that are covalently attached to the backbone, the backbone has a molecular weight of 100 to 50,000 Daltons, and the one or more reactive end groups each have an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl group. Also disclosed are consumer, industrial or textile products containing the malodor counteracting composition and methods of neutralizing malodor using the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi Sasaki, Johan G. L. Pluyter, Elizabeth Veliath
  • Purified polyurea capsules, methods of preparation, and products containing the same
    Patent number: 10226405
    Abstract: Purified polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials for use in personal care, fine fragrance, or deodorant products are provided as are methods for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Compositions and methods for the biosynthesis of vanillan or vanillin beta-D-glucoside
    Patent number: 10208293
    Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms, plants, and plant cells are disclosed that have been engineered to express a mutant AROM polypeptide and/or mutant catechol-O-methyltransferase polypeptide alone or in combination with one or more vanillin biosynthetic enzymes or UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs). Such microorganisms, plants, or plant cells can produce vanillin or vanillin beta-D-glucoside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Evolva SA
    Inventors: Joergen Hansen, Esben Halkjaer Hansen, Honey Polur, Joseph M. Sheridan, Jonathan R. Heal, William D. O. Hamilton