Patents Examined by John Hardee
  • Combinations of 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds and silicic acid esters and the use of same as pro-fragrances
    Patent number: 9321986
    Abstract: The invention relates to combinations of 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds with silicic acid esters, methods for producing same, the use of same as pro-fragrances, as well as washing and cleaning agents, fabric softeners and cosmetics that contain same. The invention also relates to a method for prolonging the perception of fragrance in such agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • 3,3,3-trifluoropropene compositions
    Patent number: 9315706
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition including a polyol ester (POE) or PVE lubricant and a refrigerant F including 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for refrigeration, air-conditioning, and for heat pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventor: Beatrice Boussand
  • Refrigerant additive compositions containing perfluoropolyethers
    Patent number: 9315709
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Leck, Thomas Frank Saturno, Gregory A Bell
  • Photolabile pro-fragrances
    Patent number: 9312041
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Perfume systems
    Patent number: 9309487
    Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hugo Robert Germain Denutte, Johan Smets, An Pintens, Koen Van Aken, Freek Annie Camiel Vrielynck
  • Heat transfer compositions
    Patent number: 9309450
    Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising (i) a first component selected from trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(Z)) and mixtures thereof; (ii) carbon dioxide (R-744); and (iii) a third component selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234yf), 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (R-1243zf), and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventor: Robert E. Low
  • Hydrofluoropropene refrigerant composition comprising phthalates
    Patent number: 9303198
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized refrigerant composition containing a hydrofluoropropene with low global warming potential (GWP) that can remain stable even in the presence of air (oxygen) for a long period of time. More specifically, the present invention provides a refrigerant composition containing a hydrofluoropropene and a stabilizer. The stabilizer is at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkylcatechols, alkoxyphenols, benzoquinones, phenothiazines, and phthalates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Tatsumi Tsuchiya, Takashi Shibanuma, Yasufu Yamada, Hitomi Kuroki
  • Organoleptic compounds
    Patent number: 9289366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use as fragrance materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Amorelli, Edward Mark Arruda, Robert P. Belko, Tingwei Cai, Adam P. Closson, Nicole L. Giffin, Gary J. Mertz, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Thickener containing a cationic polymer and softening composition containing said thickener, in particular for textiles
    Patent number: 9290720
    Abstract: A method for softening laundry employs a softening composition, which includes at least one thickener containing a cationic polymer obtained by polymerization: of a cationic monomer; of a monomer with a hydrophobic nature, of formula (I): wherein R1=H or CH3 R2=alkyl chain having at least 16 carbon atoms X=O, m?5, y=z=0, or X=NH, m?z?5, y=0, or X=NH, m?y?5, z=0, of a nonionic monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: S.P.C.M. SA
    Inventor: Frederic Blondel
  • Sage odorant
    Patent number: 9284513
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition of matter comprising at least 85% w/w of (Z)-4,8-dimethyl-2,7-nonadien-4-ol and at most 15% w/w of (E)-4,8-dimethyl-2,7-nonadien-4-ol, as well as the use as perfuming ingredient of said composition of matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Robert Moretti
  • Heat transfer process
    Patent number: 9279074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a refrigerant in organic Rankine cycle systems comprising at least one hydrofluoroolefin, having at least four carbon atoms represented by the formula (I) R1CH?CHR2 in which R1 and R2 independently represent alkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, substituted with at least one fluorine atom, optionally with at least one chlorine atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventor: Wissam Rached
  • Woody odorants
    Patent number: 9273268
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein one dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond and the others a carbon-carbon single bond; each R, independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group provided that at least one of said R groups represents a methyl or ethyl group; and R1 represents a methyl or ethyl group; and their use in perfumery to impart odor notes of the woody type having cedar, ambery, patchouli and/or rooty aspect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Anthony A. Birkbeck
  • Azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and HFC-245eb
    Patent number: 9267065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245eb), and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Brett L. Van Horn, Philippe Bonnet, Laurent Abbas
  • Ternary compositions for high-capacity refrigeration
    Patent number: 9267064
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and to the uses thereof as heat transfer fluid, expansion agents, solvents and aerosol. The invention specifically relates to compositions essentially containing between 15 and 50 wt. % of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, between 5 and 40 wt. % of HFC-134a and between 45 and 60 wt. %, preferably between 45 and 50 wt. %, of HFC-32.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventor: Wissam Rached
  • Violet leaves odorants
    Patent number: 9243210
    Abstract: A method of use, as a perfuming ingredient, of a compound of formula I in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein each R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and at least one of said R1 is a hydrogen atom; R2 represents a linear or branched C3-8 alkyl group or unsaturated groups; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. These compounds impart odor notes of the violet leaves type optionally together with green odor notes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Christian Chapuis
  • Carrier system for fragrances
    Patent number: 9233353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier system for fragrances, to the production thereof and to the use of the carrier system in various fields of industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Matthias Laubender, Ouidad Benlahmar, Roland Ettl
  • Delivery particles
    Patent number: 9221028
    Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents. Such encapsulated benefit agents eliminate or minimize one or more of the drawbacks of current encapsulated benefit agents and thus provide formulators with additional perfume delivery opportunities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Johan Smets, Todd Arlin Schwantes
  • 13-methyl-9-cyclopentadecen-15-olide
    Patent number: 9217123
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a compound and a fragrance composition containing the same, wherein the compound has an odor with a tone of musk and a side note of woody tone, which are useful as fragrances, is excellent in fragrance retention, and can be blended with another fragrance to emphasize the top note and to enhance the feeling of cleanliness and refreshingness. It also is intended to provide 13-Methyl-9-cyclopentadecen-15-olide and a fragrance composition containing 13-methyl-9-cyclopentadecen-15-olide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Yuki Nakazawa, Takashi Aoki, Tsuyoshi Toyabe
  • Use of 4,8 dimethyl-3,7 nonadien-2-ol as fragrance
    Patent number: 9217121
    Abstract: 4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol in which the weight ratio of (E)-4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol to the sum of (E)- and (Z)-4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol is at least 80% or in which the weight ratio of (Z)-4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol to the sum of (E)- and (Z)-4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol is at least 80%, is used as fragrance. The fragrances have a unique rose-like, floral character. Citrus-like, minty, green accompanying notes reminiscent of rhubarb arise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Stefan Rüdenauer, Ralf Pelzer, Wolfgang Krause
  • Wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 9212342
    Abstract: Provided are wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheets and methods of making and using the dryer sheets. In one form of the dryer sheet, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet includes an absorbent wet substrate in sheet form with a polyvinyl alcohol sheet adhered to one surface of the substrate. In another form the PVA sheet is added separately from that of the absorbent wet substrate sheet. The PVA sheet is preferably in the form of an uncoated non-woven of a thickness of 8 mil or less. The wet impregnated sheet contains a solution of quaternary ammonium salts of different water solubility. The method for using, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet is added to a rotary dryer with a load of wet or dried garments to reduce wrinkling in the garments during the drying process, reduce static cling and refresh the treated clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: JR Chem LLC
    Inventors: Jose E. Ramirez, Donna F. Ramirez