Patents Examined by John Hardee
  • Patent number: 9200237
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a compound and a fragrance composition containing the compound, wherein the compound is useful as a fragrance, has floral and green odors in addition to a strong muguet odor, is stable in an aqueous vehicle, and can be blended with another fragrance to have enhanced freshness and diffusibility. It also is intended to provide 4,8-dimethyl-4,9-decadienenitrile and a fragrance composition containing 4,8-dimethyl-4,9-decadienenitrile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Aoki, Takahiro Hirose, Shoichi Tahara
  • Patent number: 9193935
    Abstract: Provided is class of compounds of formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2 and R3 have the same meaning as given in the specification capable of releasing fragrant compounds in a controlled manner into the surroundings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Corinne Baumgartner, Felix Flachsmann, Philip Kraft
  • Patent number: 9187683
    Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition consisting essentially of from about 62 to about 78% by weight trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)) and from about 22 to about 38% by weight of 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a). The invention also provides a heat transfer composition comprising from about 20 to about 40% by weight R-152a, from about 5 to about 55% R-134a, and from about 5 to about 75% by weight R-1234ze(E).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. De C.V.
    Inventor: Robert E. Low
  • Patent number: 9187719
    Abstract: A process for the production of a liquid detergent composition comprising the steps of: providing an aqueous solution free of perfumes through a main stream; providing a second solution comprising at least one perfume and at least one material selected from the group consisting of surfactants, organic solvents, carboxylic acids, and mixtures thereof, through a first side stream, wherein the ratio of said perfume to said at least one material is from 0.05 to 0.5; providing at least a third solution comprising at least one aesthetic component and/or finishing component, through at least one second side stream; and mixing the solutions to provide the liquid detergent composition. The second solution is mixed with the aqueous solution at a first confluence region of said main and first side streams and the at least third solution is mixed therewith at, at least one, second confluence region, said at least one second confluence region being downstream said first confluence region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Stephen Jones, Vincenzo Agostiniano, Dimitri Kristof Vanspauwen, Erwin Andre Kris Vanherle, Yves Lecointre, Sven Michielsen, Filip Veldeman
  • Patent number: 9187710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of matter comprising at least 95% w/w of at least one compound of formula (I), wherein R group is a C1-6 alkyl group optionally comprising an ether functional group; and wherein each carbon-carbon double bond of said compound, independently from each other, can be in a configuration Z or E; which is a useful perfuming ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Peter Fankhauser, Olivier Etter
  • Patent number: 9187708
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredient of -methyl-8- methylene-4, 9-decadienal, in particular to impart aldehydic notes evoking cardamon and/or floral notes evoking the lily of the valley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Oliver Knopff
  • Patent number: 9181514
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fragrance compounds and their unexpected advantageous use in improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compounds, wherein the compounds are represented by the following formula: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; and R4 is a C1-C3 alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony T. Levorse, Jr., Nicole L. Giffin, Robert P. Belko, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Patent number: 9175201
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one iodocarbon compound and preferably at least one stabilization agent. These compositions are generally useful as refrigerants for heating and cooling, as blowing agents, as aerosol propellants, as solvent composition, and as fire extinguishing and suppressing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Haridasan K. Nair, Raymond H. Thomas, Lawrence A. Ford, David P. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9175200
    Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rajat Basu, Leslie Bement, Kane Cook, Ryan Hulse, Gary Knopeck, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh, David J. Williams
  • Patent number: 9169427
    Abstract: Heat transfer compositions, methods and use wherein the composition comprising: (a) from about 5 to about 20% by weight of HFC-32; (b) from about 70% to about 90% by weight of HFO-1234ze; and (c) from about 5% to less than about 20% by weight of HFC-152a and/or HFC-134a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Samuel F. Yana Motta, Mark W. Spatz, Christopher J. Seeton
  • Patent number: 9157017
    Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, Ian Shankland
  • Patent number: 9157048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to perfumes of general formula (A) It further relates to the use of the compounds of formula (A) for imparting or intensifying particular odor notes and/or particular odor impressions and a method of producing a perfume mixture or a perfumed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: SYMRISE AG
    Inventor: Bernd Hölscher
  • Patent number: 9150822
    Abstract: An aqueous fabric conditioner composition comprising (a) from 2 to 9 wt % of a fabric softening active, by weight of the total composition, wherein the fabric softening active is an ester-linked quaternary ammonium compound having fatty acid chains comprising from 20 to 35 wt % of saturated C18 chains and from 20 to 35 wt % of monounsaturated C18 chains, by weight of total fatty acid chains; and (b) from 0.01 to 0.5 wt %, by weight of the total composition, of a floc prevention agent, which is a non-ionic alkoxylated material having an HLB value of from 8 to 18, wherein the aqueous fabric conditioner composition has a viscosity of greater than 50 cps, preferably from 55 to 200 cps as measured on a cup and bob viscometer; the viscosity being continuously measured under shear at 106 s?1 for 60 seconds, at 25° C. and wherein the composition leads to little or no floc formation upon addition to water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Clowes, Michel Gilbert Jose Delroisse, Denis James Gregory, Robert Allan Hunter, Karl Gareth Kean Jones, James Merrington, Mark Nicholas Newman, Janette Perry, Shaun Charles Walsh, Jenny Wiggans
  • Patent number: 9150770
    Abstract: A chiller apparatus containing a composition comprising cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Jeffrey P Knapp, Joshua Hughes
  • Patent number: 9150768
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to ternary azeotropic compositions and mixtures including chlorotrifluoropropene, methanol, and a third component selected from isohexane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and petroleum ether. The present invention further relates to ternary azeotropic compositions and mixtures including chlorotrifluoropropene, cyclopentane, and a alcohol selected from methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Kane D. Cook, Rajat S. Basu, Ryan Hulse
  • Patent number: 9133380
    Abstract: Mixtures of select neopentyl polyol esters are found to be highly miscible with the refrigerant R-32 over a wide temperature range. Working fluids are provided comprising R-32 and a lubricant containing these select neopentyl polyol esters and having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 32 cSt or higher. Specifically, the lubricant composition of the invention comprises a mixture of alkylcarboxy esters of neopentyl polyols, wherein at least 10 wt % of all neopentyl polyol esters are esters of pentaerythritol oligomers of 4 or more pentaerythritol monomer groups, and wherein a majority of the alkylcarboxylate groups of the alkylcarboxy esters of neopentyl polyols are pentanoyl groups wherein at least 15% of the pentanoyl groups are branched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Chemtura Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Benanti, Edward T. Hessell
  • Patent number: 9133381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be an epoxide, fluorinated epoxide or oxetane, or a mixture thereof with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Feiring, Viacheslav A Petrov, Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario Joseph Nappa, Nandini C Mouli, Thomas Joseph Leck, Jon Lee Howell
  • Patent number: 9120994
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen and the bond between C-2 and C-3 together with the dotted line represents a double bond, or R is —CH2— and together with C-2 and C-3 represents a cyclopropane ring and the bond between C-2 and C-3 together with the dotted line represents a single bond, having floral rosy odor notes, their use as fragrance and perfumed products comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Hai-Shan Dang, Andreas Goeke, Yue Zou
  • Patent number: 9115329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredient of a compound of formula 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; in particular to impart odor notes of the violet leaves type optionally together with green odor notes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Christian Chapuis
  • Patent number: 9109186
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is methyl or ethyl, having floral, green odor notes, their use as fragrance and perfumed products comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Marius Geiger, Martin Lovchik