Patents by Inventor Alan Forbes

Alan Forbes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8784784
    Abstract: Deodorant composition for the treatment of female malodour comprising a perfume containing violet nitrile and optionally pharaone and/or zinarine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Keith Douglas Perring, John Martin Behan, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Patent number: 8778317
    Abstract: Deodorant composition for the treatment of female malodour comprising a perfume containing violet nitrile and optionally pharaone and/or zinarine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Keith Douglas Perring, John Martin Behan, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20140194338
    Abstract: A fragrance composition and use thereof by inhalation to promote activated, pleasant moods. The fragrance composition comprises at least 75% by weight of perfume materials including at least 10% by weight of at least three specific materials from a group identified as Group IMP and optionally up to 90% of specific materials selected from groups identified as HMR, HMI, HMP, RMP and GEN, the amounts of materials from said Groups falling within specified relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Givaudan Nederland Services B.V.
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Briony Care, Anne Churchill, Michael Gordon Evans, Keith Douglas Perring, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20130336911
    Abstract: A Malodour counteracting composition, in particular a deodorant composition, comprising at least 25% w/w in total of at least 3 compounds drawn from Group A and Group B following: A. at least 5% in total of at least one of the following compounds: 2-Cyclohexylidene-2-phenylacetonitrile, 2-Acetyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,2,8,8-tetramethylnapthalene, cyclohexylidene(2-methylphenyl)acetonitrile, 2-Ethoxy-4-formylphenyl (E)-3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acrylate and (E)-Dec-9-enyl 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acrylate. B. optionally, at least one of the following compounds: 3,8,8,11a-Tetramethyldodecahydro-5H-3,5a-epoxy-napth[2,1-C]oxepin, Oxacycloheptadec-10-en-2-one, 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol, Ethyl 2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylate, 2-Methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanal, 3-(3-isopropylphenyl)butanal, 2(6)-Methyl-8-(1-methylethyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2(3)-yl-1,3-dioxolane, 1-Methyl-2-(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Keith Douglas Perring, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20130316940
    Abstract: Deodorant composition for the treatment of female malodour comprising a perfume containing violet nitrile and optionally pharaone and/or zinarine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Douglas Perring, John Martin Behan, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20130230479
    Abstract: Perfume compositions effective against urine malodour and having a low odour, comprise between 20% and 50% of perfume ingredients comprising at least 15% by-weight of N-ethyl-N- (3-methylphenyl) propanamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN NEDERLAND SERVICES B.V.
    Inventors: Keith Douglas Perring, Michael Gordon Evans, Alan Forbes Provan, David Jonathan Bradshaw, John Martin Behan
  • Publication number: 20130058881
    Abstract: Deodorant composition for the treatment of female malodour comprising a perfume containing violet nitrile and optionally pharaone and/or zinarine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Keith Douglas Perring, John Martin Behan, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20110197688
    Abstract: A dummy for simulating human physical behaviour during a test, comprising artificial human body elements that are mutually connected, the body elements having deformation properties, wherein a deformation property of a body element is actuatably variable. The dummy comprises an actuator for varying a deformation property. The actuator may comprise a fluidic driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Alan Forbes, Robert Marijn Anthony Frank Verschuren, Arjan Pieter Teerhuis, Lex van Rooij
  • Publication number: 20110182832
    Abstract: Perfume ingredients have been investigated and classified for their effectiveness in detaching biofilms from surfaces. Based on this classification, perfume compositions that are effective in assisting biofilm detachment can be formulated, whilst also allowing a degree of freedom in formulation that permits consideration of the hedonic properties of the composition. The compositions can be used in a wide range of perfumed consumer products, such as personal, domestic and industrial products, e.g. hard surface cleaning products, dental care products, and deodorant products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: QUEST INTERNATIONAL SERVICES B.V.
    Inventors: David Jonathan Bradshaw, Alan Forbes Provan, Christopher James Ioannou, John Martin Behan, Keith Douglas Perring
  • Publication number: 20110130323
    Abstract: A fragrance composition and use thereof by inhalation to promote activated, pleasant moods. The fragrance composition comprises at least 75% by weight of perfume materials including at least 10% by weight of at least three specific materials from a group identified as Group IMP and optionally up to 90% of specific materials selected from groups identified as HMR, HMI, HMP, RMP and GEN, the amounts of materials from said Groups falling within specified relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Briony Care, Anne Churchill, Michael Gordon Evans, Keith Douglas Perring, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20100145165
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for notifying medical staff that an event or action is due on the basis of one or more physiological variation of a patient. In particular the invention relates to a notification system for anaesthetists to provide medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Alan Forbes Merry
  • Publication number: 20090263344
    Abstract: Perfume compositions effective against urine malodour and having a low odour, comprise between 20% and 50% of perfume ingredients comprising at least 15% by-weight of N-ethyl-N-(3-methylphenyl) propanamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Givaudan Nederland Services B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Gordon Evans, Keith Douglas Perring, Alan Forbes Provan, David Jonathan Bradshaw, John Martin Behan
  • Publication number: 20090257974
    Abstract: Perfume compositions comprise between 10% and 30% in total by weight of perfume ingredients selected from two groups, Group A, Group B, with the provisos that over 5% but less than 15% of the perfume composition must comprise Group A ingredients, and for compositions comprising less than 10% of Group A ingredients the agregate percentage of Group B ingredients present must be at least equal to the expression 2*/10-A%) where A% is the total percentage of Group A ingredients in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Givaudan Nederland Services B.V.
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Evans, Alan Forbes Provan, David Jonathan Bradshaw, John Martin Behan, Keith Douglas Perring
  • Publication number: 20080096790
    Abstract: A method of promoting activated, pleasant moods through the inhalation of energising, non-stressing fragrances (invigorating fragrances) comprising at least 75% by weight, preferably 85% by weight of perfume materials drawn from the following groups: A) At least 10% by weight in total of at least three materials drawn from Group ‘IMP’ comprising: allyl amyl glycolate; benzyl salicylate; bergamot oil; coriander oil; cyclamen aldehyde; 1-(2,6,10-trimethylcyclododeca-2,5,9-trien-1-yl)ethanone; allyl (cyclohexyloxy)acetate; Damascenia 185 SAE; 2,4-dimethylheptan-1-ol; fir balsam; fir needle oil; 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal; ginger oil; guaiacwood; linalyl acetate; litsea cubeba oil; methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate; nutmeg oil; olibanum oil; orange flower oil; Ozonal AB 7203C; patchouli oil; rose oxide; rosemary oil; sage clary oil; spearmint oil; Tamarine AB 8212E; tarragon oil; B) Optionally up to 90% of materials from the following groups: Group ‘HMR’ comprising: allyl ionone; benzyl acet
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Briony Care, Anne Churchill, Michael Gordon Evans, Keith Douglas Perring, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20060182910
    Abstract: The invention includes a multilayer polymer composite structure that includes a first layer comprising a polymer and at least one mineral filler and a second layer comprising a polymer. A third layer is positioned between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the third layer includes a mixture of material from at least the first and second layers. Preferably, the third layer is formed by recycling and mixing excess material from the multilayer polymer structure. The second layer can further include a colorant. The multilayer polymer structure can also include a fourth and/or fifth layer comprising a high clarity polymer and/or a high gloss polymer that provides a glossy surface or a sealant polymer that provides surface capable of being sealed. In a preferred embodiment, the multilayer polymer structure is thermoformed into a multilayer polymer article such as a container. Preferably, the container is a drinking cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Wen Wu, Alan Forbes
  • Patent number: 6596307
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing cefaclor crystalline bulk material having a dissolution rate in a capsule of ≧80% in water in 30 minutes. One process route includes reducing the water content of cefaclor dihydrates or bulk material containing cefaclor dihydrate to produce a cefaclor form having a water content ≦2%. The cefaclor having the lower water content can then be rehydrated to a water content from 3.0 to 6.5% without adversely affecting the dissolution rate. An alternative process includes the addition of at least 0.05% of cefaclor related substances to inhibit conversion of the monohydate to the dihydate form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Frank Brown, Jr., Robert Alan Forbes, Arlette Faye Kreager, Michael Vincent Mullen, Gregory Alan Stephenson
  • Patent number: 6241979
    Abstract: A perfumed product containing an antibacterial agent and a perfume material is prepared. The perfumed product can contain triclosan as the antibacterial agent and a mixture of perfume materials such as Amberlyn Super PM 577, clover leaf, dihydro myrcenol, phenyl propyl alcohol and terpineol alpha.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Quest International B.V.
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Tony Minhas, Alan Forbes Provan, David Charles Hooper
  • Patent number: 5676163
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with a process for counteracting smoke malodour wherein enclosed air spaces wherein smoke maladour is present, or substrates on which smoke malodour has deposited are brought in contact with one or more perfumery aldehydes of the class I according to general structure, wherein R1 and R2 each may be: hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, or together may be methylenedioxy or with a perfume containing such aldehydes. Preferably the perfume also contains one or more perfumery aldehydes of class according to general structure, wherein R1 is a phenyl ring optionally substituted with an alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or both R2 taken together represent a double bond, and R3 is hydrogen or an alkyl chain with 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The smoke malodour counteracting perfumes preferably contain at least 3.5% w/w of class I aldehydes and at least 10% w/w of class II aldehydes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Quest International BV
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Julie Anne Goodall, Keith Douglas Perring, Christopher Charles Piddock, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Patent number: D438634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Safer Sleep Limited
    Inventor: Alan Forbes Merry