Patents by Inventor Amrit S. Mankoo

Amrit S. Mankoo 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: 9486395
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)—N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Publication number: 20140227200
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)—N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Patent number: 8741958
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Mei, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Publication number: 20100184863
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E, 6E, 8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E, 6Z, 8Z)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Mei, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Patent number: 5589158
    Abstract: A flavor enhancing composition including benzyl benzoate and neryl acetate is provided in accordance with the invention. The flavor enhancing composition can be provided in either solid, i.e. powder, or liquid form and is used to enhance the flavor of mints, gums, candy, oral hygiene products and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Bush Boake Allen Inc.
    Inventor: Amrit S. Mankoo