Patents by Inventor Anthony F. Morris

Anthony F. Morris 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: 5116656
    Abstract: A process and article for enhancing the efficiency of transfer of a perfuming composition between a flexible porous or fibrous element and a fabric during drying of the fabric by incorporating a mixture of methyl abietates, preferably those available under the tradename ABALYN.RTM. or HERCOLYN.RTM., with the perfuming composition and at least one fabric conditioning agent which are carried by the flexible porous or fibrous element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Anthony F. Morris, Sina D. Escher
  • Patent number: 5068362
    Abstract: Cyclic ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line indicates the location of a single or double bond and the symbol R represents an isopropenyl radical or a 1-ethoxy-1-methylethyl radical, are novel compounds with useful organoleptic properties. They can be used as active ingredients in perfuming compositions and perfumed products to which they confer rosy-fruity type odor notes. In addition, they possess flavor qualities which render these compounds useful for flavoring foodstuffs and drinks and, namely, mango-type drinks.A process for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I) is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Anthony F. Morris, Regula Naef, Sina Escher, Alain Velluz
  • Patent number: 5021402
    Abstract: Cyclic ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line indicates the location of a single or double bond and the symbol R represents an isopropenyl radical or a 1-ethoxy-1-methylethyl radical, are novel compounds with useful organoleptic properties. They can be used as active ingredients in perfuming compositions and perfumed products to which they confer rosy-fruity type odor notes. In addition, they possess flavor qualities which render these compounds useful for flavoring foodstuffs and drinks and, namely, mango-type drinks.A process for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I) is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Anthony F. Morris, Regula Naef, Sina Escher, Alain Velluz
  • Patent number: 4578277
    Abstract: 1(7)-p-Menthen-9-al, a novel terpene aldehyde, possesses useful organoleptic properties and develops bitter, herbal and aromatic perfume notes. In the field of flavors, 1(7)-p-menthen-9-al develops flowery, herbal and fatty characters reminiscent of certain aspects of the flavor of nuts or cumin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Anthony F. Morris, Francois Delay, Fritz Gautschi, Alan F. Thomas, Wolfgang K. Giersch, Andre Boschung
  • Patent number: 4543429
    Abstract: 1(7)-p-Methen-9-al, a novel terpene aldehyde, possesses useful organoleptic properties and develops bitter, herbal and aromatic perfume notes. In the field of flavors, 1(7)-p-menthen-9-al develops flowery, herbal and fatty characters reminiscent of certain aspects of the flavor of nuts or cumin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Anthony F. Morris, Francois Delay, Fritz Gautschi, Alan F. Thomas, Wolfgang K. Giersch, Andre Boschung
  • Patent number: 4514323
    Abstract: 2-Hydroxy-3,4,4-trimethyl-cyclopent-2-en-1-one is used as perfuming ingredient, particularly to reproduce fragrance notes reminiscent of celery and caramel, and aromatic notes of the type of labdanum cistus oil or myrrh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Sina D. Escher, Anthony F. Morris
  • Patent number: 4447627
    Abstract: 5,6-Epoxy-3,3,6-trimethyl-hept-1-en-4-one, a novel aliphatic epoxy-ketone, has been found to possess useful odor and flavor properties. It can be advantageously used as perfume and flavor-modifying ingredient.Perfume and flavor-modifying composition containing same and process for its preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Regula Naf, Anthony F. Morris, Ferdinand Naf
  • Patent number: 4374051
    Abstract: Certain pyridine derivatives have been found to possess particularly useful odorous properties. They develop green and herbaceous fragrance notes and have a specific utility for the reconstitution of the essential oil of Artemesia Vulgaris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Regula Naf, Wilhelm Pickenhagen, Anthony F. Morris
  • Patent number: 4261867
    Abstract: 1-Ethynyl-2,2-6-trimethyl-cyclohexanol, a compound of formula ##STR1## possesses useful perfuming and flavoring properties. Use of said hydroxy-acetylenic derivative as perfume and flavor ingredient is discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: Firmenich, S.A.
    Inventors: Peter Fankhauser, Anthony F. Morris
  • Patent number: 4248742
    Abstract: Process for imparting, enhancing or modifying the ambery odorous note in perfumes, perfume compositions or artificial essential oils, which comprises adding thereto a compound of formula ##STR1## at a concentration of from about 1 to 100 parts per million by weight based on the total weight of the thus obtained material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Sina D. Escher, Anthony F. Morris