Patents by Inventor Brian J. Drake

Brian J. Drake 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).

  • Sulfur containing acyclic terpenes
    Patent number: 5024847
    Abstract: This invention provides oxygen or sulfur containing compounds possessing fruity, floral, or woody odors. These compounds may be used to fragrance or flavor a variety of consumer products such as tobacco products, foodstuffs, beverages, gums, mouthwashes, toothpastes, cosmetics, pharmaceutical preparations, and medicinal products. The disclosure also provides a process for the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: BASF K&F Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Christenson, Robert G. Eilerman, Paul J. Riker, Brian J. Drake
  • Novel oxo-ionol carbonates useful as tobacco flavorants
    Patent number: 4992106
    Abstract: Novel Oxo-ionol derivatives are described which have a but-1-en-3-ol carbonate side chain. These derivatives are stable tobacco enhancers which impart a slight hay-like flavor to tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Christenson, Robert G. Eilerman, Brian J. Drake
  • Alkyltetramethylcyclohexane derivatives and their use as perfumes
    Patent number: 4956342
    Abstract: Multimethyl cyclohexene or cyclohexane derivatives having woody, spicy, amber or violet odors are disclosed. The derivatives can be formualted into perfumes, talcs, lotions, cremes and air fresheners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: BASF K & F Corp.
    Inventors: Philip A. Christenson, Brian J. Drake
  • Alkyltetramethylcyclohexane derivatives and their use as perfumes
    Patent number: 4868339
    Abstract: Multimethyl cyclohexene or cyclohexane derivatives having woody, spicy, amber or violet odors are disclosed. The derivatives can be formulated into perfurmes, talcs, lotions, cremes and air fresheners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: BASF K & F Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Christenson, Brian J. Drake
  • Oxo-ionol carbonates
    Patent number: 4827012
    Abstract: Novel Oxo-ionol derivatives are described which have a but-1-en-3-ol carbonate side chain. These derivatives are stable tobacco enhancers which impart a slight hay-like flavor to tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Christenson, Robert G. Eilerman, Brian J. Drake
  • Nitrile musk composition
    Patent number: 4483786
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel musk compounds, useful as a fragrance materials which have the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a methyl or ethyl. The invention also provides fragrance compositions which include the compounds, and processes for altering the organoleptic properties of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles by adding an organoleptically effective amount of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott Inc.
    Inventors: Philip A. Christenson, Brian J. Drake, Brian J. Willis