Patents by Inventor Christian Kropf

Christian Kropf 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: 10457895
    Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignees: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Technische Universität Dresden Fachbereich Anorganische Chemie I
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Matthias Sunder, Ursula Huchel, Peter Schmiedel, Marc Weyhe, Stefan Kaskel, Anja Guenther, Steffen Hausdorf
  • Patent number: 10392579
    Abstract: Photolabile pro-fragrances may include the ketones of Formula (I) Such compounds may be used in detergents, cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, air-care agents, and combinations thereof. The photolabile pro-fragrances may create a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces or in a room using the aforementioned pro-fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 10358621
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automatic dishwasher detergent which comprises metal complex of formula Mn+L(Am?)n/m, wherein M is a metal cation, A is an arbitrary anion, n and m are integers selected from 1 to 6, and L is a neutral ligand of formula (II), wherein each X is as defined herein, and which exhibits improved cleaning performance in the removal of burnt-on soiling, to the use of this dishwasher detergent, and to a method for automatically washing dishes using this dishwasher detergent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Nadine Bluhm, Inga Kerstin Vockenroth, Noelle Wrubbel
  • Publication number: 20190211283
    Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Matthias Sunder, Ursula Huchel, Peter Schmiedel, Marc Weyhe, Stefan Kaskel, Anja Guenther, Steffen Hausdorf
  • Publication number: 20190169544
    Abstract: A method for use of substituted dihydroxyterephthalic acid amides in detergents and cleaning agents, for improving detergent or cleaning performance with respect to bleachable stains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Rainer Jeschke, Sascha Schaefer, Christian Umbreit, Alexander Schulz, Michael Strotz
  • Publication number: 20190169531
    Abstract: An anionic surfactant of general formula (I) in which n and m are, independently of one another, numbers from 0 to 17 and 2<n+m<20, and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. The invention also relates to a production method by way of: the acid-catalysed reaction of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) tetrahydrofuran with an alkene having 5 to 22 C atoms in equimolar amounts, at an increased temperature; subsequent sulphation with a sulphating agent; and optional neutralisation by a subsequent reaction with X+OH? or X+2CO2?3, where X+ is an alkali metal cation or a group N+R1R2R3, in which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms. Detergents or cleaning agents containing—the surfactant, and the use of same to improve the performance of the detergents or cleaning agents, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Alexander Schulz, Anna Klemmer, Regina Palkovits, Peter Hausoul, Lukas Kipshagen
  • Publication number: 20190169543
    Abstract: Detergents and cleaning agents containing an anionic surfactant of general formula (I), in which n is a number from 5 to 21 and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. Also disclosed are an agent or a use, characterized in that, in the compound of general formula (I), X+ is selected from the group including the proton, alkali metal cations and the group N+R1R2R3, where R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Alexander Schulz, Anna Klemmer, Regina Palkovits, Peter Hausoul, Lukas Kipshagen
  • Patent number: 10235708
    Abstract: Photolabile scent storage substance that are capable of photoinduced release of cyclic compounds have at least one cyclic double bond. These scent storage substances are special ketones, and enable greatly improved stability of the scent impression, in particular with a fresh character, in typical applications, for example in textile laundering, room scenting, and in the cosmetic sector. More economical utilization of the stored scents can thereby be ensured. Also described are corresponding washing or cleaning agents, scenting methods, and methods for manufacturing the special ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Publication number: 20180346846
    Abstract: Compositions and methods to improve the cleaning performance of washing agents during laundering of textiles are disclosed. Compositions described use 6-desoxy-6-amino-celluloses. Methods for laundering textiles, in which a detergent and a soil release active ingredient are used in the form of a cellulose derivative as defined above, are also included. These methods can be performed manually or as appropriate with the aid of a conventional domestic washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Frank Janssen, Mareile Job, Christa Junkes, Anja von Kathen, Thomas Heinze, Kristin Ganske
  • Publication number: 20180327695
    Abstract: Photolabile pro-fragrances may include the ketones of Formula (I) Such compounds may be used in detergents, cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, air-care agents, and combinations thereof. The photolabile pro-fragrances may create a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces or in a room using the aforementioned pro-fragrances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180305637
    Abstract: Photolabile pro-fragrances may include the ketones of Formula (I) Such compounds may be used in detergents, cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, air-care agents, and combinations thereof. The photolabile pro-fragrances may create a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces or in a room using the aforementioned pro-fragrances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180298309
    Abstract: Improving the cleaning power of liquid detergents and cleaning agents in relation to stains. This is substantially achieved by incorporating a combination of a specific acyl hydrazone and reducing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Andre Haetzelt
  • Publication number: 20180273484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fragrance storage means as used, for example, in the field of washing or cleaning compositions, cosmetic compositions and air freshening compositions. The invention relates to specific diazirines which function as thermally labile and acid-labile fragrance storage means. The present invention further relates to washing and cleaning compositions, cosmetic compositions and air freshening compositions comprising such diazirines. The invention further relates to a method of long-lasting fragrancing of surfaces, and likewise to a method of long-lasting room fragrancing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Bjoern Porschen
  • Publication number: 20180265805
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the controlled release of odoriferous substances from microcapsules by means of orthoformic acid esters. As a result, a long-lasting fragrance is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Julian Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 10053412
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention also relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air fresheners including such ketones. The invention further relates to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces and also to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance in a room using the aforementioned ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180170849
    Abstract: A method for producing photo-cleavable fragrance pre-cursors is described, which includes potential stereoselective method steps, agents containing the fragrance pre-cursors and the use of the fragrance pre-cursors for prolonging the scent impression in the agent and on surfaces treated with said agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas GERKE, Christian KROPF, Ursula HUCHEL, Axel GRIESBECK, Björn PORSCHEN
  • Publication number: 20180155654
    Abstract: Surfactants of the general formula (I) in which R1 is a linear or branched akyl radical having 6 to 20, especially 10 to 16 C atoms, R2 and R3 independently of one another are H or H3CO, and M is hydrogen, an alkali metal or a moiety N+R4R5R6, in which R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 C atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 6 C atoms, are readily incorporated into laundry detergents or cleaning products, possess outstanding performance qualities and can be prepared on the basis of renewable raw materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicants: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Studiengesellschaft Kohle mbH
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Alexander Schulz, Hendrik Hellmuth, Roberto Rinaldi, Hebert Jesus Estevez Rivera
  • Publication number: 20180155653
    Abstract: Surfactants of general formula (I), in which R1 denotes a linear or branched alkyl residue having 6 to 20, and in particular 8 to 14 carbon atoms, R2 denotes H or CH3, and M denotes hydrogen, an alkali metal or an N+R3R4R5 grouping, in which R3, R4 and R5, independently of one another, denote hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atom, can be easily incorporated into washing or cleaning agents, have outstanding application-related properties, and can be produced based on renewable resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicants: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Studiengesellschaft Kohle mbH
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Alexander Schulz, Hendrik Hellmuth, Roberto Rinaldi, Hebert Jesus Estevez Rivera
  • Patent number: 9981937
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to special orthoformic acid esters of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as thermally labile and acid-labile fragrance storage substances. The disclosure further relates to detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products containing such orthoformic acid esters, as well as to a method for lastingly fragrancing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Julian Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20180119053
    Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Matthias Sunder, Ursula Huchel, Peter Schmiedel, Marc Weyhe, Stefan Kaskel, Anja Guenther, Steffen Hausdorf