Patents by Inventor Cynthia J. Mussinan

Cynthia J. Mussinan 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).

  • Publication number: 20080242571
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7396804
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7396805
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated C log P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7279454
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 4568486
    Abstract: Described is the use in augmenting or enhancing the leather aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed polymers, colognes and perfumed articles of the diethyl ester of 2-isopropyl-3-oxosuccinic acid having the structure: ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Kuen Shu, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock
  • Patent number: 4446125
    Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of farnesene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using potassium bisulfate or paratoluene sulfonic acid and then distilling the resultant product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing the fresh green, herbaceous aroma and taste nuances of foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products and toothpastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle, Bernard J. Chant, Anton V. Ouwerkerk, Venkatesh Kamath, Cynthia J. Mussinan
  • Patent number: 4391717
    Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of farnesene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using potassium bisulfate or paratoluene sulfonic acid and then distilling the resultant product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing waxy, white-flowery (magnolia-like, tuberose, gardenia-like) aromas with citrusy (lemon/lime), pettitgrain-like undertones and green top notes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, dryer-added fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle, Bernard J. Chant, Anton V. Ouwerkerk, Venkatesh Kamath, Cynthia J. Mussinan
  • Patent number: 4390444
    Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of farnesene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using potassium bisulfate or paratoluene sulfonic acid and then distilling the resultant product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing waxy, white-flowery (magnolia-like, tuberose, gardenia-like) aromas with citrusy (lemon/lime), pettitgrain-like undertones and green top notes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, dryer-added fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1983
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle, Bernard J. Chant, Anton V. Ouwerkerk, Venkatesh Kamath, Cynthia J. Mussinan
  • Patent number: 4376068
    Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of farnesene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using potassium bisulfate or paratoluene sulfonic acid and then distilling the resultant product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing waxy, white-flowery (magnolia-like, tuberose, gardenia-like) aromas with citrusy (lemon/lime), pettitgrain-like undertones and green top notes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, dryer-added fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1983
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle, Bernard J. Chant, Anton van Ouwerkerk, Venkatesh Kamath, Cynthia J. Mussinan
  • Patent number: 4335002
    Abstract: Described are cis-3-hexenyl derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R is one of the moieties: ##STR2## which are useful in foodstuffs, flavorings, fragrances, perfumed articles (e.g. anionic, cationic or nonionic detergents, dryer-added fabric softener articles and cosmetic powders) and smoking tobacco flavorings; processes for producing such cis-3-hexenyl derivatives and products produced according to such processes which include chemical compounds in addition to said cis-3-hexenyl derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4319586
    Abstract: Described are processes for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a smoking tobacco comprising the step of intimately admixing with smoking tobacco an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one substance selected from the group consisting of:A. A composition of matter consisting essentially of cis-3-hexenal, cis-3-hexenyl-cis-3-hexenoate, trans-2-hexenal, and cis-3-hexenol;B. A composition of matter consisting essentially of cis-3-hexenal, cis-3-hexenyl-cis-3-hexenoate, cis-3-hexenyl formate and trans-2-hexenal;C. A composition of matter consisting essentially of cis-3-hexenal, cis-3-hexenyl-cis-3-hexenoate, cis-3-hexenol, cis-3-hexenyl formate and trans-2-hexenal; andD. Cis-3-hexenyl methyl ether.Also described are smoking tobacco compositions produced according to the above process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4312766
    Abstract: Described are cis-3-hexenyl derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R is one of the moieties: ##STR2## which are useful in foodstuffs, flavorings, fragrances, perfumed articles (e.g. anionic, cationic or nonionic detergents, dryer-added fabric softener articles and cosmetic powders) and smoking tobacco flavorings; processes for producing such cis-3-hexenyl derivatives and products produced according to such processes which include chemical compounds in addition to said cis-3-hexenyl derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4280933
    Abstract: Described are cis-3-hexenyl derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R is one of the moieties: ##STR2## which are useful in foodstuffs, flavorings, fragrances, perfumed articles (e.g. anionic, cationic or nonionic detergents, dryer-added fabric softener articles and cosmetic powders) and smoking tobacco flavorings; processes for producing such cis-3-hexenyl derivatives and products produced according to such processes which include chemical compounds in addition to said cis-3-hexenyl derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4280515
    Abstract: Described is the use of a mixture of isomers of caryophyllene alcohol or dihydro caryophyllene alcohol including 10,10-dimethyl-2,6-dimethylene bicyclo(7.2.0)undecan-5-ol in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of smoking tobacco, smoking tobacco articles and smoking tobacco flavors. The mixture of isomers of caryophyllene alcohol and dihydro caryophyllene alcohol are prepared by isomerizing caryophyllene oxide or dihydro caryophyllene oxide using an aluminum isopropylate catalyst and a toluene solvent at temperatures in the range of from about 100.degree. C. up to about 150.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4275080
    Abstract: Described are processes for flavoring foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products and toothpastes using as the essential ingredient 8-p-cymenyl ethyl ether which is synthetically produced and substantially pure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Shuster, James M. Sanders, Bette M. Light, Edward J. Granda
  • Patent number: 4267066
    Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of solid or liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergent comprising the step of intimately admixing with a solid or liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergent base an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one substrate selected from the group consisting of:A. A composition of matter consisting essentially of cis-3-hexenal, cis-3-hexenyl-cis-3-hexenoate, trans-2-hexenal, and cis-3-hexenol;B. A composition of matter consisting essentially of cis-3-hexenal, cis-3-hexenyl-cis-3-hexenoate, cis-3-hexenyl formate and trans-2-hexenal;C. A composition of matter consisting essentially of cis-3-hexenal, cis-3-hexenyl-cis-3-hexenoate, cis-3-hexenol, cis-3-hexenyl formate and trans-2-hexenal; andD. Cis-3-hexenyl methyl ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4267076
    Abstract: A process for preparing a mixture of isomers of caryophyllene alcohol and dihydrocaryophyllene alcohol including 10,10-dimethyl-2,6-dimethylene bicyclo[7.2.0]undecan-5-ol by isomerizing caryophyllene oxide or dihydrocaryophyllene oxide using an aluminum isopropylate catalyst in a toluene solvent at temperatures in the range of from about 100.degree. C. up to about 150.degree. C. is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4263332
    Abstract: Described is the use of 2(2'-methylthiopropyl)-4,5-dimethyl-.DELTA..sup.3 -thiazoline to augment or enhance the aroma or taste of mashed potato flavor or mashed potato flavored foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Manfred H. Vock, Christopher Giacino
  • Patent number: 4256776
    Abstract: The nutty, bready, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, meat extract or vegetable flavor or aroma of foodstuffs is augmented or enhanced by the use of one or more 2-alkylthioalkyl-4,5-dialkyl-.DELTA..sup.3 -thiazolines having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are either hydrogen or methyl. These compounds augment or enhance the sweet, meaty, meat extract-like, beef broth-like, hydrolyzed vegetable protein-like, bread crust-like, potato-like, sulfury, roasted, roasted meat, vegetable and tomato aroma nuances, and the bread crust-like, sweet, meat extract-like, beef broth-like, hydrolyzed vegetable protein-like, salty, bloody, metallic, sweet/meaty, potato, vegetable, and cooked tomato flavor nuances of foodstuff flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Manfred H. Vock, Christopher Giacino
  • Patent number: 4255460
    Abstract: Described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing flavor and/or aroma of foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products and toothpastes using as the essential ingredient .alpha.-terpinyl methyl ether. spThis Application is a divisional of application for U.S. Letters Patent Ser. No. 012,798, filed on Feb. 16, 1979, which in turn is a divisional of application for U.S. Letters Patent Ser. No. 939,897, filed on Sept. 5, 1978, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,163,068, issued on July 31, 1979, which, in turn, is a divisional of application for U.S. Letters Patent Ser. No. 872,937, filed on Jan. 27, 1978, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,131,687, issued on Dec. 26, 1978.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mussinan, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Shuster, James M. Sanders, Bette M. Light, Edward J. Granda