Patents by Inventor Debra Merritt

Debra Merritt 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).

  • METHODS FOR USING REBAUDIOSIDE C AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER
    Publication number: 20140370149
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of Luo Han Guo or Luo Han Guo in combination with one or more of steviol-based glycosides or rebaudioside A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Mark L. Dewis, Kenneth J. Kraut, Debra Merritt, Raymond F. Salemme
  • Methods for using rebaudioside C as a flavor enhancer
    Patent number: 8691879
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Dewis, Kenneth J. Kraut, Debra Merritt, F. Raymond Salemme
  • METHODS FOR USING REBAUDIOSIDE C AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER
    Publication number: 20140004053
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Dewis, Kenneth J. Kraut, Debra Merritt, Raymond F. Salemme
  • 1,3-oxathiane compounds and their use in flavor and fragrance compositions
    Patent number: 8598110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, butyl, propyl, and (methylthio)ethyl, and their uses to enhance a flavor or fragrance composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Zhen Chen, Mark L. Dewis, Debra Merritt
  • Methods for using rebaudioside C as a flavor enhancer
    Patent number: 8524785
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Dewis, Kenneth J. Kraut, Debra Merritt, Raymond F. Salemme
  • NOVEL 1,3-OXATHIANE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120183490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, butyl, propyl, and (methylthio)ethyl, and their uses to enhance a flavor or fragrance composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Zhen Chen, Mark L. Dewis, Debra Merritt
  • Methods for Using Rebaudioside C as a Flavor Enhancer
    Publication number: 20120157553
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances
    Inventors: Mark L. Dewis, Kenneth J. Kraut, Debra Merritt, Raymond F. Salemme
  • 1,3-oxathiane compounds and their use in flavor and fragrance compositions
    Patent number: 8173822
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, butyl, propyl, and (methylthio)ethyl, and their uses to enhance a flavor or fragrance composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Zhen Chen, Mark L. Dewis, Debra Merritt
  • NOVEL 1,3-OXATHIANE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100111880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, butyl, propyl, and (methylthio)ethyl, and their uses to enhance a flavor or fragrance composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Zhen Chen, Mark L. Dewis, Debra Merritt
  • Use of 1,2 Dihydroperillaldehyde in Flavor Applications
    Publication number: 20080008809
    Abstract: The use of 1,2-Dihydroperillaldehyde at levels less than 0.15 parts per million is disclosed as a flavor chemical suitable for incorporation in food products and related applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Mark L. Dewis, Tao Pei, Neil C. Da Costa, Debra Merritt, Garry Conklin