Patents by Inventor François Benzi

François Benzi 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).

  • FLAVOURING INGREDIENT
    Publication number: 20120076906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of flavours. More particularly, it concerns the use of a monoglyceride of conjugated linoleic acid as flavouring ingredient. Particularly preferred is the use of the 9,11 isomer of the CLA monoglyceride, such as the 9cis,11trans isomer. CLA monoglycerides enhance or modify butter or beef flavour, for instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Kasia Aeberhardt, François Benzi, Simon Linder, Srini Subramanian
  • Furyl thioalkanals useful in the flavor industry
    Patent number: 7989013
    Abstract: The invention relates to new derivatives of 2-methyl-3-furanthiol which are useful as flavoring ingredients to confer meaty, juicy taste to a large variety of edible consumer products, chewing gums and oral care products, without imparting thereto undesirable off-notes typical of prior known furanthiol derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Alain Chaintreau, Christian Starkenmann, Sabine Rochat, François Benzi
  • NEW FURYL THIOALKANALS USEFUL IN THE FLAVOR INDUSTRY
    Publication number: 20090232935
    Abstract: The invention relates to new derivatives of 2-methyl-3-furanthiol which are useful as flavoring ingredients to confer meaty, juicy taste to a large variety of edible consumer products, chewing gums and oral care products, without imparting thereto undesirable off-notes typical of prior known furanthiol derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Alain Chaintreau, Christian Starkenmann, Sabine Rochat, Francois Benzi
  • Aminoacid derivatives of dicarboxylic acids as flavor ingredients
    Publication number: 20050233058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a derivative of a amino acid and a diacid as a flavoring ingredient. In particular, these compounds are particularly useful as mouthfeel or umami agents or as a partial or total replacer for monosodium glutamate (MSG).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Frerot, Francois Benzi
  • Flavor enhancing methods
    Patent number: 6287620
    Abstract: &agr;-keto acids and certain precursors and derivatives thereof, particularly those selected from the group which consists of glyoxylic acid, 2-oxo-propanoic acid, 2-oxo-butanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo butanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo pentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-oxo-propanoic acid, oxalacetic acid, 2-oxo-glutaric acid, 2-oxo-3-phenyl-propanoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-2-oxo-propanoic acid, 2-oxo-1H-indole-3-propanoic acid, 2-oxo-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic acid, 4-methylthio-2-oxo-butanoic acid, 3-mercapto-2-oxo-propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-oxo-butanoic acid, 6-amino-2-oxo-hexanoic acid and 5-guanido-2-oxo-pentanoic acid, and precursors and derivatives thereof that are capable of being formed from or releasing said acids in the use medium, are useful as flavouring ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Godefridus Van Den Ouweland, François Benzi, Nicole Van Beem, Claude Vanrietvelde