Patents by Inventor Frank Pessel

Frank Pessel 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: 20250179395
    Abstract: A perfume composition including at least 15% by weight of at least one odorant having a blooming coefficient (Bc) of ?0.5 is described. Washing or cleaning agents including the perfume composition and use of the composition or agents for washing textiles or cleaning surfaces and/or for scenting the room in which the composition or agents is applied are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Andreas GERIGK, Hubert SMYREK, Manuela MATERNE, Christian GIESEN, Lisa RULAND, Frank PESSEL, Malte BRUTSCHY
  • Publication number: 20250179394
    Abstract: A multilayer system including a first layer and a second layer is described. Each of the first layer and the second layer includes a composition having at least one specific perfume composition. A cleaner or an air freshener including the multilayer system is described. A method for fragrancing a toilet using the multilayer system is described. A method for producing the multilayer system is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Frank PESSEL, Andreas BAUER, Elke Maria MUENZEL
  • Patent number: 12031261
    Abstract: A method and device for dispensing a fragrance composition in a household appliance during a cleaning cycle. The device is disposed inside the appliance and includes a first compartment with a detergent, and a second compartment with a fragrance composition. A change in a position of the device in the appliance triggers dispensing of a portion of the fragrance into the appliance. The device can contain computer instructions for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Ingo Hardacker, Slavoljub Barackov, Andreas Bauer, Frank Pessel
  • Publication number: 20240206467
    Abstract: An insecticidal composition includes fipronil in an amount of less than 0.1 wt. %, at least one surfactant, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and at least one arthropod attractant, wherein the insecticidal composition has a viscosity of more than about 50 centipoises. The insecticidal composition has improved stability and prevents migration of fipronil into plastic packaging over time, such that the composition retains more than about 90% of fipronil when stored in a plastic packaging for 3 months or more at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Piorkowski, David Anthony Reagan, Jordi Cortes Barea, Eduard Monsonis Guell, Elle Puigpelat Rubio, Andreas Bauer, Frank Pessel, Peter Schmiedel
  • Publication number: 20220380973
    Abstract: An active ingredient preparation may be used in steam generators that includes at least one specific carrier material and at least one specific active ingredient. The active ingredient preparation may be used together with steam for steaming textiles. A functional element for a hand-held steam generator for treating textiles may include the active ingredient preparation in or on a carrier element. Finally, a method for steaming textiles may include or consist of providing a steam generator having a functional element, generating steam in the steam generator, bringing the steam into contact with the active ingredient preparation, and then applying the steam, which contains the active ingredient preparation, to a textile to be steamed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Walter HEBERLEIN, Christian BRUECKMANN, Frank PESSEL, Ulrich PLATZBECKER, Vera DIEL, Jens BODE
  • Publication number: 20220298720
    Abstract: A support element for an active ingredient for treating a piece of clothing, the support element being designed to have hot steam flowing therethrough transversely to a main extension plane and to enrich the steam with the active ingredient in the process. The invention is characterized in that the support element has a structure-stabilizing frame extending in the main plane and at least two chambers which are separated from one another, the active ingredient being stored in at least one of the chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Walter Heberlein, Frank Pessel, Christian Brueckmann, Ulrich Platzbecker, Vera Diel, Jens Bode
  • Patent number: 11401485
    Abstract: A microcapsule system having an outer microcapsule with an outer capsule shell is disclosed. The outer microcapsule comprises at least one inner microcapsule with an inner capsule shell and a first fragrance composition. The inner microcapsule comprises a second fragrance composition that differs from the first fragrance composition. Methods for the production of such micr, products that contain said microcapsules, methods for producing polysensory olfactory impressions and to the corresponding use of the microcapsule system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Andre Haetzelt, Frank Pessel, Andreas Gerigk, Anneliese Wilsch-Irrgang, Klaus Last, Raul Amado Muñoz
  • Publication number: 20210189631
    Abstract: A method and device for dispensing a fragrance composition in a household appliance during a cleaning cycle. The device is disposed inside the appliance and includes a first compartment with a detergent, and a second compartment with a fragrance composition. A change in a position of the device in the appliance triggers dispensing of a portion of the fragrance into the appliance. The device can contain computer instructions for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: ARND KESSLER, INGO HARDACKER, SLAVOLJUB BARACKOV, ANDREAS BAUER, FRANK PESSEL
  • Publication number: 20210163855
    Abstract: A microcapsule system having an outer microcapsule with an outer capsule shell is disclosed. The outer microcapsule comprises at least one inner microcapsule with an inner capsule shell and a first fragrance composition. The inner microcapsule comprises a second fragrance composition that differs from the first fragrance composition. Methods for the production of such micr, products that contain said microcapsules, methods for producing polysensory olfactory impressions and to the corresponding use of the microcapsule system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Andre HAETZELT, Frank PESSEL, Andreas GERIGK, Anneliese WILSCH-IRRGANG, Klaus LAST, Raul AMADO MUÑOZ
  • Publication number: 20200093714
    Abstract: A microcapsule system may include an outer microcapsule having an outer capsule shell where the outer microcapsule comprises at least one inner microcapsule with an inner capsule shell and a first fragrance composition. The inner microcapsule may include a second fragrance composition that differs from the first fragrance composition. Methods for the production thereof, products that contain said microcapsules, methods for producing polysensory olfactory impressions, and to the corresponding use of the microcapsule system, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Andre HAETZELT, Frank PESSEL, Andreas GERIGK, Anneliese WILSCH-IRRGANG, Klaus LAST, Raul AMADO
  • Patent number: 9217222
    Abstract: Bad odors on textile materials are often caused by body odor. The invention relates to a textile material treatment method for inhibiting body odor on textile materials, by which means the treated textiles, after having been worn, even after sweat-inducing sports activities, have a significantly reduced bad odor or even no odor. The invention also relates to a perfume composition and to a textile material treatment agent, respectively comprising urea derivatives and/or phenacylthiazolium salts, that counteract the formation of body odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Markus Egert, Andreas Bauer, Andreas Gerigk, Frank Pessel
  • Publication number: 20150136636
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package (1) containing water-soluble film pouches (3) filled with liquid washing or cleaning agent (2), wherein the water-soluble film pouches (3) are entirely or in part formed from PVA copolymers and the water-soluble film pouch (3) and/or the washing and cleaning agent preparation contains a source of at least one amine compound, at least one scent emission source (4) which releases scents with a boiling point of >70° C. is arranged within the package, at least one ventilation orifice (5) is provided in the package (1), which ventilation orifice has, in magnitude terms, a ventilation orifice area/boiling point ratio relative to amine compounds of between 0.8 and 50 mm2/° C., preferably between 1 and 20 mm3/° C., more preferably between 1.1 and 10 mm2/° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Matthias Sunder, Frank Meier, Helmut Sandmueller, Frank Pessel, Andreas Bauer, Carsten Bertram
  • Publication number: 20140238889
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system comprising a closable container for receiving a plurality of water-soluble film pouches and at least one scent composition carrier that can be freely positioned in the container, at least one first group of water-soluble film pouches that stores at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation containing a scent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Matthias Sunder, Frank Meier, Andreas Bauer, Frank Pessel, Helmut Sandmueller
  • Patent number: 8510872
    Abstract: Toilet flusher (1) comprising a power source (3), a control unit (4), and at least one first container (9) containing a first preparation (10), wherein the first container can be coupled to the toilet flusher (1), wherein at least the first preparation (10) has a viscosity less than 3,000 mPas, and wherein a pump (6) and/or a dispensing element (43) is configured so that when the pump (6) is idle or the dispensing element (43) is in the closed position, the preparation (10) is prevented from freely flowing into the surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Patent number: 8316471
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing active ingredient fluids to the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl. Said dispensing device comprises at least two holders (6, 7) for accommodating respective reservoirs (2, 3), every reservoir (2, 3) having its own outlet opening via which the respective active ingredient fluid (4, 5) can be dispensed to the flushing liquid or to the surroundings of the dispensing device and the reservoirs (2, 3) being protected from flushing liquid entering their interior. At least one outlet opening of the reservoirs (2, 3) is arranged on the bottom when in the working position and a partial amount of the active ingredient fluid is dispensed to the flushing liquid from at least one of the reservoirs (2, 3) during flushing. The interior of at least one of the reservoirs (2, 3) communicates with a distribution element (9, 10) via the outlet opening, an arrangement preventing the free flow of the active ingredient fluid (4, 5) being interposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lüken, Volker Vanek
  • Publication number: 20120164097
    Abstract: Bad odors on textile materials are often caused by body odor. The invention relates to a textile material treatment method for inhibiting body odor on textile materials, by which means the treated textiles, after having been worn, even after sweat-inducing sports activities, have a significantly reduced bad odor or even no odor. The invention also relates to a perfume composition and to a textile material treatment agent, respectively comprising urea derivatives and/or phenacylthiazolium salts, that counteract the formation of body odor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Markus Egert, Andreas Bauer, Andreas Gerigk, Frank Pessel
  • Patent number: 7971284
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flushing water guiding arrangement (1) for a toilet bowl (5) or similar, comprising a housing which can be inserted into the edge (4) of the toilet bowl, an inlet (6), at least one outlet (7, 8, 10) and a dispensing device (11) which is used to dispense at least one liquid active substance as a supplement to the flushing water. The dispensing device (11) comprises at least one container (12) which is used to receive the active substance and at least one dispensing opening (13) which is arranged between the inlet (6) and the outlet (J, 8, 10). The flushing water guiding arrangement is characterized in that low pressure is set in the container (12) when the active substance is dispensed and that, essentially, only air reaches into the container (12) which is suctioned by the low pressure in the container (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Henkel KGaA
    Inventors: Frank Pessel, Arndt Scheidgen, Hans-Georg Muehlhausen, Ralph Butter-Jentsch
  • Publication number: 20100205731
    Abstract: Toilet flusher for adding at least two different substance preparations to a toilet bowl or into the surroundings of a toilet bowl, comprising a first container containing a first preparation and at least one second container containing a second preparation, wherein the toilet flusher comprises one or more means that release two different substance preparations at consecutive time points t1 and t2, wherein at least one means for releasing a substance preparation is configured such that a release of at least one substance preparation in the interior of the toilet bowl is caused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Publication number: 20100205727
    Abstract: Toilet flusher comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and may be coupled with the toilet flusher, wherein the sensor unit detects an initiation of the flow of flushing water without engaging in the flow of flush water and generates a signal that is conducted to the control unit that converts the sensor signal into a control signal for dispensing at least one preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Publication number: 20100205726
    Abstract: Toilet flusher (1) comprising a power source (3), a control unit (4), and at least one first container (9) containing a first preparation (10), wherein the first container can be coupled to the toilet flusher (1), wherein at least the first preparation (10) has a viscosity less than 3,000 mPas, and wherein a pump (6) and/or a dispensing element (43) is configured so that when the pump (6) is idle or the dispensing element (43) is in the closed position, the preparation (10) is prevented from freely flowing into the surrounding area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken