Patents by Inventor Frederick L. Schmitt

Frederick L. Schmitt 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: 4313842
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing hydrogenated derivatives of 2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexene derivatives by means of treating said derivatives with hydrogen in the presence of a supported palladium catalyst such as palladium-on-calcium carbonate or palladium-on-barium sulfate in the presence of a quinoline activator. The resulting products are useful for their organoleptic properties as foodstuff flavorants and flavor enhancers, perfume composition ingredients, perfumed article ingredients and tobacco flavorants and flavor enhancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Trenkle, Braja D. Mookherjee, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4312888
    Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff or chewing gum comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff or chewing gum an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of a product comprising a major proportion of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 represents hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is methyl and each of the other of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are not both methyl; wherein R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Philip T. Klemarczyk, James M. Sanders, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda
  • 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: 4311602
    Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a dryer-added fabric softener article comprising the step of intimately admixing with any component of said dryer-added fabric softener article prior to forming said article an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and R is hydrogen or acetyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4311754
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing hydrogenated derivatives of 2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexene derivatives by means of treating said derivatives with hydrogen in the presence of a supported palladium catalyst such as palladium-on-calcium carbonate or palladium-on-barium sulfate in the presence of a quinoline activator. The resulting products are useful for their organoleptic properties as foodstuff flavorants and flavor enhancers, perfume composition ingredients, perfumed article ingredients and tobacco flavorants and flavor enhancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Trenkle, Braja D. Mookherjee, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4310681
    Abstract: Described are compounds having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein each of the lines ++++ and the wavy line represent single or carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein each of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.1 ' represents hydrogen, methyl or methylene; wherein R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; with the proviso that when R.sub.2 is CH.sub.3, R.sub.1 ' is hydrogen and ++++ represents a single bond and the wavy line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and with the further proviso that when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.1 ' is methyl and ++++ represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the wavy line represents a carbon-carbon double bond or a carbon-carbon single bond or R.sub.1 ' is methylene (CH.sub.2) and ++++ is a carbon-carbon double bond and the wavy line is a carbon-carbon single bond are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Philip T. Klemarczyk, James M. Sanders, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt, Edward J. Granda
  • Patent number: 4308412
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, modifying, altering and enhancing compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of certain indane alkanols and tricyclic isochromans defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and the remaining R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents methyl; wherein X is --CH.sub.2 -- or hydrogen and wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or no bond with the proviso that when X is --CH.sub.2 --, then the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond and when X is hydrogen, the dashed line represents no bond.Addition of said indane alkanols or said tricyclic isochromans or mixtures thereof is indicated to produce:A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus J. Wiegers, Mark A. Sprecker, Hugh Watkins, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4305411
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff flavor and aroma, tobacco flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, modifying, altering and enhancing compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of acetyl hydrindacenes and acetyl indanes and mixtures of same, said acetyl indanes and acetyl hydrindacenes having the structures: ##STR1## and existing in the liquid phase at ambient temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Joaquin Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4306096
    Abstract: Described is the compound cyclohexyl phenethylether having the structure: ##STR1## which has been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Kiwala, Richard J. Tokarzewski, Frederick L. Schmitt, Mark A. Sprecker
  • Patent number: 4305967
    Abstract: Described for use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs is a mixture of acetyl indanes and acetyl hydrindacenes containing compounds having the structures: ##STR1## Addition of said mixture of acetyl hydrindacenes and acetyl indanes is indicated to produce in food flavoring, a musky aroma and musky and sweet flavor characteristic useful in pear, peach and apricot flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt, Joaquin Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4303555
    Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of C.sub.10 -branched olefin mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, Lambert Dekker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Augustinus G. Van Loveren
  • Patent number: 4303725
    Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a headspace above dried clothing subjected to the action of a dryer-added fabric softener article which dryer-added fabric softener article contains an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4301024
    Abstract: Described are derivatives of 2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octanes and precursors therefor, cyclohexenemethanols as well as lower alkyl esters of said cyclohexenemethanols. The oxabicyclooctanes are useful in perfumery and foodstuff, medicinal product and tobacco flavors. The cyclohexenemethanols are useful as precursors for the oxabicyclooctanes and are, themselves, useful for their organoleptic properties in perfumery and flavors as are the esters of said cyclohexenemethanols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4301309
    Abstract: Described are derivatives of 2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octanes and precursors therefor, cyclohexenemethanols as well as lower alkyl esters of said cyclohexenemethanols. The oxabicyclooctanes are useful in perfumery and foodstuff, medicinal product and tobacco flavors. The cyclohexenemethanols are useful as precursors for the oxabicyclooctanes and are, themselves, useful for their organoleptic properties in perfumery and flavors as are the esters of said cyclohexenemethanols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4301022
    Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic and zwitterionic detergent comprising the step of adding to a solid or liquid cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergent base an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and R is hydrogen or acetyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4301018
    Abstract: Described are cyclohexenemethanols and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of fabric softener articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4301076
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, modifying, altering, and enhancing compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of indane alkanols and tricyclic isochromans defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, methyl or isopropyl; the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or no bond; X represents --CH.sub.2 --, CH.sub.3 or hydrogen; with the proviso (i) that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent methyl when R.sub.4 is hydrogen and R.sub.5 is isopropyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent methyl when R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is isopropyl; and the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond when X is --CH.sub.2 -- and the dashed line represents no bond when X is hydrogen or CH.sub.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus J. Wiegers, Mark A. Sprecker, Hugh Watkins, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4295978
    Abstract: Described is a dryer-added fabric softener article comprising a substrate, a substrate coating and an outer coating, said outer coating coated on said substrate coating and said substrate coating coated on said substrate, said substrate comprising a water dissolvable paper and said outer coating comprising an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one indane alkanol or tricyclic isochroman having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, methyl or --CH.sub.2 --; the dashed line is either a carbon-carbon single bond or no bond; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, methyl or isopropyl; with the proviso that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are methyl when R.sub.4 is hydrogen and R.sub.5 is isopropyl or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent methyl when R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is isopropyl; and with the further proviso that the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond when X is --CH.sub.2 -- and the dashed line is no bond when X is hydrogen or CH.sub.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus J. Wiegers, Mark A. Sprecker, Hugh Watkins, Manfred H. Vock, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4294266
    Abstract: Described are the bicyclic compounds having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z is benzo or cyclohexano and processes for preparing same and compositions containing same for use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma and/or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products; tobacco; perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles, produced by a process described by the reaction: ##STR2## wherein X is chloro or bromo; Y is chloro, bromo or OR; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl, that is: methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl; B is MOH, MH, MOR', trialkylamine, or M.sub.2 --CO.sub.3 (wherein M is alkali metal such as sodium or potassium); and R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 lower alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl and t-butyl with the proviso that B is trialkylamine or an alkali metal carbonate when Y is chloro or bromo and B is MOH, MH or MOR' when Y is OR.The above mentioned compounds produce:A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, John B. Hall, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4294863
    Abstract: Described is a method for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs comprising adding to foodstuffs:(a) a mixture of dihydro-nor-methyl jasmonate and nor-methyl jasmonate in order to augment or enhance the aroma or taste of tropical flavored foodstuffs including guava nectar; and(b) a mixture of dihydro-nor-methyl jasmonate and methyl jasmonate in order to augment or enhance the aroma or taste of pear or peach flavored foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1981
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock