Patents by Inventor Gerald Allison

Gerald Allison 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: 20220193296
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of perfumery. In particular, the present disclosure provides fragrance dispensing emanating substrate and related methods for dispensing fragrance oil or liquid fragrance material into an ambient environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Jermaine DUNBAR, Gerald ALLISON, Nicholas O'LEARY
  • Patent number: 11332695
    Abstract: Described herein are wax formulations and candles that contain synthetic linear primary alcohols. The wax formulations and candles exhibit one or more desirable properties, such as good flame height, good fragrance character, low mineral impurity levels and little or no discoloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Publication number: 20210079316
    Abstract: Described herein are wax formulations and candles having improved release characteristics from containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Patent number: 10925991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of air freshener. It relates more particularly to a gel composition which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient contained therein. The gel device of the present invention comprises an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent essentially formed of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Rutger Van Sleeuwen, Anaick Nicolae, Gerald Allison, Valery Normand
  • Publication number: 20200080025
    Abstract: Described herein are wax formulations and candles that contain synthetic linear primary alcohols. The wax formulations and candles exhibit one or more desirable properties, such as good flame height, good fragrance character, low mineral impurity levels and little or no discoloration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventor: Gerald ALLISON
  • Publication number: 20190070327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of air freshener. It relates more particularly to a gel composition which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient contained therein. The gel device of the present invention comprises an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent essentially formed of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Rutger VAN SLEEUWEN, Anaick NICOLAE, Gerald ALLISON, Valery NORMAND
  • Patent number: 9352060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention comprises an active volatile and a gelling agent formed of carrageenan together with dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and/or dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 8999010
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent gel candle bases that may be used as a base material of transparent candles, to the transparent candles made therefrom, and to methods of making such candle bases and candles. The transparent gel candle bases of the present invention include a hydrocarbon oil and a gelling agent comprising dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Patent number: 8968665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to candles capable of diffusing a plurality of volatile active substances simultaneously, a base portion, at least one wick and a plurality of cartridges carrying the volatile active substances to be diffused, the base portion being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive the cartridges. The invention further relates to a method for diffusing a plurality of active substances simultaneously comprising manufacturing and burning such candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Publication number: 20140371129
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention comprises an active volatile and a gelling agent formed of carrageenan together with dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and/or dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and a polyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Patent number: 8679469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention includes an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20130216428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to candles capable of diffusing a plurality of volatile active substances simultaneously, a base portion, at least one wick and a plurality of cartridges carrying the volatile active substances to be diffused, the base portion being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive the cartridges. The invention further relates to a method for diffusing a plurality of active substances simultaneously comprising manufacturing and burning such candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Publication number: 20120219520
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention includes an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Nicholas O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20120211573
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrance dispenser for botanical products and methods of use thereof. The fragrance dispenser includes a holding member having a surface for holding a botanical product such as potpourri; a support member for supporting the holding member and for receiving a supply of liquid fragrance; and a plurality of wicking members extending from the supply of liquid fragrance to and upon the holding member surface for transferring the liquid fragrance from the supply to the surface for diffusing the fragrance therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Way
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20120148965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent gel candle bases that may be used as a base material of transparent candles, to the transparent candles made therefrom, and to methods of making such candle bases and candles. The transparent gel candle bases of the present invention include a hydrocarbon oil and a gelling agent comprising dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Publication number: 20100270391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device generally in the form of an oil lamp and adapted to a dual function of diffusing light and a volatile material. The device includes a fuel and a wick formed of combustible material, and a heat conductive element adapted to receive a gel or solid material capable of melting at the burning temperatures of the device. The material is a carrier for a volatile substance that is released into the atmosphere upon melting of the carrier material. Fragrances are preferred embodiments of the volatile substance. Methods for use of the device in the simultaneous diffusion of light and volatile substances, namely fragrances, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Lyse Tranzeat, Jonathan Williams
  • Patent number: 7544221
    Abstract: Provided herewith is a transparent candle made substantially of tetraesters of di (trimethylolpropane).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Firmenich SA, Clearwax LLC
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Erginio Fernandez, Jonathan Dean
  • Publication number: 20060292507
    Abstract: Provided herewith is a transparent candle made substantially of tetraesters of di (trimethylolpropane).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Erginio Fernandez, Jonathan Dean
  • Publication number: 20050262758
    Abstract: Provided is a transparent candle comprised substantially of tetraesters of di(trimethylolpropane)
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Erginio Fernandez, Jonathan Dean
  • Patent number: 6478830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent compositions that may be used as a base material of transparent candles, to the transparent candles made therefrom, and to methods of making such compositions and candles. The compositions of the present invention include a liquid base material; at least one copolymer that includes at least one diblock, triblock, radial block and/or multiblock copolymer or combination thereof; and at least one derivative of an N-acyl amino acid. Preferably the at least one copolymer is a triblock copolymer and the derivative of an N-acyl amino acid is N-lauroyl-glutamic acid di-n-butylamide. The candles of the present invention may be formed into free-standing candles or container candles. The compositions and candles of the present invention may optionally further include one or more of the following: fragrances, coloring agents, decorative materials, insect repellants, solvents, stablilizers, antioxidants, and/or UV blockers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Noville, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Allison, Gilbert Virtucio