Patents by Inventor Harry Erfurt

Harry Erfurt 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: 10647691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for purifying one or two cannabinoid compounds using simulated moving bed chromatography, wherein the cannabinoid compound(s) is/are obtained in the extract and/or the raffinate with the total amount of isomeric impurities being below detection level. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for the purification of cannabidiol, trans-(?)-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidivarin, trans-(?)-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabivarin and cannabigerol which have been obtained by enantiopure synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: SYMRISE AG
    Inventors: Harry Erfurt, Maria Weber, Hans-Jürgen Niemeyer, Marcus Rudolf Götz, Matthias Winkler
  • Publication number: 20190144414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for purifying one or two cannabinoid compounds using simulated moving bed chromatography, wherein the cannabinoid compound(s) is/are obtained in the extract and/or the raffmate with the total amount of isomeric impurities being below detection level. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for the purification of cannabidiol, trans-(?)-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidivarin, trans-(?)-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabivarin and cannabigerol which have been obtained by enantiopure synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Harry ERFURT, Maria WEBER, Hans-Jürgen NIEMEYER, Marcus Rudolf GÖTZ, Matthias WINKLER
  • Patent number: 9078872
    Abstract: Suggested is an antioxidant composition, comprising (a) caffeic acid, (b) sinapinic acid and, optionally, (c) polyphenols, with the proviso that components (a) and (b) are present in a weight ratio of about 85:15 to about 98:2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Symrise AG
    Inventors: Harry Erfurt, René Schuld, Melanie Stürtz, Christian Wintermeyer, Hans-Jürgen Niemeyer
  • Publication number: 20140309294
    Abstract: Suggested is an antioxidant composition, comprising (a) caffeic acid, (b) sinapinic acid and, optionally, (c) polyphenols, with the proviso that components (a) and (b) are present in a weight ratio of about 85:15 to about 98:2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Harry Erfurt, René Schuld, Melanie Stürtz, Christian Wintermeyer, Hans-Jürgen Niemeyer
  • Patent number: 8394442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of a flavoring concentrate, to a flavoring concentrate which can be prepared by a process according to the invention, to products comprising one or more flavoring concentrates according to the invention, and to processes for the concentration of flavoring and/or aromatic substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: SYMRISE AG
    Inventors: Ingo Reiss, Harry Erfurt, Frank Ott, Günter Kindel, Bernd Gabriel
  • Publication number: 20120178828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of a flavoring concentrate, to a flavoring concentrate which can be prepared by a process according to the invention, to products comprising one or more flavoring concentrates according to the invention, and to processes for the concentration of flavoring and/or aromatic substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: SYMRISE AG
    Inventors: Ingo Reiss, Harry Erfurt, Frank Ott, Günter Kindel, Bernd Gabriel
  • Patent number: 8158180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of a flavoring concentrate, to a flavoring concentrate which can be prepared by a process according to the invention, to products comprising one or more flavoring concentrates according to the invention, and to processes for the concentration of flavoring and/or aromatic substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Symrise GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ingo Reiss, Harry Erfurt, Frank Ott, Günter Kindel, Bernd Gabriel
  • Patent number: 7879378
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the separation of olfactorily and/or gustatorily active components by means of high-temperature liquid chromatography (HTLC) and a process for the direct tasting of the components separated by this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Symrise GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roloff, Harry Erfurt, Günter Kindel, Claus-Oliver Schmidt, Gerhard E Krammer
  • Publication number: 20090155446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of a flavoring concentrate, to a flavoring concentrate which can be prepared by a process according to the invention, to products comprising one or more flavoring concentrates according to the invention, and to processes for the concentration of flavoring and/or aromatic substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: SYMRISE GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ingo Reiss, Harry Erfurt, Frank Ott, Gunter Kindel, Bernd Gabriel
  • Publication number: 20080268118
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the separation of olfactorily and/or gustatorily active components by means of high-temperature liquid chromatography (HTLC) and a process for the direct tasting of the components separated by this process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: SYMRISE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roloff, Harry Erfurt, Gunter Kindel, Claus-Oliver Schmidt, Gerhard E. Krammer
  • Patent number: 6730795
    Abstract: Phenylene-bis-benzimidazole-tetrasulfonic acid disodium salt which is largely free from impurities can be prepared by reacting o-phenylenediamine with terephthalic acid and chlorosulfonic acid in the presence of strong acids with a reaction time of 10 to 15 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Symrise GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf Bertram, Stephan Hillers, Oskar Koch, Harry Erfurt, Gerald Reinders
  • Patent number: 6547172
    Abstract: A novel apparatus can be used to simulate the chewing process, wherein the wherein the apparatus comprises a thermostattable kneading space comprising an upper portion and lower portion, wherein the lower portion comprises at least two kneading paddles for comminuting and kneading the test material and the upper portion comprising an air space for connecting the volatile components released during the comminution and kneading, wherein said apparatus comprises an inlet in which saliva is introduced into the kneading space and a second inlet in which air is passed into the kneading space, wherein air is passed together with the volatile components of the comminution and kneading process through an outlet of the kneading space to a detector system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Haarmann & Reimer GmbH
    Inventors: Gerald Reinders, Harry Erfurt, Horst Boos, Rainer Wellmann
  • Publication number: 20020082429
    Abstract: Phenylene-bis-benzimidazole-tetrasulfonic acid disodium salt which is largely free from impurities can be prepared by reacting o-phenylenediamine with terephthalic acid and chlorosulfonic acid in the presence of strong acids with a reaction time of 10 to 15 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Ralf Bertram, Stephan Hillers, Oskar Koch, Harry Erfurt, Gerald Reinders
  • Publication number: 20020076473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the adaptation of flavor mixtures comprising the steps of:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Reinders, Harry Erfurt
  • Publication number: 20010045475
    Abstract: A novel apparatus can be used to simulate the chewing process, wherein the wherein the apparatus comprises a thermostattable kneading space comprising an upper portion and lower portion, wherein the lower portion comprises at least two kneading paddles for comminuting and kneading the test material and the upper portion comprising an air space for connecting the volatile components released during the comminution and kneading, wherein said apparatus comprises an inlet in which saliva is introduced into the kneading space and a second inlet in which air is passed into the kneading space, wherein air is passed together with the volatile components of the comminution and kneading process through an outlet of the kneading space to a detector system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Gerald Reinders, Harry Erfurt, Horst Boos, Rainer Wellmann
  • Patent number: 6222076
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of hydroxyalkyl- and acyloxyalkyl-substituted cycloketones by free-radical addition of hydroxyalkenes and acyloxyalkenes respectively to cyclic ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Haarmann & Reimer GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Krempel, Oskar Koch, Harry Erfurt