Patents by Inventor Imre Blank

Imre Blank 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: 20150351420
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of making a foaming aid comprising the steps of: (i) providing a composition comprising at least two 4-vinylcatechol monomers, (ii) inducing polymerization of the 4-vinylcatechol monomers of step (i) to obtain a composition comprising polyfunctional phenols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Federico Mora, Eric Dossin, Philippe Montavon, Valerie Martine Jeanine Leloup, Imre Blank, Thomas Hofmann, Peter Kornas
  • Patent number: 9005689
    Abstract: The invention concerns a flavor active composition obtainable by a multi-step reaction comprising a first reaction between an amino compound and a carbonyl compound to obtain a first intermediate reaction mixture, a second reaction with a second amino compound alone or in combination with a carbonyl compound to obtain a second intermediate reaction mixture, further separate reactions with another amino compound alone or in combination with a carbonyl compound to obtain further intermediate reaction mixture, further separate reactions with compounds from other chemical classes such as alcohols, phenolic compounds, epoxydes or organic acids and combinations thereof leading to suitable intermediates, a last reaction comprising a mixture of all the preceding intermediate mixtures alone or in combination with amino and/or carbonyl compounds to obtain the final flavor composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Tomas Davidek, Imre Blank, Thomas Hofmann, Peter Schieberle
  • Publication number: 20150044346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds based on an oxazoline moiety which liberate Strecker aldehydes under mild and controllable conditions. In addition the invention relates to food products comprising such compounds, and uses of such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Imre Blank, Thomas Davidek, Ondrej Novotny, Peter Schieberle, Michael Granvogl
  • Publication number: 20120141643
    Abstract: The invention concerns a flavour active composition obtainable by a multi-step reaction comprising a first reaction between an amino compound and a carbonyl compound to obtain a first intermediate reaction mixture, a second reaction with a second amino compound alone or in combination with a carbonyl compound to obtain a second intermediate reaction mixture, further separate reactions with another amino compound alone or in combination with a carbonyl compound to obtain further intermediate reaction mixture, further separate reactions with compounds from other chemical classes such as alcohols, phenolic compounds, epoxydes or organic acids and combinations thereof leading to suitable intermediates, a last reaction comprising a mixture of all the preceding intermediate mixtures alone or in combination with amino and/or carbonyl compounds to obtain the final flavour composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Tomas Davidek, Imre Blank, Thomas Hofmann, Peter Schieberle
  • Publication number: 20110027436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally processed ready to drink liquid coffee product having an improved flavor quality after thermal processing and storage due to the incorporation of a thioester flavor precursor at a concentration of 0.005 to 7 mg/kg. Preferably, the flavor precursor is furfurylthioacetate, methylthioacetate or prenylthioacetate or combinations thereof and not limited to the above. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the improved flavor quality of a thermally processed coffee product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Tuong Huynh-Ba, Yu Chu Zhang, Carol Borland, Catherine Gretsch, Imre Blank, Charles Andrew Knight
  • Publication number: 20100040733
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stabilising the aroma of aroma-rich foodstuffs and their products by reducing the amount of phenols derived from decomposition of polyphenols contained therein. The invention also describes aroma-stabilized foodstuffs as well as their products having a desirable flavour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Imre Blank, Christian Milo, Josef Kerler, Christoph Mueller, Thomas Hofmann
  • Patent number: 7175872
    Abstract: Pyridinium-Betain compounds of the general formula (A): wherein R1 is H or a primary amino acids that is attached to the structure, X is OH or its ionized form O?, Y is OH, SH, or their ionized forms O? and S?, Z is H, an alkyl group, or a glycosidic group, or a phosphate or ester derivative thereof, and n is an integer of 0 to 4 to represent the chain length of the compound. A counter-ion is associated with these compounds and is preferably an ion of sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, nitrate, carbonate, sulphate, phosphate, or the like. These compounds can be used as taste modifiers in various foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Harald Ottinger, Oliver Frank, Tomislav Soldo, Imre Blank, Renaud Villard, Fabien Robert
  • Publication number: 20060204629
    Abstract: The present invention concerns Pyridinium-Betain compounds of the following general formula (A) R1 is H R2 is a chemical group formed by a sugar pentose or hexose ring, substituted at C5 or C6, respectively, with an acid residue taken from the group—phosphoryl, sulfonyl, or carboxyl, and R2 is connected to the pyridaine ring either at C1 or C2 positions R3 is taken from the group consisting of OH, including the ionised form O?, R4 is an aliphatic chain (CH2)n, where n is the chain length in the range from n=0 to n=4, R5 is taken from the group consisting of residues—hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, methyl, ethyl, furfurylthio and derivatives, and wherein the counter-ion is taken from the group consisting of sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, chloride, carbonate, sulphate, phosphate, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Imre Blank, Martin Grigorov, Thomas Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20040171648
    Abstract: Pyridinium-Betain compounds of the general formula (A): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Harald Ottinger, Oliver Frank, Tomislav Soldo, Imre Blank, Renaud Villard, Fabien Robert
  • Publication number: 20040052828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a consumable product that includes a consumable component and a cooling component present in an amount sufficient to provide a cooling sensation to a consumer, which cooling component includes one or more compounds each having the general formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Harald Ottinger, Oliver Frank, Tomislav Soldo, Christoph Cerny, Fabien Robert, Imre Blank
  • Patent number: 6592924
    Abstract: A flavoring agent for enhancing or imparting game-type flavor in food products, including a combination of an alkylphenol and cyclohexanecarboxylic acid or an alkyl-substituted derivative thereof, and methods for preparing such of flavoring compositions and food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Imre Blank, Christoph Cerny, Stephanie Devaud, Sven Heyland
  • Patent number: 6592884
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions including a compound of general formula: alone or in combination, as an ingredient for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and perfume compositions, wherein R1 includes N-Pyrrolidinyl, N-Pyridinyl, N-(amino-diethyl), N-(2-carboxy-pyrrolidinyl), N-(2-Methoxycarbonyl-pyrrolidinyl), or a combination thereof; R2 includes hydrogen, methyl, or a combination thereof; X includes methylene, ethylidene, 1-Propylidene, oxy radical, or a combination thereof; and Y includes methylene, ethylidene, 1-propylidene, oxy radical, ethan-1,2-diyl, ethen-1,2-diyl, propan-1,2-diyl, ethan-1,2-oxy-1,2-yl, or a combination thereof. Food products containing such compositions, as well as methods of imparting a cooling effect on a consumer's skin, are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Harald Ottinger, Oliver Frank, Tomislav Soldo, Christoph Cerny, Fabien Robert, Imre Blank
  • Patent number: 6432459
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a flavoring composition containing 2-acetyl-2-thiazoline (2-AT) and precursors thereof, as well as other flavor ingredients, which includes the bioconversion of a sulfur containing compound and an organic acid or derivative thereof in presence of a yeast, separating and recovering the supernatant of the reaction mixture. The flavoring composition obtained can be used especially for enhancing the roasty notes of bakery products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Rachid Bel Rhlid, Imre Blank, Christel Gunilla Steen
  • Publication number: 20020028275
    Abstract: A flavoring agent for enhancing or imparting game-type flavor in food products, including a combination of an alkylphenol and cyclohexanecarboxylic acid or an alkyl-substituted derivative thereof, and methods for preparing such of flavoring compositions and food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Imre Blank, Christoph Cerny, Stephanie Devaud, Sven Heyland
  • Publication number: 20020022039
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions including a compound of general formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Harald Ottinger, Oliver Frank, Tomislav Soldo, Christoph Cerny, Fabien Robert, Imre Blank
  • Patent number: 6013289
    Abstract: A flavorant composition is prepared by hydrolyzing Trigonell foenum-graecum seed material with enzymes, heating the hydrolyzate obtained at a temperature for a time to inactivate the enzymes, centrifuging the heat-treated hydrolyzate to separate the liquid phase from the residue and isolating the liquid phase of the hydrolyzate from the hydrolyzate residue and evaporatively concentrating the isolated liquid phase. Additionally, the concentrated liquid phase may be dried, and the seed material employed may be that of germinated seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Imre Blank, Daniel Jaeger, Beat Denis Zurbriggen