Patents by Inventor Joaquin F. Vinals

Joaquin F. Vinals 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: 4170236
    Abstract: Process and product for use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma and taste of smoking compositions comprising the addition of 2,4,6-triisobutyl-1,3,5-trioxane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals
  • Patent number: 4169072
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in perfume aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions of one or more substituted dimethyl dihydroxy benzene and/or cyclohexadiene compounds, represented either by the equilibrium mixture: ##STR1## (and other tautomers) or by one of the components of the equilibrium mixture wherein the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond.The above-mentioned compounds, taken alone or in combination, provide and/or enhance and/or enrich "Oak Moss" notes in perfumes such as "Mousse de Chene".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Hall, Mark A. Sprecker, Edward J. Shuster, Frederick L. Schmitt, Joaquin F. Vinals
  • Patent number: 4167947
    Abstract: The use of unsaturated bicyclooctenemethanols to augment or enhance the organoleptic properties of smoking composition, together with compositions containing such bicyclooctenemethanols and processes for preparing them, said bicyclooctenemethanols having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein the wavy line represents exo or endo configurations of the ethanol moiety with respect to the carbon-carbon double bond of the bicyclooctene moiety; and intermediates useful in processes for preparing such bicyclooctenemethanols which intermediates have the structures: ##STR2## wherein X is a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Sanders, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4167497
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in perfume aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions and as perfume, cologne and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-1,3-butanedione which has the structure: ##STR1## which also, in its enolate form, has the structure: ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Frederick L. Schmitt, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4166916
    Abstract: The use of unsaturated bicyclooctenemethanols to augment or enhance the organoleptic properties of perfumes, tobaccos and perfumed articles and particularly the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles and the aroma and taste of tobaccos, together with compositions containing such bicyclooctenemethanols and processes for preparing them, said bicyclooctenemethanols having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein the wavy line represents exo or endo configurations of the ethanol moiety with respect to the carbon-carbon double bond of the bicyclooctene moiety; and intermediates useful in processes for preparing such bicyclooctenemethanols which intermediates have the structures: ##STR2## wherein X is a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Sanders, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4163737
    Abstract: The use of unsaturated bicyclooctenemethanols to augment or enhance the organoleptic properties of perfumes, particularly the aroma of perfumes together with compositions containing such bicyclooctenemethanols and processes for preparing them, said bicyclooctenemethanols having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein the wavy line represents exo or endo configurations of the ethanol moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Sanders, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4157351
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in tobacco flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions and as tobacco, perfume, cologne and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-1,3-butanedione which has the structure: ##STR1## which also, in its enolate form, has the structure: ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Richard A. Wilson, Frederick L. Schmitt, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4156662
    Abstract: The compounds 1-[3-(methylthio)butyryl]-2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohexene and/or the corresponding 1,3-cyclohexadiene analog having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line could be a single or a double carbon-carbon bond and processes and compositions containing same are described for the use in perfume augmenting and enhancing compositions and for use perfume aroma imparting compositions; produced by a process illustrated by the reaction: ##STR2## The above-mentioned compounds produce: In perfumes, fruity, floral, natural rose oil-like and earthy aromas with potato top notes and minty, tomato vine, Brussel sprout-like and woody undertones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Anne S. Hruza, Manfred H. Vock, Louis S. Frederick, Joaquin F. Vinals
  • Patent number: 4155867
    Abstract: A process for augmenting or enhancing the organoleptic properties of a consumable material such as soaps and detergents by admixing a substituted dimethyl dihydroxy benzene or cyclo-hexadiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Hall, Mark A. Sprecker, Edward J. Shuster, Frederick L. Schmitt, Joaquin F. Vinals
  • Patent number: 4154696
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma; tobacco flavor and aroma; perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, enhancing and imparting compositions; and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of one or more cyclohexadiene derivatives having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein R is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, R.sub.1 is methyl when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, and R.sub.1 is hydrogen when R.sub.2 is methyl, produced by one of the following processes:(i) Reacting a 1-alkyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene with oxygen in the presence of light, an ultraviolet sensitizer, and a basic catalyst; and fractionally distilling the resulting product; or(ii) Reacting a 4-alkyl-4-hydroxy-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one with dilute aqueous mineral acid and distilling the resulting reaction product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Bette M. Spencer, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Manfred H. Vock, Edward J. Shuster
  • Patent number: 4154763
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma; tobacco flavor and aroma; perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, enhancing and imparting compositions; and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of one or more cyclohexadiene derivatives having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein R is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, R.sub.1 is methyl when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, and R.sub.1 is hydrogen when R.sub.2 is methyl, produced by one of the following processes:(i) Reacting a 1-alkyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene with oxygen in the presence of light, an ultraviolet sensitizer, and a basic catalyst; and fractionally distilling the resulting product; or(ii) Reacting a 4-alkyl-4-hydroxy-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one with dilute aqueous mineral acid and distilling the resulting reaction product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Bette M. Spencer, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Manfred H. Vock, Edward J. Shuster
  • Patent number: 4154693
    Abstract: The compounds 1-[3-(methylthio)butyryl]-2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohexene and/or the corresponding 1,3-cyclohexadiene analog having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line could be a single or a double carbon-carbon bond and processes and compositions containing same are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma, tobacco flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting and enhancing compositions and for use in foodstuffs, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting compositions; produced by a process illustrated by the reaction: ##STR2## The above-mentioned compounds produce: (A) In food flavorings, sweet, black tea-like cocoa-like, damascenone-like, chocolate-like, dried fruit-like, rose petal-like aroma characteristics and sweet, black-tea-like, cocoa-like, damascenone-like, chocolate-like, tobacco-like, dried fruit-like and rose petal-like flavor characteristics; p0 (b) In tobacco, a sweet honey-like, rich, sligh
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Anne S. Hruza, Manfred H. Vock, Louis S. Frederick, Joaquin F. Vinals
  • Patent number: 4145354
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and tobacco flavor and aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product and tobacco aroma and flavor imparting, augmenting, modifying and enhancing materials of one or more 5-acyl-2-(furfurylthio)dihydro-2,5-dialkyl-3-?2H!furanones having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are each the same or different and each represents hydrogen or methyl produced according to the process of reacting one or more alpha, beta diketones containing from 4 up to 6 carbon atoms and having the generic structure: ##STR2## or one or more dimerization products thereof having the generic structure: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3 ', R.sub.4 ', R.sub.5 ' and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Donald A. Withycombe, Ira Katz, Alfred E. Goossens, Manfred H. Vock, William J. Evers, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4143173
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and tobacco flavor and aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product and tobacco aroma and flavor imparting, augmenting, modifying and enhancing materials of one or more 5-acyl-2-(furfurylthio)dihydro-2,5-dialkyl-3-[2H]furanones having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are each the same or different and each represents hydrogen or methyl produced according to the process of reacting one or more alpha, beta diketones containing from 4 up to 6 carbon atoms and having the generic structure: ##STR2## or one or more dimerization products thereof having the generic structure: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3 ', R.sub.4 ', R.sub.5 ' and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Braja D. Mookherjee, Donald A. Withycombe, Ira Katz, Alfred E. Goossens, Manfred H. Vock, William J. Evers, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
  • Patent number: 4139484
    Abstract: The use of unsaturated bicyclooctenemethanols to augment or enhance the organoleptic properties of perfumes, tobaccos and perfumed articles and particularly the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles and the aroma and taste of tobaccos, together with compositions containing such bicyclooctenemethanols and processes for preparing them, said bicyclooctenemethanols having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein the wavy line represents exo or endo configurations of the ethanol moiety with respect to the carbon-carbon double bond of the bicyclooctene moiety; and intermediates useful in processes for preparing such bicyclooctenemethanols which intermediates have the structures: ##STR2## wherein X is a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Sanders, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4139650
    Abstract: Compositions for altering the flavor and/or aroma of consumable products including foods, tobacco and perfumes utilizing as the essential ingredient at least one organic tricyclic alcohol having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; wherein the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and wherein when the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond, one of R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 is hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Edward J. Shuster, Joaquin F. Vinals, Manfred H. Vock
  • Patent number: 4135520
    Abstract: Cyclohexadiene derivatives as tobacco flavoring compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Bette M. Spencer, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Manfred H. Vock, Edward J. Shuster
  • Patent number: 4130508
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma; tobacco flavor and aroma; perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, enhancing and imparting compositions; and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of one or more cyclohexadiene derivatives having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein R is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, R.sub.1 is methyl when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, and R.sub.1 is hydrogen when R.sub.2 is methyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Bette M. Spencer, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Manfred H. Vock, Edward J. Shuster
  • Patent number: 4128729
    Abstract: Described are bicyclo[2.2.2]-octene derivatives having the formula selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Sanders, Joaquin F. Vinals, Frederick L. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 4126140
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in smoking tobacco flavor and aroma augmenting, enhancing and imparting compositions and as smoking tobacco aroma and taste imparting materials of hydroxy cyclohexenone derivatives having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of X and Y is a keto moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and the other of X and Y is a carbinol moiety having the structure: ##STR3##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Bette M. Spencer, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala, Manfred H. Vock, Edward J. Shuster