Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Fotsing

Joseph R. Fotsing 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: 20240114942
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides compounds that antagonize certain T2R taste receptors, including related uses, methods, and compositions for the reduction of bitter taste and/or the enhancement of sweet taste. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides flavored articles or flavored compositions comprising such compounds, as well as uses of such compounds to reduce the bitter taste and/or enhance the sweet taste of such flavored articles or flavored compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Firmenich Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph R. Fotsing, Andrew Patron, Guy Servant, Lan Zhang, Mark Williams, Qing Chen, Kenneth Simone, Vincent Darmohusodo, Chad Priest, Melissa S. Wong, Thomas Brady
  • Patent number: 11945813
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 5-Substituted 4-amino-1H-benzo[c][1,2,6]thiadiazine 2,2-dioxide compounds useful as sweet flavor modifiers. Also disclosed herein are ingestible compositions that include one or more of these compounds in combination with a natural or artificial sweetener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: FIRMENICH INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Joseph R. Fotsing, Catherine Tachdjian, Guy Servant, Brett Weylan Ching, Timothy Davis
  • Patent number: 11871772
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides compounds that antagonize certain T2R taste receptors, including related uses, methods, and compositions for the reduction of bitter taste and/or the enhancement of sweet taste. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides flavored articles or flavored compositions comprising such compounds, as well as uses of such compounds to reduce the bitter taste and/or enhance the sweet taste of such flavored articles or flavored compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Firmenich Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph R. Fotsing, Andrew Patron, Guy Servant, Lan Zhang, Mark Williams, Qing Chen, Kenneth Simone, Vincent Darmohusodo, Chad Priest, Melissa S. Wong, Thomas Brady
  • Publication number: 20230225953
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides the use glucosylated natural steviol glycosides (GSGs) to reduce certain undesirable taste notes common to oral care products. In related aspects, the disclosure provides compositions that comprise GSGs and one or more ingredients that give rise to certain undesirable taste notes. In some embodiments, such compositions are in the form of a food product, a beverage product, or an oral care product, such as a toothpaste, a mouthwash, a tooth-whitening composition, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Qing-Bo OUYANG, Muhammad KIZILBASH, Bharani ASHOKAN, Patrice MERCERET, Jan Thomas HAINES, Dan-Ting YIN, Joseph R. FOTSING
  • Publication number: 20220330591
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides compounds that antagonize certain T2R taste receptors, including related uses, methods, and compositions for the reduction of bitter taste and/or the enhancement of sweet taste. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides flavored articles or flavored compositions comprising such compounds, as well as uses of such compounds to reduce the bitter taste and/or enhance the sweet taste of such flavored articles or flavored compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Firmenich Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph R. Fotsing, Andrew Patron, Guy Servant, Lan Zhang, Mark Williams, Qing Chen, Kenneth Simone, Vincent Darmohusodo, Chad Priest, Melissa S. Wong, Thomas Brady
  • Patent number: 11339128
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 4-amino-5-(cyclohexyloxy)quinoline-3-carboxylic acid compounds having useful as sweet flavor modifiers. Also disclosed herein are ingestible compositions that include one or more of these compounds in combination with a natural or artificial sweetener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: FIRMENICH INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Goran Petrovic, Joseph R. Fotsing, Guy Servant, Catherine Tachdjian, Donald Karanewsky, Binh Vong, Brant Clayton Boren, Qing Chen, Hong Zhang, Brett Weylan Ching, Stephanie Lapera
  • Publication number: 20210309654
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 5-Substituted 4-amino-1H-benzo[c] [1,2,6]thiadiazine 2,2-dioxide compounds useful as sweet flavor modifiers. Also disclosed herein are ingestible compositions that include one or more of these compounds in combination with a natural or artificial sweetener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph R. Fotsing, Catherine Tachdjian, Guy Servant, Brett Weylan Ching, Timothy Davis
  • Patent number: 10412986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds of formula (I): or a salt or oxide thereof wherein Alk, M1, M2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and n are as described herein. The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (I) and composition comprising a compound of formula (I). Also disclosed is a method of altering or improving the taste of a composition that includes adding to the composition at least one compound of formula (I), in an amount effective to obtain a modified composition having altered or improved taste relative to an otherwise identical composition lacking said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SENOMYX, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph R. Fotsing
  • Patent number: 10392371
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds which are useful as cooling sensation compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Patron, Alain Noncovich, Timothy Davis, Chad Priest, Joseph R. Fotsing, Jane Ung, Catherine Tachdjian
  • Publication number: 20190177308
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds which are useful as cooling sensation compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew P. Patron, Alain Noncovich, Timothy Davis, Chad Priest, Joseph R. Fotsing, Jane Ung, Catherine Tachdjian
  • Publication number: 20180273517
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds which are useful as cooling sensation compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew P. Patron, Alain Noncovich, Timothy Davis, Chad Priest, Joseph R. Fotsing, Jane Ung, Catherine Tachdjian
  • Publication number: 20180220689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds of formula (I): or a salt or oxide thereof wherein Alk, M1, M2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and n are as described herein. The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (I) and composition comprising a compound of formula (I). Also disclosed is a method of altering or improving the taste of a composition that includes adding to the composition at least one compound of formula (I), in an amount effective to obtain a modified composition having altered or improved taste relative to an otherwise identical composition lacking said compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph R. Fotsing
  • Patent number: 9936723
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds of formula (I): or a salt or oxide thereof, wherein Alk, M1, M2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and n are as described herein. The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (I) and composition comprising a compound of formula (I). Also disclosed is a method of altering or improving the taste of a composition that includes adding to the composition at least one compound of formula (I), in an amount effective to obtain a modified composition having altered or improved taste relative to an otherwise identical composition lacking said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SENOMYX, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph R. Fotsing
  • Patent number: 9732071
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds which are useful as cooling sensation compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Patron, Alain Noncovich, Jane Ung, Timothy Davis, Joseph R. Fotsing, Chad Priest, Catherine Tachdjian
  • Patent number: 9695162
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds having structural formula (Ia): or salts or solvates thereof. These compounds are useful as sweet flavor modifiers. The present invention also includes compositions comprising the present compounds and methods of enhancing the sweet taste of compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Adamski-Werner, Vincent Darmohusodo, Catherine Tachdjian, Donald Karanewsky, Goran Petrovic, Rachel Kimmich, Joseph R. Fotsing
  • Publication number: 20170096418
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds which are useful as cooling sensation compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew P. Patron, Alain Noncovich, Jane Ung, Timothy Davis, Joseph R. Fotsing, Chad Priest, Catherine Tachdjian
  • Publication number: 20170042196
    Abstract: Provided herein are umami compounds for use as salt-enhancing agents, and for use in enhancing the flavor of reduced sodium products or sodium-free products and increasing the palatability of products that may have reduced sodium content. Also provided herein are methods for modulating the perceived saltiness of a product by adding salt-enhancing compounds to the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Stacy Markison, Tanya Ditschun, Joseph R. Fotsing, Nicole Gonsalves, Guy Servant
  • Publication number: 20170029416
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds having structural formula (Ia): or salts or solvates thereof. These compounds are useful as sweet flavor modifiers. The present invention also includes compositions comprising the present compounds and methods of enhancing the sweet taste of compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Sara Adamski-Werner, Vincent Darmohusodo, Catherine Tachdjian, Donald Karanewsky, Goran Petrovic, Rachel Kimmich, Joseph R. Fotsing
  • Publication number: 20160339026
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to topical compositions comprising one or more compounds which are cooling agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Alain Noncovich, Jane Ung, Timothy Davis, Joseph R. Fotsing, Rachel D.A. Kimmich, Chad Priest, Donald S. Karanewsky, Lyudmyla Chumakova, Andrew Patron, Paul Brust, Guy Servant
  • Publication number: 20160185727
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 4-amino-5-(cyclohexyloxy)quinoline-3-carboxylic acid compounds having useful as sweet flavor modifiers. Also disclosed herein are ingestible compositions that include one or more of these compounds in combination with a natural or artificial sweetener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Goran Petrovic, Joseph R. Fotsing, Guy Servant, Catherine Tachdjian, Donald Karanewsky, Binh Vong, Brant Clayton Boren, Qing Chen, Hong Zhang, Brett Weylan Ching, Stephanie Lapera