Patents by Inventor Manfred Hugo Vock

Manfred Hugo Vock 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: 4064280
    Abstract: The fruity flavor of a foodstuff is augmented or enhanced by the use of one or more .alpha.-oxy(oxo)mercaptans selected from the group consisting of:3-mercapto-4-heptanol;4-mercapto-5-nonanol;4-mercapto-5-nonanone;3-mercapto-2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone;2-mercaptocyclododecanone-1; and2-mercapto-3-pentanoneThese compounds augment or enhance the green, grapefruit, fruity, buchu leaf oil-like, floral, green vegetable and/or minty aromas and grapefruit-like, green, citrus, bitter, lemon, buchu leaf oil-like, blackcurrant-like, green vegetable-like, and/or cooling notes of food flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4064279
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one alpha-substituted alkylidene methionals having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is one of the moieties: ##STR2## AND THE OTHER IS HYDROGEN OR METHYL. Addition of one or more alpha-substituted alkylidene methionals to foodstuff flavorings or to foodstuffs is indicated to produce the following aroma and flavor characteristics, in the alternative taken together:AROMAPotato;Methional-like;Green;Hydrolyzed vegetable protein-like;Chicken-like;Cabbage;Green potato;Green weedy;Broccoli-like; andGreen bean-like.FLAVORPotato;Metallic;Sulfury-green;Cabbage-like;Chicken;Mushroom-like;Green-weedy;Broccoli-like; andGreen bean-like.The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of vegetable (including potato and cabbage) and chicken flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Arthur Withycombe, Anne Hruza, Manfred Hugo Vock, Christopher Giacino, Braja Dulal Mookherjee, Alan Owen Pittet, William L. Schreiber
  • Patent number: 4062894
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the 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 derivatives of 1-acetyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines may be a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond and R is hydrogen or methyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Manfred Hugo Vock, Frederick Louis Schmitt, John B. Hall, James Milton Sanders
  • Patent number: 4061796
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3-diethylacetonyl.The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4061795
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3-diethylacetonyl.The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4055506
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in perfume aroma imparting, augmenting, modifying, altering or enhancing compositions and as perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting, modifying, altering and enhancing materials of 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-ylacetaldehyde (hereinafter referred to as "beta-cyclohomocitral") produced by a process which either (A) comprises the steps of:I. Oxidizing beta-ionone having the formula: ##STR1## with a peralkanoic acid having the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R is H, methyl or ethyl) in the presence of buffer and in the absence of dimethyl formamide, to form 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-ylvinylacetate (hereinafter referred to as "beta-ionone enol ester") having the formula: ##STR3## and II. Hydrolyzing said beta-ionone enol ester using a basic hydrolysis agent to form beta-cyclo-homocitral having the structure: ##STR4## or (B) oxidizing beta-ionone with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of inorganic base to form beta-cyclohomocitral, directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Owen Pittet, Erich Manfred Klaiber, Manfred Hugo Vock, Edward J. Shuster, Joaquin Vinals
  • Patent number: 4055691
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3-diethylacetonyl.The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4053657
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone (hereinafter referred to as the "norbornylpropanone derivative") having the structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "endo" and the "exo" isomers thereof). Addition of the said "norbornyl-propanone derivative" to consumable materials is indicated to produce:A. In foodstuffs, foodstuff flavorings, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products, fruity/berry, pine needle-like aromas and sweet, fruity/berry, blueberry-like, pine needle-like, pine balsam flavor characteristics; andB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Schreiber, James N. Siano, Manfred Hugo Vock, Edward J. Shuster
  • Patent number: 4053655
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3 -diethylacetonyl. The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4053654
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3-diethylacetonyl. The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4049682
    Abstract: Described are processes for preparing enol esters having the generic structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "cis" and the "trans" isomers thereof) wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.11 alkyl, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl, produced by one of the following processes:I. Reacting beta-ionone or a homologue thereof with a peracid;Ii. Reacting an enol acetate formed by process (i) (when R.sub.1 is methyl and R.sub.4 is hydrogen) with an alkanoic acid anhydride or an acyl halide, to form another enol ester;Iii. Reacting beta-cyclohomocitral having the formula: ##STR2## with a lower alkanoic acid anhydride or an acyl halide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Owen Pittet, Erich Manfred Klaiber, Manfred Hugo Vock, Edward J. Shuster, Joaquin Vinals
  • Patent number: 4048201
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma, tobacco flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of one or more alkyl side chain methyl substituted or unsubstituted 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-vinyl alkanoates (hereinafter referred to as "enol esters") having the generic structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "cis" and the "trans" isomers thereof) wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.11 alkyl and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Owen Pittet, Erich Manfred Klaiber, Manfred Hugo Vock, Edward J. Shuster, Joaquin Vinals
  • Patent number: 4044164
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3-diethylacetonyl. The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4042601
    Abstract: One or more five or six membered oxathio heterocyclic compounds having one sulfur atom and one oxygen atom, such as an oxathiolane or an oxathiane, is used to alter, modify or enhance the flavor or aroma of a foodstuff, chewing gum or medicinal product. Among said oxathio heterocyclic compounds are the seven novel compounds:2,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxathiane2-isobutyl-6-methyl-1,3-oxathianeEthyl-2,6-dimethyl-1,3-oxathiane-2-acetate2,6-dimethyl-2-acetyl-1,3-oxathiane2-n-nonyl-6-methyl-1,3-oxathiane2-isobutyl-1,3-oxathiolane7-methyl(6-oxa-10-thiaspiro) 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, John V. Pascale, Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4041186
    Abstract: Novel 3-furyl sulfides having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methylthiomethyl, R.sub.2 is methyl, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, such 3-furyl sulfide being useful in modifying or enhancing the organoleptic properties of foodstuffs (e.g., taste and/or aroma).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock, Christopher Giacino
  • Patent number: 4041084
    Abstract: Tricyclic alcohol compounds 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; useful in preparing compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumble products including foods, tobacco and perfumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Light, Edward J. Shuster, Joaquin F. Vinals, Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4041069
    Abstract: Described are methods for preparing foodstuffs, flavoring compositions for foodstuffs, tobacco compositions, flavoring compositions for tobacco, perfume compositions, ingredients for perfume compositions, perfumed articles and ingredients for perfumed articles by including therein one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl-2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoates in order to produce:A. In food flavorings, sweet, fruity, winey strawberry, tagette oil-like, pear and/or apple-like aromas and sweet, fruity, winey, creamy, strawberry, tagette oil-like, pear and/or apple tastes;B. In perfumes, berry, chamomile, wormwood, apple and/or pineapple notes; andC. In tobaccos, sweet, woody and/or fruity notes;As well as the novel compounds, isobutyl-2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoate and n-hexyl-2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Hall, Denis E. Hruza, Manfred Hugo Vock, Joaquin Vinals, Edward J. Shuster
  • Patent number: 4031257
    Abstract: One or more five or six membered oxathio heterocyclic compounds having one sulfur atom and one oxygen atom, such as an oxathiolane or an oxathiane, is used to alter, modify or enhance the flavor or aroma of a foodstuff, chewing gum or medicinal product. Among said oxathio heterocyclic compounds are the seven novel compounds:2,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxathiane2-isobutyl-6-methyl-1,3-oxathianeEthyl-2,6-dimethyl-1,3-oxathiane-2-acetate2,6-dimethyl-2-acetyl-1,3-oxathiane2-n-nonyl-6-methyl-1,3-oxathiane2-isobutyl-1,3-oxathiolane7-methyl(6-oxa-10-thiaspiro) 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Wilson, John V. Pascale, Manfred Hugo Vock
  • Patent number: 4026824
    Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in perfume aroma imparting, augmenting, modifying, altering or enhancing compositions and as perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting, modifying, altering and enhancing materials of 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-ylacetaldehyde (hereinafter referred to as "beta-cyclohomocitral") produced by a process which either (A) comprises the steps of:I. Oxidizing beta-ionone having the formula: ##STR1## with a peralkanoic acid having the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R is H, methyl or ethyl) in the presence of buffer and in the absence of dimethyl formamide, to form 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-ylvinylacetate (hereinafter referred to as "beta-ionone enol ester") having the formula: ##STR3## II. Hydrolyzing said beta-ionone enol ester using a basic hydrolysis agent to form beta-cyclo-homocitral having the structure: ##STR4## or (B) oxidizing beta-ionone with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of inorganic base to form beta-cyclohomocitral, directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Owen Pittet, Erigh Manfred Klaiber, Manfred Hugo Vock, Edward J. Shuster, Joaquin Vinals
  • Patent number: 4024289
    Abstract: The fruity flavor of a foodstuff is augmented or enhanced by the use of one or more .alpha.-oxy(oxo)mercaptans selected from the group consisting of:3-mercapto-4-heptanol;4-mercapto-5-nonanol;4-mercapto-5-nonanone;3-mercapto-2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone;2-mercaptocyclododecanone-1; and2-mercapto-3-pentanoneThese compounds augment or enhance the green, grapefruit, fruity, buchu leaf oil-like, floral, green vegetable and/or minty aromas and grapefruit-like, green, citrus, bitter, lemon, buchu leaf oil-like, blackcurrant-like, green vegetable-like, and/or cooling notes of food flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock