Patents by Inventor Maria Inés Velazco

Maria Inés Velazco 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).

  • fMRI method for determining brain activation patterns in response to odor elicited feelings
    Patent number: 11931149
    Abstract: Described herein is a method of using functional MRI (fMRI) for determining brain activation patterns for a group of subjects in response to different odor-elicited feelings (i.e., conscious emotions). A method for preparing a perfume by using the method of the present invention and a consumer product including said perfume are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Aline Pichon, Patrik Vuilleumier, Sylvain Delplanque, David Sander, Isabelle Cayeux, Christelle Porcherot, Maria Inés Velazco, Christian Margot
  • FMRI METHOD FOR DETERMINING BRAIN ACTIVATION PATTERNS IN RESPONSE TO ODOR ELICITED FEELINGS
    Publication number: 20200205713
    Abstract: Described herein is a method of using functional MRI (fMRI) for determining brain activation patterns for a group of subjects in response to different odor-elicited feelings (i.e., conscious emotions). A method for preparing a perfume by using the method of the present invention and a consumer product including said perfume are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Aline Pichon, Patrik Vuilleumier, Sylvain Delplanque, David Sander, Isabelle Cayeux, Christelle Porcherot, Maria Inés Velazco, Christian Margot
  • AMPHIPHILIC STAR BLOCK COPOLYMERS
    Publication number: 20070160561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a basically spherical hyperbranched block copolymer having an internal hydrophobic block and an external hydrophilic block. Within the spherical copolymer, the hydrophobic block constitutes a hydrophobic layer, suitable to associate or encapsulate hydrophobic bioactive agents, while the hydrophilic block provides an outer layer, which is suitable to render the copolymer soluble or dispersible in aqueous solutions. Also claimed is a method for preparing the copolymer, which is suitable to encapsulate fragrances, flavours, drugs, agrochemicals, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Lahoussine Ouali, Andreas Herrmann, Celine Ternat, Christopher Plummer, Harm-Anton Klok, Georg Kreutzer, Jan-Anders Manson, Horst Sommer, Maria Ines Velazco
  • Use of cubebol as a flavoring ingredient
    Patent number: 6214788
    Abstract: The use of (−)-cubebol, or (−)-(1R,4S,5R,6R,7S,10R)-7-isopropyl-4, 10-dimethyl-tricyclo[4.4.0.0(1,5)]decan-4-ol of the formula as a flavoring, and the foods and various other products flavored with cubebol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Maria Inés Velazco, Laurent Wuensche, Patrice Deladoey