Patents by Inventor Marie R. Hanna

Marie R. Hanna 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: 5610133
    Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents meta or para cyclohexylene or meta or para phenylene and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and wherein the moiety: ##STR2## is ortho with respect to R.sub.2 and para or meta with respect to the moiety: ##STR3## with the proviso that the sum of the number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is 3 or 4; and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations; as well as processes for preparing alkyl-substituted-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy-C.sub.6 -cycloaliphatic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Marc D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5599960
    Abstract: Described are 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein structure represents mixtures wherein in the mixture in each of the compounds, one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, hair preparations, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers). Also described is a process for preparing such 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures using as a starting material 2,7-octadienol having the structure: ##STR2## as well as the process intermediates having the structures: ##STR3## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, William J. Fylak, Marie R. Hanna, Futoshi Fujioka
  • Patent number: 5583237
    Abstract: Described are 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein structure represents mixtures wherein in the mixture in each of the compounds, one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, hair preparations, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers). Also described is a process for preparing such 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures using as a starting material 2,7-octadienol having the structure: ##STR2## as well as the process intermediates having the structures: ##STR3## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, William J. Fylak, Marie R. Hanna, Futoshi Fujioka
  • Patent number: 5583264
    Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents para cyclohexylene or para phenylene and wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is 2. Also described are para-C.sub.5 alkyl-substituted ethoxycyclohexanes defined according to the structure: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Marc D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5552380
    Abstract: Described are phenyl alkanol derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or acetyl with the proviso that when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.1 is ethyl and when R.sub.2 is acetyl, R.sub.1 is methyl and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting an aroma in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5545763
    Abstract: Described are 1-oxo-substituted and unsubstituted isobutyl-4-ethoxy-benzenes and mixtures thereof with bicyclopentadiene derivatives, wherein the 1-oxo-substituted and unsubstituted isobutyl-4-ethoxy-benzenes are defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1 represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## and wherein the bicyclopentadiene derivatives are defined according to the structure: ##STR3## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 acyl and Z.sub.3 represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are not both hydrogen, and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in and to perfume compositions, colognes, perfumed polymers and perfumed articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Mark D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5543398
    Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents para cyclohexylene or para phenylene and wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is 2. Also described are para-C.sub.5 alkyl-substituted ethoxycyclohexanes defined according to the structure: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Marc D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5486502
    Abstract: Described is 2-methoxy-4-formyl phenyl ester of propionic acid defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5478803
    Abstract: Described are 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein structure represents mixtures wherein in the mixture in each of the compounds, one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, hair preparations, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers). Also described is a process for preparing such 3,5-dimethyl-pentenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone isomer mixtures using as a starting material 2,7-octadienol having the structure: ##STR2## as well as the process intermediates having the structures: ##STR3## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, William J. Fylak, Marie R. Hanna, Futoshi Fujioka
  • Patent number: 5462923
    Abstract: Described are 1-oxo-substituted and unsubstituted isobutyl-4-ethoxy-benzenes and mixtures thereof with bicyclopentadiene derivatives, wherein the 1-oxo-substituted and unsubstituted isobutyl-4-ethoxy-benzenes are defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1 represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## and wherein the bicyclopentadiene derivatives are defined according to the structure: ##STR3## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 acyl and Z.sub.3 represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are not both hydrogen, and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in and to perfume compositions, colognes, perfumed polymers and perfumed articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Richard A. Weiss, Mark D. Evans, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5389608
    Abstract: Described are 1-phenyl-1-cyano-C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 alkanes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents hydrogen or methoxy with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is methoxy, R.sub.2 is hydrogen and when R.sub.2 is methoxy, R.sub.1 is hydrogen; and wherein X is C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 straight chain or branched chain alkylene and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or modifying perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes. Also described is a process for preparing such 1-phenyl-1-cyano-C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 alkanes by means of reacting benzyl cyanide with an aldehyde or ketone and then hydrogenating the resulting product using a supported palladium catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony T. Levorse, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E. J. Beck, Kathleen E. Boardwick
  • Patent number: 5378685
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing trimethyl and dimethylmethylene propyl polyhydropyran derivatives including compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## which defines a mixture wherein in the mixture, in each of the compounds one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond as well as the compound having the structure: ##STR2## products produced thereby; perfumery uses of such products; process intermediates of such process including compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR3## wherein X represents chloro or bromo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5372995
    Abstract: Described is a two-step process for producing phenyl- and cyclohexyl-substituted oxybutane derivative-containing mixtures of our invention by means of first reacting methyl ethyl ketone with benzaldehyde in the presence of a sulfonic acid catalyst to produce a mixture of phenyl pentenone derivatives; and then hydrogenating the resulting mixture of phenyl pentenone derivatives in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, as well as the product produced thereby; and perfumery uses thereof for augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5367092
    Abstract: Described are substituted 2,6-dimethylbicyclo[3,3,1]- non-6-enes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and wherein "R" represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, hair preparations, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Matthew J. McGinnis, Charles E. J. Beck, Marie R. Hanna, Franc T. Schiet
  • Patent number: 5346884
    Abstract: Described are substituted 2,6-dimethylbicyclo[3,3,1]-non-6-enes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and wherein "R" represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, hair preparations, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Matthew J. McGinnis, Charles E. J. Beck, Marie R. Hanna, Franc T. Schiet
  • Patent number: 5321144
    Abstract: Described are p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and propiohydroxylamine derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the moiety: ##STR2## and the moiety: ##STR3## and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and also having the generic structure: ##STR4## wherein X is HSO.sub.4.sup.-- ; SO.sub.4 ; .sup.= Cl.sup.-- ; Br.sup.-- ; PO.sub.4.sup..dbd. ; H.sub.2 PO.sub.4.sup.-- ; and HPO.sub.4.sup.= ; and the process of preparing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, John J. De Virgilio, Charles E. J. Beck, Marie R. Hanna, Jan T. Van Elst
  • Patent number: 5300488
    Abstract: Described are p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and propiohydroxylamine derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the moiety: ##STR2## and the moiety: ##STR3## and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and also having the generic structure: ##STR4## wherein X is HSO.sub.3.sup.- ; SO.sub.4 ;=Cl.sup.- ; PO.sub.4.sup..tbd. ; H.sub.2 PO.sub.4.sup.- ; and HPO.sub.4.sup.=. The p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and propiohydroxylamine derivatives having the structures: ##STR5## have useful organoleptic properties in the perfumery area. Also described are processes for preparing such p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and propiohydroxylamine derivatives. The compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR6## are useful intermediates in such processes. The subgenus defined according to the structure: ##STR7## covers novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, John J. De Virgilio, Charles E. J. Beck, Marie R. Hanna, Jan T. Van Elst
  • Patent number: 5300489
    Abstract: Described in the use of dihydromethyl jasmonic acid having the structure: ##STR1## in augmenting, enhancing or imparting fragrances in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, Futoshi Fujioka, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5274133
    Abstract: Described are p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and prophiohydroxylamine derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the moiety: ##STR2## and the moiety: ##STR3## and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and also having the generic structure; ##STR4## wherein X is HSO.sub.4.sup.- ; SO.sub.4 ; .sup.= Cl.sup.- ; BR.sup.- ; PO.sub.4 ; H.sub.2 PO.sub.4.sup.- ; and HPO.sub.4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, John J. De Virgilio, Charles E. J. Beck, Marie R. Hanna, Jan T. Van Elst
  • Patent number: 5241089
    Abstract: Described are polyhydrodimethylnaphthalene spirofuran derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond a process for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting an aroma in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus J. Wiegers, Marie R. Hanna