Patents by Inventor Mark A. Sprecker

Mark A. Sprecker 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: 7407928
    Abstract: Described is a solid phase benzopyran composition comprising predominately 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[G]-2-benzopyran and at least one other benzopyran compound. The novel compositions are used in augmenting, enhancing and/or imparting aromas in to consumable materials such as perfume compositions, perfumed articles including soaps, detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, fragranced candles, cosmetics, hair preparations, perfumed polymers and colognes. Also described is a process for producing the solid phase benzopyran compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Bruce Mechanic
  • Patent number: 7250160
    Abstract: Described is a bioprocess for the high-yield production of food flavor-acceptable jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate, as well as a novel jasmonic acid isomer produced thereby and organoleptic uses thereof. The process yields at least 5% of the “cis” isomer defined according the structure: (wherein R is hydrogen or methyl) or at least 5% of the “cis” isomer defined according to the structure: (wherein R is hydrogen or methyl). Compositions containing at least 98% of the isomer having the structure: with an optical rotation (?D20) of +58° are novel. Compositions containing at least 98% of the isomer having the structure: with an optical rotation (?D20) of +58° are also novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamad I. Farbood, Robert W. Blocker, Lynda B. McLean, Mark A. Sprecker, Michael P. McLean, Nicolas Kossiakoff, Augustine Yonghwi Kim, Myrna Hagedorn
  • Publication number: 20070054837
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: and spiro lactones defined according to the generic structure: uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes and perfumed polymers; processes for preparing such bicyclic lactones and intermediates therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Weiss, Mark Sprecker, Marie Hanna, Charles Beck, Harold Jackson
  • Patent number: 7169747
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: and spiro lactones defined according to the generic structure: uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes and perfumed polymers; processes for preparing such bicyclic lactones and intermediates therefor. In the structure: Z is one of the moieties: one of R1 or R3 is methyl and the other is hydrogen; and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 hydrogen or nonadjacent C1–C3 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E. J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Patent number: 7115553
    Abstract: A novel compound 4H-indeno[4,5-D]-1,3-dioxole, 3A,5,6,7,8,8B-hexahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl is dislosed as well as the use of the compound as a fragrance chemical. The fragrance compound is suitable for use in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Catherine Marie Smith, Mark A. Sprecker
  • Patent number: 6919477
    Abstract: Novel ester compounds and the use of these esters as a fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James O. Bledsoe, Michael Britten-Kelly, Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Publication number: 20050009729
    Abstract: A novel compound 4H-indeno[4,5-D]-1,3-dioxole, 3A,5,6,7,8,8B-hexahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl is dislosed as well as the use of the compound as a fragrance chemical. The fragrance compound is suitable for use in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Monteleone, Robert Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Catherine Smith, Mark Sprecker
  • Patent number: 6835699
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: and spiro lactones defined according to the generic structure: uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes and perfumed polymers; processes for preparing such bicyclic lactones and intermediates therefor. In the structure: Z is one of the moieties: one of R1 or R3 is methyl and the other is hydrogen; and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are hydrogen or nonadjacent C1-C3 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E. J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20040214745
    Abstract: Novel ester compounds and the use of these esters as a fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: James O. Bledsoe, Michael Britten-Kelly, Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Publication number: 20040209796
    Abstract: Novel ester compounds and the use of these esters as a fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: James O. Bledsoe, Michael Britten-Kelly, Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Publication number: 20040157764
    Abstract: Described is a solid phase benzopyran composition comprising predominately 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[G]-2-benzopyran and at least one other benzopyran compound. The novel compositions are used in augmenting, enhancing and/or imparting aromas in to consumable materials such as perfume compositions, perfumed articles including soaps, detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, fragranced candles, cosmetics, hair preparations, perfumed polymers and colognes. Also described is a process for producing the solid phase benzopyran compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Bruce Mechanic
  • Patent number: 6774260
    Abstract: Novel ester compounds and the use of these esters as a fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: James O. Bledsoe, Michael Britten-Kelly, Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Publication number: 20040102356
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E.J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20040053811
    Abstract: Novel ester compounds and the use of these esters as a fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: James O. Bledsoe, Michael Britten-Kelly, Mark A. Sprecker, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Publication number: 20030224966
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E.J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20030186399
    Abstract: Described is a bioprocess for the high-yield production of food flavor-acceptable jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate, as well as a novel jasmonic acid isomer produced thereby and organoleptic uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Mohamad I. Farbood, Robert W. Blocker, Lynda B. McLean, Mark A. Sprecker, Michael P. McLean, Nicolas Kossiakoff, Augustine Yonghwi Kim, Myrna Hagedorn
  • Patent number: 6608010
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: and spiro lactones defined according to the generic structure: uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes and perfumed polymers; processes for preparing such bicyclic lactones and intermediates therefor. In the structure: Z is one of the moieties: one of R1 or R3 is methyl and the other is hydrogen; and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are hydrogen or nonadjacent C1-C3 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E. J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Patent number: 6596686
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an olfactory acceptable amount comprising tetrahydro-4-methylene-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran, 5,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran, 3,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran and mixtures of these materials which are useful in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Publication number: 20030096729
    Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E.J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Patent number: 6495497
    Abstract: The use of 4-ethyloctanal as a fragrance chemical, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard Anthony Weiss, Manfred Pawlak