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: 6495186
    Abstract: The use of 4-ethyloctanal as a flavor or fragrance chemical, suitable for use in creating fragrance and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products, as well as a flavor ingredient for various products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard Anthony Weiss, Manfred Pawlak, John Reynolds Wright, Martin Ongteco
  • Publication number: 20020173444
    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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Charles E.J. Beck
  • Patent number: 6462015
    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: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Weiss, Mark A. Sprecker, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E. J. Beck, Harold W. Jackson
  • Patent number: 6458569
    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 (&agr;D20) of +58° are novel. Compositions containing at least 98% of the isomer having the structure: with an optical rotation (&agr;D20) of +58° are also novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    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: 20020110881
    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: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    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: 6362141
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to indanyl derivatives and the use of the indanyl derivatives in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Robert P. Belko, Ellen Ann Molner
  • Patent number: 6342612
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to indanyl derivatives and the use of the indanyl derivatives in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Robert P. Belko, Ellen Ann Molner
  • Patent number: 6333180
    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 (&agr;D20) of +58° are novel. Compositions containing at least 98% of the isomer having the structure: with an optical rotation (&agr;D20) of +58° are also novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    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
  • Patent number: 6310032
    Abstract: Described are &agr;-oxygen-substituted cyclohexane propionitriles having the structure: wherein R20 and R21 are the same or different C1-C3 lower alkoxy; or wherein R20 is hydrogen and R21 is hydroxy, C1-C3 lower alkoxy or C1-C3 lower acyloxy; and wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are the same or different hydrogen or C1-C4 lower alkyl, and uses thereof for their organoleptic properties in augmenting or enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, colognes, microporous polymers or perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair care compositions and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Marie R. Hanna, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Patent number: 6303798
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel dioxin compound and the use of the novel compound in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Belko, Mark A. Sprecker, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Patent number: 6271193
    Abstract: Described are carbon-containing functional groups substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-polyalkylated-4-indanes, isomers thereof, process for processes for preparing same, and uses thereof. The 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-polyalkylated-4-indanes have the generic structure: Wherein G and R1-5 are as defined in the specification. The aforementioned materials have fragrance properties or are intermediates for materials which have fragrance properties. Also described are processes for producing the aforementioned substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Anthony T. Levorse, Jr., Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Charles E. J. Beck, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 6090774
    Abstract: Described is a single phase liquid mixture of benzophenone and a mixture of at least two other normally solid perfumery substances which mixture contains from about 25% up to about 60% by weight of benzophenone and from about 60% down to about 25% by weight of a mixture of normally crystalline perfumery ingredients, each of which has a melting point of between about 35.degree. C. and about 120.degree. C. at about 1 atmosphere pressure, containing at least two substances of the following classes:(i) coumarin derivatives;(ii) vanillin derivatives;(iii) resorcylic acid derivatives;(iv) methylene dioxybenzene derivatives;(v) trichloro-.alpha.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Murray Moscona, Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss
  • Patent number: 5866381
    Abstract: Described is a microbiological method for producing C.sub.9, C.sub.11 and C.sub.13 alkanols defined according to the structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or n-propyl using ketones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR2## as a substrate and using the microorganism: Pseudomonas cepacia ATCC 55792or mutants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamad I. Farbood, Laura E. Kizer, Lynda B. McLean, Mark A. Sprecker
  • Patent number: 5837659
    Abstract: Described is a microbiological method for producing C.sub.9, C.sub.11, and C.sub.13 alkanols defined according to the structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or n-propyl using ketones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR2## as a substrate and using the microorganism: Pseudomonas cepacia ATCC 55792or mutants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamad I. Farbood, Laura E. Kizer, Lynda B. McLean, Mark A. Sprecker
  • Patent number: 5789374
    Abstract: Described are methyl-substituted 1(2-norbornyl) alkanols and acetate esters thereof defined according to the structures: ##STR1## (wherein Z represents hydrogen or acetyl). The compounds wherein Z is acetyl, the esters, are useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, hair sprays, shampoos, bath oils and perfumed polymers. Also described are process intermediates for making such compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR2## wherein M' represents MgX or Li and wherein X represents chloro, bromo or iodo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Marie R. Hanna
  • Patent number: 5583272
    Abstract: Described are methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydroxyl or methyl; and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, chloro or OR.sub.6 ; and R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) when R.sub.1 is hydroxyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is methyl; and(ii) when R.sub.1 is methyl, one of R.sub.2 is chloro or OR.sub.6 and R.sub.3 is hydrogenand wherein the structure represents a mixture wherein in the mixture in one of the compounds R.sub.4 and R.sub.4 ' are both methyl and R.sub.7 is methyl (about 90% by weight); and in the other compounds one of R.sub.4 or R.sub.4 ' is methyl and the other is ethyl and R.sub.7 is hydrogen (about 10% by weight of the compounds); and wherein R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Olivier J. Gillotin
  • 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: 5527768
    Abstract: Described is the use of 1-benzyl cyclohexanol having the structure: ##STR1## in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles such as perfumed polymers and solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions and fabric softener articles. Also described are processes and compositions for use of the 1-benzyl cyclohexanol of our invention having the structure: ##STR2## in perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and altering compositions and as perfume, cologne and perfumed article aroma imparting compositions. Such compositions may also have imparted thereto as a result of using 1-benzyl cyclohexanol having the structure: ##STR3## insect repellency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Richard A. Weiss, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Patent number: 5502031
    Abstract: Described are methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents chloro, hydroxyl or OR.sub.6 ; and R.sub.5 represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is chloro, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, and wherein the structure represents a mixture wherein in the mixture in one of the compounds R.sub.4 and R.sub.4 ' are both methyl and R.sub.7 is methyl (about 90% by weight); and in the other compounds one of R.sub.4 or R.sub.4 ' is methyl and the other is ethyl (about 10% by weight of the compounds) and R.sub.7 is hydrogen; and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions.Also described are processes for preparing such methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives using as a starting material the mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## also know as GALAXOLIDE.RTM. (trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Olivier J. Gillotin
  • Patent number: 5494892
    Abstract: Described are methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydroxyl or methyl; and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, chloro or OR.sub.6 ; and R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) when R.sub.1 is hydroxyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is methyl; and(ii) when R.sub.1 is methyl, one of R.sub.2 is chloro or OR.sub.6 and R.sub.3 is hydrogenaugmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.Also described are processes for preparing such methyl, substituted propyl-substituted pentamethyl indane derivatives using as a starting material the mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## also know as GALAXOLIDE.RTM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Olivier J. Gillotin