Patents by Inventor Michael E. Lankin

Michael E. Lankin 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: 9802885
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to novel compounds of Formula I, Formula II, and Formula III, and stereoisomers thereof, and flavor compositions comprising the novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
    Inventors: Louis J. Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Jaime M. Ferreira, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, John D. Zanone, Amrit Mankoo
  • Patent number: 9756872
    Abstract: The present invention is related to substituted butanol derivatives of the formula: wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 straight chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 straight chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkoxy, nitrile, halo, amino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 alkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 dialkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted acetoxy, carboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted carboxyethyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylthio, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyloxy, carboxamido, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxamido or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylcarboxa
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Derosa, Michael E. Lankin, Andrew T. Lupo
  • Publication number: 20160355751
    Abstract: Derivatives of 2-ethylidene norbornene are presented. The derivatives can be incorporated into fragrance or flavor compounds and consumer products. A method to impart, enhance or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or perfumed consumer product is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Maureen BLANDINO, Michael E. LANKIN
  • Patent number: 9486395
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)—N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Publication number: 20160244693
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides fragrance and flavor compositions as well as products incorporating such compositions. The disclosed compositions can include (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile of formula (I) and one or more additional fragrance and/or flavor components. The fragrance and flavor compositions of the present disclosure can have appealing, fresh, natural cucumber, melon, and/or violet profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Maureen Blandino, Michael E. Lankin, Kent H. Lombard
  • Publication number: 20160168074
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds that are derivatives of 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylate. The disclosed compounds have useful flavor and fragrance characteristics. The present disclosure also provides flavor and fragrance compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Thalia S. Daniels, Maureen Blandino, Michael E. Lankin
  • Publication number: 20150245641
    Abstract: The present invention is related to substituted butanol derivatives of the formula: wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 straight chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 straight chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkoxy, nitrile, halo, amino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 alkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 dialkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted acetoxy, carboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted carboxyethyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylthio, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyloxy, carboxamido, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxamido or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylcarboxa
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Derosa, Michael E. Lankin, Andrew T. Lupo
  • Patent number: 9060535
    Abstract: The present invention is related to substituted butanol derivatives of the formula: wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 straight chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 straight chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkoxy, nitrile, halo, amino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 alkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 dialkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted acetoxy, carboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted carboxyethyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylthio, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyloxy, carboxamido, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxamido or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylcarboxa
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Derosa, Michael E. Lankin, Andrew T. Lupo, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150030744
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to novel compounds of Formula I, Formula II, and Formula III, and stereoisomers thereof, and flavor compositions comprising the novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Takasago International Corp. (USA)
    Inventors: Louis J. Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Jaime M. Ferreira, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, John D. Zanone, Amrit Mankoo
  • Publication number: 20140227200
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)—N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Patent number: 8741958
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Mei, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Patent number: 8445051
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), wherein, R1 is hydrogen or an acetyl group and R2 is a C1-3 straight chain or branched alkyl group. Another aspect of the present invention provides flavor or fragrance compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Maureen Blandino, Henry Van Den Heuvel, Michael E. Lankin
  • Publication number: 20110256071
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), wherein, R1 is hydrogen or an acetyl group and R2 is a C1-3 straight chain or branched alkyl group. Another aspect of the present invention provides flavor or fragrance compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Maureen Blandino, Henry Van Den Heuvel, Michael E. Lankin
  • Publication number: 20110217245
    Abstract: The present invention is related to substituted butanol derivatives of the formula: wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 straight chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 straight chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkoxy, nitrile, halo, amino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 alkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 dialkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted acetoxy, carboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted carboxyethyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylthio, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyloxy, carboxamido, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxamido or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylcarboxa
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Derosa, Michael E. Lankin, Andrew T. Lupo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100184863
    Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E, 6E, 8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E, 6Z, 8Z)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Mei, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
  • Patent number: 6380192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises a substituted 1,2,4-triazine of the formula (I) and the biologically and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Alteon, Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip R. Wagle, Michael E. Lankin, San-Bao Hwang
  • Patent number: 6200254
    Abstract: Novel macrocyclic diene ketone compounds useful as fragrance materials are described having the following general formula (I): where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each either a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C4 alkyl, a is the integer 1 or 2 and b is an integer in a range from 1 to 6. Novel pathways are described for synthesizing these macrocyclic diene ketones, as well as saturated and mono-unsaturated macrocyclic ketones having the following general formula (IV): where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C4 alkyl, a is the integer 1 or 2 and b is an integer in a range from 1 to 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignees: Takasago International Corporation, Takasago Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. Lupo, Jr., Tetsuo Nakatsu, John Caldwell, Michael E. Lankin, Carter B. Green, Takashi Aida
  • Patent number: 6060470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises a substituted 1,2,4-triazine of the formula (I) ##STR1## and the biologically and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Alteon, Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip R. Wagle, Michael E. Lankin, San-Bao Hwang
  • Patent number: 5932578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises a substituted 1,2,4-triazine of the formula (I) ##STR1## and the biologically and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Alteon Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip R. Wagle, Michael E. Lankin, San-Bao Hwang
  • Patent number: 5869527
    Abstract: Compounds useful in the production and analysis of monoclonal antibodies to advanced glycosylation endproducts are 6-(N-carboxymethylamino)caproates of the formulaXO.sub.2 C--(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --NH--CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 X (I)wherein X is hydrogen or an alkali metal salt cation. These compounds can be used in the production of such monoclonal antibodies, and to assess the purity and reactivity of AGE-antibodies produced for diagnostic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Alteon Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Ding Fang, Michael E. Lankin, Henry W. Founds, David H. Shih