Patents by Inventor Philipp Erni

Philipp Erni 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).

  • Publication number: 20260157944
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of microcapsules. Also disclosed herein are microcapsules. Also disclosed herein are consumer products including the microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products or flavoured consumer products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Inventors: Philipp ERNI, Amal ELABBADI
  • Patent number: 12544730
    Abstract: Described herein is a new process for the preparation of core-shell microcapsules. Also described herein are microcapsules. Also described herein are consumer products including said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products or flavoured consumer products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Amal Elabbadi, Philipp Erni, Marlene Jacquemond
  • Publication number: 20260034034
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are microcapsules including both a core and a composite shell including a plant-based coacervate and a polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Amal ELABBADI, Philipp ERNI, Lahoussine OUALI
  • Publication number: 20260013537
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the use of plant fibers or starches to enhance the taste or texture of fermented dairy and dairy analogue products. In some embodiments, the dairy analogue products are vegan yogurt products formed from the fermentation of plant milks, such as soy milk, almond milk, hazelnut milk, sesame milk, pistachio milk, potato milk, banana milk, flaxseed milk, macadamia nut milk, cashew milk, oat milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, and pea-derived milks. In some embodiments, the plant fibers include pectin, inulin, fruit fiber (such as apple fiber or citrus fiber), starch, oat fiber, pea fiber, seaweed fiber, and any combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the enhancement of taste or texture includes reducing a green vegetal taste, reducing a sour taste, increasing a sweet taste, reducing a bitter taste, reducing an astringent taste, increasing firmness, reducing a grainy texture, increasing thickness, increasing mouthfeel, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Philipp ERNI, Amal ELABBADI, Isabelle CAYEUX, Jean-Luc GELIN
  • Publication number: 20250345252
    Abstract: Described herein is a composite microcapsule slurry including at least one microcapsule having an oil-based core including a hydrophobic material, preferably a perfume, and a composite shell including a first material and a second material. The first material and the second material are different, the first material is a coacervate, the second material is a polymeric material, and the weight ratio in the slurry between the first material and the second material is between 50:50 and 99.9:0.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Kitty Van Gruijthuijsen, Gregory Dardelle, Arnaud Struillou, Philipp Erni
  • Publication number: 20250344736
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to fat-reducing compositions that can be used in combination with non-animal proteins to that allow for reduced addition of fat to achieve the desired juiciness and perceived fattiness. In some embodiments, the fat-reducing compositions are introduced to meat analogue products, such as beef, pork, or poultry products based on non-animal proteins, such as pea proteins, bean proteins, potato proteins, soy proteins, and the like. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides meat analogue products that include such flavor-enhancing compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Ceren CADUN, Mark RUBIN, Philipp ERNI, Rutger VAN SLEEUWEN
  • Patent number: 12383881
    Abstract: Described herein are plant-based coacervate core-shell microcapsules, where the shell includes a plant protein extract, as well as methods and uses of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Jasper Van Der Gucht, Renko De Vries, Xiufeng Li, Gregory Dardelle, Philipp Erni, Lahoussine Ouali, Nathalie Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 12383477
    Abstract: Described herein is a composite microcapsule slurry including at least one microcapsule having an oil-based core including a hydrophobic material, preferably a perfume, and a composite shell including a first material and a second material. The first material and the second material are different, the first material is a coacervate, the second material is a polymeric material, and the weight ratio in the slurry between the first material and the second material is between 50:50 and 99.9:0.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Kitty Van Gruijthuijsen, Gregory Dardelle, Arnaud Struillou, Philipp Erni
  • Publication number: 20240307279
    Abstract: Described herein is a fast-drying perfume composition including at least 70% of one or more fast evaporating solvents and less than 5% of one or more active ingredients. In some embodiments of the invention the solvent is selected from: ethanol, ethyl butyrate, ethyl acetate, isopropanol, 1-propanol, 1-pentanol, aromatic or aliphatic aldehydes with six or fewer C atoms, or fatty alcohols with six or fewer C atoms, 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, amyl acetate, 1-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-pentanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, isoamyl alcohol, butyl acetate, butyl methyl ether, coconut alkanes, coco-caprylate/caprate, ethyl lactate, ethylene glycol mono n-propyl ether, 1-propanol, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monopropyl ether, lactones with a molecular weight below 80 g/mol, cyclotrisiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane, cimethicone, octamethyltrisiloxane, and hexamethyldisiloxane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Philipp ERNI, Huda JERRI, Rutger VAN SLEEUWEN, Romane ANDRE, Lahoussine OUALI
  • Publication number: 20240215596
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flavored fiber blends and their use in various comestible products, such as food products, beverage products, nutritional products, including dairy products and dairy analogue products. In some embodiments, the fiber blends include one or more hydrocolloids. In some such embodiments, the fiber blends include psyllium fiber and, optionally, one or more other plant-based fibers. In some embodiments, the fiber blends also include one or more flavorings, such as sweeteners, including, but not limited to, sugars, high-intensity sweeteners, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the fiber blends include flavor or taste modifiers, which improve mouthfeel, mask bitter tastes, and the like. In some aspects, the disclosure provides the use of such fiber blends in various ingestible compositions. Such ingestible compositions include various additional components, such as animal proteins (such as milk proteins), non-animal proteins, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Jean-Luc GELIN, Caroline ROZCZKA, Philipp ERNI, Nathalie THIEBAUT, Amal ELABADDI
  • Publication number: 20240216885
    Abstract: Described herein are plant-based coacervate core-shell microcapsules, where the shell includes a plant protein extract, as well as methods and uses of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jasper VAN DER GUCHT, Renko DE VRIES, Xiufeng LI, Gregory DARDELLE, Philipp ERNI, Lahoussine OUALI, Nathalie THIEBAUT
  • Patent number: 11958030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plant-based coacervate core-shell microcapsules, wherein the shell comprises a plant protein extract, as well as methods and uses of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Jasper Van Der Gucht, Renko De Vries, Xiufeng Li, Gregory Dardelle, Philipp Erni, Lahoussine Ouali, Nathalie Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20240050917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of polyester microcapsules. Microcapsules are also an object of the invention. Consumer products comprising said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products or flavoured consumer products are also part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Geraldine LEON, Damien BERTHIER, Lahoussine OUALI, Philipp ERNI, Amal ELABBADI, Pascal BEAUSSOUBRE
  • Publication number: 20240042410
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of core-shell microcapsules. Microcapsules are also an object of the invention. Consumer products comprising said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products or flavoured consumer products are also part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Huda JERRI, Christopher HANSEN, Nicholas IMPELLIZZERI, Amal ELABBADI, Marlene JACQUEMOND, Philipp ERNI
  • Publication number: 20230397627
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the use of fat blends and emulsions of fat blends (such as water-in-oil fat blends) to improve certain features of a comestible product. In certain embodiments, certain water-in-oil emulsions disclosed herein can be suitably used to improve the organoleptic properties, the perceived texture, the perceived juiciness, or the mouthfeel of various foods, pet foods, or feed products, such as meat analogue products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Howard MUNT, Philipp ERNI, Mark RUBIN, Robert WAGNER, Mirela PASCU
  • Publication number: 20230149878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plant-based coacervate core-shell microcapsules, wherein the shell comprises a plant protein extract, as well as methods and uses of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Jasper VAN DER GUCHT, Renko DE VRIES, Xiufeng LI, Gregory DARDELLE, Philipp ERNI, Lahoussine OUALI, Nathalie THIEBAUT
  • Publication number: 20220175635
    Abstract: Described herein is a composite microcapsule slurry including at least one microcapsule having an oil-based core including a hydrophobic material, preferably a perfume, and a composite shell including a first material and a second material. The first material and the second material are different, the first material is a coacervate, the second material is a polymeric material, and the weight ratio in the slurry between the first material and the second material is between 50:50 and 99.9:0.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Kitty Van Gruijthuijsen, Gregory Dardelle, Arnaud Struillou, Philipp Erni
  • Publication number: 20220167642
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to fat blends, emulsions of fat blends (such as water-in-oil fat blends), and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, certain water-in-oil emulsions disclosed herein can be suitably used to improve the organoleptic properties, the perceived texture, the perceived juiciness, or the mouthfeel of various foods, pet foods, or feed products, such as meat analogue products. In certain aspects, the disclosure also relates to the use of the water-in-oil emulsion disclosed herein as a partial or full replacement of animal in various foods, pet foods, or feed products. In certain aspects, the disclosure also relates to methods of preparing water-in-oil emulsions and various food products comprising such water-in-oil emulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Philipp ERNI, Mark RUBIN, Howard MUNT, Robert WAGNER, Mirela PASCU
  • Patent number: 11344054
    Abstract: Described herein is a new process for the preparation of powdered microcapsules encapsulating active volatile active ingredients, in particular a perfume or a flavour, the process being performed at room temperature. Powdered microcapsules obtainable by the process are also described. Perfuming and flavouring compositions as well as consumer products including the capsules are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Gregory Dardelle, Amal Elabbadi, Pierre-Etienne Bouquerand, Philipp Erni
  • Publication number: 20220132900
    Abstract: Described herein is a flavored food product including a coacervate core-shell capsule including a flavor ingredient. Also described herein are methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory Dardelle, Kasia Aeberhardt, Philipp Erni, Howard Munt, Robert Wagner