Patents by Inventor Roger L. Snowden
Roger L. Snowden 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).
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Patent number: 6159929Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a C.dbd.O group or a CH--OH group, in the form of an optically active isomer of formula ##STR2## wherein X has the meaning indicated above and, when X is a CH--OH group, the asymmetric carbon (2) has an R configuration, or in the form of a mixture of isomers, is very useful in the field of perfumery, having an unusual, fruity odor note that can be described as a fresh walnut odor together with a rhum type note.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Roger L. Snowden, Herve Pamingle, Christian Vial
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Patent number: 5952292Abstract: 3-Methyl-2-oxo-ethylpentanoate or an isomer thereof are very useful compounds in the field of perfumery, having an unusual, fruity odor note that can be described as a fresh walnut odor together with a rum type note.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Firmenich S.A.Inventors: Roger L. Snowden, Herve Pamingle, Christian Vial
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Patent number: 5569660Abstract: 3-(2,2-Dimethyl-propyl)-pyridine is used to impart, improve or modify the odor properties of a variety of consumer products. In particular, it develops fruity-fresh type notes.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Roger L. Snowden, Pierre-Alain Blanc
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Patent number: 5453525Abstract: Perhydro-5,5-8a-trimethyl-2-naphthalenone is prepared by acid cyclization of carboxylic esters of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines and wherein symbol R designates a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, X stands for a monovalent radical of formula P(O)(OR.sup.1).sub.2 or C(O)R.sup.2, R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group and R.sup.2 is either a linear or branched alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, and wherein the wavy line represents a C--C bond of cis or trans configuration, or of formula ##STR2## wherein the wavy lines and symbol R are defined as above, and R.sup.0 represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, preferably branched, followed by basic decarboxylation of the obtained product.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1994Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Roger L. Snowden, Cyril Mahaim, Dana P. Simmons
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Patent number: 5386039Abstract: Perhydro-5,5-8a-trimethyl-2-naphthalenone is prepared by acid cyclization of carboxylic esters of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines and wherein symbol R designates a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, X stands for a monovalent radical of formula P(O)(OR.sup.1).sub.2 or C(O)R.sup.2, R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group and R.sup.2 is either a linear or branched alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, and wherein the wavy line represents a C--C bond of cis or trans configuration, or of formula ##STR2## wherein the wavy lines and symbol R are defined as above, and R.sup.0 represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, preferably branched, followed by basic decarboxylation of the obtained product.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Roger L. Snowden, Cyril Mahaim, Dana P. Simmons
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Patent number: 5268355Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines and wherein symbol R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, are useful ingredients for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed articles, to which they impart odor notes of the woody-amber type.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1993Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: Firmenich S.A.Inventors: Roger L. Snowden, Sina D. Escher
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Patent number: 5155239Abstract: Process for the preparation of polycyclic ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, index n stands for integer 0 or 1, symbol R.sup.4 designated a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, R.sup.2 identical or different, represent each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 and R designates either a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl radical having 2 or 3 carbon atoms in the main chain, said alkenyl radical forming a ring such as indicated by the dotted line, which process comprises the cyclization by means of an acidic agent of an unsaturated compound:a) of formula ##STR2## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, and wherein index m defines an integer number equal to 1 or 2, symbol R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Firmenich S.A.Inventors: Karl-Heinrich Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Claudio Tarchini, Beatrice Baer, Christian Vial
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Patent number: 5155238Abstract: Process for the preparation of polycyclic ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, index n stands for integer 0 or 1, symbol R.sup.4 designates a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, symbols R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, identical or different, represent each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 and R designates either a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl radical having 2 or 3 carbon atoms in the main chain, said alkenyl radical forming a ring such as indicated by the dotted line, which process comprises the cyclization by means of an acidic agent of an unsaturated compound:a) of formula ##STR2## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, and wherein index m defines an integer number equal to 1 or 2, symbol R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Firmenich S.A.Inventors: Karl-Heinrich Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Claudio Tarchini, Beatrice Baer, Christian Vial
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Patent number: 5077417Abstract: Process for the preparation of polycyclic ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, index n stands for integer 0 or 1, symbol R.sup.4 designates a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, symbols R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, identical or different, represent each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 and R designates either a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene radical having 2 or 3 carbon atoms in the main chain, said alkylene radical forming a ring such as indicated by the dotted line, which process comprises the cyclization by means of an acidic agent of an unsaturated compound:a) of formula ##STR2## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, and wherein index m defines an integer number equal to 1 or 2, symbol R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1990Date of Patent: December 31, 1991Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Karl-Heinrich Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Claudio Tarchini, Beatrice Baer, Christian Vial
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Patent number: 4607109Abstract: Nitrogen containing compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein symbol R designates a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents, when taken separately, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical or, when taken together, a polymethylene and R.sup.3 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, preferably a methyl radical, or a hydrogen atom.Process for their preparation comprising the addition of an amine of formula ##STR2## to an aldehyde of formula ##STR3## Use of said compounds (I) as starting materials for the preparation of decalin ketone derivatives of general formula ##STR4## containing a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines and wherein R.sup.4 designates a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, and symbols R and R.sup.3 have the meaning indicated for formula (I).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1985Date of Patent: August 19, 1986Assignee: Firmenich SAInventor: Roger L. Snowden
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Patent number: 4543431Abstract: Polyunsaturated ketones of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in position 2' or 3' of the side chain and possessing either an isolated double bond in position 1 or 2, or two conjugated double bonds in positions 1 and 3 of the ring, as indicated by the dotted lines, andwhereinindex n stands for integer 1 or 2, andeach of the symbols R.sup.1 to R.sup.7, identical or different, designates a hydrogen atom or a lower radical,are prepared by a process which makes use of tertiary diallyl carbinols as starting materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1984Date of Patent: September 24, 1985Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Karl H. Schulte-elte, Roger L. Snowden, Bernard L. Muller
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Patent number: 4479011Abstract: Polyunsaturated ketones of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in position 2' or 3' of the side chain and possessing either an isolated double bond in position 1 or 2, or two conjugated double bonds in positions 1 and 3 of the ring, as indicated by the dotted lines, and whereinindex n stands for integer 1 or 2, andeach of the symbols R.sup.1 to R.sup.7, identical or different, designates a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical,are prepared by a process which makes use of tertiary diallyl carbinols as starting materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1982Date of Patent: October 23, 1984Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Karl H. Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Bernard L. Muller
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Patent number: 4460792Abstract: Useful perfumery ingredients delta- and epsilon-damascone are prepared by a process which consists in an anionic cleavage, in the presence of a strong base of a diallyl alcohol of formula ##STR1## wherein the dashed lines in position 3 or 4 of the ring designate a double bond, followed by an isomerization of the terminal double bond of the thus obtained product by means of an acidic isomerizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1982Date of Patent: July 17, 1984Assignee: Firmenich S.A.Inventors: Karl H. Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Bernard L. Muller
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Patent number: 4453011Abstract: .alpha.,.beta.-and .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated ketones of formula ##STR1## possessing a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dashed lines and wherein R and R.sup.1 have the meaning given above and index n stands for integer 1 or 2, are obtained by a process which consists in treating with a strong base in an inert organic solvent a diallyl carbinol of formula ##STR2## wherein symbol R represents a primary, secondary or tertiary alkyl radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, and symbol R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1982Date of Patent: June 5, 1984Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Karl H. Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Bernard L. Muller
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Patent number: 4438283Abstract: Hydroxy-ketones having formula ##STR1## possessing a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, are prepared starting from a diallyl carbinol of formula ##STR2## Hydroxy-ketones (Ia, b) are useful as intermediates for the preparation of rose oxide.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1982Date of Patent: March 20, 1984Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Karl H. Schulte-Elte, Roger L. Snowden, Bernard L. Muller