Patents by Inventor Ruth M. Sutcliffe

Ruth M. Sutcliffe 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).

  • Malodor counteractant composition and process for using same
    Patent number: 5683979
    Abstract: Described is a process for counteracting malodors including but not limited to pet malodor, tobacco malodor and mildew malodor comprising using as an additive to a base perfume composition a mixture consisting essentially of from about 20 up to about 60% musk, from about 30% up to about 70% citrus, and from about 1% up to about 20% mint. Adding from about 0.5% up to about 20% of such a malodor coverage formulation will yield from about a 10% up to about a 75% improvement in malodor neutralization efficacy; and a composition useful in such process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Schreck, Mary E. Gordon, Marie R. Hanna, Ruth M. Sutcliffe, William L. Hamilton