Patents by Inventor Stefan Michael Furrer

Stefan Michael Furrer 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: 20220332675
    Abstract: The use of compounds according to formula (I) and with X, Y?—NH— or —O—, wherein at least X or Y is —NH—, in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, wherein is indicating a carbon-carbon single or double bond, and wherein one carbon-carbon double bond is present either at C2 or C3, the wavy bond is indicating an unspecified configuration of the adjacent double bond, as umami tastant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FURRER, Adri DE KLERK, Abdelmajid KAOUAS, Jay Patrick SLACK, Cornelis WINKEL
  • Patent number: 10226062
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to taste modifiers of formula (I) wherein, n is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 hydroxyalkyl, C1-C5 dihydroxyalkyl and —CHYCOOH wherein Y is selected from C1-C3; R3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C3 alkoxy; R4 is hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl; R5 is selected from hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together a bivalent radical —CH2—; that are able to impart, enhance or modify salt or umami taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Jacob Antonius Elings, Stefan Michael Furrer, Abdelmajid Kaouas, Cornelis Winkel
  • Patent number: 9936724
    Abstract: The use of 3-phenyl-1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one in an edible composition for suppressing, eliminating or reducing undesirable off-tastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Givaudan, S.A.
    Inventors: Jenifer Augelli, Stefan Michael Furrer, Esther Van Ommeren, Ioana Maria Ungureanu
  • Publication number: 20170208841
    Abstract: The use of 3-phenyl-1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one in an edible composition for suppressing, eliminating or reducing undesirable off-tastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jenifer AUGELLI, Stefan Michael FURRER, Esther VAN OMMEREN, Ioana Maria UNGUREANU
  • Patent number: 9573898
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) and their use as umami tastants: wherein R1 is chosen from Me, Et, Pr, or iPr, R2 is chosen from H or Me, or R1 and R2 together with the aromatic ring carbon atoms, form a 5 or 6 membered ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Jacob Antonius Elings, Cornelis Winkel, Stefan Michael Furrer
  • Publication number: 20160295903
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to taste modifiers of formula (I) wherein, n is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 hydroxyalkyl, C1-C5 dihydroxyalkyl and —CHYCOOH wherein Y is selected from C1-C3; R3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C3 alkoxy; R4 is hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl; R5 is selected from hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together a bivalent radical —CH2—; that are able to impart, enhance or modify salt or umami taste
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob Antonius ELINGS, Stefan Michael FURRER, Abdelmajid KAOUAS, Cornelis WINKEL
  • Publication number: 20140342073
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) and their use as umami tastants: wherein R1 is chosen from Me, Et, Pr, or iPr, R2 is chosen from H or Me, or R1 and R2 together with the aromatic ring carbon atoms, form a 5 or 6 membered ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN S.A.
    Inventors: Jacob Antonius Elings, Cornelis Winkel, Stefan Michael Furrer
  • Patent number: 8664261
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula (I) wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is a mono- or bicyclic heterocyclic ring system including one, two or three heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen; R2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; I) R3 is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; and R4 and R5 are independently selected from ethyl and isopropyl; and R3, R4 and R5 together have at least 6 carbon atoms; or II) any two or all of R3, R4 and R5 form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached 3-para-menthyl, bornyl, or adamantyl; having cooling properties, their use as cooling agent and compositions including them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventor: Stefan Michael Furrer
  • Patent number: 8377422
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1-R5, n and m have the same meaning as given in the description, having cooling properties are disclosed. Furthermore a process of their production and consumer products comprising them are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, Thomas Scott McCluskey
  • Publication number: 20120263848
    Abstract: Organic compounds of formula (I), wherein: X is C, R1 to R6 may be independently selected from the group consisting of, H, C1-C3 alkyl, Br, F, Cl, R7 is O R8 is NH R9 is a group having 5 to 12 carbons selected from the group consisting of cycloalkyl or substituted alkyl, wherein the substituent is selected from the group consisting of aryl or cycloalkyl. The compounds create/modify flavour, in particular sweet flavour and may be used in compositions and consumable products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: David C. Bom, Stefan Michael Furrer
  • Publication number: 20120095042
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula (I) wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; RI is a mono- or bicyclic heterocyclic ring system including one, two or three heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen; R2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; I) R3 is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; and R4 and R5 are independently selected from ethyl and isopropyl; and R3, R4 and R5 together have at least 6 carbon atoms: or II) any two or all of R3, R4 and R5 form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached 3-para-menthyl, bornyl, or adamantyl; having cooling properties, their use as cooling agent and compositions including them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Stefan Michael Furrer
  • Publication number: 20110182833
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1-R5, n and m have the same meaning as given in the description, having cooling properties are disclosed. Furthermore a process of their production and consumer products comprising them are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, Thomas Scott McCluskey
  • Patent number: 7959958
    Abstract: A cooling composition comprising at least one compound of the Formula I in which R is selected from the group of moieties consisting of (CH2)nCOOR?; (CH2)nCONMe2; (CH2)nOR?; and CHNH2CH3; where n is 1-3 and R? is independently selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; and R? is selected from the group consisting of the moieties fenchyl, D-bornyl, L-bornyl, exo-norbornyl, 2-methylisobornyl, 2-ethylfenchyl, 2-methylbornyl, cis-pinan-2-yl, verbanyl and isobornyl. The compositions are useful in providing cooling sensations to the skin or mucous membranes of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Givaudan, S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, Gregory Lee Yep, Eric Flamme
  • Patent number: 7935848
    Abstract: Cooling compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, phenyl, C1-C3 alkylphenyl, C1-C3 alkoxyphenyl, thienyl, pyridyl, furyl, and indoyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydroxyl, or R2 forms together with the carbon atom to which it is attached a carbonyl group; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of 2,4-dimethylpent-3-yl, 2,3,4-trimethylpent-3-yl, adamantyl and 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyl-1-yl; and, product compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, David Max Dastrup, Thomas Scott McCluskey
  • Publication number: 20110091531
    Abstract: A liquid cooling composition, which is a mixture of at least one primary cooling compound, at least one different secondary cooling compound and at least one ingestible non-polar solvent for the primary cooling compound, the weight ratios of primary cooling compound:secondary cooling compound:solvent being 1:1.5-2.25:2-4.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: GIV AUDAN SA
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, Karen Ann Bell, Fabio Campanile, Aloysius Lambertus Doorn, Joshua Andrew Hagen
  • Patent number: 7893110
    Abstract: The present invention refers to cooling compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y, Z, and m have the same meaning as given in the specification. The present invention refers furthermore to a process for their production and to product compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Christophe C. Galopin, Stefan Michael Furrer, Lori W. Tigani, Jay Patrick Slack, Pablo Victor Krawec, Lucienne Cole
  • Patent number: 7880011
    Abstract: A method of making a compound of formula II comprising the reaction of a compound of formula RCONH2 with a compound of formula III R being a moiety having between 1 and 15 carbon atoms and optionally from 1 to 5 heteroatoms independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur, and X and Y being independently selected front the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, OMe, OEt, and mixtures thereof; the reaction being performed in a solvent in the presence of a base. The method is useful for the inexpensive manufacture of certain commercially-valuable compounds, including some that have desirable cooling properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Givandan, S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, David C. Bom, David Max Dastrup, Ioana Maria Ungureanu
  • Patent number: 7868004
    Abstract: A compound of the formula I in which X and Y are selected as follows: (i) X is H and Y is selected from the group consisting of (ii) X and Y together form a bivalent radical selected from the group consisting of —O—CH2—O—, —N?CH—O— and —N?CH—S— thus forming together with the carbon atoms to which the radical is attached a 5-membered ring. The compounds have cooling properties and are useful in, for example, foodstuffs, dentifrices and cosmetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Lucienne Cole, Stefan Michael Furrer, Christophe C. Galopin, Pablo Victor Krawec, Adam Mazur, Jay Patrick Slack
  • Publication number: 20100311830
    Abstract: A method of producing in a composition adapted to be applied to the mucous membranes, the physiological effects of menthol at a reduced menthol concentration, by the partial replacement of menthol by a cooling and flavour blend, including (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of lactoyl ethanolamide, nonanoic acid vanillyl amide and menthyl lactate; and (b) at least one compound of the Formula I in which the dotted line represents an optional single bond, the moieties R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 being independently selected from H, CH3 and OH, three moieties being H, one CH3 and one OH, such that (i) when the optional single bond is absent, one of R1 and R5 is OH only when R3 is H; and (ii) when the optional single bond is present, R3 is CH3 and one of R1 and R5 is OH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Marco DE JONGE, Cornelis Winkel, Sarah Barrie Machover, Stefan Michael Furrer, Alexander P. Tondeur
  • Publication number: 20100297038
    Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds with cooling properties, the compound are of formula (I), wherein R1 is selected from the list consisting of C1-C3 alkyl, —SCH3, and —NH2, and —CHR?OR? wherein R? and R? are independently selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; R2 is selected from the list consisting of hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl, and a halide; and I) A is wherein R is selected from hydrogen, —OR11 wherein R11 is selected from hydrogen, and C1-C3 alkyl; halide; —NO2; —CN; —C(O)NH2; and —C(O)OR12 wherein R12 is selected from hydrogen, and C1-C3 alkyl; and X is selected from the list consisting of —CH2—, —C(O)—, and —C(O)NHCH2—; or II) A is wherein n is 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Michael Furrer, Thomas Scott McCluskey