Patents by Inventor Theo Ten Pierik

Theo Ten Pierik 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: 20120004328
    Abstract: Due to toxicological concerns, it may be desirable to replace the fragrance compound lilial with less problematic compounds without losing the creative power and quality regarding perfumes. The present invention addresses this need by using selected oxazolidines described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Ralf Bunn, Manuela Materne, Werner Faber, Hubert Smyrek, Theo ten Pierik, Frank Rittler, Andreas Bauer, Michael Dischmann, Silvia Sauf, Dagmar Preis-Amberger
  • Patent number: 7807616
    Abstract: A fragrance preparation containing 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enenitrile and other compounds described herein is a geranonitrile substitute which has the advantages inherent to geranonitrile, such as fragrance freshness and composition stability but is less objectionable from a toxicological standpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Georg Meine, Theo ten Pierik
  • Publication number: 20090099382
    Abstract: Silicon compounds comprising at least one silicon atom, at least one alkoxy group of the formula —OR? bonded to silicon, and at least one aminoalkyl group bonded to silicon, wherein the alkoxy group is derived from an active substance alcohol of the formula R?OH, and the use thereof for perfuming or preserving laundry detergents and cleaners or cosmetic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Andreas Bauer, Ralf Bunn, Werner Faber, Wolfgang Lahn, Alfred-Michael Lusse, Mannuela Materne, Theo Ten Pierik, Frank Rittler, Hubert Smyrek
  • Patent number: 7129205
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein X is a —(C?CH2)— group or a —CH(CH3)— group, with the proviso that when X is a —(C?CH2)— group, R1 is a C1-10 alkyl group or a C2-10 alkenyl group and when X is a —CH(CH3)— group, R1 is hydrogen, a saturated or unsaturated, linear or a branched C1-10 alkyl group, a C1-10 acyl group, a C1-10 cycloalkyl group or an aryl group are useful as perfumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: KAO Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Werner Faber, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Patent number: 6933270
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein the bond between the ?- and ?-positions to the aldehyde group represents a C—C single bond or a cis- or trans-configured C?C double bond are useful as perfumes and perfume ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Ralph Nemitz, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Patent number: 6867175
    Abstract: A Compound corresponding to formula (I): wherein X is a group selected from the group consisting of —CHO, —CN, —CH?NOH, and —CH2OH, and wherein the C?C double bond assumes a Z or E configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik, Werner Faber
  • Patent number: 6864225
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) are described: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl; an wherein x represents either 0 or 1. The compounds are useful as fragrances and as added components in fragrance blends. Methods of improving the harmony, emanation, naturalness an staying power of other fragrance ingredients by the addition of such compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik, Werner Faber
  • Publication number: 20040162447
    Abstract: The invention relates to 2-methyl-4-ethyl-2-octene-1-aldehyde of formula (I), which is characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics which diffuse extremely well. The inventive substance is suitable for use as fragrance, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Ralph Nemitz, Marc Speitkamp, Theo Ten Pierik, Markus Schneider, Ralph Bunn
  • Patent number: 6632787
    Abstract: Carbonyl compounds derived from the reaction of alkyl cyclopentenols and vinyl ethers are described. The carbonyl compounds described have excellent fragrance properties, and their use as fragrances and/or fragrance-enhancing compounds is also described. Processes for the preparation of the carbonyl compounds are described as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Ute Lemke, Elke Veit, Theo Ten Pierik, Ralph Nemitz, Volker Porrmann, Marc Speitkamp
  • Publication number: 20030153485
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), where X═ a CHO, CN, CH═NOH, or CH2OH group and the C═C double bond may be either E or Z configuration are characterised by an interesting and original odour characteristic with high dispersion. Said compounds are suitable for use as fragrances, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik, Werner Faber
  • Publication number: 20030148919
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Ralph Nemitz, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Publication number: 20030148918
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Werner Faber, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Publication number: 20030130164
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) are described: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik, Werner Faber
  • Patent number: 6555517
    Abstract: The use of aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of cyclooctadienes, except cyclooctane aldehydes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Volker Porrmann, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Patent number: 6451758
    Abstract: Odoriferous compounds containing from 70 to 90% by weight of 2-methylene-3-(4-methlycyclohex-3-enyl)-butanal and from 10 to 30% by weight of limonene aldehyde, are described. The fragrance providing capabilities of the compounds are described in methods for their use, and perfumed compositions containing such compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Patent number: 5932771
    Abstract: Carbonyl compounds corresponding to formulae (1a) and (1b) ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Ulf-Armin Schaper, Volker Porrmann, Werner Faber, Theo ten Pierik