Patents by Inventor Thomas Riess
Thomas Riess 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: 9848624Abstract: The invention relates to the use of rubusoside and certain mixtures containing rubusoside, preferably the use of certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, in particular Rubus suavissimus extracts, for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression. The invention further relates to orally consumable preparations, comprising at least one bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance and rubusoside or certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, preferably certain Rubus suavissimus extracts, a corresponding method of producing said preparations and a method for reducing or suppressing the bitter, sour and/or astringent effect of a bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance. The invention further relates to certain flavoring compositions that are particularly effective for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Symrise AGInventors: Jakob Peter Ley, Katharina Reichelt, Thomas Riess, Kathrin Langer, Susanne Paetz
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Publication number: 20170190727Abstract: The invention relates to novel substance mixtures which can be used as aroma compositions to enhance the sweet taste of oral preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Symrise AGInventors: Gerhard Krammer, Christoph SABATER, Thomas RIESS, Jakob LEY, Thorsten GEIßLER
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Publication number: 20160295892Abstract: Suggested is a mixture of matter, comprising: (a) steviol glycosides, (b) starch degradation products and (c) one or more phenolic sweetness-enhancing aroma substances selected from the group formed by hesperetin, phloretin, 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one, 7,3-dihydroxy-4?-methoxyflavan and 5-hydroxy-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-2-chromanone. On condition that components (a+b) and (c) are present in a ratio by weight of from 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Symrise AGInventors: Uwe SCHÄFER, Gerhard KRAMMER, Gerald GLAUBITZ, Thomas RIESS, Jakob LEY, Susanne PAETZ
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Patent number: 9445606Abstract: The invention provides the use of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each, independently, represent H, OH or O-alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R1, R2 or R3 represents OH, a salt of such a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I), a mixture containing or consisting of two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above, a mixture containing or consisting of salts of two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above or a mixture containing or consisting of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) or two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above, and a salt of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) or two or more salts of different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formulaType: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: SYMRISE AGInventors: Gerhard Krammer, Jakob Ley, Thomas Riess, Martin Haug, Susanne Paetz, Günter Kindel, Ralph Schmidtmann
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Patent number: 9433235Abstract: Described is a solubilization agent for solubilizing polyphenols, flavonoids and/or diterpenoid glucosides in aqueous liquids, wherein the solubilization agent consists of a mixture of: (a) one emulsifying polymer or a mixture of two, three or more emulsifying polymers, (b) one saponin or a mixture of two, three or more saponins, (c) one partially or fully water-miscible, preferably liquid, solvent or a mixture of partially or fully water-miscible, preferably liquid, solvents, preferably selected from the group consisting of ethanol, propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), glycerin, triacetin (glycerin triacetate), diacetin (glycerin diacetate) and triethyl citrate, and (d) water. The solubilization agent is particularly suitable for sparingly water soluble polyphenols, flavonoids and/or diterpenoid glucosides. The invention also relates to compositions and (food or cosmetic) formulations comprising said solubilization agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: SYMRISE AGInventors: Dirk Schrader, Thomas Riess, Cornelia Homner, Christopher Sabater-Lüntzel
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Patent number: 9198451Abstract: The invention concerns an aroma composition to reduce or suppress a bitter or astringent impression in the oral cavity, comprising (i) one or more sweeteners and (ii) one or more specific bitter-masking aroma substances and/or flavourings and optionally (iii) one or more sweetness intensifying aroma substances and/or sweeteners and optionally (iv) one or more inactive substances or carriers. The invention also concerns a preparation, containing such an aroma composition, the use of an aroma composition for reducing or eliminating a bitter and astringent effect of an artificial sweetener and a corresponding method for reducing or eliminating the bitter and astringent effect of a sweetener.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: SYMRISE AGInventors: Thomas Riess, Jakob Peter Ley, Maria Blings, Christopher Sabater-Lüntzel, Katharina Reichelt, Deborah Kennison, Martin Gurney, Katja Obst
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Patent number: 8857587Abstract: A method for operating an open 3-line type hydrodynamic coupling device, in which a fluid pressure displacing a clutch piston in an engaging direction is provided in the first space area for engaging the lockup clutch, and a fluid pressure displacing the clutch piston in the disengaging direction is provided in a second space area for disengaging the lockup clutch. A fluid supply pressure for the first space area and/or a fluid supply pressure for the second space area are/is adjusted depending on at least one operating variable in the engaged state of the lockup clutch and/or in the disengaged state of the lockup clutch and/or for engaging the lockup clutch and/or for disengaging the lockup clutch.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Riess, Christian Selinka, Stefan Pümmler, Günter Grau
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Publication number: 20140287122Abstract: The invention relates to the use of rubusoside and certain mixtures containing rubusoside, preferably the use of certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, in particular Rubus suavissimus extracts, for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression. The invention further relates to orally consumable preparations, comprising at least one bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance and rubusoside or certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, preferably certain Rubus suavissimus extracts, a corresponding method of producing said preparations and a method for reducing or suppressing the bitter, sour and/or astringent effect of a bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance. The invention further relates to certain flavoring compositions that are particularly effective for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: SYMRISE AGInventors: Jakob Peter Ley, Katharina Reichelt, Thomas Riess, Kathrin Langer, Susanne Paetz
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Patent number: 8778987Abstract: The use is described of the 4-hydroxychalcone derivatives of the formula (I) wherein A may represent a single or double bond, R1, R2 and R3, mutually independently, may in each case mean H, OH or (preferably C1-C4) alkoxy, providing that at least one of the residues R1 to R3 means OH, and R4 means H, OH or (preferably C1-C4) alkoxy, and/or (ii) the salts thereof and (iii) mixtures thereof to mask or reduce the unpleasant taste impression of an unpleasant tasting substance, as are corresponding methods and preparations.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Symrise AGInventors: Jakob Ley, Susanne Paetz, Thomas Riess, Gerhard Krammer
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Patent number: 8679461Abstract: The use of hesperetin of formula (I) is described wherein the hesperetin of formula (I) is in the form of a (2S)-enantiomer, (2R)-enantiomer or any desired mixture of the two enantiomers, a salt of hesperetin of formula (I), —a mixture comprising or consisting of two or more salts of the hesperetin of formula (I), or a mixture comprising or consisting of hesperetin of formula (I) and one or more salts of hesperetin of formula (I) for enhancing the sweet taste of a sweet-tasting substance or sweet olfactory impression of a flavoring which gives a sweet olfactory impression.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Symrise AGInventors: Jakob Ley, Guenter Kindel, Susanne Paetz, Thomas Riess, Martin Haug, Ralph Schmidtmann, Gerhard Krammer
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Publication number: 20120322750Abstract: Described is a solubilization agent for solubilizing polyphenols, flavonoids and/or diterpenoid glucosides in aqueous liquids, wherein the solubilization agent consists of a mixture of: (a) one emulsifying polymer or a mixture of two, three or more emulsifying polymers, (b) one saponin or a mixture of two, three or more saponins, (c) one partially or fully water-miscible, preferably liquid, solvent or a mixture of partially or fully water-miscible, preferably liquid, solvents, preferably selected from the group consisting of ethanol, propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), glycerin, triacetin (glycerin triacetate), diacetin (glycerin diacetate) and triethyl citrate, and (d) water. The solubilization agent is particularly suitable for sparingly water soluble polyphenols, flavonoids and/or diterpenoid glucosides. The invention also relates to compositions and (food or cosmetic) formulations comprising said solubilization agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: SYMRISE AGInventors: Dirk Schrader, Thomas Riess, Cornelia Homner, Christopher Sabater-Lüntzel
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Publication number: 20120118694Abstract: A method for operating an open 3-line type hydrodynamic coupling device, in which a fluid pressure displacing a clutch piston in an engaging direction is provided in the first space area for engaging the lockup clutch, and a fluid pressure displacing the clutch piston in the disengaging direction is provided in a second space area for disengaging the lockup clutch. A fluid supply pressure for the first space area and/or a fluid supply pressure for the second space area are/is adjusted depending on at least one operating variable in the engaged state of the lockup clutch and/or in the disengaged state of the lockup clutch and/or for engaging the lockup clutch and/or for disengaging the lockup clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas RIESS, Christian Selinka, Stefan Pümmler, Günter Grau
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Publication number: 20110293538Abstract: The invention relates to the use of rubusoside and certain mixtures containing rubusoside, preferably the use of certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, in particular Rubus suavissimus extracts, for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression. The invention further relates to orally consumable preparations, comprising at least one bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance and rubusoside or certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, preferably certain Rubus suavissimus extracts, a corresponding method of producing said preparations and a method for reducing or suppressing the bitter, sour and/or astringent effect of a bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance. The invention further relates to certain flavoring compositions that are particularly effective for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: SYMRISE AGInventors: JAKOB PETER LEY, KATHARINA REICHELT, THOMAS RIESS, KATHRIN LANGER, SUSANNE PAETZ
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Publication number: 20110076239Abstract: A flavoring mixture, comprising (i) one or more sweet-tasting substances, selected from the group of naturally occurring sweet-tasting substances and the physiologically compatible salts thereof without phyllodulcin and the physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (ii) phyllodulcin and/or one or more of the physiologically compatible salts thereof, wherein the ratio of the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) to the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) is ?2.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: SYMRISE AGInventors: Katharina Reichelt, Jakob Peter Ley, Petra Hoffmann-Lücke, Maria Blings, Susanne Paetz, Thomas Riess
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Publication number: 20100233102Abstract: The invention provides the use of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each, independently, represent H, OH or O-alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R1, R2 or R3 represents OH, a salt of such a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I), a mixture containing or consisting of two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above, a mixture containing or consisting of salts of two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above or a mixture containing or consisting of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) or two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above, and a salt of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) or two or more salts of different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formulaType: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: SYMRISE GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Krammer, Jakob Ley, Thomas Riess, Martin Haug, Susanne Paetz, Günter Kindel, Ralph Schmidtmann
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Publication number: 20100151055Abstract: The invention concerns an aroma composition to reduce or suppress a bitter or astringent impression in the oral cavity, comprising (i) one or more sweeteners and (ii) one or more specific bitter-masking aroma substances and/or flavourings and optionally (iii) one or more sweetness intensifying aroma substances and/or sweeteners and optionally (iv) one or more inactive substances or carriers. The invention also concerns a preparation, containing such an aroma composition, the use of an aroma composition for reducing or eliminating a bitter and astringent effect of an artificial sweetener and a corresponding method for reducing or eliminating the bitter and astringent effect of a sweetener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: SYMRISE GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Riess, Jakob Peter Ley, Maria Blings, Christopher Sabater-Luntzel, Katharina Reichelt, Deborah Kennison, Martin Gurney, Katja Obst
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Publication number: 20080305052Abstract: The use of hesperetin of formula (I) is described wherein the hesperetin of formula (I) is in the form of a (2S)-enantiomer, (2R)-enantiomer or any desired mixture of the two enantiomers, a salt of hesperetin of formula (I), —a mixture comprising or consisting of two or more salts of the hesperetin of formula (I), or a mixture comprising or consisting of hesperetin of formula (I) and one or more salts of hesperetin of formula (I) for enhancing the sweet taste of a sweet-tasting substance or sweet olfactory impression of a flavouring which gives a sweet olfactory impression.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: SYMRISE GmbH & Co. KG.Inventors: Jakob Ley, Guenter Kindel, Susanne Paetz, Thomas Riess, Martin Haug, Ralph Schmidtmann, Gerhard Krammer
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Publication number: 20080302618Abstract: Presented is a hydraulic coupling for an actuating system for actuating a motor vehicle clutch. The hydraulic coupling includes a socket part defining an internal recess, a plug part configured for insertion into the socket part, a locking element that engages with the plug part and the socket part in an assembled state of the hydraulic coupling and which holds the plug part and the socket part captively together, a damping element that is configured for damping undesirable vibrations, with the damping element being supported on the locking element, and a support element disposed between the damping element and the locking element and extending around the entire circumference of the damping element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Boleslaw Tulaczko, Thomas Riess, Dieter Gebauer, Andre Gemeinhardt, Holger Wegner-Braun, Roland Morber
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Publication number: 20080227867Abstract: The use is described of the 4-hydroxychalcone derivatives of the formula (I) wherein A may represent a single or double bond, R1, R2 and R3, mutually independently, may in each case mean H, OH or (preferably C1-C4) alkoxy, providing that at least one of the residues R1 to R3 means OH, and R4 means H, OH or (preferably C1-C4) alkoxy, and/or (ii) the salts thereof and (iii) mixtures thereof to mask or reduce the unpleasant taste impression of an unpleasant tasting substance, as are corresponding methods and preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: SYMRISE GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jakob Ley, Susanne Paetz, Thomas Riess, Gerhard Krammer
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Publication number: 20080076699Abstract: The use is described of (i) a fatty acid ester having formula (I) or (ii) a mixture of two or more different fatty acid esters having formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 10 C atoms, a cycloalkyl radical having 3 to 8 C atoms, an alkenyl radical having 2 to 10 C atoms or a cycloalkenyl radical having 3 to 8 C atoms, R2 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 10 C atoms, n denotes 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and the two double bonds in the fatty acid radical are mutually independently (E)- or (Z)-configured, as a fragrance and/or aroma substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: SYMRISE GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Jakob LEY, Thomas RIESS