Patents by Inventor Ursula Huchel

Ursula Huchel 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: 20170349858
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific phenacyl ethers of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to washing and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, and air freshening agents containing such phenacyl ethers, and a method for the long-lasting scenting of surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Nadine Bluhm, Andreas Bauer
  • Publication number: 20170349565
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to special orthoformic acid esters of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as thermally labile and acid-labile fragrance storage substances. The disclosure further relates to detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products containing such orthoformic acid esters, as well as to a method for lastingly fragrancing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Julian Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 9730875
    Abstract: Fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 9593063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing photocleavable scent precursors, to products containing the scent precursors, and to the use of the scent precursors for prolonging the scent impression in the product and on surfaces treated with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Bjoern Porschen
  • Patent number: 9587206
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition of (a) a selected amino alcohol compound of general formula (I), (b) a scent aldehyde and/or scent ketone, and (c) a selected silicic acid ester, to the use of same as a pro-scent, as well as to washing and cleaning agents, fabric softeners and cosmetics which contain these. The invention also relates to a method for prolonging the perception of scent in such agents, and to a method for removing malodors by applying said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • Publication number: 20170020794
    Abstract: The application relates to a method of using cleaning agents, and fabric treatment agents containing a combination of at least two different microcapsules as well as to methods for releasing active substances from said microcapsules when using said agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Stefan Urlichs, Manuela Materne, Klaus Last, Daniel Mues
  • Publication number: 20160362356
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention also relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air fresheners including such ketones. The invention further relates to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces and also to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance in a room using the aforementioned ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20160347704
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products including ketones of said type. The invention also relates to a method for lastingly scenting surfaces and a method for lastingly fragrancing rooms using said ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20160289594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds which are effective as agonists of the human olfactory ion channel CNGA2 (cyclic nucleotide-gated channel alpha 2) for enhancing the olfactory effect of other odorants, as well as to compositions and agents containing these compounds in combination with other odorants and to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Manuela Materne, Isabelle Levert, Hubert Smyrek, Ralf Bunn, Frank Rittler, Dietmar Krautwurst, Christiane Geithe
  • Patent number: 9458081
    Abstract: Many fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be highly volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20160186103
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Publication number: 20160143829
    Abstract: Fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used economically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 9321986
    Abstract: The invention relates to combinations of 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds with silicic acid esters, methods for producing same, the use of same as pro-fragrances, as well as washing and cleaning agents, fabric softeners and cosmetics that contain same. The invention also relates to a method for prolonging the perception of fragrance in such agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • Patent number: 9312041
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Publication number: 20160075628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing photocleavable scent precursors, to products containing the scent precursors, and to the use of the scent precursors for prolonging the scent impression in the product and on surfaces treated with the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Bjoern Porschen
  • Patent number: 9284261
    Abstract: Fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 9217222
    Abstract: Bad odors on textile materials are often caused by body odor. The invention relates to a textile material treatment method for inhibiting body odor on textile materials, by which means the treated textiles, after having been worn, even after sweat-inducing sports activities, have a significantly reduced bad odor or even no odor. The invention also relates to a perfume composition and to a textile material treatment agent, respectively comprising urea derivatives and/or phenacylthiazolium salts, that counteract the formation of body odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Markus Egert, Andreas Bauer, Andreas Gerigk, Frank Pessel
  • Patent number: 9217126
    Abstract: Photolabile fragrance storage substances capable of photo-induced release of odorant aldehydes and odorant ketones are described in addition to a process for long-lasting fragrancing of surfaces and a process for producing said fragrance storage substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Christian Kropf, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze, Uta Sundermeier
  • Patent number: 9068151
    Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Mayer
  • Patent number: 9006168
    Abstract: The deliberate release of odorants or aroma substances is desirable in many fields of application, and in particular in the field of washing and cleaning agents. Said deliberate release is achieved by using an odorant composition that comprises an odorant precursor, which is an allyl ether of the formula (I), R1R2C?CR3—CR4R5—O—CHR6R7, in which the residues R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 mutually independently denote H or a hydrocarbon residue that can be acyclic or cyclic, substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched, as well as saturated or unsaturated. Thus, in particular odorants in the form of an alkene having an allylic hydrogen atom, such as ?-pinene, can be released in a deliberate manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Jan Nordmann