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: 20150099809
    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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20150099810
    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: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Patent number: 8901064
    Abstract: The invention relates to detergents or cleaning agents which comprise capsules that are low in formaldehydes and/or free from formaldehyde, are storage stable and thus prevent a contamination of the detergent or cleaning agent with formaldehyde, comprising microcapsules, the capsule wall of which contains a resin which is obtained by reacting at least one aromatic alcohol or ether or derivative thereof and at least one aldehydic component which comprises at least two C-atoms per molecule, and optionally at least one (meth)acrylate-polymer, and builders and/or surfactants. Said detergent or cleaning agents enable, during application, a targeted and durable release of liquid active agents, such as, in particular scents, to the treated objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Andreas Bauer, Matthias Sunder
  • Publication number: 20140329732
    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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • Publication number: 20140323375
    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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Marc Weyhe, Thomas Gerke, Hubert Smyrek
  • Publication number: 20140322156
    Abstract: The use of 2-amino-1,3-propanediol and/or substituted 2-amino-1,3-propanediol for degradation of malodours caused by the presence of acids, thiols, sulphides, amines, aromatics, alcohols and/or heteroaromatics is described. By addition of 2-amino-1,3-propanediol and/or substituted 2-amino-1,3-propanediol to the ambient air or, for example, incorporated into washing compositions, it is possible to reduce corresponding malodours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Marc Weyhe, Lukas Baron, Frank Rittler, Andreas Bauer
  • Publication number: 20140193350
    Abstract: The application relates to cosmetic agents, 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: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Ursula Huchel, Stefan Urlichs, Manuela Materne, Klaus Last, Daniel Mues
  • Publication number: 20140161757
    Abstract: The invention describes a method for degrading off-odors by employing a special 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compound. Degradation of off-odors to the point of extinction of the off-odor, on hard and/or soft surfaces, in particular on textiles, and in room air, is made possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Marc Weyhe, Lukas Baron
  • Publication number: 20140113849
    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: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Publication number: 20140110605
    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: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Patent number: 8680040
    Abstract: Silicic acid esters to which fragrances are bound, preferably as 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3,3,0]octane compounds or as monocyclic oxazolidines and that are suitable for adding fragrance to detergents and cleaning agents because they release the bound fragrances in hydrolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Thomas Gerke, Silvia Sauf, Claudia Klink
  • Publication number: 20140030397
    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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J.J. Mueller, Jan Nordmann
  • Patent number: 8604250
    Abstract: Scents having a fresh odor are usually very volatile, and therefore have a low yield in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes. They must therefore be used in relatively large quantities so that commensurate effects can be achieved. The invention describes specific ketones as photolabile scent storage substances which enable greatly improved persistence of the scent impression, in particular with a fresh odor, in typical applications. Corresponding washing or cleaning agents and air freshening agents, and a method for scenting surfaces, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Publication number: 20130288940
    Abstract: The invention relates to perfume compositions encompassing fragrance aldehyde or fragrance ketone, and to an oxazolidine fragrance precursor, corresponding thereto, that can release the same fragrance aldehyde or the same fragrance ketone. The perfume compositions can be incorporated in stable fashion into consumer products such as, for example, washing agents, and enable both efficient product scenting and long-lasting item scenting, in particular of textiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Andreas Bauer, Ralf Bunn, Hubert Smyrek, Manuela Manterne, Frank Rittler
  • Patent number: 8466294
    Abstract: 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds, process for their preparation, their use as pro-fragrances, and washing and cleaning compositions, fabric softeners and cosmetics comprising them, and a process for prolonging the odor perception of such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Silvia Sauf, Thomas Gerke
  • Publication number: 20120315403
    Abstract: Scents having a fresh odor are usually very volatile, and therefore have a low yield in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes. They must therefore be used in relatively large quantities so that commensurate effects can be achieved. The invention describes specific ketones as photolabile scent storage substances which enable greatly improved persistence of the scent impression, in particular with a fresh odor, in typical applications. Corresponding washing or cleaning agents and air freshening agents, and a method for scenting surfaces, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Publication number: 20120308738
    Abstract: Photolabile scent storage substance that are capable of photoinduced release of cyclic compounds have at least one cyclic double bond. These scent storage substances are special ketones, and enable greatly improved stability of the scent impression, in particular with a fresh character, in typical applications, for example in textile laundering, room scenting, and in the cosmetic sector. More economical utilization of the stored scents can thereby be ensured. Also described are corresponding washing or cleaning agents, scenting methods, and methods for manufacturing the special ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Publication number: 20120309669
    Abstract: Stable formulations and perfume compositions include amino alcohol(s) as well as >10 wt % fragrances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Hubert Smyrek, Ralf Bunn, Andreas Bauer, Manuela Materne, Marc Weyhe, Klaus Intemann, Dagmar Preis-Amberger
  • Publication number: 20120164097
    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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Markus Egert, Andreas Bauer, Andreas Gerigk, Frank Pessel
  • Patent number: 8202892
    Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound from advanced glycation end products (‘AGEs’) and/or precursors thereof as an agent for skin treatment, especially for protection and/or care of the skin. The present invention further provides a cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound from the group of the AGEs and/or precursors thereof, wherein the AGEs are prepared by reacting sugars with the amino acids lysine and/or arginine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ursula Huchel, Christian Kropf, Thomas Welss, Melanie Giesen, Andreas Bock