Patents by Inventor Yabin Lei

Yabin Lei 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).

  • Patent number: 12274771
    Abstract: A microcapsule composition useful in delivering an active material contains a first microcapsule and a second microcapsule. The first microcapsule has a zeta potential of 10 mV or greater, the second microcapsule has a zeta potential of 5 mV or less, and the weight ratio of the first microcapsule and the second microcapsule is between 1:10 and 10:1. Also disclosed are consumer products containing such a microcapsule composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Li Xu, John Brahms, Xiang Fei
  • Patent number: 12269002
    Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsule compositions and their preparation methods. The microcapsule composition has a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase. The microcapsule has a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule core contains an active material selected from the group consisting of a fragrance, cosmetic active, malodor counteractant, and combinations thereof. The microcapsule wall is formed of a polymeric network comprising of at least three moieties: (i) a first moiety derived from a chitosan, (ii) a second moiety derived from a polyisocyanate, and (iii) a third moiety derived from a polyphenol. Also disclosed are consumer products contain such a microcapsule composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Li Xu, Yabin Lei, Yi Zhang, Takashi Sasaki, Ronald Gabbard, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Publication number: 20250075151
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a biodegradable core-shell microcapsule with a shell composed of a biopolymer, e.g., chitosan, which is cross-linked with an isocyanate and a tannic acid, in particular hydrolyzed tannic acid. This disclosure also relates to a process for preparing the biodegradable core-shell microcapsule and consumer products containing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Ronald GABBARD, Jason HACKENBERG, Gary MERTZ, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Takashi SASAKI, Tram TRAN, Timothy YOUNG, Yi ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20250000761
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to biodegradable core-shell microcapsule compositions wherein the microcapsule shell contains a polymer formed with a biobased epoxide and a polyamine. This disclosure also relates to a method of preparing such biodegradable core-shell microcapsules. This disclosure also relates to consumer products containing such biodegradable core-shell microcapsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Ronald Gabbard, Julie Ann Wieland, Yabin Lei, Evan Beach, Crystal Kunzel, Richard Alan Gross, Xue Wang
  • Publication number: 20240368502
    Abstract: Disclosed are biodegradable core-shell microcapsule slurries composed of microcapsules having a wall formed by self-condensation of an isocyanate in the presence of a denatured pea protein as dispersant. Also disclosed are consumer products containing such a core-shell microcapsule slurry and methods for producing core-shell microcapsule stories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Niels Akeroyd, Sonia-Patricia STOICA, Florine ANQUETIN, Pedro Garcia CAVERO, Robert Allan HUNTER, Yabin LEI, Florin LUCA VILCIU, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Julie Ann WIELAND, Li XU, Ronald GABBARD
  • Publication number: 20240336880
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a biodegradable core-shell microcapsule that includes (a) a shell containing the reaction product of an isocyanate-functionalized prepolymer with a crosslinker and optionally a polyelectrolyte under an aqueous condition, and (b) a core containing an active material, wherein the isocyanate-functionalized prepolymer is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with a biopolymer and/or an amphiphilic compound under an anhydrous condition, and the microcapsule shell is substantially free of or free of a self-condensed polyisocyanate. This disclosure also relates to a process of preparing such biodegradable core-shell microcapsule. This disclosure also relates to a consumer product containing such biodegradable core-shell microcapsule. This disclosure also relates to a process of making the isocyanate-functionalized prepolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Takashi SASAKI, Jason HACKENBERG, Ryan CHIN, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Ronald GABBARD, Yabin LEI, Sorin Nicolae SAUCA, Timothy YOUNG, Tram TRAN, Helen LU, Min ZHAO, Julie Ann WIELAND
  • Patent number: 12048755
    Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsule compositions having microcapsules suspended in an aqueous phase. Each of the microcapsules has a single core-shell structure and contains a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule compositions include a pectin. Also disclosed are preparation methods and use of the microcapsule compositions in consumer products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Li Xu, Yabin Lei, Ronald Gabbard, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 12013574
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable microcapsule compositions each containing a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase and a stabilizing agent. The microcapsule compositions are stable for at least 4 weeks when storing at 45° C., and the microcapsule composition is considered stable when (i) the composition has a viscosity of 3000 cP or less and (ii) 20% or less water by volume of the composition is separated from the composition. Also disclosed are consumer products having such a stable microcapsule composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu
  • Publication number: 20240004145
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable microcapsule compositions each containing a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase and a stabilizing agent. The microcapsule compositions are stable for at least 4 weeks when storing at 45° C., and the microcapsule composition is considered stable when (i) the composition has a viscosity of 3000 cP or less and (ii) 20% or less water by volume of the composition is separated from the composition. Also disclosed are consumer products having such a stable microcapsule composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU
  • Publication number: 20230051314
    Abstract: A reloadable microcapsule contains a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule core contains a hydrophobic core solvent and a hydrophilic core solvent, and the microcapsule wall, formed of an encapsulating polymer, is permeable to the hydrophilic core solvent. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the reloadable microcapsule and consumer products having the microcapsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: John BRAHMS, Yabin LEI, Julie WIELAND, Li XU, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • Publication number: 20230046103
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable microcapsule compositions each containing a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase and a stabilizing agent. The microcapsule compositions are stable for at least 4 weeks when storing at 45° C., and the microcapsule composition is considered stable when (i) the composition has a viscosity of 3000 cP or less and (ii) 20% or less water by volume of the composition is separated from the composition. Also disclosed are consumer products having such a stable microcapsule composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU
  • Patent number: 11540985
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable microcapsule compositions each containing a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase and a stabilizing agent. The microcapsule compositions are stable for at least 4 weeks when storing at 45° C., and the microcapsule composition is considered stable when (i) the composition has a viscosity of 3000 cP or less and (ii) 20% or less water by volume of the composition is separated from the composition. Also disclosed are consumer products having such a stable microcapsule composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu
  • Publication number: 20220401372
    Abstract: A hybrid encapsulate formulation obtained by mixing a starch/fragrance emulsion with a core-shell capsule suspension is provided as is a method of using the formulation in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product and a method for releasing an encapsulated fragrance by moisture, shear, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Michael V. IMPERIALE, Lewis M. POPPLEWELL, Franklin PRINGGOSUSANTO, Ralph GENCARELLI
  • Patent number: 11491089
    Abstract: A reloadable microcapsule contains a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule core contains a hydrophobic core solvent and a hydrophilic core solvent, and the microcapsule wall, formed of an encapsulating polymer, is permeable to the hydrophilic core solvent. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the reloadable microcapsule and consumer products having the microcapsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: John Brahms, Yabin Lei, Julie Wieland, Li Xu, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 11458105
    Abstract: A hybrid encapsulate formulation obtained by mixing a starch/fragrance emulsion with a core-shell capsule suspension is provided as is a method of using the formulation in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product and a method for releasing an encapsulated fragrance by moisture, shear, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Michael V. Imperiale, Lewis M. Popplewell, Franklin Pringgosusanto, Ralph Gencarelli
  • Publication number: 20220250025
    Abstract: Microcapsule compositions as disclosed comprising a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase. The microcapsule has a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule core contains an active material. The microcapsule wall is formed of a polymeric network comprising a first moiety derived from a protein, and a second moiety derived from a multi-functional electrophile. Also disclosed are preparation methods and consumer products containing the microcapsule compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: NIELS AKEROYD, Jeroen van Holland, Volkert de Villeneuve, Robert Allan HUNTER, Ronald GABBARD, Yabin LEI, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Takashi SASAKI, Julie Ann WIELAND
  • Publication number: 20220226797
    Abstract: A biodegradable core-shell microcapsule composition with controlled release of an active material is provided, wherein the shell of the microcapsule is composed of a biopolymer cross-linked with a combination of two or more different types of cross-linking agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Ronald GABBARD, Yabin LEI, Takashi SASAKI, Julie Ann WIELAND, Li XU, Yi ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20220226208
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aromatic or aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU, Carol JOYCE, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL
  • Publication number: 20220177815
    Abstract: A biodegradable core-shell microcapsule composition with controlled release of an active material is provided, wherein the shell of the microcapsule is composed of a biopolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Ronald GABBARD, Yabin LEI, Takashi SASAKI, Julie Ann WIELAND, Li XU, Yi ZHANG, Niels AKEROYD, Volkert DE VILLENEUVE, Rob HUNTER
  • Publication number: 20220175636
    Abstract: A consumer product with controlled release of an active material is provided, wherein said active material is encapsulated in a biodegradable core-shell microcapsule composition, wherein the shell of the microcapsule is composed of a biopolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Ronald GABBARD, Yabin LEI, Takashi SASAKI, Julie Ann WIELAND, Li XU, Yi ZHANG, Niels AKEROYD, Volkert DE VILLENEUVE, Rob HUNTER, Judith KERSCHNER, Valery CLAUDE