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).

  • 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: 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: 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: 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
  • 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: 20220125700
    Abstract: Bio-degradable microcapsules with a fragrance or odorant encapsulated therein during the polymerization process are provided. The bio-degradable microcapsules are of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Li XU
  • Patent number: 11311467
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Publication number: 20220071863
    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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: LI XU, Yabin LEI, Ronald GABBARD, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Julie Ann Wieland, Yi Zhang, Takashi Sasaki, Clémentine Marteau-Roussy
  • Publication number: 20220071865
    Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsule compositions comprising a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase. The microcapsule has a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall. The microcapsule core contains an active material. The microcapsule wall encapsulates the microcapsule core and is formed of a polymeric network having a protein moiety, a multi-functional electrophile moiety, and a third moiety derived from a chaotropic agent, a multi-functional nucleophile, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are preparation method and consumer products containing the microcapsule composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: TAakashi SASAKI, Ryan CHIN, Julie Ann WIELAND, Yi ZHANG, Ronald GABBARD, Yabin LEI, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Clémentine MARTEAU-ROUSSY
  • Publication number: 20220071864
    Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsules each having a microcapsule core and a microcapsule wall encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule core contains an active material and the microcapsule wall contains hydroxyethyl cellulose moieties. Also disclosed are preparation method and consumer products containing the microcapsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: YI ZHANG, Yabin LEI, Li XU, Ronald GABBARD, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Julie Ann WIELAND, Takashi SASAKI, Clémentine MARTEAU-ROUSSY
  • Publication number: 20220071862
    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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: LI XU, Yabin LEI, Yi ZHANG, Takashi SASAKI, Ronald GABBARD, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Julie Ann Wieland
  • Publication number: 20220040658
    Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsule compositions having a microcapsule that contains a microcapsule core and a microcapsule shell encapsulating the microcapsule core. The microcapsule has a particle size of 1 micron to 100 microns in diameter. The microcapsule core contains an active material. The microcapsule shell is formed of at least three moieties, in which a first moiety is derived from a polygalactomannan, a second moiety is derived from a polyisocyanate, and a third moiety is derived from a multi-functional aldehyde or a tannic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi SASAKI, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Ronald GABBARD, Ryan CHIN, Yabin LEI, Julie Ann WIELAND, Yi Zhang, Clementine Marteau-Roussy
  • Patent number: 11224569
    Abstract: This invention is a hydrogel capsule with a fragrance encapsulated therein during the polymerization process. The hydrogel capsule is of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu