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: 20160158121
    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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Yabin LEI, Lewis Michael POPPLEWELL, Li XU, John BRAHMS, Xiang FENG
  • Publication number: 20150252312
    Abstract: A capsule composition containing a capsule and a stabilizing agent. The capsule has an oil core containing an active material and a capsule wall encapsulating the oil core. The active material is a fragrance, a flavor, a malodor counteractant, or a combination thereof. The wall is formed of polyurea or polyurethane. The capsule composition has 20 ppm or greater of the stabilizing agent, which is a multi-functional amine, an amino acid, a polymer mixture, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a consumer product containing this capsule composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
    Inventors: Volkert de Villeneuve, Djurre Sijbren Postma, Elizabeth Geertruida Maria Brundel, John Brahms, Li Xu, Johan G.L. Pluter, Laura French, Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang
  • Publication number: 20150203787
    Abstract: This invention is a hydrogel capsule with a fragrance or odorant encapsulated therein during the polymerization process. The hydrogel capsule is of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Xihua Lu, Carol Joyce, Li Xu
  • Publication number: 20150164751
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule particle composition that is composed of a sol-gel material. The microcapsule particle composition is well suited for personal care and cleaning products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang
  • Patent number: 9044732
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule particle composition that is composed of a sol-gel material. The microcapsule particle composition is well suited for personal care and cleaning products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang
  • Publication number: 20140287008
    Abstract: A hybrid polyurea encapsulate formulation obtained by mixing a starch/fragrance emulsion with a polyurea 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: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Michael V. Imperiale, Lewis M. Popplewell, Franklin Pringgosusanto, Ralph Gencarelli
  • Publication number: 20140044760
    Abstract: A flowable, stable silica capsule formulation composed of a silica capsule suspension and an adjuvant for use 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 is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Publication number: 20140044761
    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: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Michael V. Imperiale, Lewis M. Popplewell, Franklin Pringgosusanto, Ralph Gencarelli
  • Publication number: 20140017287
    Abstract: Purified polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials for use in personal care, fine fragrance, or deodorant products are provided as are methods for producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Publication number: 20130337023
    Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Publication number: 20130330292
    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: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
  • Patent number: 8299011
    Abstract: The invention relates to products for washing and cleaning and/or care and protection of animate or inanimate surfaces that comprise micro-encapsulated benefit agents. The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurea microcapsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol A. Joyce, Xihua Lu, Jeffrey James McElwee
  • Publication number: 20120237578
    Abstract: The present invention features microcapsule particles with an oil or aqueous liquid core, and shell composed of a blend of metal or semi-metal oxide polymers. Methods for preparing and using the microcapsule particles in personal care, therapeutic, cosmetic and cosmeceutic products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang, Carol Joyce
  • Patent number: 8216976
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved herbicidal composition including (a) an effective amount of an herbicidal cyclohexandione oxime compound or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; (b) one or more esters of a fatty acid; (c) a salt of dodecylbenzensulfonic acid; (d) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene plant oils and polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters; and (e) optionally another herbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignees: Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Lyle Hazen, Aleksander Edward Karczewski, Yabin Lei, Jane Qing Liu, Evelyn Jean Taylor
  • Publication number: 20110071064
    Abstract: The invention relates to products for washing and cleaning and/or care and protection of animate or inanimate surfaces that comprise micro-encapsulated benefit agents. The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurea microcapsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol A. Joyce, Xihua Lu, Jeffrey James McElwee
  • Publication number: 20110033513
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel capsules containing active material and nanoscaled material and to methods for making capsules with enhanced performance and stability. The capsules are well suited for use in personal care applications, laundry products and perfume and fragrance products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol Joyce
  • Patent number: 7833960
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel capsules containing active material and nanoscaled material and to methods for making capsules with enhanced performance and stability. The capsules are well suited for use in personal care applications, laundry products and perfume and fragrance products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol Joyce
  • Publication number: 20100247660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule particle composition that is composed of a sol-gel material. The microcapsule particle composition is well suited for personal care and cleaning products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Xiao Huang
  • Publication number: 20100143422
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule particle composition that is composed of a sol-gel material. The microcapsule particle composition is well suited for personal care and cleaning products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Lewis Michael Popplewell, Yabin Lei, Renee Lynn Guerry, Xiao Huang, Andrea Noel Kroenig, Jeffrey James McElwee
  • Publication number: 20100087318
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved herbicidal composition including (a) an effective amount of an herbicidal cyclohexandione oxime compound or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; (b) one or more esters of a fatty acid; (c) a salt of dodecylbenzensulfonic acid; (d) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene plant oils and polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters; and (e) optionally another herbicide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: James Lyle Hazen, Aleksander Edward Karczewski, Yabin Lei, Jane Qing Liu, Evelyn Jean Taylor