Perfume Compositions Patents (Class 512/1)
  • Patent number: 6514933
    Abstract: Described is a process and electronic data processing software program for carrying out same, for the creation of a flavor or fragrance formulation or for the determination of the use of a fragrance or flavor ingredient in a fragrance or flavor formulation or use thereof in or on a perfume composition, perfumed article, cologne, foodstuff, beverage, oral care product (e.g., mouthwash) and/or chewing gum. The process uses apparatus which is a laser light beam transmitter fitted with a light scattering means having attached thereto a titration means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Jay Young, Michael J. Incorvia
  • Publication number: 20030012799
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least 60% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a cyclopentanone or cyclopentanol compound having 2,5-dicyclopentylidene substituents, 2,5-dicyclopentyl substituents or 2-cyclopentylidene-5-cyclopentyl substituents. This composition is useful as perfume emitting floral fragrance. 2,5-Dicyclopentylidenecyclopentane (compound 4) is prepared by reaction of 2-cyclopentylidenecyclopentanone with cyclopentanone. 2,5-Dicyclopentylcyclopentanone (compound 5) and 2,5-dicyclopentylidenecyclopentanol (compound 6) are prepared by reduction of compound 4. 2,5-Dicyclopentylcyclopentanol (compound 7) is prepared by reduction of compound 5 or compound 6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Masafumi Yamada, Hiroshi Fujisawa
  • Patent number: 6506369
    Abstract: A product for application to the skin includes a container and a composition within the container including a cosmetic or therapeutic active ingredient. Sometime after first use, the application surface of the composition changes from a first visual appearance to a second visual appearance due to a change in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Philip William Ambler, Philip Norman Hole, Michael J. Moloney, Cheryl L. Galante, Iris Davis Gersten, James L. Solan, Hermes van der Lee
  • Patent number: 6506723
    Abstract: Described is a single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition containing 30-70% water, 5-20% of a fragrance, at least 60% of the components of which has a C log10 P≦2.5 and 30-60 weight percent of a mixture of two glycol ether components: (i) dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and (ii) propylene glycol propyl ether or propylene glycol butyl ether. Also described is an air freshener device comprising a vessel for the aforementioned composition, an emanating surface and a wick for supplying the composition to the emanating surface. In another embodiment of the invention is a stain removal wipe, which contains a fragrant aqueous system with low solvent and substantially free of surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Arnoud Van Walsum, Jan-Willem Zacharias Ruizendaal, Richard M. Boden, Andrew John Crossman, Michael John Robert White
  • Publication number: 20030004089
    Abstract: A perfume tester comprises a test strip made of an absorbent material that is wetted with perfume. An end area of the test strip (3) is fixed inside a pouch (1) made of plastic films (1.1, 1.2). Above this end area, the pouch (1) comprises a specified rupture line (6), which extends over the width of the pouch and which tears along the longitudinal axis of the test strip (3) when the ends (4.5) of the pouch (1) are subjected to tensile stress thereby exposing a significant portion of the test strip (3). The inventive perfume tester can be easily produced and is well-suited for all channels of distribution. The impregnated test strip is protected against direct finger contact thereby enabling several successive smelling tests to be carried out without the test strip becoming adulterated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Huber, Wolfram Schulze, Herbert Schuhrer
  • Publication number: 20020193281
    Abstract: Fatty acid lower alkyl esters can be used as effective constituents in compositions comprising fatty acid lower alkyl esters and perfume compositions, fragrances or perfume oils for setting the viscosity of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Gerd Mansfeld, Falk Harzke, Jorg Eilers, Dirk Muller
  • Publication number: 20020192174
    Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume mixtures, their use in hair care products and hair care products containing these perfume mixtures. The odor of the perfume mixtures according to the present invention is particularly strongly perceived during or after hair-drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Ken Kawakami, Steffen Sonnenberg, Keith McDermott, Leslie Smith
  • Patent number: 6489047
    Abstract: A method for molding an agglomeration of fused microspheres to create a fragrance delivery system by use of room temperature setting binders. The molded pre-glass agglomeration has an extended fragrance release time exceeding a year and a half, and uses microcapillary action to quickly uptake oils and alcohols. The molded pre-glass agglomeration provides a slow release of fragrance without the escape of any residual liquid. The molded pre-glass agglomeration may be replenished, an unlimited number of times, with fragrance containing oils and alcohols after the odor fades. The molded pre-glass agglomerations may also be colored or dyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Tatho Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Mosbaugh
  • Patent number: 6485707
    Abstract: A modulated release aerosol formulation is disclosed. The formulation comprises a polymer, e.g. Silica gel, fumed silica gel, having a selected medicament associated therewith, and a fluid carrier for carrying and delivering the construct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Aeropharm Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Yaping Zhu, Akwete L. Adjei
  • Publication number: 20020173444
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an olfactory acceptable amount comprising tetrahydro-4-methylene-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran, 5,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran, 3,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran and mixtures of these materials which are useful in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Sprecker, Charles E.J. Beck
  • Patent number: 6479456
    Abstract: An antimicrobial perfume compositions that contain a perfume ingredient having antimicrobial activity of at least 80% as measured by the “agar surface coating test,” the “vapor phase test,” or by the “direct spray method.” The active ingredient is grapefruit-pip, a fumitory extract, a fumaric acid or an ester of fumaric acid or lactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Günter Holzner
  • Patent number: 6475473
    Abstract: A perfume composition contains at least 15% by weight one or more defined aldehydes, and at least 30% by weight of at least one of five defined categories of hydroxylic materials, ketones, ethers, esters and nitriles. The perfume composition exhibits a deodorant effect, is particularly good at reducing sulphurous malodors, and is suitable for use in deodorant products, personal products and laundry treatment products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Quest International B.V.
    Inventors: Keith D. Perring, Philip W. Goulding, John M. Behan
  • Publication number: 20020155984
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a paraffinbased object, especially a candle, with a proportion of a perfume, in which the perfume is dissolved in a solvent containing an ester, especially an organic ester, e.g. triglyceride and the solution is in turn added to or dissolved in paraffin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Schumann Sasol GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Norbert Matzat, Michael Matthai, Claus Starke
  • Patent number: 6465420
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric softening bar composition comprising: from about 40% to about 90% by weight of the composition of a hydrophobic fabric softening compound, from about 0.1% to about 10% of an enduring perfume composition comprising at least about 70% of enduring perfume ingredients, and optionally, but preferably, from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the composition of a non-ionic surfactant, and from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the composition, water. These compositions are low sudsing, low lathering, non-detersive fabric softening compositions which provide long lasting perfume effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Quest International B.V.
    Inventors: Keith Douglas Perring, Christopher Francis Clements, Angus Peter MacMaster
  • Publication number: 20020142364
    Abstract: The present invention describes perfumes and perfuming compositions having an anti-microbial activity and containing effective amounts of certain perfuming ingredients which have an anti-microbial activity as evaluated by the Microbial Reduction Test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Gil Bretler
  • Patent number: 6444637
    Abstract: Lewis acid-catalyzed reaction of an alkene, including cycloalkenes, with an epoxide to provide an aldehyde which may be reduced to the corresponding alcohol. The reaction products may be used to provide perfumes or perfume products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Quest International B.V.
    Inventors: David Munro, Charles S. Sell
  • Patent number: 6432912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcohol-free, homogeneous liquid fragrancing composition consisting of a fragrancing base dissolved in a volatile liquid support comprising at least one volatile silicone and at least one first co-solvent chosen from esters of C4-15 alcohols and of C4-10 carboxylic acids and, optionally, at least one second co-solvent chosen from certain diesters of oligomeric polyethylene glycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Caster
    Inventor: Jean-François Rodelet
  • Publication number: 20020102286
    Abstract: This invention provides an encapsulated fragrance in which the fragrance is controlled can be released by exposing the encapsulated fragrance to a solution of a predetermined pH. The invention also contemplates a process for preparing encapsulated fragrances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin L. Kantor, Evgueni Barantsevitch, Sam J. Milstein
  • Patent number: 6426055
    Abstract: Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved therein molecules of at least one fragrance substance capable of evolving from said film into the environment proximate said film by means of molecular diffusion at a permeation rate of from about 1×10−7 up to about 0.1 mg-mm/cm2-min in a sustained and controlled release manner. Also described is a process for using the aforementioned system for imparting a fragrance into the environment above the unobstructed outer surface of the aforementioned polymer film which is coated on the surface of a solid or semi-solid support, e.g., a solid surface or human epidermis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Adi Shefer, Shmuel David Shefer, John M. Teffenhart
  • Patent number: 6413920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between a primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredients. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Alfred Busch, Hugo Denutte, Christophe Laudamiel, Peter Marie Kamiel Perneel, Marie Montserrat Sanchez-Pena, Johan Smets
  • Patent number: 6410504
    Abstract: The compounds of formula in which X is a C≡N group or a C(H)═O group and the C5-ring is either saturated or carries a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, or any mixture of two or more compounds of formula (I), are described. The compounds and mixtures were found to be useful as perfuming ingredients, with the compounds of the above formula in which X is a C≡N group and the C5-ring has a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, being particularly stable in aggressive media. The odor note of these compounds is quite close to that of citral, i.e. of the fresh-citrus type with green and lime connotations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Firmenich, SA
    Inventor: Wolfgang Giersch
  • Patent number: 6403062
    Abstract: The invention relates to a perfume composition which, at the same time, has a tanning effect or both a sun-block and tanning effect. According to the invention, the perfume composition having a tanning effect or both a sun-block and tanning effect is comprised of a clear hydroalcoholic solution. Said solution contains an alcohol-soluble, organic sunscreen filter in a proportion of 0.05 to 12 wt. %; dihydroxyacetone in a proportion of 0.5 to 10 wt. %; one or more monovalent alcohols with 3 to 5 carbon atoms in a proportion of 30 to 85 wt. %; one or more polyvalent alcohols with 3 to 5 carbon atoms in a proportion of 0.5 to 15 wt %; perfume oil in a proportion of 1 to 20 wt. %; and water in a proportion of 3 to 67.95 wt. %, hereby the proportions refer each time to the total composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Coty B.V.
    Inventors: Karin Golz-Berner, Leonhard Zastrow
  • Patent number: 6403109
    Abstract: The invention concerns a transparent perfume composition substantially free of volatile organic solvents and in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The oil phase contains perfume ingredients, and the difference between the refractive indices of the oil phase and the aqueous phase is less than 0.003. This is achieved by adding agents with certain refractive indices to each of said phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Thierry Stora
  • Publication number: 20020065209
    Abstract: 4:21 PM 3/6/02 A gel-form air freshener composition containing: (a) a linear alcohol alkoxylate in an amount of not more than about 7% by weight; (b) an amine oxide in an amount of not more than about 10% by weight; (c) a fragrance component in an amount of not more than about 10% by weight; and (d) an aqueous gel base in an amount of not more than about 96% by weight, all weights being based on the total weight of the gel-form air freshener composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Robert J. Valesky, Stephen F. Gross, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 6395704
    Abstract: The invention concerns a perfume composition comprising a perfume base and a lipophilic solubilizing agent based on at least an organopolysiloxane having according to Hansen solubility parameter the following characteristics: &dgr;D London interactions ranging from (8) to (21) (J/cm3)½, &dgr;P of Keesom interactions greater than 0 and capable of reaching 25 (J/cm3)½, &dgr;H of hydrogen binding ranging from (0) to (23) (J/cm3)½. Said organotrisiloxanes with polar or polarizsable function of formula (I) are used as solubilizing agents and emollients in perfume composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Rhodia Chimie
    Inventors: Paul Branlard, Gérard Mignani, Claudie Willemin, Philippe Olier
  • Patent number: 6379658
    Abstract: Described is a process and compositions for counteracting human sweat malodor. The compositions containing at least 10 weight percent of either 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-nonadienenitrile or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile. Additional ingredients may be added including napthyl methyl ether, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, benzyl acetone, methanoinden propionates, methyl ionone, tetramethylnaphtho furan, ethylene glycol cyclic ester of dodecanedioic acid, 1-cyclohexadecen-6-one, 1-cycliheptadecen- 10-one, and corn mint oil. These compositions are applied to either fabric or a defined surface area of the human epidermis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Antonio Marano, Lisa T. Schreck, Mary E. Gordon, Jan Tijmen Van Elst, Kathleen Flannelly, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Publication number: 20020049150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sustained release fragrance accords wherein the initial fragrance release or bouquet is not distorted by the presence of an unbalanced accord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Robert Richard Dykstra, Lynette Anne Makins Holland, Jill Maureen Mattila
  • Patent number: 6368633
    Abstract: Described are flavor composition, flavor component, perfume composition and perfume component-containing microparticles which are particulate matrices composed of: (a) an olfactorily active component (e.g., perfume component); (b) silica; and (c) a saccharide composition which is a mixture of mannitol and maltose. The microparticles are useful in augmenting, enhancing and/or imparting aroma and/or taste (over relatively long periods of time in a controllably releasable manner) to perfume compositions, perfumed articles (e.g., deodorancy and antiperspirant sticks), foodstuffs, chewing gums, beverages and the like. Also described is a process for preparing the above-mentioned microparticles using, in sequence, (1) adsorption of the olfactorily active material onto silica followed by (2) a blending/extrusion step followed by (3) at least one particularization step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wen Chin Lou, Keith J. McDermott, Shmuel David Shefer, Adi Shefer, John M. Teffenhart, Chee-Teck Tan, Jerome I. Lindauer, Leslie C. Smith
  • Patent number: 6362378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for etherification of a benzyl type alcohol, to the products obtained and to their applications, in particular in the perfumery field. The etherification process of the invention consists of reacting a benzyl type alcohol with another alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, characterized in that the etherification reaction is carried out in the presence of an effective quantity of a zeolite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Rhodia Chimie
    Inventors: Roland Jacquot, Michel Spagnol
  • Publication number: 20020035054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance composition containing a mixture of (9E)-undecenonitrile, (9Z)-undecenonitrile, and 10-undecenonitrile, which can be combined with additional fragrance ingredients, and which is useful in perfumery, and a process of preparing a scented consumer product using the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Markus Gautschi, Jean-Pierre Bachmann
  • Publication number: 20020006423
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing pulegone. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 expression and ceramide expression, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA
    Inventors: Robert Carson, Krupa Patel, Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger
  • Patent number: 6328951
    Abstract: Described is a water-soluble solid-phase ironing aid-freshening composition for use in forming controllably dimensioned tablets, which have controlled weights and densities and which are conveniently added to the water-containing steam chamber of a steam iron. The use of the tablets produced from the composition enables textiles which are ironed to be freshened and de-wrinkled. The composition includes (i) a support substance; (ii) a tablet binder substance; and (iii) a fragrance composition and, optionally, a silicone resin, a chelating agent and/or a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Robert White, Andrew John Crossman, David Neil Ellison
  • Publication number: 20010046510
    Abstract: A fragrance-containing coating composition for paper substrates consists essentially of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisol and one or more fragrances, for example, an insect repellant. The PVC plastisol contains an adhesion promoter when the paper substrate is a calendered and/or coated paper substrate. The coating is fused at about 320° F. for 15-30 seconds. The coated paper is stored in barrier bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventor: Patricia A. Mullen
  • Patent number: 6322777
    Abstract: A fragrance releasing siloxane comprising a substituent having the formula (R1O)a(R2O)b(R3O)c(R4O)d(R5O)eSiRU with RU a two to forty atom divalent hydrocarbon radical where R1O, R2O and R3O are each independently fragrant alkoxide moieties, derived from the alcohols R1OH, R2OH and R3OH wherein R1OH, R2OH and R3OH are independently fragrant alcohols with R4 and R5 selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to forty carbon atoms and monovalent alkoxy radicals having from one to forty carbon atoms, where the subscript a has a value ranging from 1 to 3 and the subscripts b, c, d, and e have values ranging from 0 to 2 subject to the limitation that a+b+c+d+e=3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Perry, John A. Kilgour
  • Patent number: 6290978
    Abstract: Derivatized Arabinogalactan can be utilized in a variety of compositions to impart functionality without imparting negative rheological affects when the amount of the derivatized Arabinogalactan is increased in the composition. This is particularly important in the personal care industry, where it is desirable to have the flexibility to adjust the amount of derivatized Arabinogalactan depending upon the results it is desired to deliver to the user without negatively impacting the overall viscosity of the personal care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Larex, Inc.
    Inventors: Chew-Hung Mak, Morton A. Westman, Michael Lynn Finney, Richard Dale Lamb
  • Patent number: 6268333
    Abstract: A fragrance composition which contains 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene in an amount of from 0.01 to 30% by weight as a fragrance modifier that provides a sedative effect. 1,3-Dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene used in the present invention can exhibit a sedative effect not only by itself but also when mixed with various formulations of jasmine, floral and the like types having stimulative effects. Also, since a single chemical is used as an active ingredient, the present invention is more effective than the sedative function of natural essential oil from a viewpoint of sedation. In addition, since 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene itself has a mild scent, its sedative effect can be obtained without altering original fragrance of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignees: Takasago International Corporation, Shiseido Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yoshiro Okazaki, Yasuhiro Takashima, Shoji Nakamura, Katsuyuki Yomogida, Masahiro Tanida
  • Publication number: 20010008318
    Abstract: [pre-glass agglomeration] A method of making a fragrance delivery system comprising forming fused microspheres and incorporating a fragrance therein. The method relates to the mixing together of two separate factions comprising a silicate part and a modifier part, drying the mixture, heating the mixture to form an agglomeration, removing any free-flowing spheres from the agglomeration, soaking the agglomeration in fragrances or essential oils, and then drying the agglomeration. [incorporated therein. The preglass agglomeration has an extended fragrance release time exceeding a year and a half, and uses microcapillary action to quickly uptake oils and alcohols. The pre-glass agglomeration provides a slow release of fragrance without the escape of any residual liquid. The pre-glass agglomeration may be replenished, an unlimited number of times, with fragrance containing oils and alcohols after the odor fades. The pre-glass agglomerations can be molded and may be colored or dyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventor: Jim Mosbaugh
  • Patent number: 6248339
    Abstract: A water-free and alcohol-free skin care and fragrance composition contains about 60 to 90 percent by weight cyclomethicone/dimethicone crosspolymer gel and about 1 to 20 percent by weight fragrance. A method of applying fragrance to skin comprises applying to the skin this composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Intimate Beauty Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Knitowski, Jeff Davis
  • Patent number: 6245733
    Abstract: A pre-glass agglomeration fragrance delivery system comprising fused microspheres and a fragrance incorporated therein. The pre-glass agglomeration has an extended fragrance release time exceeding a year and a half, and uses microcapillary action to quickly uptake oils and alcohols. The pre-glass agglomeration provides a slow release of fragrance without the escape of any residual liquid. The pre-glass agglomeration may be replenished, an unlimited number of times, with fragrance containing oils and alcohols after the odor fades. The pre-glass agglomerations can be molded and may be colored or dyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: James Mosbaugh
  • Patent number: 6241979
    Abstract: A perfumed product containing an antibacterial agent and a perfume material is prepared. The perfumed product can contain triclosan as the antibacterial agent and a mixture of perfume materials such as Amberlyn Super PM 577, clover leaf, dihydro myrcenol, phenyl propyl alcohol and terpineol alpha.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Quest International B.V.
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Tony Minhas, Alan Forbes Provan, David Charles Hooper
  • Patent number: 6238655
    Abstract: Disclosed are &agr;-amides of L-amino acids that produce fragrance or attenuate or mask malodor. In particular, threonine amides, glycine amides, serine amides, and alanine amides can be used in the invention. Such &agr;-amides of L-amino acids are useful for generating pleasant fragrances or attenuating or masking malodor upon cleavage of the &agr;-amides of L-amino acids by bacteria in axillae. The &agr;-amides of L-amino acids can be incorporated into skin treatment compositions and personal care products, such as deodorants, body sprays and antiperspirants, and used in methods for producing fragrance or attenuating or masking malodor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Slife, Judith Wolfe Laney, Virginia Streusand Goldman
  • Patent number: 6235274
    Abstract: Described are flavor composition, flavor component, perfume composition and perfume component-containing microparticles which are particulate matrices composed of: (a) an olfactorily active component (e.g., perfume component); (b) silica; and (c) a saccharide composition which is a mixture of mannitol and maltose. The microparticles are useful in augmenting, enhancing and/or imparting aroma and/or taste (over relatively long periods of time in a controllably releasable manner) to perfume compositions, perfumed articles (e.g., deodorancy and antiperspirant sticks), foodstuffs, chewing gums, beverages and the like. Also described is a process for preparing the above-mentioned microparticles using, in sequence, (1) adsorption of the olfactorily active material onto silica followed by (2) a blending/extrusion step followed by (3) at least one particularization step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Wen Chin Lou, Keith J. McDermott, Shmuel David Shefer, Adi Shefer, John M. Teffenhart, Chee-Teck Tan, Jerome I. Lindauer, Leslie C. Smith
  • Patent number: 6224641
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a paraffin-based object, especially a candle, with a proportion of a perfume which exceeds 10% by weight, in which the perfume is dissolved in a solvent containing an organic ester, and the solution is in turn added to or disolved in paraffin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Schümann Sasol GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Norbert Matzat, Michael Matthäi, Claus Starke
  • Patent number: 6194470
    Abstract: A sprayable composition in a pump spray bottle includes a fragrance oil and reflective material. The reflective material is sized to pass through the atomizer of the pump spray bottle. Linens or clothing can be sprayed with the composition to provide a pleasant smell and sparkling appearance to the surfaces sprayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anita Lutz, Anthony Zembrodt
  • Patent number: 6180121
    Abstract: This invention relates to fragrance enhancing compositions which are capable of controlling malodor from a human body to a significant extent thereby reducing the overall amount of fragrance required to achieve a satisfactory cosmetic product, especially an underarm product. The fragrance enhancing compositions of this invention are made by combining at least three components from a selected group of non-nitromusk materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eric P. Guenin, Pierre Gabriel Boudot, Pascal Michel Pierre Sillon, Paul Joseph Vincenti, Cuthbert Donald Taylor, Philippe Michel Durand
  • Patent number: 6180595
    Abstract: Described is a single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition containing 30-70% water, 5-20% of a fragrance, at least 60% of the components of which has a C log10P≦2.5 and 30-60 weight percent of a mixture of two glycol ether components: (i) dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and (ii) propylene glycol propyl ether or propylene glycol butyl ether. Also described is an air freshener device comprising a vessel for the aforementioned composition, an emanating surface and a wick for supplying the composition to the emanating surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Arnoud Van Walsum, Jan-Willem Zacharias Ruizendaal, Richard M. Boden, Michael John Robert White
  • Patent number: 6168088
    Abstract: A method for applying air freshener within an automobile is disclosed. The method includes the steps of retrieving an air freshener card, locating a substantially hidden position within the automobile, and placing the air freshener card at the substantially hidden position. An air freshener card and method for making the same is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: David Mobley
  • Patent number: 6165452
    Abstract: Described are novel aldehyde cyclic trimers which are useful for controllably releasing fragrance composition components into the environment surrounding the location of said trimers. The trimers are particularly useful in effecting malodor elimination from solid or semisolid surfaces, e.g., the human epidermis (skin) and surfaces that have a displeasing tobacco aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: International Flavors & Frangrances Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Boden, William L. Schreiber, Freddy Tabak, Henricus Gerardus Maria Reijmer
  • Patent number: 6159929
    Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a C.dbd.O group or a CH--OH group, in the form of an optically active isomer of formula ##STR2## wherein X has the meaning indicated above and, when X is a CH--OH group, the asymmetric carbon (2) has an R configuration, or in the form of a mixture of isomers, is very useful in the field of perfumery, having an unusual, fruity odor note that can be described as a fresh walnut odor together with a rhum type note.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Roger L. Snowden, Herve Pamingle, Christian Vial
  • Patent number: 6152379
    Abstract: Two associated air treatment compositions are formulated such that when used together they produce a constant emanating composition throughout the life of an air treatment dispenser of the wick type (dispenser). Composition I comprises components (at least two active agents) in their respective intended concentrations and is used to impregnate the evaporation surface and/or wick of the dispenser. Composition II comprises the same components (at least the same two active agents) as the first composition. However, the concentrations of the components in Composition II with respect to Composition I are adjusted such that a constant emanating composition is maintained. The relationship between Composition I and II can be described by equation ##EQU1## where ##EQU2## is composition II and ##EQU3## is composition I. Coefficients c.sub.i can be calculated based on quantitative analysis of composition I and II by means known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AG
    Inventor: Dirk Sorgenfrey