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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7219672 | Method of preparing paper for self-extinguishing cigarettes A method is described for the manufacture of a paper for self-extinguishing cigarettes, by reducing its permeability to air, obtained by applying continuously or onto well defined areas, a composition based on gum Arabic or acacia gum, with or without a fire retarda... | 05/22/2007 |
| 6784273 | Biomedical polyurethane, its preparation and use The invention is directed to a novel biomedical polyurethane based on diisocyanatae linked polyester polymer and diol components, said diol component having a uniform block-length. ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6517759 | Method of making fragrance containing fiber A fragrance-containing and fragrance-emitting polymeric fiber which optionally contains an antimicrobial agent and a coloring agent is disclosed. A process for producing the fragrance-containing and fragrance-emitting polymeric fiber is also disclosed.... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514933 | Process for the production of a flavor or a fragrance formulation as well as an electronic data processing software program 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 formulatio... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6511686 | Mixtures of optical isomers of styralyl alcohol or styralyl acetate, processes for preparing same and organoleptic uses thereof Described are novel mixtures of optical isomers of (i) styralyl alcohol (-phenylethyl alcohol) or (ii) styralyl acetate (-phenylethyl acetate), fermentation processes for preparing same and organoleptic uses for same as aroma or food flavor ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6511852 | Apparatus for collecting a volatile composition of matter releasably bonded to a pliable porous substrate and process for using said apparatus Described is apparatus and a process for collecting for subsequent analysis a volatile composition such as a perfume composition located on the surface and/or in the interstices of a planar pliable porous substrate such as a towel section. A planar surfac... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6506723 | Single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition and wick-containing air freshening device using said composition 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 Pࣘ2.5 and 30-60 weight percent of a mixture of two gl... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6500444 | Continuously fragrance-emitting dry or wet wipe fabric article and method for preparing same Described is a permanently and continuously fragrance-emitting dry or wet wipe laminar fabric article comprising a non-woven fabric lamina having woven therethrough and substantially throughout at least a major portion of the lamina surface at least one c... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6495375 | Process for collecting for subsequent analysis a volatile composition of matter releasably bonded to a pliable porous rotating substrate Described is apparatus and a process for collection for subsequent analysis a volatile composition such as a perfume composition located on the surface and/or in the interstices of a planar pliable porous substrate such as a towel section. A planar surfac... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6482794 | Process for preparing acetophenone, products produced therefrom and organoletpic uses of said products A process for producing acetephenone from a source of cinnamic acid is carried out with high amounts of oxygen and sugar in the presence of a bacteria species. Fragrance compositions and foodstuff compositions are augmented and enhanced by the presence of... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6462015 | Bicyclic lactones, perfumery uses thereof, processes for preparing same and intermediates therefor Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## and spiro lactones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR2## uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfu... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6251463 | Use of spray-dried and freeze-dried sugarcane leaf essence in improving taste of flavored calcium supplements, foodstuffs, beverages, chewing gum, oral care compositions and calcium supplement Described is a process for augmenting, enhancing or imparting an aroma or taste of or to a consumable material which can be: (i) a calcium supplement; (ii) a foodstuff; (iii) a beverage; (iv) a chewing gum; (v) a toothpaste; or (vi) an oral care such as a mouthwash... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6251193 | Use of spray-dried and freeze-dried sugarcane leaf essence Described are flavored calcium supplement compositions, beverage (e.g., coffee, milk, cocoa and citrus/whey protein), foodstuff, chewing gum and oral care (e.g., toothpaste and mouthwash) compositions and articles comprising flavored calcium supplements, ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6207274 | Fragrance containing fiber Described is a fragrance-containing and fragrance-emitting polymeric fiber which optionally contains (i) at least one antimicrobial agent; and (ii) at least one compatible coloring material or color-forming material which is useful in the ascertainment of... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6200949 | Process for forming solid phase controllably releasable fragrance-containing consumable articles Described is a process for forming controllably releasable fragrance-containing consumable articles, for example, encapsulated fragrances in detergents or fabric softener articles and compositions. The process includes the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6187741 | Process for preparing saturated lactones, products produced therefrom and organoleptic uses of said products A two phase environmentally friendly fermentation process for producing high yields of δ-decalactone and δ-dodecalactone from the corresponding unsaturated starting materials is carried out under oxidative growth conditions using a saccharomyces species... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6180595 | Single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition and wick-containing air freshening device using said composition 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 Pࣘ2.5 and 30-60 weight percent of a mixture of two gl... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6165517 | Process for preparing acetophenone, products produced therefrom and organoleptic uses of said products A process for producing acetephenone from a source of cinnamic acid is carried out with high amounts of oxygen and sugar in the presence of a bacteria species. Fragrance compositions and foodstuff compositions are augmented and enhanced by the presence of... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6165452 | Cyclic trimers of aldehydes, organoletpic uses thereof and process for preparing same 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 fr... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6156826 | Matrix composition comprising surfactant and matrix useful for targeted delivery articles Described are controlled, time-release microparticulate active and bioactive compositions (including perfuming compositions) for targeted delivery to surfaces such as skin, hair and fabric and the environment proximate thereto, where the active and bioact... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6147046 | Fragrance-containing long lasting solid particle for incorporation into detergent and fabric softening compositions A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing a fragrance-containing solid particle, capable of controllably releasing the fragrance to the environment in which the particle is contained, for incorporation into laundry detergents, fabric softener comp... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6143288 | Insect repellent and attractant compositions and methods for using same Described is (i) a method of repelling Musca domestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by Musca domnestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae consisting essentially of the s... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6142398 | Apparatus for producing fragrance-containing long lasting solid particle A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing a fragrance-containing solid particle, capable of controllably releasing the fragrance to the environment in which the particle is contained, for incorporation into laundry detergents, fabric softener comp... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6110520 | Process for preparing GAMM-hexalactone, products produced therefrom dan organoleptic uses of said products A process for producing high yields of γ-hexalactone and 2-pentanone from the corresponding hexanoic acid starting material is carried out with high amounts of oxygen and sugar in the presence of a mold microorganism. Fragrance compositions and foodstuff... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6063365 | Application of film forming technology to fragrance control release systems; and resultant fragrance control release systems 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 the... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6051540 | Method employing drum chilling and apparatus therefor for producing fragrance-containing long lasting solid particle A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing a fragrance-containing solid particle, capable of controllably releasing the fragrance to the environment in which the particle is contained for incorporation into laundry detergents, fabric softener compo... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6051548 | Trimethylcyclohexenylcyclopropyl ketones perfume composition Described are trimethylcyclohexenylcyclopropyl ketones having the structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon--carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon--carbon single bond, uses thereof in augmenting, ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6050129 | Process for testing diffusivity, odor character and odor intensity of a fragrance material and fragrance diffusion evaluation apparatus for carrying out such process Described is a fragrance diffusion evaluation apparatus for testing the diffusivity, odor character and odor intensity of a fragrance material and a process for using same. The apparatus includes one or two hollow cylinders, each having a test sample susp... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6045861 | Three-Dimensional expandable sponge article useful for (I) de-wrinkling and (II) aromatizing and/or freshening clothing and/or linens, uses thereof and process for preparing same Described is an expandable sponge article, initially substantially anhydrous useful for aromatizing and/or freshening and de-wrinkling clothes and linens (e.g., towels, sheets, pillowcases and the like) consisting of a relatively small expandable sponge h... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6042792 | Apparatus for preparing a solid phase microparticulate composition Described are controlled, time-release microparticulate active and bioactive compositions (including perfuming compositions) for targeted delivery to services such as skin, hair and fabric and the environment proximate thereto, where the active and bioact... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6033729 | Three-dimensional expandable sponge article useful for (I) de-wrinkling and (II) aromatizing and/or freshening clothing and/or linens uses thereof and process for preparing same Described is an expandable sponge article, initially substantially anhydrous useful for aromatizing and/or freshening and de-wrinkling clothes and linens (e.g., towels, sheets, pillowcases and the like) consisting of a relatively small expandable sponge h... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6034051 | Three-dimensional expandable sponge article useful for (i) de-wrinkling and (ii) aromatizing and/or freshening clothing and/or linens, uses thereof and process for preparing same Described is an expandable sponge article, initially substantially anhydrous useful for aromatizing and/or freshening and de-wrinkling clothes and linens (e.g., towels, sheets, pillowcases and the like) consisting of a relatively small expandable sponge h... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6025527 | Trimethylcyclohexenylcyclopropyl ketones, process for producing same, and uses thereof in perfumery Described are trimethylcyclohexenylcyclopropyl ketones having the structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon--carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon--carbon single bond, uses thereof in augmenting, ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6019851 | Producing tastands including food and beverage additives Described is a process for producing one or more tastands including food and beverage additives from Saccharum officinarum leaves (sugarcane leaves) by means of carrying out one or more physical separation unit operations on a plurality of such leaves, ma... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6001410 | Fruit liqueur beverage containing recombinant monellin to enhance the alcoholic impact Described is the use of a recombinant single-strand monellin taken alone or further together with sclareolide and/or succinic acid for enhancing the alcoholic impact of a fruit liqueur beverage.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5866381 | Process for producing C9, C11 and C13 alkanols and microorganism capable of same Described is a microbiological method for producing C9, C11 and C13 alkanols defined according to the structures: ##STR1## wherein R1 is methyl or n-propyl using ketones defined according to the generic str... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5855903 | Use of dimethyl substituted oxymethyl cyclohexane derivatives for their insect repellency properties Described is a method of repelling Musca domestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae), Aedes aegypti, Culex nigripalpus, Aedes atlanticus, Culex salinarius, Aedes vexans, Culex spp., Simulium spp., Psoroferia ferox, Aedes infirmatus, Drosophila melanogaster, Coccinelli... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5837659 | Process for producing C9 C11 and C13 alkanols and microorganism capable of the same Described is a microbiological method for producing C9, C11, and C13 alkanols defined according to the structures: ##STR1## wherein R1 is methyl or n-propyl using ketones defined according to the generic st... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5836264 | Apparatus for use in determining excitants, attractants, stimulants and incitants for members of the penaeus genus of the class crustacea Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5823141 | Process and for exciting, attracting, stimulating, and/or inciting members of the class crustacea Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the lass Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus, Penaeus vannamei and Procambrus clarkii. The apparatus for carrying ... | 10/20/1998 |
