US3982009A
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Grape flavor compositions, foodstuffs and chewing gum containing bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide and methods for producing same
Assignee: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-12
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Granted: 1976-09-21
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Expires: 1995-08-12
Abstract
Abstract Methods for preparing medicinal products, chewing gums, foodstuffs, and flavoring compositions for medicinal products, chewing gums and foodstuffs by including therein bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide to produce in food flavorings chewing gum flavorings and medicinal product flavorings, incense/fruity, pungent, nutty sulfury (berry), minty, musty, and sweet notes or combinations of these, for improving the taste and aroma of artificial grape or other fruit flavoring compositions. Bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide has the structure: ##SPC1##
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Slangan
- 👤 Alan O. Pittet
- 👤 Christopher Giacino
- 👤 Denis E. Hruza, Sr.
- 👤 Edward J. Shuster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:08
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11B; C11B9/00; C11B9/0026; C11B9/0034; A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/203; A23L27/205; A23L27/2052; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/18; A24B15/28; A24B15/30; A24B15/34; A24B15/36; A24B15/40; A24B15/403; A24B15/406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A process for augmenting or enhancing the grape flavor or aroma of a foodstuff or a chewing gum which comprises adding thereto from 0.2 parts per billion up to 1000 parts per million of bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide based on the total weight of said foodstuff or chewing gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process for augmenting or enhancing the grape flavor or aroma of a foodstuff or a chewing gum which comprises adding thereto from 0.2 parts per billion up to 1000 parts per million of bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide based on the total weight of said foodstuff or chewing gum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A grape flavor augmenting or enhancing composition containing (i) from about 0.006% up to about 10% by weight based on the total weight of said composition of bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide and (ii) as a flavor adjuvant at least one compound selected from the group consisting of methyl anthranilate, ethyl acetate, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate, cinnamic alcohol, amyl valerianate, cinnamyl propionate, rhodinyl acetate, methyl-betahydroxy butyrate and ethyl beta-hydoxy butyrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
A grape flavor augmenting or enhancing composition containing (i) from about 0.006% up to about 10% by weight based on the total weight of said composition of bis (cyclohexyl) disulfide and (ii) as a flavor adjuvant at least one compound selected from the group consisting of methyl anthranilate, ethyl acetate, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate, cinnamic alcohol, amyl valerianate, cinnamyl propionate, rhodinyl acetate, methyl-betahydroxy butyrate and ethyl beta-hydoxy butyrate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-21 | 1980-03-22 | 1980-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-21 | 1984-03-22 | 1984-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-21 | 1988-03-22 | 1988-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |