Liquid laundry product comprising a fragrance composition comprising isopulegol

US12378500B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12378500-B2
Application numberUS-202117331803-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 27, 2021
Priority dateFeb 24, 2016
Publication dateAug 5, 2025
Grant dateAug 5, 2025

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Abstract

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A method for imparting a stimulating effect to a non-ingestible consumer product includes adding a fragrance composition to the consumer product. The consumer product is selected from a household product, a laundry product, a personal care product and a cosmetic product. The fragrance composition contains from about 0.2 wt % to less than 10 wt % of isopulegol, based on the total weight of the fragrance composition.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A liquid laundry product comprising a fragrance composition, wherein the fragrance composition comprises from about 0.2 wt % to about 2 wt % of isopulegol, based on the total weight of the fragrance composition, and wherein the fragrance composition comprises at least two perfume ingredients in addition to isopulegol, wherein said at least two perfume ingredients include linalyl acetate and musk T. 2. The liquid laundry product of claim 1 , wherein isopulegol is (−) isopulegol. 3. The liquid laundry product of claim 1 , which is selected from the group consisting of a liquid laundry detergent, a fabric softener and a fabric conditioner. 4. The liquid laundry product of claim 3 , which is a liquid laundry detergent. 5. The liquid laundry product of claim 3 , which is a fabric softener. 6. The liquid laundry product of claim 3 , which is a fabric conditioner. 7. The liquid laundry product of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance composition further comprises at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of limonene, orbitone/iso E super, hedione, benzyl acetate, 4,7-methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 or 6-indenyl acetate, citronellol, linalool, terpineol, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, decanal, pinene beta, 1,4-undecanolide, damascone delta, menthol, hexylcinnamaldehyde, geranial, phenyl ethyl alcohol, 4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde, methyl ionone, 1,4-decanolide, dodecanal, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, geraniol, eugenol, beta-naphthyl methyl ether, ethyl 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate, ethyl linalool, habanolide, 4,7-methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 or 6-indenyl propionate and 2-methyl-3-(4-isopropylphenyl)propanal. 8. The liquid laundry product of claim 3 , which is a liquid laundry detergent in a unit dose sachet.

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  • with the help of an organic compound other than a macromolecular compound · CPC title

  • Alcohols · CPC title

  • Perfumes · CPC title

  • Apparatus therefor · CPC title

  • with the help of a macromolecular compound as a carrier or diluent (A61L9/048 takes precedence) · CPC title

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What does patent US12378500B2 cover?
A method for imparting a stimulating effect to a non-ingestible consumer product includes adding a fragrance composition to the consumer product. The consumer product is selected from a household product, a laundry product, a personal care product and a cosmetic product. The fragrance composition contains from about 0.2 wt % to less than 10 wt % of isopulegol, based on the total weight of the f…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Takasago Perfumery Co Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C11B9/0034. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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