Olfactory adaptation and cross-adapting agents to reduce the perception of body odors

US7763238B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Monell Chemical Senses Center · US
• SYMRISE AG · DE

Inventors

• George Preti · Horsham, US
• Charles Wysocki · Collingswood, US
• Leslie C. Smith · Jamesburg, US
• Keith McDermott · Bound Brook, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 15, 2003
• Grant date: Jul 27, 2010
• Expiry date: Oct 26, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61Q15/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Deodorant compositions are disclosed comprising a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, in an amount effective to reduce perception of malodor. Deodorant compositions are also disclosed comprising a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, in an amount effective to reduce perception of gender-specific malodor. The methods feature reducing perceived body odor comprising administering a deodorant composition wherein the composition comprises an amount of cross-adapting agent effective to reduce perception of such odor. Other methods feature blocking perceived body odor comprising administering a deodorant composition wherein the composition comprises an amount of cross-adapting agent effective to occupy an odorant receptor site, thereby blocking interaction of the site with other odorants. Methods of making deodorant compositions are also provided wherein a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, are included in an amount effective to reduce perception of malodor.