Odor control technology
Just like you can not copyright an idea, you cannot get a patent for perfume. That’s because the individual wearer’s chemical composition changes the consistency of the formula; the reason an identical fragrance fails to smell the same on different people.
So how do perfume makers protect their products? They find a loophole. Several, to be exact. Here’s how it works: Patents can be taken out for the development of new aromatic raw materials, the discovery of new properties in those raw materials, and for any breakthrough that improves how the perfume smells in the bottle.
Robertet, one of the oldest manufacturers of fine perfumes in the world, has developed several patents in the competitive fields of cosmetics. Its research scientists have discovered that certain aromatic materials actually inhibit the growth of some micro-organisms responsible for body odor. Body odor, incidentally, is caused by the enzyme activity of such bacteria as corynebacterium xerosis and staphylococcus epidermis. The company is now marketing a product called Deomix, an alternative to the anti-bacteria agents commonly used in deodorants.
The well-established company has also discovered a way to improve room deodorants. Typically, air fresheners are made up of perfumery compounds to mask rather than neutralize common household odors. Robertek’s environmentally-correct products have been proven to be successful in wiping out such odors as garlic, rotten eggs, fish, urine and dog food. The results of the company’s innovative efforts can be found on the labels of all of its room deodorizers.
Robertek has long believed that natural is better. Even before the world’s focus was directed toward environmental protection, its scientists were busy extracting from nature what had formerly been available with synthetics. Its dedication to natural ingredients began at its conception in 1850.
The company welcomed the new millennium with ways to develop new processes for botanical odor. Some of Robertek’s newest innovations include products that kick in when Mother Nature falls down on the job. In the field of food flavors, the company plans to offer a new natural molecule aimed at improving the way some foods taste and smell.
To learn more about Robertek and its innovations, search for its site on the Web. Be sure to ask for a free sample of Natural Linden Blossom Absolute, a plant known for its calming properties. This plant, by the way, can also be used as a food condiment.