Patents Represented by Attorney D. O. Nickey

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  • Rubber containing decarboxylated rosins
    Patent number: 4478993
    Abstract: There is disclosed the use of decarboxylated rosins as total or partial replacements for oil in rubber formulations. Vulcanizate properties, low temperature performance, and processibility are comparable when using either the decarboxylated rosins or an aromatic extending oil, however, the decarboxylated rosin extended rubber demonstrates improved abrasion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Lawson G. Wideman, Paul H. Sandstrom
  • Polymer bound aryl substituted crown ethers
    Patent number: 4478983
    Abstract: There is disclosed a new polymer bound catalyst, a means for the production of a polymer bound aryl substituted crown ether and use of such polymer bound aryl substituted crown ethers as catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Dane K. Parker
  • Process for the functionalization of polystyrene resins
    Patent number: 4463135
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the functionalization of polymeric resins, wherein a halo-methylated resin, with a crosslink density of at least 4 percent is reacted with an alkyllithium wherein the alkyl radical is 1 to 12 carbon atoms; followed by a reaction to produce a polymeric material having a desired pendant functionality. Materials produced from the process of this invention have utility as intermediates in the production of polymer-bound catalysts and exchange resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Neil A. Maly
  • Finishing process for the removal of sulfur compounds from a gas stream
    Patent number: 4462968
    Abstract: The invention relates to a finishing process for the removal of low level concentrations of mercaptans, sulfides and disulfides from a gas stream, especially a natural gas stream. The sulfur compounds are washed from the gas stream with a solution containing hydrogen peroxide, sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide, and ammonia or an amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: James J. Tazuma, Kenneth J. Frech
  • Method of preparing dibenzothiazolyl disulfides
    Patent number: 4463178
    Abstract: There is disclosed an improved method of preparing dibenzothiazolyl disulfides by oxidizing mercaptobenzothiazole with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an amine. The invention has particular utility by providing a relatively pollution free method of preparing dibenzothiazolyl disulfides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: James J. Tazuma
  • Process for the reductive alkylation of aromatic nitro-containing compounds with ketones or aldehydes
    Patent number: 4463191
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the reductive alkylation of aromatic nitro-containing compounds with ketones or aldehydes wherein the improvement is characterized in that a specific polymer bound co-catalyst system is utilized. More specifically, a polymer bound anthranilic acid palladium complex is used in conjunction with a bound sulfonic acid resin as a catalyst system in a reaction to produce compounds such as N-phenyl-N'-alkyl-p-phenylenediamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Richard M. D'Sidocky, Dane K. Parker
  • Polymeric compounds prepared from diphenylamine and dihydroxyalkylbenzene
    Patent number: 4463170
    Abstract: This invention discloses a novel class of polymeric diphenylamine compounds. The compounds are produced by reacting diphenylamine with a dihydroxyalkylbenzene having either meta or para orientation in the presence of an acid catalyst. The polymeric diphenylamine compounds are useful as antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Richard E. Gloth, James J. Tazuma, Robert A. Smith
  • Process for hydrogenation of carbon-carbon double bonds in an unsaturated polymer in latex form
    Patent number: 4452950
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the hydrogenation of carbon-carbon double bonds of an unsaturated polymer which comprises (a) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with (1) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxides; (2) a reducing agent selected from the group of hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and (3) a metal ion initiator; (b) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Lawson G. Wideman
  • Process for the preparation of high molecular weight polymeric antidegradants
    Patent number: 4452939
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the modification of a chloromethylated latex wherein said latex contains a surfactant of a nonionic or ionic-type comprising contacting said latex with an aqueous alkali solution and an alkali ionizable molecule containing antidegradant properties at a reaction temperature below 100.degree. C. and in the presence of a nitrogen atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Dane K. Parker, Donald J. Burlett
  • Method for the application of triacontanol to soybeans to achieve a substantial increase in yield
    Patent number: 4452632
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of treating soybeans with 1-triacontanol CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.28 --CH.sub.2 OH, which produces a significant increase in yield. The method consists of applying a solution of "biologically active" 1-triacontanol at the proper: (1) stage of soybean plant maturity, (2) pH, (3) calcium content, (4) application rates and (5) number of applications; to attain a significant increase in yield. At least two foliar applied aqueous solutions of 1-triacontanol have been found to be effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Donald O. Nickey, Dane K. Parker
  • Polymer bound aryl substituted crown ethers
    Patent number: 4447585
    Abstract: There is disclosed a new polymer bound catalyst, a means for the production of a polymer bound aryl substituted crown ether and use of such polymer bound aryl substituted crown ethers as catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Dane K. Parker
  • Process for the dehalogenation of organic compounds
    Patent number: 4447667
    Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for the destruction of halogenated organic compounds through treatment with an alkali metal aromatic radical anion reagent wherein the improvement comprises the elimination of the water quench step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Dane K. Parker, Timothy A. Sabo
  • Method for preparing a polymer containing pendant unsaturation
    Patent number: 4446284
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing polymers that contain pendant unsaturation. The present invention provides a versatile method for the preparation of polymers that contain a wide range of unsaturated pendant groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Dane K. Parker
  • Synergistic antioxidant mixtures
    Patent number: 4446264
    Abstract: Compounds prepared by reacting maleic anhydride, maleic acid or their esters with thiols; which exhibit a synergistic effect when combined with a phenolic antioxidant in the stabilization of organic materials such as natural and synthetic polymers, rubbers, lubricants and oil, etc. are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Kirkwood S. Cottman
  • Reduction of cyclopentadiene from isoprene streams
    Patent number: 4438289
    Abstract: A process for reducing the level of cyclopentadiene present in a hydrocarbon stream containing isoprene and cyclopentadiene which involves contacting the stream with a base wherein said base is selected from the group consisting of potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium fluoride. The base is situated on activated carbon carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Richard M. D'Sidocky
  • Sulfur removal from a gas stream
    Patent number: 4435371
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for removing sulfur compounds from a gas stream. The process involves passing the gas stream containing the sulfur compounds through a mass of porous material that has deposited upon it a metal oxide, the improvement comprises the continuous or intermittent addition of an oxidizing agent and an amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Frech, James J. Tazuma
  • Para-nitrodiphenylamine synthesis
    Patent number: 4435599
    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the synthesis of para-nitrodiphenylamines wherein the improvement is characterized in that a specific co-catalyst system is utilized. More specifically, a zinc (II) compound (zinc in the plus two oxidation or valence state), is used in conjunction with copper or a copper compound as a co-catalyst system in the preparation of para-nitrodiphenylamines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Budd H. Sturm
  • Process for preparing a methyl phenol
    Patent number: 4431849
    Abstract: A process for preparing a methyl phenol from a tertiary hydroperoxide in an oxidation product of an alkylbenzene of the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is a secondary alkyl group and n is an integer of 1 to 3, which comprises hydrogenating the oxidation product in the presence of a mineral acid medium with a hydrogenation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Howard A. Colvin
  • Phenolic antioxidants
    Patent number: 4414408
    Abstract: Two antioxidants functioning by different mechanisms are combined chemically into one molecule, allowing optimization of their antioxidant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Kirkwood S. Cottman
  • Diester antioxidants
    Patent number: 4394476
    Abstract: Esters of alkyl thiomercaptophenols, such as bis[2-(3,5-ditertiary butyl-4-hydroxyphenylthio)-1-methylethyl]thiodipropionate, used as antioxidants to stabilize polymers against oxidated degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Kirkwood S. Cottman