Patents by Inventor Alfred J. Neukom

Alfred J. Neukom has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5498345
    Abstract: Aqueous stable dispersions of a mixture of sparingly soluble UV absorbers, which comprises(a) 5 to 50% by weight of a mixture of a benzotriazole of formula ##STR1## and a 2-hydroxybenzophenone of formula ##STR2## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylaryl or aralkyl, and the rings A and B, each independently of the other, may be further substituted by halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or lower alkoxycarbonyl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.14 alkoxy or phenoxy,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkoxy, andR.sub.4 is hydrogen or hydroxy,(b) 2 to 18% by weight of an anionic compound, and(c) 0 to 10% by weight of a nonionic compound.These dispersions of a mixture of UV absorbers are excellent compositions for enhancing the lightfastness of dyeings on synthetic fibers and, in particular, on polyester fibers or acid-modified fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Jollenbeck, Alfred J. Neukom
  • Patent number: 5057539
    Abstract: An agent for proofing keratinous material against attack by pests that feed on keratin, which contains as active compound at least one diphenylurea of the formula ##STR1## and one synthetic pyrethroid and also, if desired, further auxiliaries, and also a process for proofing keratinous material against attack by keratin pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred J. Neukom, Dieter Reinehr, Werner Schmid