Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Haar

Christopher M. Haar 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: 9796889
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: MATERIA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar, Brian Edgecombe, Anthony R. Stephen, Li-Sheng Wang, Diana Stoianova
  • Patent number: 9504997
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: MATERIA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Publication number: 20160186022
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Michael A. GIARDELLO, Christopher M. HAAR, Brian EDGECOMBE, Anthony R. STEPHEN, Li-Sheng WANG, Diana STOIANOVA
  • Publication number: 20150018559
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: MATERIA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Patent number: 8754249
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Patent number: 8597794
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar
  • Publication number: 20130172568
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Publication number: 20120058275
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: MATERIA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar
  • Patent number: 7964320
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: MATERIA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar
  • Publication number: 20110112319
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: MATERIA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard L. PEDERSON, Jason K. WOERTINK, Christopher M. HAAR, David E. GINDELBERGER, Yann SCHRODI
  • Patent number: 7820843
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Publication number: 20090088581
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin methathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various methathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene methathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type methathesis catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: MATERIA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard L. PEDERSON, Jason K. WOERTINK, Christopher M. HAAR, David E. GINDELBERGER, Yann SCHRODI
  • Publication number: 20090048405
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar
  • Patent number: 7339006
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Cymetech, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar
  • Patent number: 7268242
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin metathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various metathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene metathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type metathesis catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Patent number: 7026495
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin metathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various metathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene metathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type metathesis catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Patent number: 6620955
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin metathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various metathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene metathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type metathesis catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Publication number: 20030166955
    Abstract: Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin metathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various metathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene metathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type metathesis catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Richard L. Pederson, Jason K. Woertink, Christopher M. Haar, David E. Gindelberger, Yann Schrodi
  • Patent number: 6525125
    Abstract: The invention discloses a composition comprising one or more density modulators dispersed in a polymer matrix wherein the matrix is prepared by the metathesis of an olefin monomer using a ruthenium or osmium metal carbene catalyst. The composition may use a catalyst of the formula wherein: M is ruthenium or osmium; X and X1 are either the same or different and are any anionic ligand; L and L1 are either the same or different and are any neutral electron donor; R and R1 are either the same or different and are each independently hydrogen or a substitutent selected from the group consisting of C1-C20 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C2-C20 alkynyl, aryl, C1-C20 carboxylate, C1-C20 alkoxy, C2-C20 alkenyloxy, C2-C20 alkynyloxy, aryloxy, C2-C20 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C20 alkylthio, C1-C20 alkylsulfonyl and C1-C20 alkylsulfinyl, wherein each of the substituents is substituted or unsubstituted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Jonathon G. Lasch, Christopher J. Cruce, Jessie G. Macleod, Christopher M. Haar
  • Publication number: 20020153096
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Materia, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giardello, Christopher M. Haar