Patents by Inventor Ian Robert Shankland

Ian Robert Shankland 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).

  • Publication number: 20090082478
    Abstract: Methods of preparing polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams comprising the step of reacting and foaming a mixture of ingredients which react to form the polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams in the presence of a blowing agent, wherein said blowing agent comprises an azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and n-pentane, as well as foams and foamable compositions comprising the azeotrope-like composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Hilde Lund
  • Patent number: 7473716
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hilde Lund, legal representative, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Earl August Eugene Lund
  • Publication number: 20030158278
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Hilde Lund
  • Patent number: 6586488
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Robert Shankland
  • Patent number: 6362153
    Abstract: Compositions of 1,1,1,3,3 -pentafluoropropane and 1,1 -dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane are provided. The compositions of the invention are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics and solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: David Paul Wilson, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Ian Robert Shankland
  • Publication number: 20020000534
    Abstract: The present invention provides refrigerant blends which are replacements for chlorodifluoromethane(HCFC-22). The present blends have refrigeration characteristics which are similar to HCFC-22. The blends comprise from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a first component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, difluoromethane, propane, and mixtures thereof; from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of a second component selected from the group consisting of hydrofluorocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, fluorocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, inorganic compound, and mixtures thereof having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure in the range from about −90 degrees C. to less than −50 degrees C.; and from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of a third component which is hydrofluorocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, other than 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure in the range from about −50 degrees C. to about −10 degrees C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Robert G Richard, Ian Robert Shankland, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Michiel Jacques Van Nieuwstadt
  • Patent number: 6177058
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that are intimate mixtures of hydrogen fluoride and a polymer. The compositions of the invention are less hazardous and, therefore, more conveniently stored, transported, and handled in comparison to pure hydrogen fluoride. Further, the hydrogen fluoride may be readily recovered from the compositions of the invention for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Ratna Singh, Harold John Kieta, Matthew Hermes Luly, Jeffrey Warren McKown, Tadeusz Piotr Rygas, Ian Robert Shankland
  • Patent number: 6113803
    Abstract: The present invention provides refrigerant blends which are replacements for chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22). The present blends have refrigeration characteristics which are similar to HCFC-22. The blends comprise from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a first component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, difluoromethane, propane, and mixtures thereof; from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of a second component selected from the group consisting of hydrofluorocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, fluorocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, inorganic compound, and mixtures thereof having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure in the range from about -90 degrees C to less than -50 degrees C; and from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of a third component which is hydrofluorocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, other than 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure in the range from about -50 degrees C to about -10 degrees C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Richard, Ian Robert Shankland, Rajiv Ratna Singh
  • Patent number: 6060629
    Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and hydrogen fluoride. Such are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent, aerosol propellant, heat transfer medium, dielectric, fire extinguishing composition and power cycle working fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Hang Thanh Pham, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Ian Robert Shankland, Hsueh Sung Tung
  • Patent number: 6001796
    Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and hydrogen fluoride. Such are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent, aerosol propellant, heat transfer medium, dielectric, fire extinguishing composition and power cycle working fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Hang Thanh Pham, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Ian Robert Shankland, Hsueh Sung Tung
  • Patent number: 5976554
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of ethylene oxide and heptafluoropropane and a method of sterilization using same. These environmentally acceptable compositions are chemically stable, minimally segregating, compatible with the objects being sterilized; provide sufficient vapor pressure to deliver the blend to the sterilization chamber, and possess improved flammability suppressant characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Richard, Barbara R. Fellows-Decaire, Ian Robert Shankland, James Albert Batt
  • Patent number: 5925612
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and as aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, deceased, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Gary Michael Knopeck
  • Patent number: 5866029
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland
  • Patent number: 5759438
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and as aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Gary Michael Knopeck
  • Patent number: 5728315
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of trifluoromethane, carbon dioxide, ethane, and hexafluoroethane are provided. The compositions of the invention are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Ratna Singh, Ian Robert Shankland, Roy Phillip Robinson, Hang Thanh Pham, Raymond Hilton Percival Thomas, Peter Brian Logsdon
  • Patent number: 5688833
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and as aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, deceased, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Gary Michael Knopeck
  • Patent number: 5683974
    Abstract: Novel azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohols or mixtures thereof are useful in solvent cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, deceased, Hang Thanh Pham, Ian Robert Shankland, Ellen Louise Swan
  • Patent number: 5677358
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1, 1, 1, 3, 3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, deceased, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland
  • Patent number: 5672294
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl August Eugene Lund, deceased, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland