Patents by Inventor James Allen Ponasik, Jr.
James Allen Ponasik, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 8912240Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making methanol and ethanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The process includes contacting a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen with a catalyst system containing a ruthenium compound—and optionally, a chloride or bromide-containing compound—dispersed in a low-melting tetraorganophosphonium chloride or bromide salt under conditions effective to produce methanol and ethanol. The invention also relates to a process for making methanol and ethanol from carbon monoxide and water using the same catalyst system.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jan Hendrik Blank, David John Cole-Hamilton, Robert Thomas Hembre, James Allen Ponasik, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140243435Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making methanol and ethanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The process includes contacting a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen with a catalyst system containing a ruthenium compound—and optionally, a chloride or bromide-containing compound—dispersed in a low-melting tetraorganophosphonium chloride or bromide salt under conditions effective to produce methanol and ethanol. The invention also relates to a process for making methanol and ethanol from carbon monoxide and water using the same catalyst system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jan Hendrik BLANK, David John COLE-HAMILTON, Robert Thomas HEMBRE, James Allen PONASIK, JR.
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Publication number: 20130225873Abstract: This invention concerns a promoted catalyst system for making one or more alkanols from synthesis gas. The catalyst system contains a ruthenium compound and a halogen promoter dispersed in a low-melting tetraorganophosphonium salt. The halogen promoter is a compound capable of generating HX (where X?Cl, Br, or I) under reaction conditions. The invention also concerns a process for selectively preparing one or more alkanols from synthesis gas using the promoted catalyst system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jan Hendrik Blank, David John Cole-Hamilton, Robert Thomas Hembre, James Allen Ponasik, JR.
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Patent number: 7319084Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett, Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson
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Patent number: 7056996Abstract: Improved Group 3–11 transition metal based catalysts and processes for the polymerization of olefins are described. Some of the ligands are characterized by a preferred substitution pattern which allows for higher productivities of highly branched olefins; substitution patterns which boost productivity or alter the polymer microstructure are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Amy Kathryn Farthing
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Patent number: 6946532Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson, Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett
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Patent number: 6844404Abstract: The present invention includes novel ligands which may be utilized as part of a catalyst system. A catalyst system of the present invention is a transition metal-ligand complex. In particular, the catalyst system includes a transition metal component and a ligand component comprising a Nitrogen atom and/or functional groups comprising a Nitrogen atom, generally in the form of an imine functional group. In certain embodiments, the ligand component may further comprise a phosphorous atom. Preferred ligand components are bidentate (bind to the transition metal at two or more sites) and include a nitrogen-transition metal bond. The transition metal-ligand complex is generally cationic and associated with a weakly coordinating anion. A catalyst system of the present invention may further comprise a Lewis or Bronsted acid. The Lewis or Bronsted acid may be complexed with the ligand component of the transition metal-ligand complex.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Jason Patrick McDevitt, Christopher Moore Killian, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody
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Patent number: 6844446Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson, Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett
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Patent number: 6825356Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett, Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson
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Patent number: 6706891Abstract: Processes for the preparation of 4,5-bisimino-[1,3]dithiolanes and 2,3-bisimino-[1,4]dithianes are described. The processes involve conversion of an oxalamide to a dithiooxalamide, followed by conversion of the dithiooxalamide to either a 4,5-bisimino-[1,3]dithiolane or a 2,3-bisimino-[1,4]dithiane.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie
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Patent number: 6620896Abstract: Mixed olefin polymerization catalysts, methods for preparing olefin polymers using the catalysts, and polymers obtained therefrom are disclosed. The mixed catalyst system comprises the combination of (a) a Group 8-10 transition metal complex of a bidentate or tridentate ligand comprising at least one nitrogen donor selected from Set 1, (b) either a Group 8-10 transition metal complex of a bidentate or tridentate ligand comprising at least one nitrogen donor selected from Set 1 or a bidentate ligand comprising a nitrogen-nitrogen donor selected from Set 2, or a Group 4 transition metal complex of a multidnentate ligand comprising at least 1 cyclopentadienyl or indenyl ring selected from Set 3 or a titanium or chromium Ziegler-Natta catalyst selected from Set 4, and optionally (c) a compound Y.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Christopher Moore Killian, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Leslie Shane Moody
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Patent number: 6579823Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson, Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett
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Patent number: 6559091Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise metal complexes of mono through tetradentate ligands comprising N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors bonded to the metal. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett, Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson
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Patent number: 6545108Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise metal complexes of mono through tetradentate ligands comprising N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors bonded to the metal. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson, Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett, Geoffrey William Coates
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Patent number: 6372682Abstract: The present invention provides catalyst systems useful in the polymerization of olefins comprising a transition metal component and a ligand component comprising a Nitrogen atom and/or functional groups comprising a Nitrogen atom, generally in the form of an imine functional group. In certain embodiments, the ligand component may further comprise a phosphorous atom. Preferred ligand components are bidentate (bind to the transition metal at two or more sites) and include a nitrogen-transition metal bond from two imine groups. The transition metal-ligand complex is generally cationic and associated with a weakly coordinating anion. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst system of the present invention further comprises a Lewis or Bronsted acid complexed with the ligand component of the transition metal-ligand complex.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Jason Patrick McDevitt, Christopher Moore Killian, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody
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Patent number: 6365539Abstract: This invention is directed to novel Group 8-10 transition metal catalysts and to batch or continuous polymerizations using these catalysts. The catalysts of the present invention readily convert ethylene and &agr;-olefins to high molecular weight polymers, and allow for olefin polymerizations under various conditions, including ambient temperature and pressure, and in solution. Preferred catalysts are group 8-10 transition metals having certain dipyridyl ligands bonded thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian
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Publication number: 20020035030Abstract: The present invention includes novel ligands which may be utilized as part of a catalyst system. A catalyst system of the present invention is a transition metal-ligand complex. In particular, the catalyst system includes a transition metal component and a ligand component comprising a Nitrogen atom and/or functional groups comprising a Nitrogen atom, generally in the form of an imine functional group. In certain embodiments, the ligand component may further comprise a phosphorous atom. Preferred ligand components are bidentate (bind to the transition metal at two or more sites) and include a nitrogen-transition metal bond. The transition metal-ligand complex is generally cationic and associated with a weakly coordinating anion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventors: James Allen Ponasik,Jr., Jason Patrick McDevitt, Christopher Moore Killian, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody
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Patent number: 6303720Abstract: Methods for preparing olefin polymers, and catalysts for preparing olefin polymers are disclosed. The polymers can be prepared by contacting the corresponding monomers with a Group 8-10 transition metal catalyst. The polymers are suitable for processing in conventional extrusion processes, and can be formed into high barrier sheets or films, or low molecular weight resins for use in synthetic waxes in wax coatings or as emulsions.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody, Christopher Moore Killian, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Jason Patrick McDevitt, Gino Georges Lavoie
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Patent number: 6281303Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and processes useful for the oligomerization and polymerization of olefins. Transition metal catalyst complexes of groups 7 through 10 with tridentate ligands are described, along with a representative polymerization of ethylene using one of the cobalt complexes. The transition metal complexes of the invention may also be attached to a solid support and used in gas phase processes.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Christopher Moore Killian, Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie
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Patent number: 6200925Abstract: The present invention provides catalyst systems useful in the polymerization of olefins comprising a transition metal component and a ligand component comprising a Nitrogen atom and/or functional groups comprising a Nitrogen atom, generally in the form of an imine functional group. In certain embodiments, the ligand component may further comprise a phosphorous atom. Preferred ligand components are bidentate (bind to the transition metal at two or more sites) and include a nitrogen-transition metal bond. The transition metal-ligand complex is generally cationic and associated with a weakly coordinating anion. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst system of the present invention further comprises a Lewis or Bronsted acid complexed with the ligand component of the transition metal-ligand complex.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Jason Patrick McDevitt, Christopher Moore Killian, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody, Gino Georges Lavoie