Patents by Inventor James P. Bershas

James P. Bershas 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: 7981314
    Abstract: Aqueous corrosion inhibitor compositions, preferably storage-stable, useful in acidic cleaning solutions for cleaning the surfaces of metal, comprising reaction products of at least one rosin amine component, at least one non-flammable liquid ketone component, at least one carboxylic acid component, at least one paraformaldehyde component and water; aqueous acidic cleaners prepared therefrom; and methods of their use. The inventive corrosion inhibitor compositions are made by a simple process which reduces the presence of toxic and/or flammable raw materials, co-products, residual reactants and chloride ion while providing acid inhibition in aqueous acidic cleaners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Henkel KGaA
    Inventors: David R. McCormick, James P. Bershas
  • Patent number: 6899770
    Abstract: A metal substrate is provided with a coating that (i) provides substantial corrosion resistance, (ii) makes it possible to shape the substrate by roll forming and similar light cold forming operations without the need for any oil or wax lubricant, and (iii) has good adhesion to subsequently applied paint. This is achieved by coating the metal substrate surface with an aqueous liquid composition that contains acrylate polymer resin, wax, and hexavalent chromium and then drying this coating into place on the surface to produce the desired dry coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce H. Goodreau, Robert W. Miller, Thomas J. Prescott, Christopher A. Engel, Michael A. Murphy, James P. Bershas, John R. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20020193593
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are secondary and/or tertiary amine salts free from amino-aromatic moieties that effectively inhibit corrosion during pickling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: James P. Bershas
  • Patent number: 6329206
    Abstract: The concentration of a hexamethylenetetramine-containing inhibitor in an acid pickling solution that has accumulated dissolved iron from use of the solution in pickling ferriferous material can be estimated with sufficient accuracy for practical control of the pickling process by alkalinizing a sample of the pickling solution to a pH of at least 10.8, so that any iron content of the solution precipitates from the solution, separating the precipitate from the liquid remainder of the alkalinized sample, and determining by colorimetry the concentration in the liquid remainder of formaldehyde produced by acid catalyzed hydrolysis of the hexamethylenetetramine to formaldehyde and ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Bershas
  • Patent number: 5584944
    Abstract: A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly aluminum and tin beverage containers, reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and enables drying said metal surfaces at a lower temperature. The conditioner includes a water-soluble organic material selected from amine oxides and quaternary ammonium salts, fluozirconate, fluohafnate, or fluotitanate ion, and preferably also phosphate and nitrate ions. Good resistance to damaging the friction reducing effect by overheating and to staining of the domes of treated containers during pasteurization can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Bershas, Timm L. Kelly, Gary L. Rochfort, Henry A. Rossmaier
  • Patent number: 5486316
    Abstract: The coefficient of friction of aluminum can surfaces after alkaline cleaning and drying can be substantially reduced by adding to the alkaline cleaner a mobility enhancing additive, preferably a surface active quaternary ammonium salt with hydroxyethyl substituents on the quaternary nitrogen atoms. A can surface suitable for automatic conveying and high quality lacquer or printing ink adhesion can thereby be obtained, if desired without including any substantial fluoride content in any treatment stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Bershas, Timm L. Kelly, Gary L. Rochfort
  • Patent number: 5476601
    Abstract: A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly aluminum and tin beverage containers, reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and enables drying said metal surfaces at a lower temperature. The conditioner includes a water-soluble organic material selected from amine oxides and quaternary ammonium salts, fluozirconate, fluohafnate, or fluotitanate ion, and preferably also phosphate and nitrate ions. Good resistance to damaging the friction reducing effect by overheating and to staining of the domes of treated containers during pasteurization can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Bershas, Timm L. Kelly, Gary L. Rochfort, Henry A. Rossmaier
  • Patent number: 5458698
    Abstract: A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly aluminum and tin beverage containers, reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and enables drying said metal surfaces at a lower temperature. The conditioner includes a water-soluble organic material selected from alkoxylated or non-alkoxylated castor oil triglycerides and hydrogenated castor oil derivatives; alkoxylated and nonoalkoxylated amine salts of a fatty acid including mono-, di-, tri-, and poly-acids; alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated amino fatty acids; alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated fatty amine N-oxides, alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts, oxa-acid esters, and water-soluble alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Bershas, Timm L. Kelly, Gary L. Rochfort
  • Patent number: 5378379
    Abstract: A combination of phosphonoinidazoline at surfactant, soluble polyvalent metal ions, and a metal etching component, which is tolerant of aluminum cations and aluminate anions, when used as the Stage 4 rinse for aluminum cans provides good can mobility and good resistance to loss of mobility during heating of the treated cans to a greater extent than is normal during high speed processing. A concentrate of the active ingredients of such a Stage 4 treatment also maintains its effectiveness for longer than do similar produels when stored at high ambient temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Bershas
  • Patent number: 4874837
    Abstract: An aminated, hydroxylated, polyester polyol resin comprised of the product of a reaction of an acid anhydride selected from the group including maleic acid anhydride or a mixture of maleic acid anhydride and a polyfunctional acid anhydride, a low molecular weight polyether polyol having an average molecular weight of about 100 to about 600, selected from the group including diethylene glycol or a mixture of diethylene glycol and another low molecular weight polyether polyol, a lower alkylene oxide and having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and a mono- or di-functional amino compound selected from the group including diethanolamine or a mixture of diethanolamine and at least one mono- or di-functional amino compounds containing at least one isocyanate reactive group attached to the nitrogen of the mono- or di- functional amino compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Bershas, Russell H. Tobias
  • Patent number: 4868267
    Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising the product of an unsaturated polyester intermediate resin which is derived from the reaction of (a) an acid anhydride selected from the group including maleic acid anhydride or a mixture of maleic anhydride and a polyfunctional acid anhydride, a low molecular weight polyether polyol having a molecular weight of about 100 to about 600 selected from the group including diethylene glycol or a mixture of diethylene glycol and at least one other low molecular weight polyether polyol having a molecular weight of about 100 to about 600, and a lower alkylene oxide having from 2-4 carbon atoms; and, (b) a mono- or di-functional amino compound selected from the group including diethanolamine or a mixture of diethanolamine and at least one other mono- or di-functional amino compounds selected from the group including a primary or secondary amino alcohol or a primary or secondary diamine which contain isocyanate reactive groups attached to the nitrogen of the amino alcohol or
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Bershas, Russell H. Tobias
  • Patent number: 4425399
    Abstract: A woven or non-woven mat comprising natural or synthetic fibers bonded together with the residue formed by removing water from an aqueous composition comprising a thermoplastic emulsion and a melamine formaldehyde resin forms an underlay for asphalt paving for road surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Bershas
  • Patent number: 4359546
    Abstract: A woven or non-woven mat comprising natural or synthetic fibers bonded together with the residue formed by removing water from an aqueous composition comprising a thermoplastic emulsion and a melamine formaldehyde resin forms an underlay for asphalt paving for road surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Bershas
  • Patent number: 4307205
    Abstract: The reaction products of bisphenol-A and phthalic anhydride or the brominated derivatives thereof a glycol and/or propylene glycol is employed to produce low flame spread urethane-modified isocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1981
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Bershas