Patents by Inventor Jean-Luc Birbaum

Jean-Luc Birbaum 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: 6004724
    Abstract: New oximsulfonate compounds of the formulae I or II, ##STR1## wherein m is 0 or 1; x is 1 or 2; R.sub.1 is, for example phenyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted or R.sub.1 is a heteroaryl radical that is unsubstituted or substituted, or, if m is 0, R.sub.1 additionally is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl or CN; R'.sub.1 is for example C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene, phenylene; R.sub.2 has for example one of the meanings of R.sub.1 ; n is 1 or 2; R.sub.3 is for example C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R'.sub.3 when x is 1, has one of the meanings given for R.sub.3, or R'.sub.3 in the formula IV and when x is 2 in the formula 1, is for example C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene, phenylene; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently of each other for example hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.6 is for example hydrogen, phenyl; R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently of each other for example hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl; R.sub.9 is for example C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; A is S, O, NR.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Hitoshi Yamato, Hartmut Bleier, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Martin Kunz, Kurt Dietliker, Christoph De Leo, Toshikage Asakura
  • Patent number: 5959008
    Abstract: Compositions based on synthetic organic polymers or prepolymers are effectively stabilized against the damaging effects of light, oxygen and/or heat by addition of a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z is a group of one of the formulae II or III, ##STR2## R.sub.7 and R.sub.17, independently of one another, are a radical of one of the formulae IV, V and VI ##STR3## and the remaining symbols are as defined in claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Birbaum, Vien Van Toan, Andreas Valet, Roger Meuwly
  • Patent number: 5760111
    Abstract: o-Hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines are described which contain at least two alkoxyphenyl substituents. They have the formula (1). The compounds according to the invention are suitable as stabilizers for textile fiber materials, in particular polyester fiber materials, and for organic polymers. Furthermore, they are suitable for use as sunscreens in cosmetic preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Birbaum, Jurgen Kaschig, Dieter Reinehr, Manfred Rembold, Andre Schmitter, Helmut Luther, Bernd Herzog, Dietmar Huglin
  • Patent number: 5753729
    Abstract: Coatings comprisingA) a binder based on an organic polymer andB) as stabilizer against damage by light, heat and oxygen, a 2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-pyrimidine of the formula I ##STR1## in which the radicals R.sub.1 to R.sup.6 are as defined in claim 1 have an outstanding resistance to the damaging effects of light, oxygen and heat. Compounds of the formula Ib defined in claim 18 are suitable in general for the stabilization of organic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventors: Andreas Valet, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Gerhard Rytz, Norbert Wurms
  • Patent number: 5736597
    Abstract: o-Hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1 to 4 and R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 are as defined in claim 1, can be used, in combination with sterically hindered amines of the polyalkylpiperidine type, for stabilizing organic polymers. Some of these compounds are novel and can also be used without polyalkylpiperidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Birbaum, Jean Rody, Mario Slongo, Andreas Valet, Roland A. E. Winter
  • Patent number: 5686233
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.5, independently of one another, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, are H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy; C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyloxy; halogen; trifluormethyl; C.sub.7 -C.sub.11 phenylalkyl; phenyl; phenyl which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy or halogen; phenoxy; or phenoxy which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy or halogen; the two radicals R.sub.7 are identical or different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl; or are C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl which is substituted by OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxy, halogen, --COOH, --COOR.sub.8, --CONH.sub.2, --CONHR.sub.9, --CON(R.sub.9)(R.sub.10), --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sub.9, --N(R.sub.9)(R.sub.10), --NHCOR.sub.11, --CN, --OCOR.sub.11, phenoxy and/or phenoxy which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Valet, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Vien Van Toan, Walter Knupp
  • Patent number: 5637706
    Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines of formula I, II or III ##STR1## which contain from one one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted in the 5-position with a phenylalkyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler A. Stevenson, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Mark S. Holt, Thuy N. Phan, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Vien V. Toan
  • Patent number: 5597854
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1 or 2, A is CH or a nitrogen atom, and the other radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.25 are as defined in claim 1.The compounds of the formula I can advantageously be employed for stabilizing organic material against the harmful effect of light, oxygen and/or heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Birbaum, Gerhard Rytz, Vien Van Toan, Andreas Valet, Norbert W urms
  • Patent number: 5591850
    Abstract: o-Hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines are described which contain at least two alkoxyphenyl substituents. They have the formula (1).The compounds according to the invention are suitable as stabilizers for textile fiber materials, in particular polyester fiber materials, and for organic polymers. Furthermore, they are suitable for use as sunscreens in cosmetic preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Birbaum, J urgen Kaschig, Dieter Reinehr, Manfred Rembold, Andr e Schmitter, Helmut Luther, Bernd Herzog, Dietmar H uglin
  • Patent number: 5556973
    Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines which contain from one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted at the 5-position with an alkyl, phenylalkyl, halogen, thio or sulfonyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler A. Stevenson, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Mark S. Holt, Thuy N. Phan, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Vien V. Toan
  • Patent number: 5543518
    Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines which contain from one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted at the 5-position with an alkyl, phenylalkyl, halogen, thio or sulfonyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler A. Stevenson, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Mark S. Holt, Thuy N. Phan, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Vien V. Toan
  • Patent number: 5502189
    Abstract: Compounds which comprise at least one group of the formula I or II ##STR1## and at least one polyalkylpiperidine group of the formula III ##STR2## in which R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 have the meaning indicated in claim 1, are effective stabilisers for organic materials against damage by light, oxygen and heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Mario Slongo, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Jean Rody, Andreas Valet
  • Patent number: 5376710
    Abstract: Compounds which comprise at least one group of the formula I or II ##STR1## and at least one polyalkylpiperidine group of the formula III ##STR2## in which R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 have the meaning indicated in claim 1, are effective stabilizers for organic materials against damage by light, oxygen and heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Mario Slongo, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Jean Rody, Andreas Valet
  • Patent number: 5350449
    Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-4,6-diphenyl- and -4,6-di-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazines are particularly suitable stabilisers, especially against light-induced degradation, for coating materials. They are superior in this respect to the corresponding 4,6-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl) derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Valet, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Mario Slongo
  • Patent number: 5298067
    Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-4,6-diphenyl- and -4,6-di-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazines are particularly suitable stabilizers, especially against light-induced degradation, for coating materials. They are superior in this respect to the corresponding 4,6-bis(2,4 -dimethylphenyl) derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Valet, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Mario Slongo
  • Patent number: 5288778
    Abstract: Hydroxyphenyltriazines of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl substituted by halogen or by C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, or is benzyl and R' is hydrogen or methyl, are especially suitable as stabilisers for thermoplastic polymers that comprise hetero atoms in the main chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Andre Schmitter, Kurt Burdeska, Mario Slongo, Jean-Luc Birbaum
  • Patent number: 5229512
    Abstract: Compounds which comprise at least one group of the formula I or II ##STR1## and at least one polyalkylpiperidine group of the formula III ##STR2## in which R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 have the meaning indicated in claim 1, are effective stabilisers for organic materials against damage by light, oxygen and heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Mario Slongo, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Jean Rody, Andreas Valet
  • Patent number: 5189084
    Abstract: o-Hydroxyohenyl-s-triazines containing suitable functional groups are incorporated in polymers by copolymerisation, copolycondensation, copolyaddition or by polymer-analogous reaction. The modified polymers so obtained have excellent stability to degradation induced by light, oxygen and heat. They can also be used as stabilisers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Birbaum, Jean Rody, Mario Slongo, Andreas Valet
  • Patent number: 5051459
    Abstract: N-Triazinyloxalamides of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1-4 and R.sup.1, R.sup.6 and X are as defined in claim 1, are UV absorbers and are suitable as light stabilizers for organic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Mario Slongo, Jean-Luc Birbaum, Andreas Valet