Patents by Inventor Michael G. Romanelli

Michael G. Romanelli 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: 5631330
    Abstract: Non liquid-crystalline esterphenol-capped liquid polymer and polyol compositions in combination with an amino crosslinking agent endow coating compositions containing them with the ability of providing films having superior properties. The esterphenol-capped polymers and polyols can be prepared by direct esterification of hydroxybenzoic acid without its decarboxylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, William E. Wellman, Ralph M. Kowalik, George A. Knudsen, Michael G. Romanelli
  • Patent number: 5527478
    Abstract: An oil-soluble reaction product of at least one nitrogen-containing compound, at least one phosphorus-containing compound, and at least one mono- or di-sulfide-containing alkanol is provided, which improves friction and/or wear performance of a lubrication oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Romanelli, Raymond F. Watts, Maryann Devine
  • Patent number: 5468403
    Abstract: An oil-soluble reaction product of at least one nitrogen-containing compound, at least one phosphorus-containing compound, and at least one mono- or di-sulfide-containing alkanol is provided, which improves friction and/or wear performance of a lubrication oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Romanelli, Raymond F. Watts, Maryann Devine
  • Patent number: 5453469
    Abstract: Non liquid-crystalline esterphenol-capped liquid polymer and polyol compositions in combination with an amino crosslinking agent endow coating compositions containing them with the ability of providing films having superior properties. The esterphenol-capped polymers and polyols can be prepared by direct esterification of hydroxybenzoic acid without its decarboxylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, William E. Wellman, Ralph M. Kowalik, George A. Knudsen, Michael G. Romanelli
  • Patent number: 5334671
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a mixture of phenol terminated diesters and an amino crosslinking agent. The diesters are characterized by a structure consisting of ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, provided however that R contains at least about 8 carbon atoms when n is 0 and p is 0, R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, R.sub.2 is a aliphatic, aromatic or a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, A is divalent aromatic radical selected from the group consisting of phenylene, naphthylene or bis phenylene, p is 0 or 1, n is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 40, provided however, that p is 0 when n is 0 and p is 1 when n is an integer and ##STR2## wherein q is an integer ranging from 1 to about 40, n is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 40 and A, R.sub.1 and R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, William E. Wellman, Ralph M. Kowalik, George A. Knudsen, Michael G. Romanelli
  • Patent number: 5326831
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a process for preparing non-liquid crystalline phenol-terminated diester compositions characterized by the structure of formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, provided however that R contains at least about 8 carbon atoms when n is 0 and p is 0, R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, R.sub.2 is an aliphatic, aromatic or a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, A is divalent aromatic radical selected from the group consisting of phenylene, naphthylene or his phenylene, p is 0 or 1, n is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 40, provided however, that p is 0 when n is 0 and p is 1 when n is an integer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, William E. Wellman, Ralph M. Kowalik, George A. Knudsen, Michael G. Romanelli
  • Patent number: 5239018
    Abstract: Non liquid-crystalline esterphenol-capped liquid polymer and polyol compositions in combination with an amino crosslinking agent endow coating compositions containing them with the ability of providing films having superior properties. The esterphenol-capped polymers and polyols can be prepared by direct esterification of hydroxybenzoic acid without its decarboxylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, William E. Wellman, Ralph M. Kowalik, George A. Knudsen, Michael G. Romanelli
  • Patent number: 5210155
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards non-liquid crystalline phenol-terminated diester compositions which may be liquids or solids and crosslinkable formulations containing a mixture of the phenol terminated diesters and an amino crosslinking agent. These diesters are characterized by the structure of formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, provided however that R contains at least about 8 carbon atoms when n is 0 and p is 0, R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, William E. Wellman, Ralph M. Kowalik, George A. Knudsen, Michael G. Romanelli
  • Patent number: 5034154
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, an improved method for preparing acrylic copolymer resins is provided in which the polymerization solvent includes an internal olefin. The monomers comprise hydroxy-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates, and non-hydroxy substituted alky (meth)acrylates, and the process provides an improved method for forming low molecular weight acrylic resins useful as components in high solids acrylic coatings suitable for electrostatic spraying. The polymerization solvent can remain in the resin to become the solvent employed in the higher solids coating containing the thus-forming acrylic resins and provides surprisingly improved electrical resistivity and color decreased over previously used polymerization solvents, and has good compatibility with the acrylic monomer/resin system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, Michael G. Romanelli, William E. Wellman, Richard H. Schlosberg
  • Patent number: 4985517
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, improved acrylic copolymer resins are provided which are formed by co-polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising hydroxy-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates, alkyl methacrylates or vinyl aromatics, and higher alpha-olefins. The invention provides improved low molecular weight acrylic resins useful as components in high solids acrylic coatings suitable for electrostatic spraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, Michael G. Romanelli, William E. Wellman
  • Patent number: 4855369
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, improved acrylic copolymer resins are provided which are formed by co-polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising hydroxy-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates, alkyl methlacrylates or vinyl aromatics, and higher alpha-olefins. The invention provides improved low molecular weight acrylic resins useful as components in high solids acrylic coatings suitable for electrostatic spraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albert I. Yezrielev, Michael G. Romanelli, William E. Wellman
  • Patent number: 4758642
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, an improved method for preparing acrylic copolymer resins is provided in which the polymerization solvent includes an internal olefin. The monomers comprise hydroxy-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates, and non-hydroxy substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates, and the process provides an improved method for forming low molecular weight acrylic resins useful as components in high solids acrylic coatings suitable for electrostatic spraying. The polymerization solvent can remain in the resin to become the solvent employed in the higher solids coating containing the thus-formed acrylic resins and provides surprisingly improved electrical resistivity and color decreased over previously used polymerization solvents, and has good compatibility with the acrylic monomer/resin system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Albet I. Yezrielev, Michael G. Romanelli, William E. Wellman, Richard H. Schlosberg