Patents by Inventor Paul Dubs

Paul Dubs 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: 5157141
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl or halogen, R.sub.2 is additionally hydrogen and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, phenyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl, which comprises reacting a phenol of the formula II ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 have the meaning described above, with formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde, an amine of the formula IIINR.sub.4 R.sub.5 R.sub.6 IIIin which R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and a phosphite of the formula IV ##STR3## in which R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 have the meaning described above and R.sub.9 has the meaning given for R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, at a temperature of 0.degree.-200.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Werner Stegmann, Reto Luisoli, Roger Martin
  • Patent number: 5133890
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a lubricating oil susceptible to degradation by a metal; and b) a metal deactivator having the formula I: ##STR1## in which X formula II: ##STR2## in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Neil, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 5098945
    Abstract: A composition containing a) a polystyrene, substituted polystyrene, copolymer or terpolymer of styrene or of a substituted styrene, polycarbonate, polyester-carbonate, polyurethane, polyamide copolyamide, polyacetyl or polyphenylene oxide and b) at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl and R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 alkyl.Compounds of the formula I in which R.sub.2 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.30 alkyl are novel and are suitable for stabilizing organic materials against thermal, oxidative and actinic degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Rita Pitteloud, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 5073278
    Abstract: A lubricant based on a mineral or synthetic oil is stabilized against oxidative degradation by the addition of a mixture comprising at least one specified aromatic amine of the formula I ##STR1## and at least one sterically hindered amine. The lubricant may contain other antioxidants or other additives. It is preferably used as motor oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Schumacher, Samuel Evans, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 5045577
    Abstract: The addition of hindered amines in combination with a phosphorus-III-ester to the polymerization of olefins on spherical Ziegler-Natta catalysts effects a thermo-oxidative stabilization of the prepared polymers. Phenolic antioxidants may be used additionally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Mulhaupt, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 5008459
    Abstract: Novel compositions are described which comprise an elastomer or a lubricant and at least one compound of the formulae I or II ##STR1## The symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are as defined in claim 1.The compounds of the formula II and some of the compounds of the formula I are novel, and they are used especially as antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hans R. Meier, Samuel Evans, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 4923992
    Abstract: A one step process for the preparation of bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)amine by reacting 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone or 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone x H.sub.2 O with ammonia and hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, characterized in that the molar ratio of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone versus ammonia is between 1:0.4 and 1:0.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Graziano Vignali, Giovanni De Roit, Paul Dubs, Peter Baumeister
  • Patent number: 4863982
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## R.sup.4 is C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl which can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, and R.sup.5 to R.sup.9 are independently of one another C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or allyl, are suitable for stabilizing organic material against thermal, oxidative and/or actinic degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Werner Stegmann, Eduard Troxler, Peter Hofmann, Hans-Rudolf Meier, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 4820756
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are independently alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, alkylphenyl or aralkyl and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may also be independently hydrogen or alkoxycarbonylmethyl, are described.The novel phenols are suitable as stabilizers in organic polymers and lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Rita Pitteloud, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 4810740
    Abstract: Composition containing an organic material sensitive to oxidative, thermal and/or actinic degradation and a compound of the formula I ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Rita Pitteloud
  • Patent number: 4798822
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or II, ##STR1## wherein m is 1 or 2, A is branched or unbranched 1,2- or 1,3-alkylene, or o-phenylene, E is a group III or IIIa, R is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, benzoyl or cyanomethyl, R.sup.2 is a radical of valency m and R.sup.4 is a monovalent radical, are effective processing stabilizers for polymers, in particular for polyolefins, and additionally have a stabilizing action against damage by light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rasberger, Peter Hofmann, Hans R. Meier, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 4734210
    Abstract: The invention relates to lubricant compositions comprising at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring.The N,N-disubstituted S-thiiranylmethylcarbamothioates of formula I are particularly suitable for use as antiwear additives and extreme pressure additives for mineral and synthetic lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hugo Camenzind, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 4699939
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and A are essentially hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl groups with at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being cyclohexyl, n is 0, 1 or 2, m is an integer of 1 to 4 and X is oxygen or --N(R.sub.3)-- wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Orban, Hans-Rudolf Meier, Paul Dubs, Samuel Evans, Peter Hofmann
  • Patent number: 4692258
    Abstract: Lubricants can be rendered more resistant to oxidation with the aid of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl, R'.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl, and R.sub.6 is alkyl. In a preferred embodiment, these compounds are combined with a customary phenolic antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rasberger, Paul Dubs, Samuel Evans
  • Patent number: 4661594
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or II, ##STR1## wherein m is 1 or 2, A is branched or unbranched 1,2- or 1,3-alkylene, or o-phenylene, E is a group III or IIIa, R is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, benzoyl or cyanomethyl, R.sup.2 is a radical of valency m and R.sup.4 is a monovalent radical, are effective processing stabilizers for polymers, in particular for polyolefins, and additionally have a stabilizing action against damage by light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rasberger, Peter Hofmann, Hans R. Meier, Paul Dubs
  • Patent number: 4237290
    Abstract: Novel odorant and/or flavoring substances such as 2-phenylethyl-ethyl-disulphide, process for preparing such disulphides and odorant and flavoring products containing the sulphides are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1980
    Assignee: Givaudan Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Heiner Kuntzel
  • Patent number: 4188488
    Abstract: Novel odorant and/or flavoring substances such as 2-phenylethyl-ethyl-disulphide, process for preparing such disulphides and odorant and flavoring products containing the sulphides are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1980
    Assignee: Givaudan Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Heiner Kuntzel
  • Patent number: 4170594
    Abstract: This relates to oxazolyl alkyl disulphides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Assignee: Givaudan Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Heiner Kuntzel
  • Patent number: 4130562
    Abstract: Novel odorant and/or flavoring substances such as 2-phenylethyl-ethyl-disulphide, process for preparing such disulphides and odorant and flavoring products containing the sulphides are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: Givaudan Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Heiner Kuntzel
  • Patent number: 4011233
    Abstract: Novel thiazolidines, a process for their manufacture, and odorant and/or flavorant compositions containing the novel compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Assignee: Givaudan Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dubs, Heiner Kuntzel, Mario Pesaro, Harald Schmidt