Patents by Inventor Paul J. Zinn

Paul J. Zinn 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: 10323112
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for making and using fluorescent monomers which are synthesized by reacting a substituted or non-substituted benzoxanthene anhydride with an amine and with a moiety containing a polymerizable group. Such monomers are useful for the preparation of tagged treatment polymers. Such tagged treatment polymers are useful as scale inhibitors in industrial water systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Atkins, Barbara E. Moriarty, Paul J. Zinn
  • Publication number: 20170260076
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for making and using fluorescent monomers which are synthesized by reacting a substituted or non-substituted benzoxanthene anhydride with an amine and with a moiety containing a polymerizable group. Such monomers are useful for the preparation of tagged treatment polymers. Such tagged treatment polymers are useful as scale inhibitors in industrial water systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Atkins, Barbara E. Moriarty, Paul J. Zinn
  • Patent number: 9751789
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for making and using fluorescent monomers which are synthesized by reacting a substituted or non-substituted benzoxanthene anhydride with an amine and with a moiety containing a polymerizable group. Such monomers are useful for the preparation of tagged treatment polymers. Such tagged treatment polymers are useful as scale inhibitors in industrial water systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery M Atkins, Barbara E. Moriarty, Paul J. Zinn
  • Patent number: 9328003
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for separating metals from a liquid medium, the method uses a copolymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals are disclosed. The treated liquid is then passed through a filtration system. The scavenging effect of the combination of the treatment with the filtration is unexpectedly greater than the sum of its parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Deepak A. Musale, Daniel E. Schwarz, Paul J. Zinn, Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah
  • Patent number: 8927637
    Abstract: A polymer, a composition, and uses for either are disclosed. The polymer is derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, and has attached to the polymer backbone a functional group capable of scavenging at least one metal. The polymer has a polymer backbone with a fluorescing quantity of conjugated double bonds, thereby providing a method for controlling metal scavenging via fluorescence. These polymers have many uses in various media, including wastewater systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Zinn, Winston Su, Rebecca L. Stiles, Darlington Mlambo
  • Publication number: 20140183140
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for making and using fluorescent monomers which are synthesized by reacting a substituted or non-substituted benzoxanthene anhydride with an amine and with a moiety containing a polymerizable group. Such monomers are useful for the preparation of tagged treatment polymers. Such tagged treatment polymers are useful as scale inhibitors in industrial water systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Atkins, Barbara E. Moriarty, Paul J. Zinn
  • Patent number: 8753599
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L. Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8747789
    Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals is disclosed. These polymers have many uses in various mediums, including wastewater systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Zinn, Jitendra T. Shah, William J. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20140061130
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for separating metals from a liquid medium, the method uses a copolymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals are disclosed. The treated liquid is then passed through a filtration system. The scavenging effect of the combination of the treatment with the filtration is unexpectedly greater than the sum of its parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Deepak A. Musale, Daniel E. Schwarz, Paul J. Zinn, Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah
  • Patent number: 8617493
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8609050
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L. Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8585994
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L. Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20130131253
    Abstract: A polymer, a composition, and uses for either are disclosed. The polymer is derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, and has attached to the polymer backbone a functional group capable of scavenging at least one metal. The polymer has a polymer backbone with a fluorescing quantity of conjugated double bonds, thereby providing a method for controlling metal scavenging via fluorescence. These polymers have many uses in various media, including wastewater systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Paul J. Zinn, Winston Su, Rebecca L. Stiles, Darlington Mlambo
  • Publication number: 20120177555
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20120178864
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L. Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20120177554
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L. Stiles, Richard Mimma, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20120175554
    Abstract: A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce A. Keiser, Jitendra T. Shah, John V. Meier, Paul J. Zinn, Jianwei Yuan, Raul Espinosa, Rebecca L. Stiles, Richard Mimna, Wayne M. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8211389
    Abstract: Uses for a composition comprising a polymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals are disclosed. These polymers have many uses in various mediums, including wastewater systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Zinn, Jitendra T. Shah, William J. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20110245453
    Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals is disclosed. These polymers have many uses in various mediums, including wastewater systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Paul J. Zinn, Jitendra T. Shah, William J. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20110243819
    Abstract: Uses for a composition comprising a polymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals are disclosed. These polymers have many uses in various mediums, including wastewater systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Paul J. Zinn, Jitendra T. Shah, William J. Andrews