Patents by Inventor Yasuo Hibino

Yasuo Hibino 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).

  • Publication number: 20120123172
    Abstract: Production of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene by reacting 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene with hydrogen fluoride to obtain a reaction product A containing formed trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, unreacted 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifloropropene and hydrogen fluoride, and by-product cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and hydrogen chloride; distilling reaction product A to recover a distillation bottom product containing 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifloropropene and hydrogen fluoride and supplying recovered distillation bottom product to the reacting step; recovering hydrogen fluoride from a residue B remaining after recovery of the distillation bottom product and supplying recovered hydrogen fluoride to the reacting step; contacting a residue C remaining after recovery of hydrogen fluoride with water or aqueous sodium hydroxide solution to separate hydrogen chloride; dehydrating a residue D remaining after separation of hydrogen chloride; and distilling a residue E remaining after the dehydration to ob
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yasuo Hibino, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Yoshio Nishiguchi, Satoru Okamoto, Fuyuhiko Sakyu
  • Publication number: 20120107513
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solvent composition for silicone compounds, containing 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or a solvent composition for silicone compounds, containing (A) 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and (B) a compound made up of at least one selected from the group consisting of 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-methoxyethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane. This solvent composition has characteristics of nonflammability and low toxicity, and handling is extremely easy. Coating properties of the silicone compound become good by mixing this solvent composition and the silicone compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Ryoichi Tamai, Yasuo Hibino, Kanako Osafune
  • Publication number: 20120065435
    Abstract: A process for dehydrating a hydrofluorocarbon or hydrochlorofluorocarbon, which can be done by simple equipment, and a continuous process of producing 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene using the dehydration process. The dehydration process includes cooling the hydrofluorocarbon or hydrochlorofluorocarbon in gaseous form containing water with a heat exchanger, thereby condensing and liquefying the hydrofluorocarbon or hydrochlorofluorocarbon while freezing and solidifying the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yoshio NISHIGUCHI, Yasuo HIBINO
  • Patent number: 8115037
    Abstract: There is provided a method for producing 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. This method includes dehydrofluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane in gas phase in the presence of a zirconium compound-carried catalyst in which a zirconium compound is carried on a metal oxide or activated carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Fuyuhiko Sakyu, Yasuo Hibino
  • Publication number: 20110270001
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of purifying (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene of the formula [1], comprising: distilling a mixture containing (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane (CF3CH2CHClF), wherein the distilling is performed by extractive distillation of the mixture in the coexistence of at least one kind of compound selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydrocarbons of the formula [2], halogenated unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitriles, ketones, carbonates, ethers, esters and alcohols as an extractant [Chem. 8] CFnCl3-nCHXCClFmH2-m??[2] where X represents a hydrogen atom (H), a fluorine atom (F) or a chlorine atom (Cl); n represents an integer of 0 to 3; and m represents an integer of 0 to 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Central Glass Company ,Limited
    Inventors: Akira Ishihara, Yasuo Hibino, Ryoichi Tamai
  • Patent number: 8016911
    Abstract: A method of using a protective gas composition comprising a fluorine-containing organic compound and a carrier gas for preventing a rapid oxidation or combustion of a molten magnesium/magnesium alloy alloy in a magnesium or magnesium alloy production process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yasuo Hibino, Ryoichi Tamai, Satoru Okamoto, Fuyuhiko Sakyu
  • Patent number: 7988762
    Abstract: There is provided a protective gas composition for preventing combustion of a molten magnesium/magnesium alloy, containing a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa), 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (OHFC-1234ze), methyl 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ether (HFE-254pc), which are fluorine-containing organic compounds, and mixtures thereof; and a carrier gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Central Glass Company, Limited, Nagaoka University of Technology
    Inventors: Shigeharu Kamado, Hayato Okumura, Daisuke Yamagata, Yasuo Hibino, Fuyuhiko Sakyu
  • Publication number: 20110172472
    Abstract: According to the first characteristic of the present invention, there is provided a production process for 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene including: the first step of reacting 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with hydrogen fluoride thereby obtaining 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and the second step of reacting 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene obtained in the first step with hydrogen fluoride in a gaseous phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst. According to the second characteristic of the present invention, there is provided a dehydration process including bringing 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene containing at least water into contact with zeolite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Fuyuhiko Sakyu, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Satoru Okamoto, Yasuo Hibino, Yoshio Nishiguchi
  • Publication number: 20110172470
    Abstract: There is provided according to the present invention a process for producing 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene or 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, including: reacting 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane with hydrogen chloride in a gas phase in the presence of a solid catalyst. By the use of a specific solid catalyst such as a catalyst in which chromium is supported on alumina or activated carbon or an alumina catalyst, the 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene or 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene can be obtained with high yield from the 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, which can be commercially available or prepared on an industrial scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Hideo Hamasaki, Yasuo Hibino
  • Patent number: 7964759
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne, which is characterized in that a base is reacted with (Z)-1-halogeno-3,3,3-trifluoropropene represented by formula [1]. It is possible by this production method to obtain 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne with high yield. Furthermore, since waste disposal is also easy, it is a production method that is industrially advantageous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Akira Ishihara, Yasuo Hibino
  • Publication number: 20100263489
    Abstract: A method of using a protective gas composition comprising a fluorine-containing organic compound and a carrier gas for preventing a rapid oxidation or combustion of a molten magnesium/magnesium alloy alloy in a magnesium or magnesium alloy production process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yasuo HIBINO, Ryoichi Tamai, Satoru Okamoto, Fuyuhiko Sakyu
  • Publication number: 20100257976
    Abstract: There is provided a protective gas composition for preventing combustion of a molten magnesium/magnesium alloy, containing a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa), 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (OHFC-1234ze), methyl 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ether (HFE-254pc), which are fluorine-containing organic compounds, and mixtures thereof; and a carrier gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: NAGAOKA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shigeharu Kamado, Hayato Okumura, Daisuke Yamagata, Yasuo Hibino, Fuyuhiko Sakyu
  • Publication number: 20100256426
    Abstract: There is provided a method for producing trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, which includes the step of bringing cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene into contact, in a gas phase, with a metal oxide, an activated carbon supporting thereon a metal compound, or a fluorinated derivative thereof, as a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Fuyuhiko Sakyu, Satoru Okamoto, Yasuo Hibino
  • Publication number: 20100145112
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne, which is characterized in that a base is reacted with (Z)-1-halogeno-3,3,3-trifluoropropene represented by formula [1]. It is possible by this production method to obtain 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne with high yield. Furthermore, since waste disposal is also easy, it is a production method that is industrially advantageous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Akira Ishihara, Yasuo Hibino
  • Publication number: 20100004155
    Abstract: There is provided an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition containing (A) 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-methoxyethane and (B) a compound formed of at least one selected from the group consisting of (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and (E)-2-bromo-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Akira Ishihara, Yasuo Hibino
  • Publication number: 20090099395
    Abstract: There is provided a method for producing 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. This method includes dehydrofluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane in gas phase in the presence of a zirconium compound-carried catalyst in which a zirconium compound is carried on a metal oxide or activated carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Fuyuhiko Sakyu, Yasuo Hibino
  • Publication number: 20080163956
    Abstract: There is provided a protective gas composition for preventing a rapid oxidation or combustion of a molten magnesium/magnesium alloy, comprising a fluorine-containing organic compound and a carrier gas. Furthermore, there is provided a method for preventing a rapid oxidation or combustion of a molten magnesium or magnesium alloy, which is characterized in that the above gas composition is used as a protective gas for preventing an oxidation or combustion of a molten magnesium or magnesium alloy in a magnesium or magnesium alloy production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yasuo Hibino, Ryoichi Tamai, Satoru Okamoto, Fuyuhiko Sakyu
  • Publication number: 20080064777
    Abstract: In the present invention, a rigid polyurethane foam or polyisocyanurate foam is prepared by mixing an isocyanate with a premix of a polyol, a blowing agent, a reaction catalyst, a foam stabilizer and other additives, in which 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane is used as the blowing agent in combination with a vapor pressure depressant therefor that includes at least one compound compatible with 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuo HIBINO, Toshio Hesaka, Naoto Takada
  • Patent number: 7326362
    Abstract: In the present invention, a rigid polyurethane foam or polyisocyanurate foam is prepared by mixing an isocyanate with a premix of a polyol, a blowing agent, a reaction catalyst, a foam stabilizer and other additives, in which 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane is used as the blowing agent in combination with a vapor pressure depressant therefor that includes at least one compound compatible with 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Central Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yasuo Hibino, Toshio Hesaka, Naoto Takada
  • Publication number: 20060235102
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polyol composition for hard polyurethane foam in which HFC-245fa is used as a blowing agent and its vapor pressure is suppressed, and a method for producing a hard polyurethane foam. The polyol composition for hard polyurethane foam comprises at least a polyol compound, a blowing agent, a foam stabilizer and a catalyst, which is mixed with an isocyanate component containing a polyisocyanate compound, followed by foaming and curing to form a hard polyurethane foam, and the blowing agent is 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and further comprises at least one compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of DMA, NMP, GBL and MPA, and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) in a predetermined ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Anzai, Natsuko Anraku, Masahiro Jinno, Fumio Shiroo, Yasuo Hibino, Toshio Hesaka