Patents Represented by Attorney Gerald A. Baracka

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  • Process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a fragrance by adding a vinylcyclopropane compound
    Patent number: 4522749
    Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl-1-ketocyclopropane-1-carboxylates and 2-ethyl-1-ketocyclopropane-1-carboxylates useful as fragrance chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and chemical intermediates are provided. The invention also relates to a process for augmenting or enhancing the fragrance qualities of a formulation by the addition thereto of certain 2-vinyl-1-ketocyclopropane-1-carboxylates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard G. Fayter, Jr., Eugene G. Harris
  • 2,3-Dihydrofurans useful as fungicides
    Patent number: 4522950
    Abstract: 2,4,5-Trisubstituted-2,3-dihydrofurans useful for fungicidal applications are provided herein. The 2,3-dihydrofuran compounds correspond to the general formula ##STR1## where R is an ethyl or vinyl group, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1-10 hydrocarbon radical and X is a nitrile, amide or sulfonyl group. The compounds of this invention are effective fungicides for the treatment of seeds and also find use in other agricultural fungicidal applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen L. Hall, Richard G. Fayter, Jr.
  • Low temperature hydraulic fluids based on two centistoke synthetic hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 4519932
    Abstract: Useful hydraulic fluids having low temperature properties comparable to MIL-H-5606 fluids but exhibiting markedly superior fire resistance due to their higher flash points are obtained by blending a two centistoke synthetic hydrocarbon oil obtained from the oligomerization of alpha-olefins with a mono- or diester and polymethacrylate viscosity index improver. The fluids of this invention typically have -65.degree. F. viscosities less than 3000 centistokes, 210.degree. F. viscosities of 3.45 or above, and flash points above 320.degree. F. and are readily formulated with conventional additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Schnur, Bruce J. Beimesch
  • Dihydrofurans
    Patent number: 4515978
    Abstract: 2,4,5-Trisubstituted-2,3-dihydrofurans useful as fragrance compounds are provided herein. The compounds of this invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is an ethyl or vinyl group, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is a hydrocarbon radical having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms. The 2,3-dihydrofuran compounds of the present invention are useful components in the preparation and formulation of fragranced cosmetic and toiletry products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene G. Harris, Richard G. Fayter, Jr.
  • Process for the trimerization of unsaturated fatty acids
    Patent number: 4508652
    Abstract: A process is provided whereby high trimer content products are obtained by the polymerization of unsaturated fatty acids or lower alkyl esters thereof. The process entails heating the fatty acid/ester material at a temperature of at least 120.degree. C. in the presence of a sulphonic acid catalyst which is dissolved therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob van Dijk, Johannes W. Renken, Jan G. Dekker, Johannes Helmond
  • Cyclohexane derivatives in fragrance compositions
    Patent number: 4504412
    Abstract: Fragrance compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene G. Harris
  • Process for the production of macrocyclic esters and lactones utilizing double metal salt catalysts
    Patent number: 4499288
    Abstract: A process is provided for the thermal depolymerization of polyesters to produce macrocyclic compounds utilizing mixed-metal catalysts. Useful mixed-metal catalysts consist of an aluminum alkoxide or aluminum carboxylate with an alkali metal or magnesium alkoxide or carboxylate, or double metal salts thereof. High yields and enhanced rates of reaction are obtained using the mixed-metal catalysts of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene G. Harris
  • Electrical tree and water tree resistant compounds and polymer compositions containing the same
    Patent number: 4499013
    Abstract: Certain fatty acids, esters and alcohol derivatives useful as electrical tree and water tree resistant compounds in polymer compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Barlow, Irwin S. Schlossman, Robert E. Borgerding
  • Process for the metathesis of alkenyl esters
    Patent number: 4496758
    Abstract: An improved process for the metathesis of alkenyl esters utilizing substantially reduced catalyst levels is provided. For the process, an alkenyl ester of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or alkyl, R* is tertiary alkyl or an aromatic group, and n is an integer from 2 to 20 is reacted with a tungsten hexachloride/tetraalkyltin catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Blewett, Michael D. Sublett
  • Process for the isomerization of cyclopropyl ketones to 2,3-dihydrofurans
    Patent number: 4487946
    Abstract: A process is provided wherein cyclopropyl ketones are readily isomerized to 2,3-dihydrofurans. The process involves the thermal rearrangement of 1,1-disubstituted-2-alkylcyclopropanes or 1,1-disubstituted-2-alkenylcyclopropanes, wherein one of the substituents in the 1-position is an acyl group, to 2,4,5-trisubstituted-2,3-dihydrofurans employing an onium compound as the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen L. Hall, Richard G. Fayter, Jr.
  • Di- and tripentaerythritol esters of isostearic acid
    Patent number: 4477383
    Abstract: Dipentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol esters of isostearic acid are disclosed. The polyol ether esters of this invention exhibit low volatility and good oxidative and thermal stability and are useful lubricants for high temperature applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce J. Beimesch, Nicholas E. Schnur, Clarence J. Hughes, Jr.
  • Substituted-cyclopropyl sulfones
    Patent number: 4469891
    Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl- and 2-ethyl-cyclopropyl sulfones are provided. In addition to the ethyl or vinyl group at the 2-position of the ring, the compounds of this invention are disubstituted at the 1-position with a sulfonyl group and an acyl, nitrile or nitrile-derived radical. The sulfones of this invention are useful chemical intermediates from which a wide variety of pesticidal, herbicidal or biologically active compounds can be prepared and are useful monomers for anionic or radical polymerizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard G. Fayter, Jr., Allen L. Hall
  • Decomposition of polycarbonates to form terminally unsaturated alcohols
    Patent number: 4447659
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of terminally unsaturated alcohols by the thermal decomposition of a polycarbonate in the presence of titanium containing catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Charles W. Blewett
  • Substituted-cyclopropyl sulfones
    Patent number: 4446077
    Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl- and 2-ethyl-cyclopropyl sulfones are provided. In addition to the ethyl or vinyl group at the 2-position of the ring, the compounds of this invention are disubstituted at the 1-position with a sulfonyl group and an acyl, nitrile or nitrile-derived radical. The sulfones of this invention are useful chemical intermediates from which a wide variety of pesticidal, herbicidal or biologically active compounds can be prepared and are useful monomers for anionic or radical polymerizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard G. Fayter, Jr., Allen L. Hall
  • Process for raisin production
    Patent number: 4433002
    Abstract: A process is provided whereby significantly improved drying rates are obtained in the production of raisins. The process involves treating the grapes with a hot aqueous solution containing a lower alkyl ester of a fatty acid and alkali metal carbonate prior to the drying operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: Emery Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Karl T. Zilch
  • 2-Vinyl- and 2-ethylcyclopropane monocarboxylates
    Patent number: 4418202
    Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl(or ethyl)-1-cyanocyclopropane-1-carboxylates and 2-vinyl(or ethyl)-1-arylcyclopropane-1-carboxylates useful as herbicides, pesticides and chemical intermediates are provided. The invention also relates to a method of modifying plant growth by the application of vinyl(or ethyl)cyclopropane derivatives wherein the carboxylate group contains an amine or quaternized amine moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Emery Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Fayter, Jr., Allen L. Hall
  • Process for enhancing the fragrance qualities of ethylene glycol monoaryl ethers
    Patent number: 4404407
    Abstract: Ethylene glycol monoaryl ethers useful as fragrance chemicals and substantially free of undesirable metallic notes are obtained by treating the product with an alkali metal borohydride at a temperature from ambient up to about 100.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Assignee: Emery Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene G. Harris
  • Polyalkene having improved dyeability modified with polyamide
    Patent number: 4399258
    Abstract: By the incorporation of small amounts of specific polyamides into polyalkenes, such as polypropylene and polyethylene, it is possible to significantly improve the dyeing properties, including color intensity, color homogeneity and color fastness, of the polyalkene. Polyamides useful for this purpose are derived from mixed dicarboxylic acids, diamine and triamine containing two primary and one tertiary amine groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1983
    Assignee: Emery Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrien G. Hinze, Robert P. Roggeveen, Abraham J. Meulenberg
  • 1,1-Disubstituted 2-vinyl- and 2-ethylcyclopropanes
    Patent number: 4399076
    Abstract: 2-Vinyl- and 2-ethylcyclopropanes having an aryl group and a nitrogen-containing radical substituted at the 1-position on the ring are provided. The novel 1,1-disubstituted 2-vinylcyclopropane and 2-ethylcyclopropane compounds of this invention have utility in herbicidal applications and are useful reactants. The 2-vinylcyclopropane derivatives are useful monomers for anionic and radical polymerizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1983
    Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard G. Fayter, Jr., Allen L. Hall
  • Process for the production of macrocyclic esters and lactones utilizing mixed metal catalysts
    Patent number: 4393223
    Abstract: Mixed metal compounds comprised of aluminum alkoxides or aluminum carboxylates with an alkali metal or magnesium alkoxide or carboxylate are useful catalysts for the thermal depolymerization of polyesters to produce macrocyclic compounds. High yields and enhanced rates of reaction are possible utilizing these mixed metal catalysts in known depolymerization procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: Emery Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene G. Harris