Patents Represented by Law Firm J & A
  • S,S-dialkyl-N-substituted phosphoroamidodithionites
    Patent number: 4025585
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or alkenyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 15 carbon atoms optionally substituted with halogen atoms or alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an acyl group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be joined to form an alkylene radical of 2 to 5 carbon atoms. The compounds possess insecticidal and herbicidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Francis J. Freenor, III
  • S-Triazines
    Patent number: 4024141
    Abstract: Triazines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is chlorine, methoxy or methylthio, R' is alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.6 is alkyl, aryl or haloaryl; and Y is oxygen or sulfur, are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: John W. Kobzina
  • Paper web coated with an all-latex adhesive coating composition
    Patent number: 4024313
    Abstract: A paper web having an adhesive composition coated thereon wherein the adhesive consists essentially of latices, at least one being alkali-swellable or alkali-soluble and at least one not being alkali-swellable or alkali-soluble, the pH of the composition being such that the alkali-swellable or alkali-soluble latex remains in the unswelled or undissolved condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: Scott Paper Company
    Inventor: Philo Burton Cressey, Jr.
  • Preparation of methacrylamides
    Patent number: 4022831
    Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of methacrylamides from primary amines, methacrylic esters, and base catalysts such as alkoxides and amides. Some products are obtained in the form useful as comonomers in the preparation of elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Roger W. Spoerke
  • Bladder composition containing low unsaturation butyl rubber
    Patent number: 4022848
    Abstract: Butyl rubber possessing a low unsaturation content is compounded with a bromomethyl alkylated phenolic resin and a metal compound such as stannous chloride and the composition used to prepare bladders for the vulcanization of pneumatic vehicle tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Lewis T. Lukich
  • Laser imaging a lanographic printing plate
    Patent number: 4020762
    Abstract: A planographic printing plate which is imaged by means of a laser beam in combination with overall exposure to ultraviolet light and developed by means which are conventional in lithographic art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1977
    Assignee: Scott Paper Company
    Inventor: John O. H. Peterson
  • Antihardeners for polymers
    Patent number: 4021404
    Abstract: Amide compounds such as N-(phenyl)propenamide and N-(phenyl)-2-methylpropenamide are added to certain diene polymers such as SBR, NBR and natural rubber, preferably prior to compounding with reinforcing agents such as carbon black, thereby improving the hardening resistance of the subsequently sulfur vulcanized polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1977
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: William L. Cox
  • Paintable rubber composition and products prepared therefrom
    Patent number: 4020038
    Abstract: A paintable rubber composition of SBR rubber and EPDM rubber, containing, as a stiffening agent, a high styrene resin of butadiene and styrene. This rubber composition can be used in molded and extruded products such as sight shields, automotive facia, fender liners and automotive door panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Joseph F. O'Mahoney, Jr.
  • Phenolic antioxidants
    Patent number: 4020042
    Abstract: A phenolic antioxidant is combined with a sulfur-containing compound to form a larger antioxidant molecule. The resulting compounds are non-staining and prevent polymer degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Kirkwood S. Cottman
  • Gels as battery separators for soluble electrode cells
    Patent number: 4018971
    Abstract: Gels are formed from silica powders and hydrochloric acid. The gels can then be impregnated into a polymeric foam and the resultant sheet material can then be used in applications where the transport of chloride ions is desired. Specifically disclosed is the utilization of the sheet in electrically rechargable redox flow cells which find application in bulk power storage systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Dean W. Sheibley, Randall F. Gahn
  • 3-Halohydrocarbylthio-1,2,3-benzoxathiazin-4-(3H)-one 2-oxides
    Patent number: 4018920
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group or an alkenyl group, each substituted with 1 to 5 halogen atoms of atomic number 9 to 35, and X is halogen of atomic number 9 to 35, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3, possess fungicidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: David Cheong King Chan
  • Separation of hydrocarbon mixtures by alkyl displacement
    Patent number: 4018657
    Abstract: A process for separating mixtures of close boiling, high-molecular weight alkenes and alkanes which employs phenoxide-catalyzed alkyl displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: William A. Sweeney, Milutin Simic
  • Process of preparing unsymmetrical disulfides
    Patent number: 4017489
    Abstract: An N-(aminothio)-phthalimide such as N-(morpholinothio)-phthalimide is reacted with a compound having the structure RSH or a metallic salt thereof, for example, benzene thiol, to produce a compound having the structure RSSNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, such as N-(phenyldithio)-morpholine. Compounds prepared according to this process are either accelerators or retarders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: John P. Lawrence
  • Process for the manufacture of maleic anhydride using high surface area catalyst
    Patent number: 4017521
    Abstract: An improved vanadium-phosphorus mixed oxide is prepared by a unique method employing an organic medium. The substantial intrinsic surface area and the microcrystalline structure of the new oxide result in advantageous activity and selectivity effects in the catalysed vapor phase oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride. These oxides are also useful for the production of acid anhydrides from suitable hydrocarbon feeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1973
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Ronald A. Schneider
  • Process for polymerization of 2-pyrrolidone
    Patent number: 4017465
    Abstract: A process for polymerizing 2-pyrrolidone utilizing an agitated reaction mixture containing an inert nonsolvent and an insoluble salt in order to produce a particulate, or easily comminuted, solid product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert Bacskai
  • Production of carboxylic acids from paraffins and carbon dioxide
    Patent number: 4016185
    Abstract: Carboxylic acids are prepared from high-molecular-weight paraffins by vapor phase cracking at a temperature of at least about 500.degree.C and a residence time of from about 0.1 seconds to about 10 seconds in the presence of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: John B. Wilkes
  • Insecticidal hydrocarbyl sulfenylmercapto pyrimidines
    Patent number: 4016275
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl or alkenyl optionally substituted with halogen atoms and R.sup.3 is a haloalkyl, haloalkenyl or aryl group, possess morphogenetic hormonal mimetic insecticidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Joseph E. Moore
  • Acid production
    Patent number: 4016208
    Abstract: A process for producing hydroxyacetic acid which comprises contacting carbon monoxide with formaldehyde and a catalyst comprising hydrogen fluoride in a reaction zone at a temperature between 0.degree. and 100.degree. C and a pressure between 10 and 4000 psig. Oxydiacetic acid is also produced by this reaction. The ratio of hydroxyacetic acid to oxydiacetic acid is increased by adding water to the reaction mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Shigeto Suzuki
  • Combined seat and backrest
    Patent number: D243909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Global Upholstery Company Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Gabourie
  • Ruler
    Patent number: D244090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Inventor: John Brownridge West