Patents Represented by Attorney Norman L. Balmer
  • Patent number: 5039759
    Abstract: Water borne high solids coating compositions are made by blending a water-dispersible, crosslinkable organic polymer free of amide groups, water, at least one reactive urea derivative, a crosslinking agent and optionally a crosslinking catalyst. Optionally a mixture of reactive urea and carbamate derivatives can be used.The resultant water borne high solids coating compositions can be either solutions or dispersions depending upon the particular polymer and reactive urea or carbamate chosen as the reactive cosolvent or reactive diluent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Technology Corporation United Carbide Chemicals and Plastics
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Hoy, Forrest A. Richey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5024952
    Abstract: Solutes are obtained from liquid menstrua by bubbling gas through the liquid menstrua wherein solute passes to the interface between the bubble and the liquid menstrum and/or into the gas within the bubble. The bubble breaks the surface of the liquid menstruum and defines an entrainment zone which is subjected to electromagnetic radiation to maintain solute in the vapor space. The recovered solute may, for instance, be subjected to analytical analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Technology Corporation
    Inventor: George M. Alsop
  • Patent number: 4981882
    Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of particles stabilized by a basic dispersant are rendered suitable for particle encapsulation or coating processes by polymerization from the aqueous phase by treatment with certain ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver W. Smith, Kenneth L. Hoy
  • Patent number: 4982041
    Abstract: Alkali metal doped double perovskites containing manganese and at least one of cobalt, iron and nickel are useful in the oxidative coupling of alkane to higher hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Campbell
  • Patent number: 4982021
    Abstract: Alkylene glycols are produced by the reaction of alkylene oxide with water in the presence of a metalate-containing solid wherein the metalate is in association with electropositive complexing sites on a solid support such as an anion exchange resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Best, Joseph A. Collier, Brian T. Keen, John H. Robson
  • Patent number: 4967018
    Abstract: A process for the catalytic hydrolysis of alkylene oxide to alkylene glycol using a hydrothermally stable, mixed metal framework catalyst composition selected from(a) material having the formulaM.sub.x.sup.2+ Q.sub.y.sup.3+ (OH) 2x+3y-nz A.sub.z.sup.n-. a 1 H.sub.2 O (I)wherein M is at least one divalent metal cation; Q is at least one trivalent metal cation; and A is at least one anion providing a valence (n.sup.31), wherein n is at least 1, and wherein a is a positive number, M, Q, and A are provided in a proportion such that x/y is a number equal to or greater than 1, z has a value greater than zero and 2x+3y-nz is a positive number, and M, Q and A are selected to provide a layered structure, and(b) material prepared by calcining the material of formula (I) having the formulaM.sub.x.sup.2+ Q.sub.y.sup.3+ (O).sub.(2x+3y-nz)/2D.sub.z.sup.n-(II)wherein M, Q, x, y, z and n have the same meanings defined above in connection with formula (I) and D is at least one nonvolatile anion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Hwaili Soo, Bernard C. Ream, John H. Robson
  • Patent number: 4954279
    Abstract: A composition is described which consists of a microemulsion of oil in a water/glycol solution containing certain thickening agents, emulsifiers, substantially water-insoluble, partially polar oils, and alkanolamines to provide the desirable viscosity and shear stability needed to give a composition having effective de-icer and anti-icing properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Ma, Daniel Comeau
  • Patent number: 4952542
    Abstract: Cyclic alkylene carbonates are produced by the homogeneous catalytic reaction of alkylene oxides with carbon dioxide during which process, polyglycols are formed. The catalyst is separated by distillation from the alkylene carbonate and is recycled to the reaction while associated with polyglycols. A purge stream is removed from the recycle to prevent an undue concentration of polyglycols in the reaction and catalyst is separated from the purge stream by acylation of the polyglycols enabling precipitation of the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard C. Ream
  • Patent number: 4952745
    Abstract: Improved operation of the ACR process is achieved by regulating the reactions within a small area in the combustion feedstock mixing zone, "Scorch Zone", by the addition of steam or other fluid such as ethane at the point of feed injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril Tellis, Saburo Hori, David Milks
  • Patent number: 4917787
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for on-line decoking of flame-cracking reactors whereby decoking is achieved without interruption of the normal operation of such reactors and without the necessity to change feed equipment and/or disassemble reactor components. While maintaining the temperature of the effluent at 1000.degree. C. to 2000.degree. C., the flow of the hydrocarbon feedstock in the reactor is periodically stopped for a time sufficient to reduce the carbon deposits to an acceptable level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Akinoobu Fukuhara, Gerard R. Kamm
  • Patent number: 4907131
    Abstract: Lead frame assemblies for making fused capacitors, such as solid electrolyte capacitors, have cross ties that extend between the anode side and cathode side of the lead frame between every space intended to be occupied by a capacitor and have a fuse tie extending between the cross ties. The anode from the solid electrolytic capacitor body is attached to the fuse tie and a fuse conductor is positioned in an electrically conductive manner between the fuse tie and an anode lead. The assemblies may also be used to make non-polar dielectric capacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventor: Barry E. Neal
  • Patent number: 4899003
    Abstract: A process for the oxydehydrogenation of ethane to ethylene in a reaction system of open series connected stages, includes changing the total water and acetic acid content in the output gaseous stream after at least one stage other than the last stage of the series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Manyik, Jonathan L. Brockwell, John E. Kendall
  • Patent number: 4886917
    Abstract: Narrow, balanced alkoxylation product mixture distributions having at least one alkoxylation product constituting more than 20 weight percent of the mixture can be provided by modified, calcium-containing catalysts. Catalysts for alkoxylation processes can be produced from lime and can, with modification, be used to make the narrow, balanced alkoxylation product mixture distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Knopf, Louis F. Theiling, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4865758
    Abstract: A paint removing composition comprising lower alkyl-substituted 2-oxazolidinones is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for softening and removing paint which has been applied to a substrate comprising contacting a painted substrate with the above-described paint remover composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Caster, Ronald L. Readshaw
  • Patent number: 4824554
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of CoO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Co.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Co.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of cobalt, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4822478
    Abstract: An novel class of iron-aluminum-phosphorus-silicon-oxide molecular sieves is disclosed which contain as framework constituents FeO.sub.2.sup.-, and/or FeO.sub.2.sup.-2, AlO.sub.2.sup.-, PO.sub.2.sup.+ and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units. These compositions are prepared hydrothermally, preferably using organic templating agents and are suitably employed as adsorbents and catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4822492
    Abstract: Adsorbent compositions are prepared by the addition of crystalline molecular sieves to latexes. The resulting latex polymer bonded zeolites have improved attrition resistance in separations involving an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Chien C. Chao, John D. Sherman, Craig H. Barkhausen
  • Patent number: 4818508
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing molecular sieves of the zeolite type, particularly A, X and Y, in massive bodies that exhibit higher crush strengths than observed for prior art massive bodies. Sized unreactive kaolin-type clay, a pore generating material, and preferably a set strength enhancing agent are mixed with water to a consistency that can be shaped into preformed bodies. In the cases of zeolites X and Y silica may be included in the mixture. These bodies are calcined, optionally aged, and digested to convert them to massive bodies containing the desired zeolite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: William H. Flank, Walter P. Fethke, Jr., Julio Marte
  • Patent number: 4814946
    Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor having an exothermic alloying fuse attached thereto, the fuse comprising a strip of metal, silicone surrounding the strip and an insulative material disposed on opposite sides of the silicone composition to form a sandwich.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Kemet Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Tsung-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 4801309
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of TiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR : (Ti.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ti.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "W", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of titanium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Edith M. Flanigen