Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Timothy X. Witkowski
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Patent number: 5990181Abstract: Disclosed are antifoam emulsions useful in control of foam in aqueous foaming systems which comprise:(A) polydiorganosiloxane;(B) fine solid particles of inorganic oxide, bearing on the surface thereof a polydiorganosiloxane component; wherein the total amount of polydiorganosiloxane present in components (A) and (B) comprises 5 wt % to 60 wt % of the emulsion and the weight ratio of the total amount of polydiorganosiloxane present in components (A) and (B) to the amount of said inorganic oxide is 10:1 to 200:1;(C) an organic surfactant dispersing agent selected from the group consisting of non-ionic tetrafunctional block copolymers terminating in primary or secondary hydroxyl groups and mixtures thereof, which agent comprises 0.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Konstantinos Spyropoulos, Daniel Yves Sane
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Patent number: 5990257Abstract: Silylated polyurethanes exhibiting a superior combination of mechanical properties and which cure in reasonable time to a low-tack sealant, without excessive viscosity, are prepared by reacting a polyol component having terminal unsaturation of less than 0.2 meq/g with a diisocyanate component to form a hydroxyl-terminated prepolymer, and endcapping the prepolymer with an isocyanate silane of the formula OCN--R--Si--(X).sub.m (--OR.sup.1).sub.3-m wherein m is 0, 1 or 2, each R.sup.1 is alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, each X is alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R is a difunctional organic group.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Robert R. Johnston, Patrice Lehmann
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Patent number: 5986022Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous process for producing silicone copolymers using a series of at least one stirred-tank reactor, the last of which reactors in said series has crude product stream feeding into at least one plug flow reactor, wherein this crude product stream is sufficiently homogeneous that this stream which undergoes further reaction in the plug flow reactor does not undergo phase separation.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Paul E. Austin, James S. Ritscher, Robert A. Kayser, William E. Crane, David D. Farris
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Patent number: 5986122Abstract: This Invention discloses the use of ascorbic and citric acid, their salts, ethers, acid esters and mixtures thereof in a method for the prevention of peroxide formation, and/or for decomposing peroxides already formed in polyethers. Hereby, the polyethers are made reactive to hydrosilylation by silanes and hydrosiloxanes. When the polyether treatment is done with mixtures of ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate and allyl polyethers, the hydrosilylation product contains reduced levels of propanal. The copolymers prepared using the treated polyethers are efficient stabilizers of flexible polyurethane foams and rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Kenrick M. Lewis, Rudolph A. Cameron
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Patent number: 5985955Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous dispersions of polyurethane polymers from which films can be formed which have enhanced hydrophilicity. The enhanced hydrophilicity is provided by hydrophilic moieties chemically incorporated in the polymer network.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Ibrahim Bechara, Frank Bonney, Konstantinos Arvanitis
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Patent number: 5981681Abstract: The present invention discloses non-hydrolyzable, block, (AB).sub.n A type, copolymers comprising alternating units of polysiloxane and amino-polyalkyleneoxide and provides a method for the preparation of these copolymers. Also provided is the use of these copolymers as softeners, in particular durable, hydrophilic textile softeners, which improve tactile properties of the textiles substrates treated with the commercial soil release finishes, without substantially detracting from their properties. The copolymers of the present invention have alternating units of polysiloxane [X(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.b R.sup.2 [(SiO(R.sup.1).sub.2 ].sub.c Si(R.sup.1).sub.2 R.sup.2 (C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.b X] and polyalkyleneoxides [YO(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.d Y] wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl, R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventor: Anna Czech
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Patent number: 5977189Abstract: Disclosed are stable monophasic liquid compositions comprising water, one or more cationic, anionic, amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants, exhibiting partial solubility in water or in concentrated formulations, and one or more coupling agents which are C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 alkane substituted with two hydroxyl groups or alkoxylates thereof with up to 20 moles of one or more of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventor: Robert O. Keys
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Patent number: 5968872Abstract: The present invention teaches silicone polyether copolymers with a low degree of polymerization (3 to 4 Si units) provide control for foams generated by organosilicone based surfactants in water without the need for an additional antifoam component. The copolymer foam control agent is a compound of the formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO[SiO(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ].sub.X [SiOCH.sub.3 R.sup.1 ].sub.Y Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3wherein X+Y=1 to 2, Y.gtoreq.1, R.sup.1 is an alkyleneoxide group of the formula C.sub.a H.sub.2a O(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.z R.sup.2 wherein a=3 to 4, z is 1 to 15, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 4 carbons or acetyl. This invention provides compositions for use in agricultural formulations that give improved foam control for foams generated from organosilicone surfactants in aqueous systems. The copolymer foam control agent is soluble in a surfactant matrix comprised of an organosilicone surfactant alone or in mixtures with short chain conventional surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: George Policello, Gerald Murphy
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Patent number: 5948927Abstract: Bis-silyl tertiary amines of the formula (I) ?((R.sup.1).sub.b Y).sub.a R.sup.2.sub.3-a SiR.sup.3 !.sub.2 NX wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monovalent radicals, R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Michael Lee Gunther, Eric Raymond Pohl
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Patent number: 5939574Abstract: Aminosiloxanes bearing 4-amino-3,3-dialkylbutyl substituents are prepared by a multistep process including addition of 2,2-dialkylacetonitrile to vinylic siloxanes, hydrogenation of the nitrile adducts so formed to yield 4-amino-3,3-dialkylbutyl siloxanes, and optional equilibration of the latter with other siloxane sources, to form aminosiloxanes, which are useful for the treatment of textiles and fabrics and for the preparation of siloxane-containing block copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Curtis L. Schilling, Jr., Anna Czech, Robert E. Sheridan, Gerald J. Murphy
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Patent number: 5919521Abstract: Disclosed are dry particulate compositions containing an anionic sulfonate or sulfate surfactant, fatty mono- or di-ethanolamide, alcohol, sugar and maltodextrin. The dry compositions readily disperse in water to form formulations which can form voluminous, stable, environmentally benign foams useful, for instance, in marking outdoor areas.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1998Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventor: Sadanand Memula
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Patent number: 5919975Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel alkyl glyceryl ether disulfonate compositions (ADEDS), alkylphenol polyethoxy sulfate-sulfonates, and ethoxylated alkylphenol sulfonates, and novel methods of preparation and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1996Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventor: Khalid Rasheed
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Patent number: 5908950Abstract: Polyether modified fluoroalkylsiloxanes having the general structure of Formula (I), Formula (II) or Formula (III): ##STR1## wherein x is about 0 to 500, y is about 1 to 50, z is about 1 to 50, R=C.sub.p H.sub.2p --(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.n --(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.n).sub.m --OR' in which p is about 2 to 5, n is about 0 to 50, N is about 0 to 50, and one of n or m must be >0, and R'=H, an alkyl group with 1-4 carbons, or an acetyl group and R.sub.f =C.sub.a H.sub.2a --O.sub.b --C.sub.c H.sub.2c --C.sub.d F.sub.2d+1 in which a is 3 or 4, b is 0 or 1, c is 0 or 2-4 and d is 4-12 with the provisos that if b=0, then c=0, and that if b=1, then c=2-4; z.sub.1 is about 0 to 50 and y.sub.1 is about 0 to 50, are useful to reduce the coefficient of friction and to increase mar resistance of coatings, to increase spreadability and wettability of coating formulations, and as foam control agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1997Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Jeffrey A. Cooke, Gerald J. Murphy, Yutaka Furukawa, Seisaku Kumai
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Patent number: 5888427Abstract: An overbased mixture of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylates salts useful in making low-fogging thermal stabilizers for PVC is made by reacting zinc oxide with fatty acid and such as stearic acid, then adding aromatic acids, and then adding and reacting one or both of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide, under controlled heating conditions to maintain fluidity while minimizing side reactions, and then conditioning the reaction product to remove volatiles.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Lawrence R. Brecker, Radu Bacaloglu, Michael Fisch, Mukund Shah, Otto Loeffler
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Patent number: 5877268Abstract: The invention discloses a new class of silicone surfactants and their use for the preparation of flexible urethane foam. The surfactants incorporate high molecular weight polyethers prepared with narrower molecular weight distributions than conventional polyethers. These polyethers are prepared using a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst. These surfactants are better foam stabilizers than the analogous surfactants prepared from conventional polyethers.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: OSi Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Jorgenson, Richard Budnik, Glenn A. Miller
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Patent number: 5874643Abstract: Fatty alcohol containing admixed therewith a small amount on the order of up to 1.0 wt. % of hypophosphorous acid, exhibits markedly reduced oxidation and oxidation-related deterioration such as discoloration and other side effects. This discovery is particularly useful when the fatty alcohol is subjected to reactions such as esterification under conditions which could cause or accelerate undesired oxidation.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1995Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Garrett Mineo, Michael Denoux
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Patent number: 5869727Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for the manufacture of silicone containing copolymers via a hydrosilation reaction, in which the catalyzed reaction of organohydrosiloxane and olefinic polyether is carried out at between 20.degree.-120.degree. C., preferably 70.degree.-120.degree. C., under a vacuum between 750-1 mmHg. The reaction under these conditions results in a copolymer of a higher quality as compared to copolymers made by the traditional method without the benefit of a vacuum. If desired, the reaction can be taken to its clear point in a volatile compatibilizing solvent (for example toluene, xylene, or isopropyl alcohol), this solvent can then be removed from the reaction system, and another less volatile solvent, such as dipropylene glycol or polypropylene glycol, may then be added.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: OSi Specialties, Inc.Inventors: William E. Crane, Paul E. Austin
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Patent number: 5861524Abstract: Oligomeric fluoroalkylsiloxanes corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is 0 to 3, y is 0, 1, or 2; z is 0 or 1; x+y>0, and R has the formula --C.sub.a H.sub.2a --O.sub.b --C.sub.d H.sub.2c --C.sub.d F.sub.2d+1 in which a is 2-4, b is 0 or 1, c is 0-8 and d is 4-12, and compositions thereof with an oil, are useful as spreading agents and in agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: OSi Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Gerald J. Murphy, Seisaku Kumai, Jeffrey A. Cooke, Yutaka Furukawa, George A. Policello
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Patent number: RE36233Abstract: An amine softening additive is useful in softening all-water blown flexible polyurethane foam to achieve low IFD valves while retaining the other commercially necessary properties of the foam. The additives are tertiary amine polyisocyanate catalysts which contain at least one contiguous three carbon chain and should be added to the foam system at about 0.1 to 2.0 parts per hundred of polyol.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: OSi Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Hilker, Mark E. Harakal, Susan B. McVey
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Patent number: RE36330Abstract: The present invention provides an electroless process for making a catalyst in a liquid or gaseous medium comprising contacting a base metal with a chemical cleaning agent and simultaneously or sequentially treating said base metal under reducing conditions with a noble metal-containing material, the catalyst prepared using the process, and a method of using the catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: James S. Ritscher, Wei T. Yang, George M. Omietanski, Robert L. Ocheltree, Earl E. Malson