Patents Assigned to Ashland Inc.
  • Patent number: 6676847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a carboxylic acid based antifreeze coolant formulation for heavy duty applications such as for diesel engines which may be used for inhibition and prevention erosion and corrosion of aluminum and the corrosion of other metals exposed to an aqueous liquid in automotive coolant systems. The formulation further inhibits mineral scale. It may be packaged as an ethylene glycol based additive for use in new engines or in a concentrated inhibition package as an additive as for reinhibition of used coolant. The combination of a mixture of ethylene or propylene glycol, a monobasic carboxylic organic acid, azoles, low levels of molybdates, a nitrite salt and/or nitrate salt and/or siloxane stabilized silicate, and combinations thereof, polyvinylpyrrolidone, provide a synergistic protective effect against the cavitation corrosion of aluminum in aqueous liquids reducing the corrosion rate and is effective at relatively low concentrations and varying pH ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Turcotte, Michael A. Dituro, Arnold L. Coffey, Jr., Alden W. Olsen, Carl R. Stephens
  • Patent number: 6673757
    Abstract: Particulate and metal ion contamination is removed from a surface, such as a semiconductor wafer containing copper damascene or dual damascene features, employing aqueous composition comprising a fluoride containing compound; a dicarboxylic acid and/or salt thereof; and a hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventor: Emil Anton Kneer
  • Patent number: 6673851
    Abstract: Self-photoinitiating liquid oligomeric compositions having tertiary amine groups are provided by Michael Addition reaction of: A) an uncrosslinked Michael Addition reaction product of a multifunctional acrylate acceptor and a Michael Donor; and B) a primary and/or secondary amine. The compositions can be crosslinked to make coatings, laminates and adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Moy, R. Scott Harvey
  • Patent number: 6669853
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, which are useful in removing dissolved oxygen from a fluid stream, preferably an aqueous stream. The compositions comprise blend of an oxime and a primary hydroxylamine. This invention also relates to a process for removing oxygen from an aqueous system, which comprises adding an oxime and a primary hydroxylamine to a fluid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Kostan B. Charkhutian, Bruce L. Libutti, Frank L. M. De Cordt, Martti Samuli Ahomäki
  • Patent number: 6664310
    Abstract: This invention relates to hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols and their use. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are formed by the reaction of an aqueous solution of a fluorinated acid, preferably, hydrofluoric acid, with an aminoalkoxysilane. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are particularly useful in foundry binders, most particularly no-bake and cold-box phenolic urethane foundry binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-hung Chen, Jorg Kroker, Robert B. Fechter
  • Patent number: 6662854
    Abstract: This invention relates to foundry binder systems, which will cure in the presence of sulfur dioxide and a free radical initiator, comprising (a) an aliphatic epoxy resin; (b) a multifunctional acrylate; and (c) an effective amount of a free radical initiator. The foundry binder systems are used for making foundry mixes. The foundry mixes are used to make foundry shapes (such as cores and molds) which are used to make metal castings, particularly aluminum castings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne D. Woodson, H. Randall Shriver
  • Patent number: 6656894
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method useful in removing etch residue from etcher equipment parts. The compositions used are aqueous, acidic compositions containing flouride and polar, organic solvents. The compositions are free of glycols and hydroxyl amine and have a low surface tension and viscosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Darryl W. Peters, Roberto J. Rovito
  • Patent number: 6649023
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for digesting woodchips used in papermaking. The process employs a digester additive, which is a mixture of (a) a polyglycoside, and (b) a polyoxyalkylene glycol. The digester additives are compatible and stable at elevated temperatures in the highly alkaline white liquor used in the digestion of wood chips into pulp. The invention also relates to the digester additive compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: George K. Wai, Abdul Q. Khan
  • Patent number: 6644344
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid based on the fluid weight. A container is provided between a fluid source and a fluid removal system. A valve is arranged between the fluid source and the container, to control the admitting of fluid into the container from the source, and removal of fluid from the container by the removal system. The valve is controlled by a weight-responsive mechanism, which detects a change in weight of the container due to the admitting and removal of fluid, and opens or closes the valve accordingly. A flow rate of the fluid may be determined in terms of a time period between the closing and subsequent opening of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland, Inc.
    Inventor: David B. Tibbott
  • Patent number: 6632873
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive composition formed from two packs. One pack includes an isocyanate-functional prepolymer formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an alcohol (e.g., polyol). The isocyanate equivalents from the polyisocyanate exceed the hydroxyl equivalents from the alcohol. The second pack is an aqueous polymer emulsion. These two packs are combined to form the novel adhesive composition. Another aspect of the invention is a method for joining together two surfaces of wood products by application of an adhesive thereto. The first step in this method is to mist with water the wood product surfaces to be joined. An adhesive composition then is applied to the misted wood product surfaces. Alternatively, the water misting can be replaced with an aqueous emulsion being part of the adhesive composition. Finally, the adhesive composition is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland, Inc.
    Inventors: Gang-Fung Chen, Gary J. Walsworth
  • Patent number: 6627546
    Abstract: Particulate and metal ion contamination is removed from a surface, such as a semiconductor wafer containing copper damascene or dual damascene features, employing a fluoride-free aqueous composition comprising a dicarboxylic acid and/or salt thereof; and a hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or salt thereof or amine group containing acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventor: Emil Anton Kneer
  • Patent number: 6620328
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of inhibiting the growth of barium sulfate scaling by using a synergistic blend of (a) a polyphosphate with degree of polymerization between 6 and 21, and (b) a polyphosphate with degree of polymerization of 2-3 in a weight ratio of 3:1 to 1:2. The blend further includes a phosphino-acrylic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventor: Davor F. Zidovec
  • Patent number: 6617394
    Abstract: The invention relates to low molecular weight LPA surface quality enhancers derived from C36-44 dimer acids capped with a glycol or a polyether polyol. The capped dimer acids are incompatible in the cured matrix of a polyester molding composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia L. Smith, Dennis H. Fisher
  • Patent number: 6617417
    Abstract: The invention relates to unsaturated polyester resins and more particularly polyester resin compositions curable at room temperature and comprising divinyl ethers. Unsaturated polyester resin compositions in accordance with the invention comprise 50-90 wt. % of at least one normal and/or one modified unsaturated polyester, not more than 30 wt. % of styrene, not more than 20 wt. % of at least one monofunctional and/or one multifunctional monomer, and 0.1-40 wt. % of at least one divinyl ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland, Inc.
    Inventors: Karri Airola, Outi Färm, Paul Mahbub, Eija Valtonen
  • Patent number: 6613249
    Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition for use in commercial, institutional, and industrial water systems. The compositions comprise a mixture of (1) a fatty acid ester, and (2) a polyalkylene glycol, preferably polyethylene glycol. These compositions are useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metals such as steel, copper, and brass, which are exposed to water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
  • Patent number: 6604567
    Abstract: This invention relates to foundry binder systems, which will cure in the presence of sulfur dioxide and a free radical initiator, comprising (a) an epoxy resin; (b) an acrylate; (c) an alkyl silicate; and (d) an effective amount of a free radical initiator. The foundry binder systems are used for making foundry mixes. The foundry mixes are used to make foundry shapes (such as cores and molds) which are used to make metal castings, particularly ferrous castings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne D. Woodson, H. Randall Shriver
  • Patent number: 6602931
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polyurethane-forming no-bake foundry binder comprising a (a) polyol component comprising (1) a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyether polyols, aminopolyols, polyester polyols, and mixtures thereof, and (2) a hydrogenfluoride of aminosilanol, (b) a polyisocyanate component, and optionally (c) a liquid tertiary amine catalyst component. Foundry mixes are prepared by mixing the binder system with a foundry aggregate by a no-bake process. The resulting foundry shapes are used to cast metal parts from ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-hung Chen, Jorg Kroker
  • Patent number: 6593397
    Abstract: This invention relates to furan no-bake foundry binders comprising (a) furfuryl alcohol and/or a reactive furan resin, (b) an activator selected from the group consisting of resorcinol, resorcinol pitch, and bisphenol A tar (c) a bisphenol compound (d) a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyester polyols, polyether polyols, and mixtures thereof, and preferably (e) a silane. The binders are cured in the presence of the furan curing catalyst. The invention also relates to foundry mixes prepared with the binder, foundry shapes prepared with the foundry mix, and metal castings prepared with the foundry shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Inc.
    Inventor: Ken K. Chang
  • Patent number: D484656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: The Valvoline Company, a division of Ashland, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Colburn, Frederick Large, Brooke T. Baxter, Wen-Chen Su, Dan Anderson, William R. Bucknam, Jr.
  • Patent number: D485033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: The Valvoline Company, a division of Ashland, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Colburn, Frederick Large, Brooke T. Baxter, Wen-Chen Su, Dan Anderson, William R. Buckman, Jr.