Patents Assigned to Ashland
  • Low shrinkage sheet molded composite formulations
    Publication number: 20080090954
    Abstract: Low shrinkage sheet molded composite (SMC) formulations and methods for producing low shrinkage sheet molded composites from the SMC formulations are provided. Thermosetting low (LPA) profile additive compositions and the use of thermosetting LPA compositions in producing low shrinkage sheet molded composites are also provided. The LPA compositions allow for the production of sheet molded composites with a high quality surface profile which have both high mechanical and dimensional stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Sumner, Timothy A. Tufts, Dennis H. Fisher
  • SELF-PHOTOINITIATING WATER-DISPERSIBLE ACRYLATE IONOMERS AND SYNTHETIC METHODS
    Publication number: 20080085981
    Abstract: The invention detailed herein comprises a family of novel multifunctional acrylate ionomeric resins, which are water-dispersible, and have built-in photoinitiator. The inventive resins are made self-photoinitiating by their reaction with ?-keto esters (e.g., acetoacetates), ?-diketones (e.g., 2,4-pentanedione), ?-keto amides (e.g., acetoacetanilide, acetoacetamide), and/or other ?-dicarbonyl compounds that can participate in the Michael addition reaction as “Michael donors.” These water-dispersible resins cure under standard ultraviolet (UV) cure conditions to give tack-free coatings without the addition of traditional photoinitiators. The present invention further relates to the use of these resins in coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventors: Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, Robert Fechter
  • Enhancing thermal conductivity of fluids with graphite nanoparticles and carbon nanotube
    Patent number: 7348298
    Abstract: A fluid media such as oil or water, and a selected effective amount of carbon nanomaterials necessary to enhance the thermal conductivity of the fluid. One of the preferred carbon nanomaterials is a high thermal conductivity graphite, exceeding that of the neat fluid to be dispersed therein in thermal conductivity, and ground, milled, or naturally prepared with mean particle size less than 500 nm, and preferably less than 200 nm, and most preferably less than 100 nm. The graphite is dispersed in the fluid by one or more of various methods, including ultrasonication, milling, and chemical dispersion. Carbon nanotubes with graphitic structure is another preferred source of carbon nanomaterial, although other carbon nanomaterials are acceptable. To confer long term stability, the use of one or more chemical dispersants is preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Zhang, Frances E. Lockwood
  • Skid steer scraper
    Publication number: 20080060232
    Abstract: A scraper for plowing and gathering earth specifically adapted to fit to the front end of a skid steer vehicle. The scraper includes a frame for holding a scraper bowl. A caster wheel assembly is coupled to the front end of the scraper frame and is adapted to cause the scrapper bowl to adjust to the terrain. A hydraulic actuation assembly is arranged to lift the scraper bowl to carry its contents from a first site to a second site. A gate is coupled to the front end of the scraper bowl to capture the contents of the scraper bowl when its contents are moved from a first site to a second site. An implement quick-attach assembly is also provided for coupling the skid steer vehicle to the scraper frame in such a way that the frame can be made to pivot to vary the pressure between the earth being traversed and the cutting blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Ashland Industries Management Group
    Inventor: Stanley K. Smith
  • Continuous oxidation and distillation process of heavier hydrocarbon materials
    Patent number: 7341656
    Abstract: The present invention provides a way to process heavier hydrocarbons in a relatively low cost and low pressure process using a combination of superheated steam and at least one reaction gas to i) promote oxidation and thermal reaction of heavier hydrocarbons, while simultaneously ii) removing volatile components with a steam stripping process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Marathon Ashland Petroleum Co. LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Malone, Patricia K. Doolin, Howard F. Moore
  • Device and Process for Treating a Liquid Medium Using Ultrasound
    Publication number: 20080056937
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating, preventing from growth, and neutralizing hyperproliferative, undifferentiated, or virally infected cells in a liquid medium using high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventors: Eric D. Cordemans De Meulenaer, Baudouin Hannecart, Yves Canivet
  • UV curable low gloss additives for overprint varnish coating formulations and coatings therefrom
    Patent number: 7338986
    Abstract: The invention relates to UV curable, low gloss overprint varnish coating formulations and cured coatings prepared therefrom. The low gloss overprint varnish formulations contain a Michael addition resin, a polyamide powder and a reactive monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Sudhir Ananthachar, Andrew A. Romano
  • Polymerizate composition and a method for producing the same
    Patent number: 7335709
    Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble, preferably powder-form polymer compositions which are obtained by continuous polymerization of at least one unsaturated monomer. At least one parameter that influences the polymerization is varied according to a recurrent pattern. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive polymer compositions and to a method for producing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Helmut Brehm, Hans-Georg Hartan
  • Highly Cationic Polymer Dispersions, Method For Producing Them And Their Use
    Publication number: 20080033094
    Abstract: The invention relates to a water-in-oil polymer dispersion which comprises a polymer A having a cationic monomer content of at least 55% by weight and at least one polymer dispersant B based on cationized dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamides having an average molecular weight of more than 350,000 to 1 million g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for producing said dispersion and to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC,
    Inventors: Susanne Bellmann, Norbert Steiner, Jorg Issberner, Christian Boekelo, Wolfgang Woebel
  • Method for the production of water-in-water polymer dispersions
    Patent number: 7323510
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for manufacturing a water-in-water polymer dispersion containing polymer A and at least one polymer dispersant B, according to which monomers, which are dispersed in an aqueous phase containing water-soluble dispersant B, are subjected to radical polymerization, possibly following the addition of a water-soluble salt, and, after polymerisation, a water-soluble acid is added to the water-soluble and/or water-swellable polymer A obtained in this way, where the acid is added in quantities of 0.1 to 5% by weight and the salt in quantities of up to a maximum of 3% by weight, each referred to the total dispersion, and the total quantity of salt and acid amounts to a maximum of 5% by weight, referred to the total dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Fischer, Otto Schroers, Wolfgang Woebel
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING COOLING FLUIDS UTILIZED IN TIRE MANUFACTURING
    Publication number: 20080020079
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating, preventing from growth, and neutralizing microorganisms in cooling fluids utilized in tire manufacturing, using high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound. In one embodiment, a method includes simultaneously exposing said cooling fluid to gas and high-frequency ultrasound. In another embodiment, a device includes a compartment for holding a reservoir of tire manufacturing cooling fluid, an ultrasound emitter configured to emit high-frequency ultrasound signals into the compartment, and a gas emitter configured to emit gas into the ultrasound field in the compartment containing the cooling fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Eric De Meulenaer, Baudouin Hannecart, Kevin Gottschalk
  • Self-photoinitiating water-dispersible acrylate ionomers and synthetic methods
    Patent number: 7317061
    Abstract: The invention detailed herein comprises a family of novel multifunctional acrylate ionomeric resins, which are water-dispersible, and have built-in photoinitiator. The inventive resins are made self-photoinitiating by their reaction with ?-keto esters (e.g., acetoacetates), ?-diketones (e.g., 2,4-pentanedione), ?-keto amides (e.g., acetoacetanilide, acetoacetamide), and/or other ?-dicarbonyl compounds that can participate in the Michael addition reaction as “Michael donors.” These water-dispersible resins cure under standard ultraviolet (UV) cure conditions to give tack-free coatings without the addition of traditional photoinitiators. The present invention further relates to the use of these resins in coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, Robert B. Fechter
  • Process for Coating and Cleaning Metal Surfaces
    Publication number: 20070298175
    Abstract: This invention relates to process for coating a metal surface, wherein said process comprises contacting the metal surface with a barrier coating comprising (a) an amine salt of a fatty acid or an amine salt of a derivative of a fatty acid, (b) a salt of a non polymeric aromatic acid, (c) optionally, a nonionic or anionic surfactant, and (d) water. The invention further comprises a process for cleaning a metal surface containing residues, which comprises contacting the metal surface, exposed to the barrier coating, with water to remove residues that have deposited after applying the barrier coating to the metal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Mihelic
  • Epoxy adhesive composition and use thereof
    Publication number: 20070293603
    Abstract: Epoxy adhesive compositions are provided. Specifically, the composition is a two-part, low-heat cure epoxy structural adhesive composition with a unique, well-balanced array of properties. The composition comprises components (A) and (B) where component (A) comprises at least one compound having an average epoxy functionality of at least two and optionally an epoxy functionalized liquid rubber and where component (B) comprises a polyamine, a polyamide and optionally an epoxy reactive liquid rubber. The compositions are useful as structural adhesives in bonding operations in industrial manufacturing such as automobile manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Shepherd, Nathan L. Keib
  • Method for producing an aqueous acrylamide solution with a biocatalyst
    Patent number: 7309590
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for producing an aqueous acrylamide solution by hydrating acrylonitrile in an aqueous solution while in the presence of a biocatalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Olaf Petersen, Burkhard Theis, Michael Colberg
  • DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR TREATING A LIQUID MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20070269876
    Abstract: A device for treating liquid medium has an ultrasound emitter located relative to a compartment of a container holding a liquid medium and a microbubble emitter located relative to the compartment. The ultrasound emitter emits high-frequency ultrasound between about 200 KHz and 10 MHz. The microbubble emitter emits bubbles with an average diameter of less than 1 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Eric Cordemans de Meulenaer, Baudouin Hannecart, Yves Canivet
  • Radiation-cured, laminated flexible packaging material and radiation-curable, adhesive composition
    Patent number: 7294658
    Abstract: Provided are laminated flexible packaging materials (20) suitable for containing a pharmaceutical, food or beverage grade product. The laminated flexible packaging material includes a layer of flexible packaging material (26) bound to at least one other layer of flexible packaging material (22) by a radiation-cured laminating adhesive composition (24) formulated from a radiation-curable laminating adhesive containing at least 50% of one or more radiation-curable, carboxylic acid functional monomers and 0.1 to 20% of an organic titanate compound. Also provided is a radiation-curable laminating adhesive containing at least 50% of one or more radiation-curable, carboxylic acid functional monomers and 0.1 to 20% of an organic titanate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Kevin D. Rea, Stephen C. Lapin, Paul Eugene Snowwhite, Jr.
  • Radiation-curable inks for flexographic and screen-printing applications from multifunctional acrylate oligomers
    Patent number: 7291658
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to radiation-curable ink formulations, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a family of radiation-curable ink formulations specifically for flexographic and screen printing applications. The inventive ink formulations are based on multifunctional acrylate resins formed by the reaction of acrylate monomers and oligomers with ?-keto esters (e.g., acetoacetates), ?-diketones (e.g., 2,4-pentanedione), ?-keto amides (e.g., acetoacetanilide, acetoacetamide), and/or other ?-dicarbonyl compounds that can participate in Michael addition reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, Lisa M. Hahn
  • Low viscosity, high carbon yield pitch product
    Patent number: 7282135
    Abstract: A low viscosity, high coking value petroleum tar material having a high coking value as compared to standard petroleum tars and containing at least one biodiesel material dissolved therein, and a method for producing such material, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Marathon Ashland Petroleum Co., LLC
    Inventors: Melvin D. Kiser, David C. Boyer
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D557140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: John Voight, Robert E. Dawson, Victor Ivenitsky, Brooke T. Baxter, Steve B. Ruble