Patents Assigned to BASF
  • Patent number: 9045382
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating off solvents from solvent-comprising hydrogenation outputs from a catalytic hydrogenation process, which comprise at least one water-soluble hydrogenation product having at least one alcohol, lactone, ether, lactam or amino group in a solvent which is immiscible or not completely miscible with water and has a boiling point below 100° C., wherein water is added to the hydrogenation output, the solvent-comprising phase is separated off and recirculated to the hydrogenation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rolf Pinkos, Jens Heimann, Hans-Martin Polka, Heiko Urtel, Gunther Windecker
  • Patent number: 9048478
    Abstract: Proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane based on a polyazole salt of an inorganic or organic acid which is doped with an acid as electrolyte, wherein the polyazole salt of the organic or inorganic acid has a lower solubility in the acid used as electrolyte than the polyazole salt of the acid used as electrolyte, a process for producing the inventive proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane, a membrane-electrode assembly comprising at least two electrochemically active electrodes which are separated by a polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the polymer electrolyte membrane is a proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane according to the invention, and a fuel cell comprising at least one membrane-electrode assembly according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ömer Ünsal, Sigmar Bräuninger, Jörg Belack, Oliver Gronwald
  • Patent number: 9045410
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst comprising nickel and a solid silica support, to a process for preparing such a catalyst and to a process for the hydrogenation of an unsaturated fatty material. According to the invention there is provided a catalyst comprising nickel on a solid silica support, wherein said catalyst has a specific pore volume of at least 0.4 ml/g and a TPR peak maximum within the range of 360-420° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hermanus Johannes Bouwman, Robert Johan Andreas Maria Terörde, Tjalling Rekker
  • Publication number: 20150148235
    Abstract: Herbicide resistant sunflower plants comprising two different herbicide-resistant alleles of the sunflower acetohydroxyacid synthase large subunit 1 (AHASL1) gene are described. Methods for making these sunflower plants and methods for controlling weeds or other undesired vegetation growing in the vicinity of these sunflower plants are disclosed. Such methods involve the use of acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting herbicides. Methods for controlling parasitic weeds growing on sunflower plants are also described. Additionally provided are methods for determining the genotype of sunflower plants for AHASL1 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicants: NIDERA S.A., BASF AGROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS B.V.
    Inventors: Carlos Sala, Mariano Bulos, Sherry R. Whitt, Brigitte J. Weston, Bijay K. Singh, Adriana M. Echarte
  • Publication number: 20150148464
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions which comprise mixtures of salts of phosphinic acids and 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidines. The mixtures are especially useful for the manufacture of flame retardant compositions based on thermoplastic polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Rainer XALTER
  • Publication number: 20150148234
    Abstract: Herbicide resistant sunflower plants comprising two different herbicide-resistant alleles of the sunflower acetohydroxyacid synthase large subunit 1 (AHASL1) gene are described. Methods for making these sunflower plants and methods for controlling weeds or other undesired vegetation growing in the vicinity of these sunflower plants are disclosed. Such methods involve the use of acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting herbicides. Methods for controlling parasitic weeds growing on sunflower plants are also described. Additionally provided are methods for determining the genotype of sunflower plants for AHASL1 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicants: NIDERA S.A., BASF AGROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS B.V.
    Inventors: Carlos Sala, Mariano Bulos, Sherry R. Whitt, Brigitte J. Weston, Bijay K. Singh, Adriana M. Echarte
  • Publication number: 20150147754
    Abstract: Herbicide resistant sunflower plants comprising two different herbicide-resistant alleles of the sunflower acetohydroxyacid synthase large subunit 1 (AHASL1) gene are described. Methods for making these sunflower plants and methods for controlling weeds or other undesired vegetation growing in the vicinity of these sunflower plants are disclosed. Such methods involve the use of acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting herbicides. Methods for controlling parasitic weeds growing on sunflower plants are also described. Additionally provided are methods for determining the genotype of sunflower plants for AHASL1 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicants: NIDERA S.A., BASF AGROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS B.V.
    Inventors: Carlos Sala, Mariano Bulos, Sherry R. Whitt, Brigitte J. Weston, Bijay K. Singh, Adriana M. Echarte
  • Publication number: 20150147493
    Abstract: A method for producing infra-red inert substrates, including moulded polymeric articles, films, fibers and coatings and other organic and inorganic materials, by incorporating into the substrate or onto the surface of the substrate an effective amount of a dispersed bis-oxodihydroindolylen-benzodifuranone colourant. The thus obtained, also claimed substrates so produced are reflective and transparent to much of the near infra red radiation not reflected. There are multiple applications for cases of devices comprising electronic components, outdoor construction elements, outdoor furniture, automotive, marine or aerospace parts, laminates, artificial leather or textile materials, as well as in polychrome printing processes and optical fibers. The thus obtained substrates can also be subjected to laser welding. New bis-oxo-dihydroindolylen-benzodifuranone compounds are also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Thomas Ruch, Philippe Bugnon, Paul Brown, Véronique Hall-Goulle
  • Publication number: 20150147362
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymeric siloxane coated zinc oxide powders having a mean particle size number distribution (D50) ranging from about 300 nm to about 600 nm and their use in sunscreen compositions. The relatively high surface area (in relation to particles of <100 nm) avoids agglomeration resulting in ease of formulation and high dispersal of the particles which tends toward less light scatter and hence better transparency in formulations. Furthermore, the combination of the particular particle size number distribution (D50) of zinc oxide ranging as above with bis(resorcinyl)triazine UV absorbers shows unexpected increased UV-A absorbance (320 to 400 nm) in comparison to the zinc oxide and bis resorcinyl triazine UV absorbers on their own at the same concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Tatiana Drovetskaya, Marc N.G. De Mul
  • Publication number: 20150150158
    Abstract: A method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid up-regulated upon overexpression of a NAC1 or NAC5-encoding gene, referred to herein as a NUG or NAC up-regulated gene, is provided. Plants having modulated expression of a NUG, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to corresponding wild type plants or other control plants, are also provided. A method for conferring abiotic stress tolerance in plants, comprising modulating expression of a nucleic acid encoding a NAC1 or NAC5 polypeptide in plants grown under abiotic stress conditions, is also provided. Plants expressing a nucleic acid encoding a NAC1 or NAC5 polypeptide, aside from having increased abiotic stress tolerance, have enhanced yield-related traits and/or modified root architecture compared to corresponding wild type plants. Constructs useful in the methods and plants produced by the methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicants: BASF Plant Science Company GmbH, Crop Functional Genomic Center
    Inventors: Christophe Reuzeau, Yang Do Choi, Ju Kon Kim, Jin Seo Jeong
  • Publication number: 20150144192
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solar cell structure (10) having at least one transparent photovoltaic cell (42), in particular having a dye solar cell or a thin-film semiconductor cell. It comprises at least one polymer layer (36) which is provided with a fluorescent material, or a mixture of a plurality of fluorescent materials, and covers the at least one transparent photovoltaic cell (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alfred RENNIG, Markus HAMMERMANN, Felix EICKEMEYER
  • Patent number: 9040537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridazine compounds of formulae I or II and the salts thereof, the N-oxides thereof and the salts of the N-oxides thereof, where the radical A is of the formula A, wherein # denotes the point of attachment to the remainder of formulae I or II, and wherein A1 is N or C—RA1, A2 is N or C—RA2, A3 is N or C—RA3, A4 is N or C—RA4 and A5 is N or C—RA5, provided that one or two of the variables A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5 is N; RA1, RA5, if present, are H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl and the like; RA2, RA4, if present, are H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl and the like; RA3, if present, is H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl and the like; where W is N or C—RW and V is N or C—RV, provided that one of the variables W or V is N; Rt and Rw, if present, are H, halogen, methyl, C1-haloalkyl and the like; Ru and Rv, if present, are H, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C3-haloalkyl and the like; X1 is S, O or NR1a, wherein R1a is H, C1-C10-alkyl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ronan Le Vezouet, Sebastian Soergel, Christian Defieber, Steffen Gross, Karsten Koerber, Wolfgang Von Deyn, Douglas D. Anspaugh, Deborah L. Culbertson
  • Patent number: 9040624
    Abstract: A colorant composition for tinting or coloring surface coverings or paint is. provided that has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration, alkylphenoi ethoxylate surfactants (APE) free and hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) free. Additionally, the colorant composition has performance properties substantially equal to or better than tinters possessing high VOC concentrations. The colorant composition includes a colorant component, a dispersant including a polyamide, a surface active agent, water, and optional additives, The polyamide is a high molecular weight polyamide.having at least two anchoring amines, and the surface active agent includes phosphoric acid, phosphate esters, or salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Nilanjan Chakrabarti, Lee E. Young, Nancy Almasarweh, Shakera Thamanna, Christopher Flanders, William M. Wunch, Amrit P. Bindra
  • Patent number: 9040649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions repairable by introduction of energy and comprising defined fatty acid esters, to coatings obtained therewith and repairable by introduction of energy, to methods of producing them, and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Oihana Elizalde, Frederic Lucas, Angelika Maria Steinbrecher, Lydie Tuchbreiter, Axel Pfahler, Rolf Muelhaupt
  • Patent number: 9039983
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Patchett, Joseph C. Dettling, Elizabeth A. Przybylski
  • Patent number: 9040006
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Patchett, Joseph C. Dettling, Elizabeth A. Przybylski
  • Patent number: 9040592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 4-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol. The process comprises the following steps: a) reaction of styrene with isopropanol at elevated temperature to obtain 4-phenyl-2-methyl-2-butanol, and b) heterogeneously catalyzed hydrogenation of 4-phenyl-2-methyl-2-butanol over a catalyst suitable for ring hydrogenation of aromatics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Klaus Ebel, Stefan Rüdenauer, Ralf Pelzer, Martin Bock
  • Patent number: 9040451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a supported tin-comprising catalyst, wherein a solution (S) comprising tin nitrate and at least one complexing agent is applied to the support, where the solution (S) does not comprise any solid or has a solids content of not more than 0.5% by weight based on the total amount of dissolved components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Thomas Heidemann, Petr Kubanek, Joana Coelho Tsou, Heiko Baas
  • Patent number: 9039946
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a reversibly thermochromic system comprising a substituted or an unsubstituted 6,11-dihydroxy-naphthacene-5,12-dione and a base and to a reversibly thermochromic composition comprising the reversibly thermochromic system and a carrier material and to novel substituted 6,11-dihydroxy-naphthacene-5,12-diones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Walter Fischer, Abdel-Ilah Basbas, Mara Destro, Manuele Vitali, Dario Lazzari, Mirko Rossi
  • Patent number: 9039984
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Patchett, Joseph C. Dettling, Elizabeth A. Przybylski