Patents Assigned to BASF
  • Process for preparing a zeolitic material having framework type AEI
    Patent number: 11878293
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing a zeolitic material having framework type AEI and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and O. Further, the present disclosure relates to a zeolitic material having framework type AEI and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and O, preferably obtained by the process, and further relates to the use of the zeolitic material as a catalytically active material, as a catalyst, or as a catalyst component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Robert McGuire, Faruk Oezkirim, Ulrich Mueller
  • Middle-pressure polymerization process for liquid ethylene copolymers
    Patent number: 11879108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a middle-pressure polymerization process for the preparation of a liquid ethylene copolymer which comprises in polymerized form 20 to 60 wt % of ethylene; and at least 20 wt % of an acrylate, which is selected from C1-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylate, where a monomer mix comprising the ethylene and the acrylate is polymerized at a pressure of 50 to 400 bar and in the presence of at least 2 wt % of a chain transfer agent. The invention further relates to a liquid ethylene copolymer obtainable by the polymerization process; and to a lubricant comprising the liquid ethylene copolymer obtainable by the polymerization process; and to a method for reducing friction between moving surfaces comprising the step of contacting the surfaces with the lubricant or with the ethylene copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ivette Garcia Castro, Wolfgang Grabarse, Jan Strittmatter, Rene Koschabek, Robert Rupaner
  • Vegetable oil as foam stabilizer in PU boots manufacturing
    Patent number: 11872728
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing polyurethane moldings, including the steps of providing a reaction mixture (M), including at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one component with two functional groups which are reactive towards isocyanates, introducing the reaction mixture (M) into a mold and allowing the reaction mixture (M) to react to form a polyurethane molding. In the first step, at least one additive selected from vegetable oils is added to the mixture (M). The present disclosure also relates to a polyurethane molding obtained or obtainable according to said process and the use of a polyurethane molding according to the invention as sole of a boot or part of a sole of a boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: David Bocquet, Cristian Baravalle, Marco Ortalda
  • Wall assembly
    Patent number: 11873638
    Abstract: Described herein is a wall assembly for use in walls of energy efficient residential or commercial buildings which can provide improved thermal resistance, moisture resistance and structural capacity. The wall assembly includes a frame assembly; a sheathing layer; a closed cell inner foam layer for coupling the layer to the frame assembly; and an outer fiberboard. Also described herein is a method of manufacturing the wall assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Luis A. Espada, Eric R. Weisenbach
  • COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR SORTING OF PLASTIC COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20240009710
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method can be used for controlling sorting of plastic compounds. The method involves providing a computer-based database containing entries on a plurality of markers each identifying a specific plastic compound; receiving scan data from a sample of a plastic compound; identifying a marker in the sample of the plastic compound based on the received scan data and the plurality of markers of the database; and sorting of plastic compounds based on the identified marker of the sample of the plastic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Gazi TUERKOGLU, Marina Grace Dickens Leed, Wilhelm Keller, Martina Solfrank, Robert Anthony Keller, Oliver Reich, David Leino Calleja, Li Noi Lilian Hoh, Oliver Kuhn, Shyam Sundar Sathyanarayana, Kai Pahnke, Tobias Eltze, Christian Beil
  • COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SUSTAINABILITY SCORE
    Publication number: 20240013128
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method can be used for determining a sustainability score. The method involves providing a computer-based database containing entries on a plurality of markers each identifying a specific plastic compound; receiving scan data from a sample of a plastic compound; identifying a marker in the sample of the plastic compound based on the received scan data and the plurality of markers of the database; and determining a sustainability score based on the identified marker of the sample of the plastic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marina Grace Dickens Leed, Gazi Tuerkoglu, Wilhelm Keller, Martina Solfrank, Robert Anthony Keller, Oilver Reich, David Leino Calleja, Li Noi Lilian Hoh, Oliver Kuhn, Shyam Sundar Sathyanarayana, Kai Pahnke, Tobias Eltze, Christian Beil
  • Transgenic or non-transgenic plants with mutated protoporphyrinogen oxidase having increased tolerance to herbicides
    Patent number: 11866720
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for controlling undesired vegetation at a plant cultivation site, the method comprising the steps of providing, at said site, a plant that comprises at least one nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a wild-type or a mutated protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) which is resistant or tolerant to a PPO-inhibiting herbicide by applying to said site an effective amount of said herbicide. The invention further refers to plants comprising wild-type or mutated PPO enzymes, and methods of obtaining such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF AGRO B.V.
    Inventors: Raphael Aponte, Stefan Tresch, Matthias Witschel, Jens Lerchl, Dario Massa, Tobias Seiser, Thomas Mietzner, Jill Marie Paulik, Chad Brommer
  • Monometallic rhodium-containing four-way conversion catalysts for gasoline engine emissions treatment systems
    Patent number: 11865497
    Abstract: Catalyzed particulate filters comprise three-way conversion (TWC) catalytic material, which comprises rhodium as the only platinum group metal, that permeates walls of a particulate filter. Such catalyzed particulate filters may be located downstream of close-coupled three-way conversion (TWC) composites in an emission treatment system downstream of a gasoline direct injection engine for treatment of an exhaust stream comprising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Janosch Cravillon, Stephan Siemund, Attilio Siani, Thomas Schmitz, Markus Kinne
  • Catalyst device for treatment of formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds
    Patent number: 11865516
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions for removing formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants from an air flow stream. In one embodiment, a catalyst composition comprises manganese oxide particles and rare earth metal catalyst particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Ruettinger, Laif Alden, Pascaline Tran, David Weinberger, AnJu Shi, Feng Zhao
  • Method for separating optically active hydroxy cineole derivatives
    Patent number: 11866443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating an optically active hydroxy cineole derivatives by lixiviation and crystallization and enantiomerically pure optically active hydroxy cineole derivatives of purity greater than 99.5% that have been prepared by this process. The present invention further relates to use of the desired enantiomer having enantiomeric excess of at least 99.5% ee as prepared according to the present invention, for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF AGRO B.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Ditrich, Michael Rack, Stefan Benson, Roland Goetz, Helmut Kraus
  • Promoter for yeast
    Patent number: 11866714
    Abstract: A promoter operably linked to a gene encoding a protein is disclosed. The promoter drives expression of the protein in a yeast cell in the absence of methanol. Also disclosed are vectors, host cells and expression systems that include the promoter, as well as methods of using the promoter to express proteins in yeast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Xuqiu Tan, Ruorong Cai, Jingping Zhong, Melissa Ann Scranton, Michael Speer
  • Carboxy-functional, polyether-based reaction products and aqueous basecoat materials comprising the reaction products
    Patent number: 11866563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprising a polyether-based reaction product which is preparable by reaction of (a) at least one cyclic carboxylic anhydride comprising a free carboxylic acid group and/or the halide of a carboxylic acid group with (b) at least one polyether of the general structural formula (I) in which R is a C3 to C6 alkylene radical and n is selected accordingly such that the polyether (b) possesses a number-average molecular weight of 800 to 4000 g/mol, the components (a) and (b) being used in the reaction in a molar ratio of 0.7/2.3 to 1.6/1.7 and the resulting reaction product possessing an acid number of 10 to 50 mg KOH/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Steinmetz, Peter Hoffmann, Hardy Reuter
  • Method for transferring an embossed structure to the surface of a coating means and compound structure usable as an embossing die
    Patent number: 11865858
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for transferring an embossed structure to a surface of a coating composition (B2a), which includes the steps (1-i) and (2-i) or (1-ii) and (2-ii) and also the steps (3) and optionally (4), where the steps (1-i) and (2-i) or (1-ii) and (2-ii) are performed using a composite (F1B1) which is employed as an embossing die (p2) of an embossing tool (P2) and which is composed of a substrate (F1) and of an at least partially embossed and at least partially cured coating (B1), and the coating composition (B1a) used for producing (B1) of the composite (F1B1) is a radiation-curable coating composition of defined constitution. Also described herein is a composite (F1B1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBH
    Inventors: Jan-Bernd Kues, Susanne Piontek, Joerg Exner, Birgit Kleine-Bley, Robert von der Aa, Michael Lorenz, Frank Bergmann, Wilfried Schipper, Sven Olle Krabbenborg, Joerg Duennewald
  • Zeolite with Cu and Pd co-exchanged in a composite
    Patent number: 11865525
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compositions and catalytic articles capable of storing and/or reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in engine exhaust, catalyst articles coated with such compositions, and processes for preparing such catalyst compositions and articles. The catalyst compositions include copper and palladium co-exchanged zeolites. Further provided is a process for preparing such co-exchanged zeolites, an exhaust gas treatment system including the catalytic articles disclosed herein, and methods for reducing NOx in an exhaust gas stream using such catalytic articles and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew T. Caudle
  • SOLUTION OF SULFONE POLYMERS IN N-TERT.-BUTYL-2-PYRROLIDONE FOR THE USE OF MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20240002609
    Abstract: A solution contains at least one sulfone polymer and N-tert.-butyl-2-pyrrolidone. The solution can be used in a process of making a membrane, which is useful for water treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Oliver GRONWALD, Radoslaw Kierat, Tatjana Huber
  • EMULSIFIER PACKAGE WITH A BRANCHED AND OPTIONALLY WITH A PROPOXYLATED SURFACTANT FOR FUEL EMULSION
    Publication number: 20240002739
    Abstract: A method for powering a diesel engine with a fuel emulsion involves preparing the fuel emulsion by emulsifying a fuel and water in the presence of an emulsifier package, which contains a branched surfactant of the formula (I) as defined below and optionally, a propoxylated surfactant of the formula (II) as defined below. A fuel emulsion for powering a diesel engine is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Jochen Wagner, Marcel Harhausen, Thorsten Schoeppe, Simon Steppan, Jens Meissner
  • eTPE Laser Marking
    Publication number: 20240002621
    Abstract: Laser-markable foamed pellets contain a composition (MI), containing a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-1) and a color component as component (c1) selected from laser marking additives. A process can be used for producing said laser-markable foamed pellets. The laser-markable foamed pellets according to the present invention can be used for preparing a laser-markable molded body. A process for preparing a laser-markable molded body involves providing and fusing the laser-markable foal led pellets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Frank THIELBEER, Lisa Marie Schmidt, Theresa Huelsmann, Elmar Poeselt, Peter Gutmann, Uwe Keppeler, Amir Doroodian, Florian Tobias Rapp
  • Particulate Filter Having A Centralized-Distributed Functional Material Layer And Process For Preparing The Same
    Publication number: 20240001271
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a particulate filter for the treatment of exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine, wherein the particulate filter comprises a functional material layer, and the amount of the functional material layer in the region which is around the whole central axis of the particulate filter and accounts for 11.1 vol. % of the total volume of the particulate filter, is in the range from 13 to 40 wt. %, based on the total weight of the functional material layer, relates to the process for preparing the particulate filter and relates to a method for the treatment of exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine. The particulate filter according to the present invention has a centralized-distributed functional material layer in the radial direction, shows excellent filtration efficiency and low backpressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jun Cong Jiang, Yun Fei Qi, Florian Waltz, Stephan Siemund, Ye Shen, Attilio Siani, Thomas Schmitz, Xiao Min Yin
  • EMULSIFIER PACKAGE WITH A SHORT-CHAINED AND OPTIONALLY WITH A LONG-CHAINED SURFACTANT FOR FUEL EMULSION
    Publication number: 20240002740
    Abstract: A method for powering a diesel engine with a fuel emulsion involves preparing the fuel emulsion by emulsifying a fuel and water in the presence of an emulsifier package, which contains a short-chained surfactant of the formula (I) as defined below and optionally, a long-chained surfactant of the formula (II) as defined below. A fuel emulsion for powering a diesel engine is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Jochen WAGNER, Marcel Harhausen, Thorsten Schoeppe, Simon Steppan, Jens Meissner
  • Compositions comprising recombinant cells and an insecticide
    Patent number: 11856956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Damian Curtis, Brian Thompson