Patents Assigned to BASF
  • Basket assembly for a washing machine
    Patent number: 8650918
    Abstract: A basket assembly for a washing machine includes a basket and a bracket attached to the basket. A motor is coupled to the bracket and the bracket transmits rotation from the motor to the basket. The support bracket is formed of a thermoplastic and includes a hub and fins spaced from each other extending radially from the hub. Each of the fins has an attachment portion connected to the basket. The support bracket includes a reinforcement rod spaced from the hub extending from one of the fins to another of the fins for reinforcing the fins when the support bracket transmits rotation from the motor to the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: William J. McMaster, Stephen P. Serna, Gavin L. Jewell
  • Process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles
    Patent number: 8653215
    Abstract: A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles by polymerizing an aqueous monomer solution in a kneader having at least two shafts in axially parallel rotation, wherein the reaction mixture is transported in axial direction and the region at the start of the kneader is trace-heated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Matthias Weismantel, Ulrich Riegel, Markus Braun, Martin Wendker, Thomas Gieger
  • Imine substituted 2,4-diaryl-pyrroline derivatives as pesticides
    Patent number: 8653000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to imine compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Karsten Koerber, Florian Kaiser, Wolfgang Von Deyn, Prashant Deshmukh, Arun Narine, Joachim Dickhaut, Nina Gertrud Bandur, Deborah L. Culbertson, Douglas D. Anspaugh, Franz Josef Braun
  • Aqueous suspension concentrate formulations containing saflufenacil
    Patent number: 8653002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous suspension concentrate formulation for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its crystalline anhydrate; at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from polyoxyethylene-polyoxy-C3-C4-alkylene block copolymers; at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one arylsulfonate group; and water; wherein the pH value of the formulation is in the range of 3 to 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Michael Krapp, Wolfgang Gregori, Klaus Kolb, Bernd Sievernich, Heidi Emilia Saxell, Joerg Steuerwald, Steven Bowe, Rex Liebl, Terrance M. Cannan
  • Fungal Resistant Plants Expressing RLK2
    Publication number: 20140047577
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the family Phacosporaceae in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an RLK2 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an RLK2 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science Company GmbH
    Inventors: Holger SCHULTHEISS, Tobias MENTZEL, Ralf FLACHMANN
  • Fungal Resistant Plants Expressing RLK1
    Publication number: 20140047579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the family Phacosporaceae in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an RLK1 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an RLK1 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science Company GMBH
    Inventors: Holger SCHULTHEISS, Tobias MENTZEL
  • ISOMERIZATION OF LIGHT ALPHA-OLEFINS TO LIGHT INTERNAL OLEFINS
    Publication number: 20140046110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isomerizing linear alpha-olefins having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms over a heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the catalyst comprises a hydrogenation metal and a selectivity promoter selected from among selenium and tellurium on a support, and also a process for preparing 1-olefins by a metathesis reaction of 2-olefins with ethene, wherein the 2-olefins are prepared by the above mentioned isomerization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Stefan Iselborn, Michael Hesse, Piotr Makarczyk
  • Use of substituted dithiine-dicarboximides for combating phytopathogenic fungi
    Publication number: 20140045687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dithiine-dicarboximide compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. The invention also relates to novel dithiine-dicarboximides, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Wassilios Grammenos, Nadege Boudet, Richard Riggs, Jochen Dietz, Egon Haden, Marcus Fehr
  • CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20140045952
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst precursor includes forming a slurry of particles of an insoluble metal compound, where the metal of the insoluble metal compound is an active catalyst component, with particles and/or one or more bodies of a pre-shaped catalyst support in a carrier liquid. The particles of the insoluble metal compound are thus contacted with the particles and/or the one or more bodies of the pre-shaped catalyst support. A treated catalyst support is thereby produced. Carrier liquid is removed from the slurry to obtain a dried treated catalyst support, which either directly constitutes the catalyst precursor, or is optionally calcined to obtain the catalyst precursor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicants: BASF Nederland B.V., Sasol Technology (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventors: Albertus Jacobus Sandee, Robert Johan Andreas Maria Terorde
  • ADDITIVES FOR HIGH-FLOW POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20140045980
    Abstract: A composition containing (I) a natural or synthetic organic polymer having a melt flow index of 15 to 1000 g/10 min at 230° C. and 2.16 kg and (II) an additive mixture containing components (A1) and (A2), wherein (A1) is at least one organic cyclic phosphoric acid ester of the formula (I) (I) wherein Ro is a direct bond, —S—, C3-C12cycloalkylidene or a group —C(Xi)(X2)— with X1 and X2 independently of one another being hydrogen, C1-C18salkyl or C3-C12cycloalkyl; and the radicals R1 are identical and are C1-C4alkyl or C3-C12cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by one, two or three C1-C4alkyl; and (A2) is at least one alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic mono or dicarboxylic acid unsubstituted or substituted by —OH; with the proviso that the composition is essentially free of an inorganic or organic pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Michele Gerster, Raphael Dabbous
  • HERBICIDE-TOLERANT PLANTS
    Publication number: 20140045686
    Abstract: The present invention provides herbicide tolerant plants. The present invention also provides methods for controlling the growth of weeds by applying an herbicide to which herbicide-tolerant plants of the invention are tolerant. Plants of the invention may express an acetyl-Coenzyme A carboxylase enzyme that is tolerant to the action of acetyl-Coenzyme A carboxylase enzyme inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF ARGOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS, B.V.
    Inventors: Scots Mankin, Ulrich Schofl, Haiping Hong, Allan Wenck, Leon Neuteboom, Sherry Whitt, Dale R. Carlson
  • Producing Aqueous Solutions of Vinyllactam Polymers and Powders Thereof
    Publication number: 20140044662
    Abstract: Described is a process for producing aqueous solutions of vinyllactam polymers and solids obtainable therefrom by drying, especially polyvinylpyrrolidone, said process comprising using one or more sulfur components selected from the group consisting of sulfur dioxide, sulfurous acid and one or more salts of sulfurous acid, to reduce residual monomer. Also described are vinyllactam polymers obtainable by the process which have good stability in storage, the use of these vinyllactam polymers, and articles of manufacture and preparations comprising these vinyllactam polymers or obtained by use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ulrich Filges, Bernd de Potzolli, Andy Wolff
  • Preparation of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Via Deposition of Colloidal Nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20140044627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a catalyst, at least comprising the steps of adding a protecting agent to an aqueous solution of a metal precursor to give a mixture (M1), adding a reducing agent to mixture (M1) to give a mixture (M2), adding a support material to mixture (M2) to give a mixture (M3), adjusting the pH of mixture (M3), and separating the solid and liquid phase of mixture (M3). Furthermore, the present invention relates to the catalyst as such and its use as diesel oxidation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Attilio Siani, Torsten W. Müller-Stach, Torsten Neubauer, Xinyi Wei
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING POLYIMIDES
    Publication number: 20140045070
    Abstract: Electrochemical cell comprising (A) at least one anode as component (A), (B) at least one cathode as component (B), (C) at least one non-aqueous electrolyte as component (C), (D) at least one separator positioned between anode (A) and cathode (B), as component (D), characterized in that separator (D) is manufactured from at least one polyimide selected from branched condensation products of (a) at least one polycarboxylic acid having at least 3 COOH groups per molecule or an anhydride or ester thereof, and (b) and at least one compound, selected from (b1) at least one polyamine having on average more than two amino groups per molecule and (b2) at least one polyisocyanate having on average more than two isocyanate groups per molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Anna Mueller-Cristadoro, Helmut Moehwald, Bernd Bruchmann, Raimund Pietruschka, Ingrid Haupt
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING AMINES BY HOMOGENEOUSLY CATALYZED ALCOHOL AMINATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A COMPLEX CATALYST COMPRISING IRIDIUM AND AN AMINO ACID
    Publication number: 20140046054
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing amines (A) by alcohol amination of alcohols (Al) by means of an aminating agent (Am) with elimination of water, wherein the alcohol amination is carried out in the presence of a complex catalyst comprising iridium and an amino acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alexander WETZEL, Michael Limbach, Marion Brinks, Mathias Schelwies
  • Fungal Resistant Plants Expressing HCP4
    Publication number: 20140047576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the family Phacopsoraceae in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an HCP4 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an HCP4 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science Company GmbH
    Inventors: Holger SCHULTHEISS, Ralf FLACHMANN
  • Novel Pesticidal Pyrazole Compounds
    Publication number: 20140045690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the description, a method for controlling invertebrate pests, a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material, comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, and to an agricultural composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christian Defieber, Sebastian Soergel, Daniel Saelinger, Ronan Le Vezouet, Karsten Koerber, Steffen Gross, Deborah L. Culbertson, Koshi Gunjima
  • PROCESS FOR CHARGING A LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF A CATALYST TUBE
    Publication number: 20140046093
    Abstract: A process for charging a longitudinal section of a catalyst tube with a homogeneous fixed catalyst bed section whose active composition is at least one multielement oxide or comprises elemental silver on an oxidic support body and whose geometric shaped catalyst bodies and shaped inert bodies have a specific inhomogeneity of their longest dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Martin DIETERLE, Klaus Joachim MUELLER-ENGEL
  • Synthetic Phytase Variants
    Publication number: 20140044835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a synthetic phytase with elevated thermostability, elevated stability to acids at p H 2, elevated stability to pepsin and with a broadened active p H range, and to an isolated nucleic acid sequence coding for a synthetic phytase and to the use of the phytase in an animal feed for reducing the phosphate content in the slurry and to animal feed additives and animal feeds comprising the synthetic phytase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Stefan Haefner, Annegret Welzel, Robert Thummer
  • Continuous Fiber Layer Comprising an Active Substance on the Basis of Bio-polymers, the Use Thereof, and Method for the Production Thereof
    Publication number: 20140045695
    Abstract: The invention relates to continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance on the basis of bio-polymers, comprising a fibrous, bio-polymer active substance carrier, and at least one active substance associated with the carrier and releasable from the continuous fiber layer; to formulations comprising an active substance, the formulations comprising such continuous fiber layers; to the use of continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance for the production of formulations comprising an active substance; and to a method for the production of continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance. The invention further relates to corresponding continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance and to the use thereof for the production of wound treatment and hygiene products, and to the respectively produced wound treatment and hygiene products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: BURGHARD LIEBMANN, EVGUENI KLIMOV