Patents Assigned to BASF
  • Process for preparing mononitrated organic compounds
    Patent number: 8592637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for continuously preparing a mononitrated organic compound, especially a process for preparing mononitrobenzene. The invention relates more particularly to an improved continuous adiabatic process for preparing nitrobenzene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Leo Denissen, Eckhard Stroefer, Jan-Dirk Arndt, Torsten Mattke, Kerstin Heinen, Julia Leschinski
  • Transition metal complexes and use thereof in organic light-emitting diodes V
    Patent number: 8592586
    Abstract: Metal complexes comprising at least one polycyclic aromatic ligand and bearing at least one deuterium atom, an organic light-emitting diode comprising at least one inventive metal complex, a light-emitting layer comprising at least one inventive metal complex, an organic light-emitting diode comprising at least one inventive light-emitting layer, the use of the at least one inventive metal complex in organic light-emitting diodes, and a device selected from the group consisting of stationary visual display units such as visual display units of computers, televisions, visual display units in printers, kitchen appliances and advertising panels, illuminations, information panels and mobile visual display units such as visual display units in cellphones, laptops, digital cameras, vehicles, and destination displays on buses and trains, comprising at least one inventive organic light-emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Oliver Molt, Christian Lennartz, Evelyn Fuchs, Korinna Dormann, Nicolle Langer, Christian Schildknecht, Jens Rudolph, Gerhard Wagenblast, Soichi Watanabe
  • Method for the production of single-and/or multiple-coated substrates
    Patent number: 8592002
    Abstract: A process for the production of singly and/or multiply coated paper and/or board, except for photographic papers and self-adhesive labeling papers, which are particularly suitable for printing, packaging and inscription, is described. The substrate, for example base paper or board, is coated once or several times with a free-falling liquid curtain, the coating liquid having in particular an extensional viscosity of from 1 to 1000 Pa·s at a Hencky strain of from 1 to 15.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Erich Krumbacher, Norbert Willenbacher, Oliver Birkert, Martin Schachtl, Christoph Hamers, Martin Tietz, Uwe Froehlich
  • Method for the pneumatic conveying of water-absorbent polymer particles
    Patent number: 8591152
    Abstract: A process for pneumatic delivery of water-absorbing polymer particles, the compressor used for pneumatic delivery having a steep characteristic and the initial gas rate in the delivery corresponding to a Froude number of from 10 to 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Rüdiger Funk, Hanno Rüdiger Wolf, Hermann Josef Feise
  • Method for the production of water absorbing polymers
    Patent number: 8592516
    Abstract: A process for producing a water-absorbing polymer by polymerizing a monomer solution and drying the resulting hydrogel by means of a heated gas stream comprises effecting the drying in two or more temperature zones, and/or the gas stream is flowed against the hydrogel upwardly in the upstream sector of the belt dryer and downwardly in the downstream sector of the belt dryer, the direction of flow being reversed at a water content of 15% to 45% by weight for the hydrogel, and/or the hydrogel layer is flowed against in a belt dryer upwardly to some extent at least, the gas velocity being 5% to 30% of the gas velocity required to lift the hydrogel off the belt, also apparatus for carrying out the process and use of the water-absorbing polymers produced by the process to produce hygiene articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Matthias Weismantel, Stefan Bruhns, Dominicus van Esbroeck
  • NOx storage materials and traps resistant to thermal aging
    Patent number: 8592337
    Abstract: Nitrogen oxide storage materials and methods of manufacturing nitrogen oxide storage materials are disclosed. The nitrogen oxide storage materials can be used to manufacture catalytic trap disposed in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine which is operated periodically between lean and stoichiometric or rich conditions, for abatement of NOx in an exhaust gas stream which is generated by the engine. In one embodiment, the nitrogen oxide storage material comprises alkaline earth material supported on ceria particles having a crystallite size of between about 10 and 20 nm and the alkaline earth oxide having a crystallite size of between about 20-40 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Hilgendorff, Stanley A. Roth, Susanne Stiebels
  • Process for preparing polyurethanes
    Patent number: 8592497
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyurethanes by reacting polyisocyanates a) with compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms reactive with isocyanate groups b), wherein a polyisocyanate a) used is at least one polyisocyanate ai) having an average functionality of greater than 2, a content of diisocyanates of not more than 2% by weight and a content of uretonimines of not more than 4% by weight, based in each case on the weight of the polyisocyanate ai).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Reese, Imbridt Murrar, Ralf Fritz, Andres Cabrera, Birgit Magg
  • Pesticidal compositions
    Patent number: 8591927
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticidal compositions and to methods for controlling pests such as insects and other arthropods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to pesticidal compositions containing mineral oil and one or more additional components which, when used in combination, act synergistically to control insect and pest populations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Steven R. Sims
  • Process for preparing cyclic diamines
    Patent number: 8592632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a cyclic diamine, comprising the reaction of at least one cyclic alkene with a gas mixture (G) comprising dinitrogen the subsequent conversion of monoxide to give at least one cyclic ketone and then converting the at least one cyclic ketone to a cyclic diamine. The invention also relates to the use of a cyclic diamine with primary and secondary amine functions thus obtained to prepare polyamides and polyurethanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Kirsten Dahmen, Martin Ernst, Michael Limbach, Johann-Peter Melder, Beatrice Rössler-Feigel, Joaquim Henrique Teles
  • NOVEL LOW VISCOSITY FUNCTIONAL FLUID COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130310286
    Abstract: A low viscosity functional fluid composition or brake fluid, exhibiting a dry equilibrium reflux boiling point (ERBP) of at least 260° C. and/or a wet equilibrium reflux boiling point (WERBP) of at least 180° C., comprising (A) from 15 to 90% of alkoxy glycol borate esters [R1—O—(CH2CH2—O)n]3B, wherein R1 is a C1- to C8-alkyl radical and n has a value of from 2 to 6, (B) from 5 to 80% of alkoxy glycol components R2—O—(CH2CH2—O)m—H, wherein R2 is a C1- to C8-alkyl radical and m has a value of from 2 to 6, (C) from 0.1 to 10% of an additive package comprising additives with corrosion inhibition action, wherein at least one of the additives contained in the additive package is selected from alkylamine ethoxylates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Harald DIETL, Bayram AYDIN
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE POSITIVELY CHARGED COMPOSITE MEMBRANES AND THEIR USE IN NANOFILTRATION PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20130306551
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to positively charged nanofiltration (NF) membranes comprising a substrate layer (S) based on a sulfonated polymer and a positively charged film layer (F) on top of said substrate, and to a method for their preparation. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to nanofiltration processes making use of said composite membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicants: National University of Singapore, BASF SE
    Inventors: Martin Weber, Christian Maletzko, Bernd Trotte, Peishan Zhong, Tai-Shung Chung
  • NEW FLUORESCENT COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20130307258
    Abstract: Disclosed are fluorescent compounds with large Stokes-shift and a process for their preparation. More particularly, disclosed are fluorescent compounds that are colourless. The compounds can be used in compositions for inks, paints and plastics, especially in a wide variety of printing systems and are particularly well-suited for security applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Karin Eberius, Max Huegin
  • Inverse Dispersion Comprising an Anionic or a Nonionic Polymer and a Stabilizing Agent
    Publication number: 20130310508
    Abstract: An inverse dispersion comprising i) at least one anionic or one nonionic polymer obtainable by the polymerization of a) at least one anionic monomer and/or at least one nonionic monomer (compound A), b) optionally at least one crosslinker (compound B), c) optionally at least one chain transfer agent (compound C), ii) at least one stabilizing agent, wherein the stabilizing agent has one or more hydrophobic chains with more than 30 carbon atoms, iii) at least one non-aqueous carrier
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Reinhold J. Leyrer, Ouidad Benlahmar
  • RODENT BAIT PACKED IN A BIODEGRADABLE FOIL
    Publication number: 20130309287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bait system comprising a rodent bait, which is packed in a biodegradable foil containing polyester and starch. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling rodents, comprising the steps of a) packing said rodent bait in said biodegradable foil, and b) offering the packed bait to rodents. It also relates to a bait system comprising, as separate components, a) said rodent bait, and b) said biodegradable, for combined use in controlling rodents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marcelo Hoyos, Ernesto Mino Naranjo
  • Inverse Dispersion Comprising a Cationic Polymer and a Stabilizing Agent
    Publication number: 20130310300
    Abstract: An inverse dispersion comprising i) at least one cationic polymer obtainable by the polymerization of a) at least one cationic monomer and optionally at least one nonionic monomer (compound A), b) optionally at least one crosslinker (compound B), c) optionally at least one chain transfer agent (compound C), ii) at least one stabilizing agent, wherein the stabilizing agent has one or more hydrophobic chains with more than 30 carbon atoms, iii) at least one non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Reinhold J. Leyrer, Ouidad Benlahmar, Volodymyr Boyko, Jules Mikhael, Frank Huelskoetter, Mark Robert Sivik, Travis Kyle Hodgdon, Jichun Shi
  • Process For Producing Thermally Surface Postcrosslinked Water-Absorbing Polymer Particles
    Publication number: 20130310250
    Abstract: A process for producing thermally surface postcrosslinked water-absorbing polymer particles, wherein the water-absorbing polymer particles are coated before, during or after the thermal surface postcrosslinking with at least one complex consisting of a polyvalent metal salt and a 2-hydroxycarboxamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Joerg Belack
  • PROCESSES FOR PREPARING AMINES AND CATALYSTS FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20130310560
    Abstract: Processes for preparing an amine are described which comprise reacting a primary or secondary alcohol, aldehyde and/or ketone with hydrogen and a nitrogen compound selected from the group of ammonia, primary and secondary amines, in the presence of a zirconium dioxide-, copper- and nickel-containing catalyst. The catalytically active composition of the catalyst, before its reduction with hydrogen, comprises oxygen compounds of zirconium, of copper, of nickel, in the range from 1.0 to 5.0% by weight of oxygen compounds of cobalt, calculated as CoO, and in the range from 0.2 to 5.0% by weight of oxygen compounds of sulfur, of phosphorus, of gallium, of lead and/or of antimony, calculated in each case as H2SO4, H3PO4, Ga203, PbO and Sb203 respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: PETR KUBANEK, WOLFGANG MÄRGELEIN, EKKEHARD SCHWAB, JOHANN-PETER MELDER, MANFRED JULIUS
  • ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130306151
    Abstract: An organic photovoltaic (OPV) device is provided. The OPV device comprises at least one photovoltaic layer, said layer comprising a mixture which comprises at least one diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) polymer and at least one stabilizing agent wherein the stabilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of a UV absorbing agent and an anti-radical agent. The mixture, which comprises at least one stabilizing agent which is preferably a UV absorbing agent or an anti-radical agent, and at least one DPP polymer, can be used for increasing the product life of an OPV device and for preventing the at least one DPP polymer from degradation during the production of an OPV device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Tero Mustonen, Natalia Chebotareva
  • FLAME-RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130310494
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising A) a polyalkylene terephthalate; B) an elastomer selected from b1) the polyalkylene terephthalate polyester urethanes, b2) the polyalkylene terephthalate polyether urethanes, b3) the polyalkylene terephthalate polyethers, b4) of the polyalkylene terephthalate polyesters, and mixtures of these; C) a halogen-free flame retardant selected from c1) the nitrogen-containing flame retardants, c2) the nitrogen- and phosphorus-containing flame retardants, c3) of the phosphorus-containing flame retardants, and mixtures of these. The use of the thermoplastic composition of the invention for producing fibers, foils, or moldings, and also to fibers, foils or moldings which comprise the composition of the invention. The use of the thermoplastic composition as coating compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Siqi Xue, Michael Roth, Elke Marten, Martin Klatt
  • MANUFACTURE OF CELLULOSIC PULP SHEETS
    Publication number: 20130306257
    Abstract: A pulp making process in which fibrous cellulosic material is pulped to form an aqueous suspension of cellulosic material, the suspension is drained through a screen to form a pulp sheet and that the pulp sheet is dried to form a dry market pulp, in which a water soluble cationic polymer is added to the suspension as the sole drainage aid wherein the water-soluble cationic polymer is either, i) a copolymer comprising (a) between 1 and 70 mole % (meth) acrylamide and (b) between 30 and 99 mole % (meth) acryloyloxyethyl-trimethyl ammonium chloride with an intrinsic viscosity between 5 and 9 dl/g; or ii) a hydrolysed homopolymer of vinylformamide comprising between 1 and 100 mole % vinyl amine units and having a K value of between 45 and 240. The process of the invention provides improved drainage time and solids content of the dewatered pulp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christian Jehn-Rendu, Joachim Hege, Detlef Kannengießer