Patents Assigned to BASF
  • Method for producing expandable polystyrene
    Patent number: 7776244
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of expandable styrene polymers having a molecular weight Mw of greater than 170,000 g/mol, which comprises conveying a blowing agent-containing styrene polymer melt having a temperature of at least 120° C. through a die plate with holes whose diameter at the die exit is at most 1.5 mm, and subsequently granulating the extrudate, and expandable styrene polymers (EPS) having a molecular weight Mw of more than 170,000 g/mol with 0.05 to 1.5% by weight of internal water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Franz-Josef Dietzen, Gerd Ehrmann, Bernhard Schmied, Martin Laun, Klaus Hahn, Joachim Ruch, Markus Allmendinger, Jan Holoch, Achim Datko
  • Copper(I) formate complexes
    Patent number: 7777059
    Abstract: Copper (I) formate complexes of general formula LnCu(HCOO).x COOH are decomposed in order to separate metallic copper, wherein x is a number from 0 to 10, n amounts to, 2, 3 or 4 and the n ligands L represent, independent of one another, one of the following ligands: a phosphane of formula R1R2R3P; a phosphite of formula (R1O)(R2O)(R3O)P; an isocyanide of formula R1—NC; an alkene of general formula R1R2C?CR3R4; or an alkyne of general formula R1C?CR2; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent, independent of one another, hydrogen, a linear or branched, optionally partly or fully fluorinated alkyl, aminoalkyl, alkyoxialkyl, hydroxialkyl, phosphinoalkyl or aryl radical having up to 20 carbon atoms, with the exception of triphenylphosphino-copper (I) formate and 1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane-copper (I) formate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Lars Wittenbecher, Heinrich Lang, Yingzhong Shen
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING COPOLYMERS OBTAINED BY GRAFT POLYMERIZATION IN SOLUTION AND BASED ON POLYETHERS IN SOLID FORM
    Publication number: 20100204425
    Abstract: A process for preparing copolymers in solid form, where the copolymers are obtained by free-radical polymerization of a mixture of 30 to 80% by weight of N-vinyllactam, 10 to 50% by weight of vinyl acetate and 10 to 50% by weight of a polyether in the presence of at least one solvent, with the proviso that the total of i), ii) and iii) equals 100% by weight, which process comprises removing the solvent from the polymerization mixture with the aid of an extruder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Murat Mertoglu, Rainer Dobrawa, Kathrin Meyer-Böhm, Norbert Güntherberg
  • Plants Having Enhanced Yield-Related Traits and a Method for Making the Same
    Publication number: 20100205689
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns a method for enhancing various economically important yield-related traits in plants. More specifically, the present invention concerns a method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding a NITR (Nitrite Reductase) polypeptide or an ASNS (Asparagine Synthase) polypeptide. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding a NITR polypeptide or an ASNS polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to control plants. The invention also provides constructs comprising NITR-encoding nucleic acids or ASNS-encoding nucleic acids, useful in performing the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF PLANT SCIENCE GMBH
    Inventor: Yves Hatzfeld
  • Pollutant Emission Control Sorbents and Methods of Manufacture and Use
    Publication number: 20100202946
    Abstract: Sorbents for removal of mercury and other pollutants from gas streams, such as a flue gas stream from coal-fired utility plants, and methods for their manufacture and use are disclosed. Embodiments include brominated sorbent substrate particles having a carbon content of less than about 10%. Other embodiments include one or more oxidatively active halides of a nonoxidative metal dispersed on sorbent substrate particles mixed with activated carbon in an amount up to 30% by weight. Further embodiments include physical blending of a flow modifier into the sorbent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Xiaolin D. Yang, Pascaline H. Tran, Lawrence Shore
  • ION CONDUCTOR HAVING A GARNET STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20100203383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of chemically stable solid ion conductors having a garnet-like structure in batteries, accumulators, electrochromic devices and other electrochemical cells, and also novel compounds which are suitable for these uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Werner Weppner
  • PREMIXTURE FOR PREPARING AN ABSORBENT FOR REMOVING ACIDIC GASES FROM FLUID STREAMS
    Publication number: 20100204042
    Abstract: A premix is described for producing an absorption medium for removing acid gases from fluid streams. The premix comprises at least one alkanolamine, piperazine and water, the premix having a total amine content of more than 65% by weight, the molar ratio of water to piperazine in the premix being 1.6 to 4.8. The premix is characterized by a low solidification point. It is diluted with water and/or alkanolamine to give the ready-to-use absorption medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Norbert Asprion
  • METHOD FOR THE TRANSFER OF STRUCTURAL DATA, AND DEVICE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100201038
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for transferring structural information into a functional layer, the functional layer being provided on a support layer in a first step. In a second step, energy is transferred locally through the support layer into the functional layer, so as to cause a modification of the physical and/or chemical properties of the functional layer in the region of this zone. The invention furthermore relates to a device for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Peter Eckerle, Florian Dötz, Udo Lehmann, Hans-Georg Fercher
  • AQUEOUS POLYMER DISPERSIONS BASED ON COPOLYMERS FORMED FROM VINYLAROMATICS AND CONJUGATED ALIPHATIC DIENES, PROCESSES FOR PREPARATION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100204382
    Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions based on copolymers of vinyl aromatics and conjugated aliphatic dienes having a mean particle size of from 80 to 150 nm, obtainable by free radical emulsion copolymerization of (a) from 19.9 to 80 parts by weight of at least one vinyl aromatic compound, (b) from 19.9 to 80 parts by weight of at least one conjugated aliphatic diene, (c) from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated acid and (d) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of at least one other monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, the sum of the parts by weight of the monomers (a), (b), (c) and (d) always being 100, in an aqueous medium in the presence of at least one degraded starch having an intrinsic viscosity of less than 0.07 dl/g with the use of at least 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Elitsa Evstatieva, Juergen Schmidt-Thuemmes, Dirk Lawrenz, Johannes Jan-Bessel Minderhoud, Guillermo Arens
  • Plants With Increased Yield
    Publication number: 20100205690
    Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein provides a method for producing a plant with increased yield as compared to a corresponding wild type plant comprising increasing or generating one or more activities in a plant or a part thereof. The present invention further relates to nucleic acids enhancing or improving one or more traits of a transgenic plant, and cells, progenies, seeds and pollen derived from such plants or parts, as well as methods of making and methods of using such plant cell(s) or plant(s), progenies, seed(s) or pollen. Particularly, said improved trait(s) are manifested in an increased yield, preferably by improving one or more yield-related trait(s), e.g. low temperature tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Bläsing, Piotr Puzio, Oliver Thimm, Gerhard Potzdam, Hardy Schön
  • Systemicity Enhancers
    Publication number: 20100204045
    Abstract: A copolymer obtainable by polymerization of a) at least one compound of the formula (I) (monomer ?) where R1 and R2, independently of one another, are in each case H or CH3, R3 is C6-C10-aryl or C7-C12-aralkyl which can carry one or more identical or different C1-C9-alkyl and/or C1-C5-alkoxy substituents, and n is an integer from 0 to 100, b) at least one compound chosen from the group of N-vinylamides, N-vinyllactams, N-vinylimines and N-vinylamines with 2 to 15 carbon atoms (monomer ?), c) if appropriate one or more different difunctional crosslinker components and d) if appropriate one or more different regulators and e) if appropriate one or more further copolymerizable components (monomer ?) is useful for increasing the systemicity of a pesticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Yvonne Dieckmann, Michael Ishaque, Ingo Muenster, Laurent Picard, Angelika Benz, Juergen Langewald, Klaus Kreuz, Harald Koehle, Felix Christian Goerth, Roman Benedikt Raether, Jurith Montag, Ursula Huber-Moulliet, Wolfgang Kerl
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING TEDA DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20100204438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing triethylenediamine (TEDA) derivatives, comprising the following steps: a) reacting a dihydropyrazine with an olefin, b) if appropriate hydrogenating after step a). The present invention further also relates to novel TEDA derivatives as such and to their use as incorporable polyurethane catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Gunther Van Cauwenberge, Johann-Peter Melder, Joachim-Thierry Anders, Christoph Benisch, Rainer Klopsch, Gregor Daun, Christian Dully, Boris Buschhaus, Henning Böckemeier, Evelyn Pox
  • PROCESS FOR THE BENEFICIATION OF ORES BY MEANS OF HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES
    Publication number: 20100200510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one hydrophobic material from a mixture comprising this at least one hydrophobic material and at least one hydrophilic material, which comprises the steps: (A) preparation of a slurry or dispersion of the mixture to be treated in at least one suitable dispersion medium, (B) contacting of the slurry or dispersion from step (A) with at least one solid, hydrophobic surface to bind the at least one hydrophobic material to be separated off to this, (C) removal of the at least one solid, hydrophobic surface to which the at least one hydrophobic material is bound from step (B) from the slurry or dispersion in which the at least one hydrophilic material is comprised and (D) separation of the at least one hydrophobic material from the solid, hydrophobic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Imme Domke, Alexej Michailovski, Hartmut Hibst
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHYLGERANONITRILE
    Publication number: 20100204083
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing ethylgeranonitrile through reaction of ethylheptenone with a deprotonated nitrile and, if appropriate, subsequent saponification and decarboxylation. Moreover, the invention relates to mixtures comprising 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-nonadienenitrile and at least one compound selected from the group of compounds 3,7-dimethyl-3,6-nonadienenitrile and 3-methylene-7-methyl-6-nonenenitrile, and to fragrance compositions comprising these.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Martine Weis, Bernhard Brunner, Klaus Ebel, Wolfgang Krause
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN AQUEOUS POLYMER DISPERSION
    Publication number: 20100204394
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of finely divided aqueous polymer dispersions having a narrow particle size distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Roelof Balk, Franca Tiarks
  • PRINTING MACHINE AND PRINTING METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100202804
    Abstract: A printing machine having a colorant support, a transfer device, a delivery apparatus, and a colorant stripper. The transfer device is arranged to transfer colorant from a reservoir onto the colorant support such that during operation of the printing machine, a colorant is transferred from the transfer device onto the colorant support. The delivery apparatus is arranged to deliver at least part of the colorant from the colorant support onto a printing medium or a transfer means. The colorant support and the colorant stripper are arranged so that during operation of the printing machine, non-consumed colorant is transferred from the colorant support onto the colorant stripper. The invention is also a method for printing using such an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicants: AURENTUM INNOVATIONSTECHNOLOGIEN GMBH, BASF SE
    Inventor: Udo Lehmann
  • Dust Composition for Combating Insects
    Publication number: 20100203098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust composition comprising at least one insecticide selected from GABA antagonists and at least one organic carrier selected from celluloses and cellulose derivatives. The invention further relates to the use of the dust composition for combating insects and to a method for controlling insects by bringing them, their food supply or their habitat, or the materials, soils, surfaces or spaces to be protected from insect attack or infestation into contact with the dust composition. The invention also relates to a method for protecting wood material from termite attack or infestation by bringing the wood material to be protected or a soil, surface or space near the wood material to be protected into contact with the dust composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Scott Kleinschmidt
  • DEGLYCATION OF AGEs
    Publication number: 20100203175
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as an active ingredient, of at least one substance that promotes the deglycation of AGEs for preparing a composition, especially for limiting the presence of AGEs in a tissue. The invention particularly relates to the use of such a substance for preparing a composition intended to prevent and/or combat a reduction in flexibility and/or plasticity and/or elasticity and/or functionality of a tissue, and/or to prevent and/or combat the ageing of a tissue, by promoting the deglycation of AGEs in the tissue, said tissue preferably being the skin, or the tissue wall of a blood vessel or of an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: BASF BEAUTY CARE SOLUTIONS FRANCE S.A.S.
    Inventors: Nabil ABDUL-MALAK, Cecile ALTOBELLI, Eric PERRIER
  • Method for producing substituted biphenyls
    Patent number: 7772446
    Abstract: A process for preparing substituted biphenyls in which R1=nitro, amino or NHR3, R2=CN, NO2, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkylcarbonyl or phenyl, R3=C1-C4-alkyl, C2-C4-alkenyl or C2-C4-alkynyl, m=1 or 2; n=0 to 3, which comprises reacting a compound II in the presence of a base and of a palladium catalyst selected from the group of: a) palladium-triarylphosphine or -trialkylphosphine complex with palladium in the zero oxidation state, b) salt of palladium in the presence of triarylphospine or trialkylphosphine as a complex ligand or c) metallic palladium applied to support if appropriate, in the presence of triarylphosphine or trialkylphosphine, in a solvent, with a diphenylborinic acid (III)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Stefan Engel, Tanja Oberding
  • Rodent management system
    Patent number: D621900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Cink, Jonathan D. Berger, Brian James Mann, Edward Francis Marshall, Henry Wayne Moran, James David Poling