Patents Assigned to Dow Global Technologies LLC
  • CRACKLING CLEANING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20200040281
    Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising: (a) from 20 to 49 wt % propellant; (b) from 25 to 55 wt % water; (c) from 3 to 12 wt % glycol alkyl ether; (d) from 2 to 12 wt % of an alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol and isopropanol; (d) from 1.5 to 5 wt % of a nonionic surfactant; and (e) from 0.3 to 1.5 wt % of a thickener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Anne OBERLIN, Jordan SARICA, Robert KRASNANSKY
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20200040126
    Abstract: A method for delivering antimicrobial compounds to a locus in a controlled manner by adding to the locus a compound having formula (I) wherein X is O or NH; R is an acrylic polymer, a saturated polyester, an alkyd resin, a polyether or a polycarbonate and R optionally has additional XC(O)NHCHR?R? substituents; R? is hydroxyl or NHC(O)XR; and R? is an organic substituent group having from one to twenty carbon atoms and which optionally has additional CHR?NHC(O)XR substituents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Nicole L. Wagner, Thomas Koehler
  • Process for foaming polyolefin compositions using a fluororesin as a nucleating agent
    Patent number: 10550249
    Abstract: A polyolefin composition is foamed by a process in which a nucleator is used, and the nucleator comprises 80% or more of unagglomerated fluororesin particles and/or agglomerates of fluororesin particles in which both the unagglomerated particles and the agglomerates are less than 1 ?m in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Gangwei Sun, Mohamed Esseghir, Chester J. Kmiec, Lei Ying, Yabin Sun, XianMin Xu
  • Antimicrobial coating composition with improved yellowing resistance
    Patent number: 10550279
    Abstract: An antimicrobial coating composition comprising, i) a first polymer; ii) from 50 ppm to 2000 ppm of at least one of silver ions and silver element; and iii) from 10% to 60% of titanium dioxide particles. From 50% to 100% of the titanium dioxide particles are encapsulated by a second polymer; and the total amount of the first and the second polymers is from 5% to 80% by dry weight based on total dry weight of the coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Junyu Chen
  • PROCESS FOR OLIGOMERIZATION
    Publication number: 20200030783
    Abstract: The invention relates to oligomerization of olefins, such as ethylene, to higher olefins, such as a mixture of 1-hexene and 1-octene, using a catalyst system that comprises a) a source of chromium b) one or more activators and c) a phosphacycle-containing ligating compound. Additionally, the invention relates to a phosphacycle-containing ligating compound and a process for making said compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jerzy Klosin, Kara A. Milbrandt, Scott D. Boelter, David R. Wilson, Mari S. Rosen, Dean M. Welsh, Peter M. Margl, Kyoung Moo Koh, David M. Pearson, Rafael Huacuja
  • PHOSPHAGUANIDINE GROUP IV METAL OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20200031960
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to phosphaguanidine metal complexes of formula I and using those complexes in ?-olefin polymerization systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Andrew M. Camelio, Matthew D. Christianson, Robert DJ Froese
  • POLYOL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20200031981
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards polyol compositions including a dispersion of polyisocyanate polyaddition particles in a carrier polyol, wherein the polyisocyanate polyaddition particles have an average particle diameter from 0.1 to 10.0 microns and the dispersion has a solids content from 5 wt % to 50 wt % based upon a total weight of the dispersion, and a polyester polyol that is from 1 wt % to 98 wt % of the polyol composition based upon a total weight of the polyol composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Rossella Riccio, Irena Amici-Kroutilova, Giuseppe Vairo, Paul Cookson, Francois M. Casati, Elena Ferrari
  • Tackifier and a continuous process for producing the tackifier
    Patent number: 10544335
    Abstract: A rosin dispersion is a reaction product of, by dry weight based on total dry weight of the rosin dispersion, from 80% to 98% a rosin resin, and from 2% to 20% a dispersant. The rosin resin is processed by at least one method of a) modification, b) hydrogenation or disproportionation, and c) polymerization or esterification from raw material rosins. The dispersant is selected from C18-C32 aliphatic carboxylic acids, olefin (meth) acrylic acid copolymers, and other acid/anhydride modified polymers. A continuous process for preparing the rosin dispersion and an adhesive formulation comprising the rosin dispersion are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Miao Yang, Weichao Gu, Zhaohui Qu, Yongfu Liang
  • METHOD FOR STABLE OPERATION OF MICROPOROUS STRUCTURES IN AN OXYGENATE CONVERSION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20200024213
    Abstract: A process for converting oxygenates to hydrocarbons includes introducing a feed stream having at least one oxygenate into a reaction zone, and introducing a hydrogen gas stream into the reaction zone. In the reaction zone the feed stream and the hydrogen gas stream are simultaneously contacted with a catalyst, and the catalyst includes a solid microporous acid component having 8-MR to 10-MR access. The hydrogen gas stream in the reaction zone has a partial pressure from 1 bar (100 kPa) to 48 bar (4800 kPa), and the reaction zone is at a temperature from 350° C. to 500° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Davy L.S. Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
  • SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED OXIDATION STABILITY
    Publication number: 20200024541
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure directed towards synthetic lubricant compositions. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a synthetic lubricant compositions including an aromatic amine antioxidant comprising 0.25 to 5 weight percent of a total weight of the synthetic lubricant composition, dithiocarbamate antioxidant comprising 0.25 to 5 weight percent of the total weight of the synthetic lubricant composition, and a polyalkylene glycol PAG comprising 99.25 to 85 weight percent of the total weight of the synthetic lubricant composition, where the synthetic lubricant composition has a total acidic number (TAN) increase of 2 milligrams of potassium hydroxide per gram of the synthetic lubricant composition over 27 days or greater as measured in accordance with modified ASTM D-664, and where the synthetic lubricant composition does not include any of a Group I, II, III, IV base oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Martin R. Greaves, Evelyn A. Zaugg-Hoozemans
  • BIS-LIGATED PHOSPHAGUANIDINE GROUP IV METAL COMPLEXES AND OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS PRODUCED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20200024377
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to monophosphaguanidine ligands and the bis ligated metal-complexes formed therefrom, wherein the metal-ligand complexes are polymerization catalysts comprising the following structure (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Andrew M. Camelio, Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Matthew D. Christianson, Amaruka Hazari, Heather Spinney, Robert DJ Froese
  • Appliances having sound and thermal insulation based on viscoelastic polyurethane
    Patent number: 10537224
    Abstract: Thermal and acoustic insulation is provided to an appliance or a component thereof through a layer of a viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The selection of a viscoelastic foam of this density provides efficient thermal insulation as well as acoustic insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Guiseppe Lista, Silvia Scussolin, Gianluca Casagrande
  • Low density ethylene-based polymer compositions with high melt strength and mid-high density control
    Patent number: 10538652
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (I2) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.5 dg/min.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Cornelis F. J. Den Doelder, Karl Zuercher, Otto J. Berbee, Jian Wang, Teresa P. Karjala
  • Polyolefin compounds for cable coatings
    Patent number: 10538682
    Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a blend of high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) with ethylene vinyl acetate (“EVA”), and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more other additives, where the polymeric compositions have certain melt-index and vinyl-acetate-content ranges to improve melt strength and processability. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in manufacturing coated conductors, such as fiber optic cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Day-Chyuan Lee
  • PROCESS FOR SEPARATING HYDROGEN SULFIDE FROM GASEOUS MIXTURES USING A HYBRID SOLVENT MIXTURE
    Publication number: 20200016528
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for regenerating a hybrid solvent used to remove contaminants from a fluid stream and to provide an improved yield of purified fluid. Said process comprises at least one purification unit (12) and at least one regeneration unit (40) wherein condensed water (72) from the regeneration unit is combined with the regenerated lean hybrid solvent (55) prior to reuse in the purification unit and none of the condensed water is recycled into the regeneration unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John R. DOWDLE, Christophe R. LAROCHE, Diego ORTIZ VEGA, Linda L. PIRTLE
  • METHODS FOR MAKING LIGHT OLEFINS FROM DIFFERENT FEED STREAMS
    Publication number: 20200017427
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, chemical streams may be processed by a method which may comprise operating a first chemical process, stopping the first chemical process and removing the first catalyst from the reactor, and operating a second chemical process. The reaction of the first chemical process may be a dehydrogenation reaction, a cracking reaction, a dehydration reaction, or a methanol-to-olefin reaction. The reaction of the second chemical process may be a dehydrogenation reaction, a cracking reaction, a dehydration reaction, or a methanol-to-olefin reaction. The first reaction and the second reaction may be different types of reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Matthew T. Pretz
  • PROCESS TO CONVERT SYNTHESIS GAS TO OLEFINS USING A BIFUNCTIONAL CHROMIUM/ZINC OXIDE-SAPO-34 CATALYST
    Publication number: 20200017774
    Abstract: A process for preparing C2 to C3 olefins includes introducing a feed stream having a volumetric ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide from greater than 0.5:1 to less than 5:1 into a reactor, and contacting the feed stream with a bifunctional catalyst. The bifunctional catalyst includes a Cr/Zn oxide methanol synthesis component having a Cr to Zn molar ratio from greater than 1.0:1 to less than 2.15:1, and a SAPO-34 silicoaluminophosphate microporous crystalline material. The reactor operates at a temperature ranging from 350° C. to 450° C., and a pressure ranging from 10 bar (1.0 MPa) to 60 bar (6.0 MPa). The process has a cumulative productivity of C2 to C3 olefins greater than 15 kg C2 to C3 olefins/kg catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Davy L.S. Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
  • METHODS FOR FORMING LIGHT OLEFINS BY CRACKING
    Publication number: 20200017426
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments presently disclosed, light olefins may be formed by a method that may comprise introducing a feed stream into a reactor, reacting the feed stream with a cracking catalyst in the reactor to form a product stream, and processing the cracking catalyst. The reactor may comprise an upstream reactor section and a downstream reactor section. The upstream reactor section may be positioned below the downstream reactor section. The upstream reactor section may have an average cross-sectional area that is at least 150% of the average cross-sectional area of the downstream reactor section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Yu Liu
  • BIS-BIPHENYL-PHENOXY CATALYSTS FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION
    Publication number: 20200017611
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a catalyst system comprising metal ligand complexes and processes for polyolefin polymerization using the metal ligand complex having the following structure:
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Philip P. Fontaine, Hien Q. Do, Johnathan E. DeLorbe
  • Polyethylene compositions having living hinge properties
    Patent number: 10533084
    Abstract: A polyethylene composition suitable for use in a living hinge component, the composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the first ethylene-based polymer component has a density of from 0.940 g/cc to less than 0.960 g/cc, a melt index, I2.16, of less than 0.5 g/10 min, and a weight average molecular weight, Mw,cc, as measured by gel permeation chromatography using conventional calibration, of greater than or equal to 200,000 g/mol, and a second ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the composition has an overall density of from 0.945 g/cc to 0.960 g/cc and an overall melt index, I2.16, of from 10 g/10 min to 70 g/10 min.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Yijian Lin, Todd A. Hogan, Ronald P. Markovich