Patents Assigned to E
  • Process for the Preparation of Monomers for Polybenzimidazole Materials
    Publication number: 20100160686
    Abstract: A process is provided to produce 2,3,5,6-tetraaminotoluene. Highly pure salts of 2,3,5,6-tetraaminotoluene are produced via reduction of 2,6-diamino-3,5-dinitrotoluene. The 2,3,5,6-tetraaminotoluene salt is precipitated as a clean (>99% purity) product. The salt is a precursor for monomers to make a polybenzimidazole for high performance fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: JOACHIM C. RITTER, Rajiv Dhawan
  • SITE-SPECIFIC INTEGRATION AND STACKING OF TRANSGENES IN SOYBEAN VIA DNA RECOMBINASE MEDIATED CASSETTE EXCHANGE
    Publication number: 20100162436
    Abstract: A targeting method is described that allows precise cassette replacement at a previously characterized genetic locus. A target DNA construct containing a pair of incompatible FRT sites flanking a target cassette was introduced into soybean by regular biolistic transformation. Transgenic events containing a single complete copy of the target site were then selected and retransformed with a donor DNA construct containing the identical pair of incompatible FRT sites flanking a donor cassette. Precise DNA cassette exchange happened between the target cassette and the donor cassette via recombinase mediated cassette exchange (RMCE) so that the donor cassette was introduced at the exact genomic site previously occupied by the target cassette. Through repeated RMCE using additional incompatible FRT sites, multiple groups of transgenes can be stacked at the same genomic locus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Saverio Carl Falco, Zhongsen Li
  • MULTI-LAYER FLUOROPOLYMERIC FILM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING SUCH FILMS
    Publication number: 20100159221
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-layer fluoropolymeric film that is useful as a light capture front sheet in solar modules, and more broadly as an antireflection layer. The present invention further discloses a glass shaped article having a multi-layer fluoropolymeric film disposed upon the surface thereof. The shaped article is useful in applications where it is desirable to reduce reflection of incident light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kostantinos Kourtakis, Mark E. Lewittes, Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Parada
  • Fluoropolymer Produced by Aqueous Polymerization Using Dispersed Particulate of Fluorinated Ionomer
    Publication number: 20100160490
    Abstract: A process for making an aqueous dispersion of fluoropolymer particles by providing dispersed particulate of fluorinated ionomer in an aqueous polymerization medium and polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in the aqueous polymerization medium in the presence of the dispersed particulate of fluorinated ionomer and initiator to form the aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kenneth Wayne Leffew, Ralph Birchard Lloyd, Charles Joseph Noelke
  • HAIR-BINDING PEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20100158846
    Abstract: Hair-binding peptides were isolated for their use in a variety of personal care formulations and applications. The isolation of hair-binding peptides was accomplished by enrichment using mRNA-display selection technology. Hair care compositions comprising peptide-based reagents prepared comprising the hair-binding peptides are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: STEPHEN R. FAHNESTOCK, Eberhard Schneider, Gregor Schurmann, Peter Wagner
  • MIXTURES OF AMMONIA AND IONIC LIQUIDS
    Publication number: 20100155660
    Abstract: Mixtures of ammonia and ionic liquids are provided that are suitable for use as absorption cooling fluids in absorption cycles, and ammonia storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Brandon Shiflett, Akimichi Yokozeki
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACRYLIC AND METHACRYLIC ESTERS OF POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL
    Publication number: 20100160672
    Abstract: Processes are provided for producing novel (meth)acrylic esters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol. The processes include reacting poly(trimethylene ether) glycol with (meth)acrylic acid or equivalents thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Gyorgyi Fenyvesi, Raja Hari Poladi, Hari Babu Sunkara
  • HYDROGEL TISSUE ADHESIVE HAVING INCREASED DEGRADATION TIME
    Publication number: 20100160960
    Abstract: A hydrogel tissue adhesive having increased degradation time is described. The hydrogel tissue adhesive is formed by reacting an oxidized polysaccharide with a water-dispersible, multi-arm amine in the presence of a polyol additive, which retards the degradation of the hydrogel. The hydrogel may be useful as a tissue adhesive or sealant for medical applications, including but not limited to, ophthalmic applications such as sealing wounds resulting from trauma such as corneal lacerations, or from surgical procedures such as vitrectomy procedures, cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplants; neurosurgery applications, such as sealing the dura; as a plug to seal a fistula or the punctum; adhesion prevention to prevent undesired tissue to tissue adhesions resulting from trauma or surgery; and as a hemostat sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark E. Wagman, Kai Qi, Keith Kunitsky, Hing Wan Yim
  • HIGH-TEMPERATURE EVAPORATOR CELL FOR EVAPORATING HIGH-MELTING MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20100154708
    Abstract: An evaporator cell for evaporating a high-melting material to be evaporated, comprises a crucible for receiving the material to be evaporated, and a heating device with a heating resistor for the resistance heating of the crucible, the heating resistor being provided as an electron emitter for the electron beam heating of the crucible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicants: CREATEC FISCHER & CO. GMBH, FORSCHUNGSVERBUND BERLIN E.V.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Braun, Albrecht Fischer
  • PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GUERBET ALCOHOLS USING WATER TOLERANT BASIC CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20100160693
    Abstract: A process is provided for making a reaction product comprising 1-butanol by contacting a reactant comprising ethanol containing a significant amount of water with a decomposed hydrotalcite catalyst. The catalyst may be 1) hydrotalcites which have been thermally decomposed, either partially or fully, to form catalytically active species; 2) combinations of hydrotalcites (optionally containing transition metals) and metal carbonates; and 3) hydrotalcites (optionally containing transition metals) surface-impregnated with a transition metal nitrate, where catalysts 2) and 3) have also been thermally decomposed, either partially or fully, to form catalytically active species. The catalyst, at a selected reaction time, has greater activity when the ethanol contains water as compared to when the ethanol is anhydrous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kostantinos KOURTAKIS, Ronnie Ozer, Michael B. D'Amore
  • HAIR-BINDING PEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20100158847
    Abstract: Hair-binding peptides were isolated for their use in a variety of personal care formulations and applications. The isolation of hair-binding peptides was accomplished by enrichment using mRNA-display selection technology. Hair care compositions comprising peptide-based reagents prepared comprising the hair-binding peptides are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: STEPHEN R. FAHNESTOCK, Eberhard Schneider, Gregor Schurmann, Peter Wagner
  • CONDUCTOR PASTE FOR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20100155117
    Abstract: A conductor paste for a ceramic substrate contains a) a conductive metal powder comprising a silver powder and a palladium powder; b) a glass powder; and c) an organic solvent, wherein the conductive metal powder has an average particle diameter of not more than 1.2 ?m, and the glass powder is a Bi2O3—SiO2—B2O3 type glass powder, and the content of the glass powder is in a range of from 1 to 6 wt % based on the weight of the paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Akira Inaba, Naoto Nakajima
  • OZONE TREATMENT OF BIOMASS TO ENHANCE ENZYMATIC SACCHARIFICATION
    Publication number: 20100159521
    Abstract: Methods for treating lignocellulosic biomass to produce readily saccharifiable carbohydrate-enriched biomass are provided. In one method, lignocellulosic biomass comprising lignin is treated with aqueous ammonia, then contacted with a gas comprising ozone at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C. In another method, lignocellulosic biomass comprising lignin is contacted with a gas comprising ozone at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C., then treated with aqueous ammonia. The readily saccharifiable carbohydrate-enriched biomass may be saccharified with an enzyme consortium to produce fermentable sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Jelena Cirakovic, Bruce A. Diner
  • IRON OXIDE-BINDING PEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20100158837
    Abstract: Peptides having strong affinity for iron oxide pigment particles have been identified. Peptide-based reagents comprising at least one of the present iron oxide-based pigment-binding peptides and at least one body surface-binding peptide are described. The peptide-based reagents may be used in conjunction with at least one iron oxide-based pigment to color body surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: STEPHEN R. FAHNESTOCK, Kristy N. Kostichka, Anju Parthasarathy, Hong Wang
  • HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE COMPOSITIONS CHARACTERIZED BY INTERSTITIAL FERROMAGNETIC LAYERS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING, AND COMPOSITES THEREOF WITH ORGANIC POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20100159244
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hexagonal boron nitride platelet particle having a layer of a ferromagnetic metal between the layers of hexagonal boron nitride thereof, and a process for preparing the composition thereof. The present invention further relates to polymeric composites formed therefrom. The present invention describes improvements in thermal conductivity of said composites when subject to an orienting magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Salah BOUSSAAD
  • ABSORPTION POWER CYCLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100154419
    Abstract: An absorption power cycle system utilizes the working fluid from an absorption circuit to produce mechanical work. Such a system is useful in a wide range of absorption cycle applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH MULTI-LAYER FLUOROPOLYMERIC FILM
    Publication number: 20100154868
    Abstract: The present invention discloses photovoltaic modules with a multi-layer fluoropolymeric film wherein the reflectance spectrum of the multi-layer fluoropolymeric film exhibits at least one minimum in the wavelength between 400 and 1100 nm. The film is useful as a light capture front sheet in solar modules, and more broadly as an antireflection layer. The invention further discloses photovoltaic arrays formed from such modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kostantinos KOURTAKIS, Mark E. LEWITTES, Jose Manuel RODRIGUEZ-PARADA
  • ORGANIC SOLVENT PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS TO ENHANCE ENZYMATIC SACCHARIFICATION
    Publication number: 20100159520
    Abstract: Biomass is pretreated using an organic solvent solution under alkaline conditions in the presence of ammonia and optionally an additional nucleophile to fragment and extract lignin without loss of hemicellulose. Pretreated biomass is further hydrolyzed with a saccharification enzyme consortium. Fermentable sugars released by saccharification may be utilized for the production of target chemicals by fermentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Bruce A. Diner, Janine Fan
  • Fluoropolymer Particles Having a Nucleus of Fluorinated Ionomer
    Publication number: 20100160531
    Abstract: Particles comprising a bulk of fluoropolymer and a nucleus of fluorinated ionomer, dispersions of such particles, articles and coatings made from such particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kenneth Wayne Leffew, Ralph Birchard Lloyd, Charles Joseph Noelke
  • METHOD OF HYDRODECHLORINATION TO PRODUCE DIHYDROFLUORINATED OLEFINS
    Publication number: 20100160696
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of fluorine-containing olefins comprising contacting a chlorofluoroalkene with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature sufficient to cause replacement of the chlorine substituents of the chlorofluoroalkene with hydrogen to produce a fluorine-containing olefin, wherein said catalyst is a composition comprising chromium, nickel and optionally an alkali metal selected from potassium and cesium. Also disclosed are catalyst compositions for the hydrodechlorination of chlorofluoroalkenes comprising copper, nickel, and an alkali metal selected from potassium and cesium, and methods of making such catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, Ekaterina N. Swearingen