Patents Assigned to Vertellus Specialties, Inc.
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLPYRIDINE
    Publication number: 20170008846
    Abstract: Processes for the preparation of 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventors: Ramiah MURUGAN, Martin GRENDZE
  • Compositions, methods and articles produced by compounding polyamides with olefin-maleic anhydride polymers
    Patent number: 9353262
    Abstract: The disclosure of the present application provides compositions and methods of compounding polyamides comprising the steps of forming a polyamide mixture, comprising a polyamide with an olefin maleic anhydride copolymer, and compounding the polyamide mixture at its processing temperature. Compounded polyamides derived from recycled nylon and other recycled polyamides and methods for preparing the compounded polyamides are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Tarbit, Ashok M. Adur
  • High molecular weight castor oil-based polyols and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9284402
    Abstract: Castor oil-based polyol polymer compositions and their use in processes for preparing polyurethane compounds with modified properties (e.g. tensile strength, hydrolytic stability, and the like) are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Haibin Yu, Christofer S. Megson
  • Process for preparing dihalopyridines
    Patent number: 9193683
    Abstract: Processes for manufacturing dihalopyridines without the use of copper salts are described. Additional processes for manufacturing dihalopyridines from niacinamide are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventor: Ramiah Murugan
  • Biocompatible material
    Patent number: 9006305
    Abstract: Monomers of formula (I) which include a vinyl group, polymers and articles, such as contact lenses, made therefrom, all of which are biocompatible, are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Driver, Brian Tarbit, Alexander Gehre
  • Polymerisable material
    Patent number: 8980972
    Abstract: Polymerisable material which comprises a polymerisable group, a siloxane group-containing component and a zwitterionic group is described. The polymerisable material may be used to produce polymers and articles, in particular contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Driver
  • HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT CASTOR OIL-BASED POLYOLS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130310520
    Abstract: Castor oil-based polyol polymer compositions and their use in processes for preparing polyurethane compounds with modified properties (e.g. tensile strength, hydrolytic stability, and the like) are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: VERTELLUS SPECIALTIES INC.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Haibin Yu, Christofer S. Megson
  • COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND ARTICLES PRODUCED BY COMPOUNDING POLYAMIDES WITH OLEFIN-MALEIC ANHYDRIDE POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20130150517
    Abstract: The disclosure of the present application provides compositions and methods of compounding polyamides comprising the steps of forming a polyamide mixture, comprising a polyamide with an olefin maleic anhydride copolymer, and compounding the polyamide mixture at its processing temperature. Compounded polyamides derived from recycled nylon and other recycled polyamides and methods for preparing the compounded polyamides are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: VERTELLUS SPECIALTIES INC.
    Inventors: Brian Tarbit, Ashok M. Adur
  • Process for preparing cyanopyridines and suitable catalysts therefor
    Patent number: 7795169
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of cyanopyridines from methylpyridines by their conversion with ammonia and oxygen and catalysts suitable therefor which contain further transition metals in addition to vanadium and phosphorus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventors: Achim Fischer, Andreas Martin, Bernhard Lucke, Venkata Kalevaru, Christoph Weckbecker, Klaus Huthmacher
  • Shea butter alkoxylates
    Patent number: 7544824
    Abstract: Novel alkoxylates prepared by the reaction of mild-processed shea butter (MPSB) with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or mixtures thereof. These compounds are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients, allowing for the delivery of highly desirable active ingredients present in MPSB, including natural antioxidants, in a water-soluble form that is substantive to the skin and hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Process for preparing cyanopyridines and suitable catalysts therefor
    Publication number: 20070117984
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of cyanopyridines from methylpyridines by their conversion with ammonia and oxygen and catalysts suitable therefor which contain further transition metals in addition to vanadium and phosphorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicants: VERTELLUS SPECIALTIES INC., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, WILNINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS SECOND LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
    Inventors: Achim Fischer, Andreas Martin, Bernhard Lucke, Venkata Kalevaru, Christoph Weckbecker, Klaus Huthmacher