Patents Examined by John R. Hardee
  • Patent number: 7501074
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are haloketone refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor systems that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario J. Nappa, Thomas J. Leck
  • Patent number: 7432232
    Abstract: The compound 2-oxabicyclo[2,2,2]octane, 1-methyl-4-(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3,1,0]hex-3-yl)— and its uses in fragrance applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda
  • Patent number: 7422699
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising hydrofluorocarbon, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-2-[(pentafluoroethyl)thio]ethane r mixtures thereof, which are useful in refrigerain or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab.single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario J. Nappa
  • Patent number: 7410942
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel ketone and alcohol compounds and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda
  • Patent number: 7390772
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the general formula wherein R and R1 independently represent a hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15, preferably less than 10, most preferably less than 4 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for enhancing a perfume composition by incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound provided above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavor & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Patrick M. Merritt, Franc T. Schiet
  • Patent number: 7384572
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of compositions which include fluoroethane, 2-fluoropropane or tert-butylfluoride. These compositions are useful as pure components or with at least one of tetrafluoroethane, difluoroethane, hexafluoropropane, a hydrocarbon or dimethylether. These compositions are useful as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, refrigerants, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Vinci Martinez Felix, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Patent number: 7375062
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the general formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl that may or may not be unsaturated, alkenyl groups, an acetyl group, a substituted acetyl groups, an alkoxy ether group or alkyl substituted alkoxy ether moieties with each R, other than hydrogen comprising from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R1, R2 and R3 independently represent hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group such as methyl and ethyl and in which one of the dashed lines is a double bond and the other dashed line is a single bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Paul Pieschl
  • Patent number: 7371718
    Abstract: A liquid fabric softener composition is provided which includes a texture enhancing component, such as a long chain difatty acid, that is deposited on a fabric during laundering, the deposited enhancing component changing the “feel” of the fabric. Preferably, the deposited enhancing component substantially detaches from the fabric in subsequent laundering cycles to reduce build-up. The enhancing component is preferably water-insoluble in an acidic pH, such as during the rinse cycle occurring after washing fabrics with a detergent, yet water soluble in an alkaline medium enabling the deposited enhancing component to be detached from fabric in subsequent “wash” cycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Wood, Melani Duran
  • Patent number: 7368415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit; and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material; or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Gregory Scot Miracle, Lon Montgomery Gray
  • Patent number: 7365043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and/or system comprising a perfume composition for use in a lipophilic fluid fabric treatment system and methods of making and using same. Such composition provides perfume/fabric substantivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Keith Homer Baker, Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Robert Richard Dykstra, William Michael Scheper, Mark Robert Sivik, John Christian Haught
  • Patent number: 7361630
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel cyclopropanecarbonitrile compounds of the general formula wherein X is a hydrogen, or a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less then 30 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds; Z is a hydrogen or a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of 1 to 30 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds and Y is a nitrile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragranies Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Adam Jan Janczuk
  • Patent number: 7358221
    Abstract: A class of surfactant molecules whose structure includes regularly spaced unsaturation in the tail group and thus, can be readily decomposed by ring-closing metathesis, and particularly by the action of a transition metal catalyst, to form small molecule products. These small molecules are designed to have increased volatility and/or enhanced solubility as compared to the original surfactant molecule and are thus easily removed by solvent extraction or vacuum extraction at low temperature. By producing easily removable decomposition products, the surfactant molecules become particularly desirable as template structures for preparing meso- and microstructural materials with tailored properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory M. Jamison, David R. Wheeler, Douglas A. Loy, Blake A. Simmons, Timothy M. Long, James R. McElhanon, Kamyar Rahimian, Chad L. Staiger
  • Patent number: 7354529
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising fluoroether, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane, and hydrofluorocarbon, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont deNemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario J. Nappa, Allen C. Sievert
  • Patent number: 7351352
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising and a fluoroether compound, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario J. Nappa, Allen C. Sievert
  • Patent number: 7351685
    Abstract: The present invention provides a softener composition which contains a softening base having an excellent softening effect and satisfactory biodegradability. That is, the present invention provides the softener composition which comprises (A) a nonionic compound which has at least one C5-36 alkyl or alkenyl group and an amide bond but contains no dissociative group of amino or carboxyl group; and (B) at least one member selected among (B-?) cationic or ampholytic surfactants having one C5-36 alkyl or alkenyl group or one optionally substituted aryl group and (B-?) amino compounds having at least one C5-36 alkyl or alkenyl group and salts of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuki Ohtawa, Tohru Katoh, Uichiro Nishimoto, Yoshio Hatayama, Yohei Kaneko
  • Patent number: 7351351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane and at least one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ether, ester, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, or mixtures thereof. Further, the present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane and at least one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ether, ester, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, or mixtures thereof. The compositions of the present invention may be azeotropic or near-azeotropic and are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat or as heat transfer fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Patent number: 7344610
    Abstract: Sulfur free propellant compositions for use as a blackpowder substitute in firearms, munitions, and pyrotechnics to form combustion byproducts that are water soluble and are free of corrosive sulfur compounds. Formulations include an ignition aid of a gluconic acid salt or an alkali metal nitrobenzoate salt or a mixture of the two salts in combination with various known oxidizing and reducing agents and with various known propellant additives. The oxidizing and reducing agents may be selected from the group consisting of carbon, lactose, potassium nitrate, potassium perchlorate, sodium benzoate, and mixtures thereof. The propellant additives may be selected from the group consisting of binders, burning rate modifiers, flow agents, colorants, coating agents, moisture retardants and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Dean Barrett, John A. Conkling
  • Patent number: 7344655
    Abstract: A coolant used for cooling down a stack of fuel cells includes: a solution mixture of water and a glycol as base material; and a rust-preventive additive that functions to keep an electric conductivity of the coolant at a low level and to maintain a hydrogen ion exponent of the coolant in a substantially neutral level. The rust-preventive agent includes at least one of an alkaline ethanolamine additive, such as triethanolamine, diethanolamine, or monoethanolamine, and an acidic additive selected among the group consisting of triazole compounds, phosphoric acid compounds, and organophosphoric acid compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Mikito Nishii, Masamine Tanikawa, Hisanori Watanabe, Yoshihisa Kurokawa, Satoshi Sugiyama, Kazuhito Yaeda
  • Patent number: 7341982
    Abstract: A rinse agent composition is provided. The rinse agent composition includes a sheeting agent for promoting draining of sheets of water from a surface, and a humectant. The humectant is a component which retains at least 5 wt. % water when the humectant has been contained at an equilibrium of 50% relative humidity and room temperature. The sheeting agent and humectant are preferably provided at a ratio of between about 5:1 and about 1:3. A method for rinsing a substrate surface in the presence of high solids containing water is provided. High solids containing water is generally considered to be water having a total dissolved solids content in excess of 200 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Patent number: 7338616
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are refrigerant and heat transfer fluid compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone and at least one hydrocarbon. These compositions are useful in refrigeration and air conditioning systems that employ a centrifugal compressor. Also disclosed herein are azeotropic or near azeotropic refrigerant and heat transfer fluid compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone and at least one hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Thomas J. Leck