Patents Examined by Valerie Fee
  • Patent number: 5174913
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor with excellent film forming and film persistency characteristics may be produced by first reacting in a condensation reaction a polybasic acid with a polyalcohol to form a partial ester. The partial ester is reacted with imidazoline and/or fatty diamines to salt the ester. If warranted, the salted partial ester may be reacted with a metal hydroxide, a metal oxide, and/or ammonia to further salt the ester. Surfactants may be added to tailor the inhibitor formulation to meet the specific needs of the user (i.e., the corrosion inhibitor may be formulated to produce an oil-soluble, highly water-dispersible corrosion inhibitor or an oil-dispersible, water-soluble corrosion inhibitor). Suitable carrier solvents may be employed where needed to effectively disperse the corrosion inhibitor formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Alford, Paul G. Boyd, Eugene R. Fischer
  • Patent number: 5173213
    Abstract: The corrosion and fouling of metal surfaces in contact with corrosive acid fluids or acid salts in the presence of an aqueous medium is reduced by contacting the surfaces with a composition which comprises (a) an anti-fouling amount of a hydroxyl amine compound of the formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--OHwherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl or inertly substituted hydrocarbyl or both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are collectively a divalent hydrocarbyl combined with said nitrogen to form a heterocyclic ring, and (b) a corrosion-inhibiting amount of a reaction product of or a mixture for the purpose of a reaction product of a polyalkylene polyamine and an alkynediol. The polyalkylene polyamine is one that contains from 2-10 amine groups, each separated from another by an alkylene group having from 2-6 carbon atoms. The alkynediol has from 2 to 6 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard F. Miller, John Petersen
  • Patent number: 5169564
    Abstract: A composition which is thermooxidatively stable is provided which comprises a normally thermooxidatively unstable organic compound and effective amount of a thermooxidative stabilizing composition comprising an oil soluble sulfonate of a metal selected from barium, calcium, magnesium, zinc or a mixture of any of the foregoing; an effective amount of at least one primary antioxidant; optionally an effective amount of a secondary antioxidant; and optionally a carrier for the thermooxidative stabilizing composition. A thermooxidative stabilizing composition and a method for stabilizing a normally unstable organic compound comprising the addition of an effective amount of the thermooxidative stabilizing composition are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence V. Gallacher, Alfen J. Gustavsen, Robert L. Kugel
  • Patent number: 5169563
    Abstract: A water treatment agent for boilers which comprises as active ingredients a compound which can release aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid ions in water and a polyamine represented by the following formula (I) or an acid addition product thereof:H.sub.2 H(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH).sub.n H (I)(wherein n denotes an integer of 2 to 5), and a water treatment method for pure water boilers or soft boilers using the above active ingredients to prevent corrosion of the ferrous metal in the water system of the pure water boilers or soft water boilers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Katayama Chemical Inc.
    Inventors: Sakae Katayama, deceased, Sadaoki Kanada, Kazuo Marugame, Hiroshi Asai
  • Patent number: 5167866
    Abstract: This invention relates to controlling corrosion in aqueous systems and more particularly to using certain calcium insensitive phosphonomethyl amine oxide compounds. The compounds of this invention are water soluble phosphonomethyl amine oxides having at least one oxidized tertiary amine group of the formula: ##STR1## and water soluble salts thereof and having a cloud point of at least about 25 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co. Conn.
    Inventors: Chih M. Hwa, John A. Kelly, Janet Neton, Patricia M. Scanlon, Roger R. Gaudette
  • Patent number: 5164110
    Abstract: New oxygen scavengers for boiler waters have been discovered, which oxygen scavengers are based upon N,N,N',N'-tetra substituted phenylenediamines. These compounds provide oxygen scavenging capabilities, metal passivating capabilities, volatility such that condensate systems in an operating boiler are protected, and may be formulated with other oxygen scavengers and other common treatment agents used in boiler waters.The preferred tetra substituted phenylenediamines are N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamines, or its precursors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Nalco Chemical Company
    Inventors: Scott R. Haraer, Cynthia A. Soderquist, Claudia C. Pierce
  • Patent number: 5162568
    Abstract: A process for nitrating alkanols containing 5-13 carbon atoms is disclosed. The nitation takes place at 15.degree.-45.degree. C. using a mixed acid containing 20-30% nitric acid, 55-60% sulfuric acid and 15-20% water, and 2-5%, based on mixed acid, of a stabilizer selected from the class consisting of urea, sulfamic acid and hydrazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Charles F. Douty
  • Patent number: 5158693
    Abstract: Quartenized derivatives of oligoquinoline have been reacted with refractory metal oxysalts to generate oligoquinolinium metal oxide salts which provide excellent corrosion inhibition of iron based alloy articles in sulfur containing media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Trikur A. Ramanarayanan, Long Y. Chiang
  • Patent number: 5156769
    Abstract: A composition which is useful for inhibiting the corrosion of copper and copper alloy metals in contact with an aqueous system is disclosed. The composition comprises phenyl mercaptotetrazole and tolytriazole and/or benzotriazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Calgon Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Y. Cha, Daniel P. Vanderpool
  • Patent number: 5156768
    Abstract: R12, which contains chlorine, and hydrogen-contributing lubricants react to form acids such as hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride and simultaneously, R12 is converted to R22. Such reactions are undesirable because the acids which form destroy the metallic components of a refrigeration system and cause the breakdown of the lubricants.The present invention provides a compositions for use in compression refrigeration and air-conditioning which substantially reduce the occurrence of the foregoing problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond H. P. Thomas, Ruth H. Chen, Kenneth Harris
  • Patent number: 5154860
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the electrochemical corrosion of stainless steel immersed in an aqueous solution of about 20 to about 40 wt % alkali metal hydroxide at a temperature of less than 100.degree. C. About 2 to about 500 ppm of sodium borohydride, hydrazine, or a mixture thereof is added to the aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Occidental Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Tilak V. Bommaraju, Robert G. Adams
  • Patent number: 5151220
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting carbonate stress corrosion cracking is determined to involve the addition of certain treatment chemicals to refinery process streams containing at least 1 of the volatile chemicals, ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide, and water. The treatment chemical is preferably a fatty imidazoline compound or fatty amides or fatty esters or mixtures thereof.The imidazoline compounds and the amide/esters are formed by reacting tall oil fatty acids, naphthenic acids, or mixtures thereof with essentially linear heterochemicals containing amine or alcohol functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: Nalco Chemical Company
    Inventors: Veronica K. Majestic, Russell C. Strong
  • Patent number: 5149460
    Abstract: A process for removal of H.sub.2 S from gas streams is described, the process being characterized by use of a novel iron chelate treating solution containing a specified ferric to ferrous chelate ratio, aqueous ammonia, and thiosulfate ion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, John J. Miller, deceased, Wayne R. Miller, executor, George C. Blytas, Zaida Diaz
  • Patent number: 5149459
    Abstract: A process for removal of H.sub.2 S from gas streams is described, the process being characterized by use of a novel iron chelate treating solution containing a specified ferric to ferrous chelate ratio and aqueous ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, John J. Miller, deceased, Wayne R. Miller, executor
  • Patent number: 5147579
    Abstract: The present invention provides free flowing and moisture resistant compositions from normally hygroscopic compositions by a process of mixing the hygroscopic material with a sealing material and heat treating. By controlling the sealing material added, the heat treatment time, and the heat treatment temperature, the sealing material forms a glassy coating on the hygroscopic material that is impervious to moisture while retaining free-flow properties. The present invention particularly provides free-flowing and moisture resistant sodium titanate and potassium titanate compositions having a moisture pick-up =< about 0.5 wt. % by a process of mixing sodium titanate or potassium titanate with a sealing material and heat treating the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Tam Ceramics, Inc.
    Inventor: Terence C. Dean
  • Patent number: 5141675
    Abstract: A polyphosphate in combination with an azole such as in alkyl or alkoxy benzotriazole, mercaptobenzothiazole, tolyltriazole, benzotriazole, a substituted benzotriazole and/or 1-phenyl-5-mercaptotetrazole, is used to inhibit the corrosion of metallic surfaces, particularly copper surfaces, in contact with an aqueous system. Systems and compositions are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Calgon Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Vanderpool, Susan P. Rey
  • Patent number: 5139700
    Abstract: A vapor phase corrosion inhibitor formulation comprising a finely divided anhydrous molybdate selected from the group consisting of anhydrous sodium molybdate, anhydrous ammonium dimolybdate, and anhydrous amine molybdates having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having up to 7 carbon atoms, and wherein R.sub.2 is either hydrogen or an aliphatic hydrocarbon having up to 7 carbon atoms with these anhydrous molybdates being provided in admixtures with sodium nitrite and benzotriazole. The formulations of the present invention have been found to be particularly desirable as a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor when in contact with the environs of metals susceptible to corrosion including, for example, iron, steel, copper, and alloys such as alloys of iron, copper, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the amine-molybdate compounds are those amine-molybdates derived from dicyclohexylamine, 2-ethylhexylamine, and cyclohexylamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Cortec Corporation
    Inventors: Boris A. Miksic, Michael Tarvin
  • Patent number: 5139702
    Abstract: A composition useful for treating aqueous systems comprising a naphthylamine polycarboxylic acid having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is CO.sub.2 H or SO.sub.3 H, Y is H, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 H or SO.sub.3 H, R is H, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 R' or COR', R' is C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, n is an integer from 1 to 20, and water soluble salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Charles G. Carter, Robert P. Kreh, Lai-Duien G. Fan
  • Patent number: 5137657
    Abstract: An orthophosphate salt and sodium silicate, when used in a 3:1 ratio by weight, and in a concentration of 0.1 to 100 mg/L, are found to have a synergistic effect in controlling the corrosion of carbon steel in an aqueous system, e.g., a municipal water supply system. The synergistic combination is also useful in reducing lead solubility and leaching, and in stabilizing soluble iron and manganese and their reaction products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Bennett P. Boffardi
  • Patent number: 5135681
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for inhibiting corrosion of a ferrous based metal in contact with an aqueous system comprising incorporating into the aqueous system an effective amount of a substituted carboxymethoxysuccinic acid selected from the group consisting of compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is --(CHOH).sub.n CH.sub.2 OH, --(CHOH).sub.m CO.sub.2 H or --(CHOH).sub.r (CHOR')CO.sub.2 H and R' is CH(CO.sub.2 H)CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 H; n is 1,2,3 or 4; m is 1,2,3, or 4; r is 1,2, or 3; and water soluble salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Charles G. Carter, Vladimir Jovancicevic