Patents by Inventor Andrew B. Law

Andrew B. Law has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5160527
    Abstract: A composition comprising:(a) A 3-isothiazolone compound(b) a stabilizing amount of a metal salt, said metal salts selected from the group where the cation is copper, zinc, manganese, ferrous or ferric, and the anion is selected from the group consisting of an organic carboxylic acid of at least of six carbon atoms, EDTA, 8-hydroxyquinolinate, gluconate, o-phenanthroline, quinolinate, N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-5-sulfobenzyl) glycine, lignosulfonate polymers, and polyacrylates; and(c) a locus to be protected against the growth of algae, bacteria, or fungi, selected from the group consisting of:(i) a metal working fluid (MWF) comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of an alkanolamine, a petroleum sulfonate emulsifier, a boric acid ester or boric acid amide, a corrosion inhibitor, and a fatty acid;(ii) cooling tower water comprising corrosion inhibitors or scale inhibitors,(iii) laundry dish water;(iv) a cosmetic formulation;(v) a fuel system;(vi) an emulsion;(vii) a solid protective or decor
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Andrew B. Law, Gary L. Willingham
  • Patent number: 5049677
    Abstract: Bismuth salt stabilizers are used to stabilize various isothiazolones which are normally neat or in solution. These compositions exhibit bactericidal, fungicidal and algaecidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: James G. Prout, Andrew B. Law, Gary L. Willingham
  • Patent number: 4822511
    Abstract: A composition comprising 2-n-octyl isothiazolone 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one has been found to provide superior preservative performance as compared to the individual components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventor: Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4325201
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1982
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4322475
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are mostly properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4279762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4265899
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds, which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4252694
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4243403
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4173643
    Abstract: Combinations of 4-isothiazolin-3-ones with bactericidal quaternary ammonium salts exhibit synergistic bactericidal activity, particularly in the presence of organic matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventor: Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4105431
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1973
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheldon N. Lewis, George A. Miller, Andrew B. Law
  • Patent number: 4062946
    Abstract: Animal dip compositions which comprise a veterinary parasiticide and a carrier are protected against the buildup of microorganisms by the presence of a 2-alkyl-aryl- or aralkyl-3-isothiazolone or 3-hydroxyisothiazol or their salts with strong acids or their metal salt complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1971
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventor: Andrew B. Law