Patents by Inventor Arthur R. Vanover

Arthur R. Vanover 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).

  • Biodegradable low foaming surfactants as a rinse aid for autodish applications
    Patent number: 5766371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol composition represented by the formula:R.sub.1 O?CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O!.sub.x (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.y ?CH.sub.2 CH(OH)R.sub.2 !.sub.zwherein R.sub.1 is a linear, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 4 to about 18 carbon atoms including mixtures thereof; and R.sub.2 is a linear, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 2 to about 26 carbon atoms including mixtures thereof; x is an integer having a value from 1 to about 3; y is an integer having a value from 5 to about 30; and z is an integer having a value of from 1 to about 3. Also disclosed is an automatic dishwasher composition comprising the above-described epoxy-capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol and at least one component selected from the group consisting of detergent builder, bleach, anti-wear agent, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Henry S. Bunch, Theodore Groom, Frank R. Grosser, Michael Scardera, Tom S. Targos, Arthur R. Vanover
  • Biogradable low foaming surfactants as a rinse aid for autodish applications
    Patent number: 5576281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol composition represented by the formula:R.sub.1 O[CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O].sub.x (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.y [CH.sub.2 CH(OH)R.sub.2 ]wherein R.sub.1 is a linear, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 4 to about 18 carbon atoms including mixtures thereof; and R.sub.2 is a linear, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 2 to about 26 carbon atoms including mixtures thereof; x is an integer having a value from 1 to about 3; y is an integer having a value from 5 to about 30. Also disclosed is an automatic dishwasher composition comprising the above-described epoxy-capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol and at least one component selected from the group consisting of detergent builder, bleach, anti-wear agent, and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed is a cleaning composition for cleaning hard surfaces comprising an aqueous or organic solvent and the above-described epoxy-capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol as a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Henry S. Bunch, Theodore Groom, Frank R. Grosser, Michael Scardera, Tom S. Targos, Arthur R. Vanover
  • Lubricants for heat transfer fluids
    Patent number: 5002678
    Abstract: A heat transfer composition comprising a heat transfer medium and a lubricant, wherein said heat transfer medium is a low boiling organic compound and wherein said lubricant is a halogenated polyoxyalkylene monoalcohol having the empirical structural formula:R.sub.1 X.sub.m (OR.sub.2).sub.n --OHwherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof, X is a halogen, m is an integer of between 1 and 37, and n is an integer from 5-350. Also claimed is the process for making the lubricant and the lubricant composition itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur R. Vanover, Jerry D. Necessary, Kiran B. Chandalia, John W. Reisch, James M. O'Connor, Kevin Delaney, Philip R. Miller