Patents by Inventor Barbara Haviland Minor

Barbara Haviland Minor 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: 9540554
    Abstract: A non-flammable refrigerant mixture is disclosed. The non-flammable refrigerant mixture may include from 20 weight percent to 25.5 weight percent HFO-1234yf, (b) from 20 weight percent to 24.5 weight percent HFC-32, (c) from 24.5 weight percent to 30 weight percent HFC-125, (d) from 25.5 weight percent to 30 weight percent HFC-134a, and optionally (e) from about 0.0001 weight percent to 10 weight percent trans-HFO-1234ze. These refrigerant mixtures are useful as components in compositions also containing non-refrigerant components (e.g., lubricants), in processes to produce cooling, in methods for replacing refrigerants R-404A, R-507, R-407A, R-407C, R-407F and/or R-22, and in refrigeration apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Charles Clinton Allgood
  • Patent number: 9540557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Patent number: 9540556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a tetrafluoropropene and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Thomas Joseph Leck, Donald Bernard Bivens
  • Patent number: 9523027
    Abstract: A non-flammable refrigerant mixture is disclosed. The non-flammable refrigerant mixture consists essentially of (a) from 20 weight percent to 25.5 weight percent HFO-1234yf, (b) from 20 weight percent to 24.5 weight percent HFC-32, (c) from 24.5 weight percent to 30 weight percent HFC-125 (d) from 25.5 weight percent to 30 weight percent HFC-134a, and (e) from about 0.0001 weight percent to 10 weight percent trans-HFO-1234ze. These refrigerant mixtures are useful as components in compositions also containing non-refrigerant components (e.g. lubricants), in processes to produce cooling, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-404A or R-507, and in refrigeration apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventor: Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Patent number: 9410064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Publication number: 20160215192
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention refrigerant compositions are disclosed. The refrigerant compositions contain comprise 11-28 weight percent difluoromethane; 34-59 weight percent pentafluoroethane; and 21-38 weight percent 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The refrigerant compositions are useful in processes to produce cooling, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-404A or R-507A, and in refrigeration systems. These inventive refrigerant compositions can be used in stationary and mobile refrigeration equipment, and are particularly useful for transport refrigeration units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, KENNETH J. SCHULTZ
  • Publication number: 20160137898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, VELLIYUR NOTT MALLIKARJUNA RAO
  • Publication number: 20160102231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising HFO-1234yf, or trans-HFO-1234ze, or a mixture thereof; HFC-32; and HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, or a mixture thereof, wherein said composition is selected from the group consisting of: (I) a first composition, wherein said HFO-1234yf or trans-HFO-1234ze or a mixture thereof is at least 56 weight percent of said first composition; (II) a second composition, wherein said HFC-32 is at most 29 weight percent of said second composition; (III) a third composition, wherein said HFC-152a is at least 56 weight percent said third composition; (IV) a fourth composition, wherein said HFC-32 is at least 56 weight percent of said fourth composition; (V) a fifth composition comprising trans-HFO-1234ze, HFC-32, and HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, or a mixture thereof; and (VI) a sixth composition, wherein said HFO-1243zf or mixture thereof with HFC-152a is at most 20 weight percent of said sixth composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, JOACHIM GERSTEL
  • Patent number: 9295860
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing the propagation of a flame to or from a refrigerant source and an ignition source in or adjacent to a cooling system, comprising positioning a metal mesh flame arrestor between said refrigerant source and said ignition source. The methods allow the use of flammable refrigerants with reduced risk of fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Mary E Koban, Thomas Joseph Leck, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20160068731
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to improve miscibility in refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump or power cycle systems comprising charging a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump system with a refrigerant composition; wherein the refrigerant composition comprises at least one refrigerant and a lubricant comprising at least one perfluoropolyether and at least one non-fluorinated lubricant, provided that the refrigerant composition has no more than two liquid phases over the range of the composition and over a range of temperature from about ?40° C. to about +60° C. Also disclosed is a refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, or power cycle system containing said refrigerant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, BRIAN RALPH ENGLER, THOMAS JOSEPH LECK, GREGORY A. BELL, JON LEE HOWELL, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • Publication number: 20160032164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, ALLEN CAPRON SIEVERT
  • Patent number: 9249347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising HFO-1234yf, or trans-HFO-1234ze, or a mixture thereof; HFC-32; and HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, or a mixture thereof, wherein said composition is selected from the group consisting of: (I) a first composition, wherein said HFO-1234yf or trans-HFO-1234ze or a mixture thereof is at least 56 weight percent of said first composition; (II) a second composition, wherein said HFC-32 is at most 29 weight percent of said second composition; (III) a third composition, wherein said HFC-152a is at least 56 weight percent said third composition; (IV) a fourth composition, wherein said HFC-32 is at least 56 weight percent of said fourth composition; (V) a fifth composition comprising trans-HFO-1234ze, HFC-32, and HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, or a mixture thereof; and (VI) a sixth composition, wherein said HFO-1243zf or mixture thereof with HFC-152a is at most 20 weight percent of said sixth composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Joachim Gerstel
  • Publication number: 20150337192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be an epoxide, fluorinated epoxide or oxetane, or a mixture thereof with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: ANDREW EDWARD FEIRING, VIACHESLAV A. PETROV, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, NANDINI C. MOULI, THOMAS JOSEPH LECK, JON LEE HOWELL
  • Patent number: 9133381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be an epoxide, fluorinated epoxide or oxetane, or a mixture thereof with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Feiring, Viacheslav A Petrov, Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario Joseph Nappa, Nandini C Mouli, Thomas Joseph Leck, Jon Lee Howell
  • Publication number: 20150225632
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention compositions are disclosed. The compositions consist of (A) a refrigerant component consisting essentially of (1) at least one refrigerant having an OEL less than 400; and (2) a combination of refrigerants, each having an OEL greater than 400, consisting essentially of (i) HFC-32; and (ii) trans-HFO-1234ze; and optionally (B) a non-refrigerant component; wherein component (A)(2) of the refrigerant component is present in an amount sufficient to provide an overall OEL for the refrigerant component of at least 400. The refrigerant mixtures of the refrigerant component are useful as components in compositions also containing non-refrigerant components (e.g. lubricants), in processes to produce refrigeration, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-410A, and in air conditioning and heat pump apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20150184048
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions containing: (A) a refrigerant component containing (1) at least one refrigerant having an OEL less than 400; and (2) a combination of refrigerants, each having an OEL greater than 400, containing (i) at least one compound selected from HFC-134a and HFC-134, and (ii) trans-HFO-1234ze, wherein the refrigerant component has an overall OEL of at least 400 and is non-flammable. The refrigerant mixtures are useful as components in compositions optionally also containing non-refrigerant components (e.g. lubricants), in methods to produce cooling, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-134a, and in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Konstantinos Kontomaris
  • Publication number: 20150152305
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed which contain a refrigerant component consisting essentially of at least one refrigerant having an OEL less than 400; and a combination of refrigerants, each having an OEL greater than 400, consisting essentially of HFC-134a; HFC-32; trans-HFO-1234ze; and optionally at least one refrigerant selected from the group consisting of HFC-134 and HFC-125; provided that HFC-134a is not greater than 26 weight percent of the refrigerant component and the total of HFC-134a and HFC-134 is not less than 20 weight percent of the refrigerant component; and optionally a non-refrigerant component; wherein the refrigerant component has an overall OEL of at least 400 and wherein components the refrigerant component is non-flammable. These compositions are useful in processes to produce refrigeration, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-404A or R-507A, and in refrigeration apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Konstantinos Kontomaris
  • Publication number: 20150135745
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, Barbara Haviland Minor, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Patent number: 9028707
    Abstract: A composition comprising a refrigerant and a lubricant is disclosed, wherein the refrigerant comprises (i) a fluorocarbon selected from the group consisting of R125, R134a, R32, R152a, R143a, R218 and mixtures thereof, and (ii) a hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of propane, n-butane, isobutane, n-pentane, isopentane, dimethyl ether, and mixtures thereof; the lubricant comprises (iii) a hydrocarbon-based lubricant component; and (iv) a synthetic lubricant component; and the synthetic lubricant component is less than 30% by weight of the total lubricant. Also disclosed are methods of replacing refrigerants in refrigeration or air conditioning systems containing a refrigerant comprising a CFC or HCFC and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20150121873
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises E-1,2-difluoroethylene. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and power cycle working fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, ROBERT L. WATERLAND