Patents by Inventor Barbara Minor

Barbara 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: 8204781
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides computer-aided processing of a rebate on a product. The system includes a rebate processing center communicating over a network with a manufacturer, a distributor, and a consumer. The rebate processing center maintains a promotion table and a transaction table in order to facilitate processing of product rebates and to offer the consumer a choice of disbursement options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Parago, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Solomon, Kenneth R. Johnsen, Andrew F. Adams, Juli C. Spottiswood, Michael D. Reynolds, Jack W. Doxey, Mason Wright, Kelly R. Melvin, Barbara A. Minor
  • Publication number: 20080105849
    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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Thomas Leck
  • Publication number: 20080069177
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of detecting a leak of fluoroolefin compositions and sensors used therefor. In particular, the method is particularly useful for detecting a leak of a fluoroolefin refrigerant composition from a cooling system of an automotive vehicle. Such fluoroolefin refrigerant compositions have double bond structures which make them particularly well suited with sensing technologies, including: infrared sensors, UV sensors, NIR sensors, ion mobility or plasma chromatographs, gas chromatography, refractometry, mass spectroscopy, high temperature thick film sensors, thin film field effect sensors, pellistor sensors, Taguchi sensors and quartz microbalance sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Nandini Mouli, Daniel Laubacher, John Steichen
  • Publication number: 20080060687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Joan Bartelt, Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20080061265
    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 hydrofluorocarbon for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor. The compositions may be azeotropic or near-azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Thomas Leck
  • Publication number: 20080042097
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, particularly in centrifugal compressor systems. Also disclosed are 5 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene in combination with hydrofluorocarbons, which are azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Mario Nappa, Barbara Minor, Allen Sievert, Velliyur Rao
  • Publication number: 20070289317
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Donald Bivens
  • Publication number: 20070246682
    Abstract: Compositions of 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4(trifluoromethyl)-3 pentanone can be used in heat transfer refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The compositions may be in combination with fluoroethers. The compositions may be azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Thomas Leck
  • Publication number: 20070228320
    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 or 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070205391
    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 hydrocarbon. 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 at least one hydrocarbon. 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventor: Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070200086
    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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070203045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Joan Bartelt, Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070203046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another emebodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Melodie Schweitzer
  • Publication number: 20070194271
    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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070145325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems comprising 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane and at least one hydrocarbon. Further, the present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor comprising 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane and at least one hydrocarbon. 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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070131896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems comprising 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane and at least one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ketone, 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-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane and at least one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ketone, 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070114487
    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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventor: Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070108403
    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 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Allen Sievert, Mario Nappa, Barbara Minor, Thomas Leck, Velliyur Rao, Ekaterina Swearingen, Corneille Schmitz, Nandini Mouli, Deepak Perti
  • Publication number: 20070112629
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides computer-aided processing of a rebate on a product. The system includes a rebate processing center communicating over a network with a manufacturer, a distributor, and a consumer. The rebate processing center maintains a promotion table and a transaction table in order to facilitate processing of product rebates and to offer the consumer a choice of disbursement options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Parago, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Solomon, Kenneth Johnsen, Andrew Adams, Juli Spottiswood, Michael Reynolds, Jack Doxey, Mason Wright, Kelly Melvin, Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070100174
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope compositions comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Miller, Barbara Minor, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Nott Rao, Allen Sievert