Patents by Inventor Benjamin B. Chen

Benjamin B. Chen 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).

  • BLOWING AGENT COMPOSITION OF HYDROCHLOROFLUOROOLEFIN AND HYDROFLUOROOLEFIN
    Publication number: 20140296360
    Abstract: A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is a hydrofluoroolefin (HCFO), preferably HFCO-1234ze in combination with a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) preferably one selected from HCFO-1233zd, HCFO-1223, HCFO-1233xf and mixtures thereof. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. CHEN, Joseph S. COSTA, Philippe BONNET, Maher Y. ELSHEIKH, Brett L. VAN HORN
  • Azeotrope-like composition of 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-chloropropene and methyl formate
    Patent number: 7479238
    Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-chloropropene and methyl formate and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, solvent, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Chen, Philippe Bonnet