Patents by Inventor Bruce L. Burton

Bruce L. Burton 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).

  • Cycloaliphatic carbonates as reactive diluents in epoxy resins
    Patent number: 11130836
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for limiting peak exotherm temperatures in epoxy systems comprising the step of: combining an amine hardener, an epoxy and a diluent to form an epoxy system, wherein the diluent is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, delta-valerolactam, delta-valerolactone, gamma valerolactone, butyrolactam, beta butyrolactone, gamma butyrolactone, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: HUNTSMAN Petrochemical LLC
    Inventor: Bruce L Burton
  • Cycloaliphatic carbonates as reactive diluents in epoxy resins
    Publication number: 20170081465
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for limiting peak exotherm temperatures in epoxy systems comprising the step of: combining an amine hardener, an epoxy and a diluent to form an epoxy system, wherein the diluent is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, delta-valerolactam, delta-valerolactone, gamma valerolactone, butyrolactam, beta butyrolactone, gamma butyrolactone, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce L. Burton
  • Accelerators for polymerization of epoxy resins
    Patent number: 9505875
    Abstract: Accelerator compositions useful in the curing of epoxy resins having at least one amine and a glycerin and methods for making the accelerator compositions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: HUNTSMAN PETROCHEMICAL LLC
    Inventor: Bruce L. Burton
  • Etheramines and their use as intermediates for polymer synthesis
    Patent number: 9067865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkoxylating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: HUNTSMAN PETROCHEMICAL LLC
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Terry L. Renken, Martin J. Renner, Bruce L. Burton, Katty Darragas
  • Etheramines containing flexible and rigid segments and their use as intermediates for polymer synthesis
    Patent number: 9054313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkyloxating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: HUNTSMAN PETROCHEMICAL LLC
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Terry L. Renken, Martin J. Renner, Bruce L. Burton, Katty Darragas
  • CYCLOALIPHATIC CARBONATES AS REACTIVE DILUENTS IN EPOXY RESINS
    Publication number: 20130203894
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for limiting peak exotherm temperatures in epoxy systems comprising the step of: combining an amine hardener, an epoxy and a diluent to form an epoxy system, wherein the diluent is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, delta-valerolactam, delta-valerolactone, gamma valerolactone, butyrolactam, beta butyrolactone, gamma butyrolactone, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventor: Bruce L. Burton
  • ETHERAMINES CONTAINING FLEXIBLE AND RIGID SEGMENTS AND THEIR USE AS INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20130165620
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkyloxating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Terry L. Renken, Martin J. Renner, Bruce L. Burton, Katty Darragas
  • High functionality amine compounds and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8471065
    Abstract: In another exemplary embodiment, an amine functional curing agent has an Amine Hydrogen Functionality (AHF) of at least 7 and an Amine-Hydrogen Equivalent Weight (AHEW) of at least about 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventors: Bruce L. Burton, Terry L. Renken
  • ETHERAMINES CONTAINING FLEXIBLE AND RIGID SEGMENTS AND THEIR USE AS INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20120283405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkyloxating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Terry L. Renken, Martin J. Renner, Bruce L. Burton, Katty Darragas
  • ETHERAMINES AND THEIR USE AS INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20120259075
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkoxylating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: HUNTSMAN PETROCHEMICAL LLC
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Terry L. Renken, Martin J. Renner, Bruce L. Burton, Katty Darragas
  • HIGH FUNCTIONALITY AMINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20120184778
    Abstract: In another exemplary embodiment, an amine functional curing agent has an Amine Hydrogen Functionality (AHF) of at least 7 and an Amine-Hydrogen Equivalent Weight (AHEW) of at least about 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: HUNTSMAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce L. Burton, Terry L. Renken
  • High functionality amine compounds and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8178726
    Abstract: In another exemplary embodiment, an amine functional curing agent has an Amine Hydrogen Functionality (AHF) of at least 7 and an Amine-Hydrogen Equivalent Weight (AHEW) of at least about 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventors: Bruce L. Burton, Terry L. Renken
  • Polyether polyamine agents and mixtures thereof
    Patent number: 7816481
    Abstract: Provided herein are polyamine precursors useful in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Use of a polyamine precursor according to the invention provides an epoxy resin formulation having an increased working time over prior art amines used for curing epoxies. Increased working times translate to the ability to manufacture composites which could not be made using conventional epoxy curing agents, such as composite blades for wind-driven turbines. Such polyamines are also useful in polyurea formulations for lengthening reaction time, thus allowing more flow of applied polyurea coatings prior to gellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Bruce L. Burton, Matthew W. Forkner, David C. Alexander, Terry L. Renken, Chris E. Godinich
  • ACCELERATORS FOR POLYMERIZATION OF EPOXY RESINS
    Publication number: 20100099842
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose accelerator compositions useful in the curing of an epoxy resins having at least one amine and a glycerin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce L. Burton
  • HIGH FUNCTIONALITY AMINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100069672
    Abstract: In another exemplary embodiment, an amine functional curing agent has an Amine Hydrogen Functionality (AHF) of at least 7 and an Amine-Hydrogen Equivalent Weight (AHEW) of at least about 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
    Inventors: Bruce L. Burton, Terry L. Renken
  • POLYETHER POLYAMINE AGENTS AND MIXTURES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090198035
    Abstract: Provided herein are polyamine precursors useful in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Use of a polyamine precursor according to the invention provides an epoxy resin formulation having an increased working time over prior art amines used for curing epoxies. Increased working times translate to the ability to manufacture composites which could not be made using conventional epoxy curing agents, such as composite blades for wind-driven turbines. Such polyamines are also useful in polyurea formulations for lengthening reaction time, thus allowing more flow of applied polyurea coatings prior to gellation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Bruce L. Burton, Matthew W. Forkner, David C. Alexander, Terry L. Renken, Chris E. Godinich
  • Polyether polyamine agents and mixtures therefor
    Patent number: 7550550
    Abstract: Provided herein are polyamine precursors useful in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Use of a polyamine precursor according to the invention provides an epoxy resin formulation having an increased working time over prior art amines used for curing epoxies. Increased working times translate to the ability to manufacture composites which could not be made using conventional epoxy curing agents, such as composite blades for wind-driven turbines. Such polyamines are also useful in polyurea formulations for lengthening reaction time, thus allowing more flow of applied polyurea coatings prior to gellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Howard P. Klein, Bruce L. Burton, Matthew W. Forkner, David C. Alexander, Terry L. Renken, Chris E. Godinich
  • Amine blend accelerators for polyoxyalkylenepolyamine cured epoxy resins
    Patent number: 6946503
    Abstract: Provided herein are amine blends which may be used in place of N-aminoethyl piperazine as accelerator in the curing reaction of epoxy resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce L. Burton, Chris E. Godinich
  • Amine blend accelerators for polyoxyalkylenepolyamine cured epoxy resins
    Publication number: 20030195324
    Abstract: Provided herein are amine blends which may be used in place of N-aminoethyl piperazine as accelerator in the curing reaction of epoxy resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce L. Burton, Chris E. Godinich
  • Resins containing phenylethynl-terminated compounds
    Patent number: 6136949
    Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Jimmy Dan Earls, Bruce L. Burton, Brenda Thies Colegrove