Patents by Inventor Clifford P. Gittere

Clifford P. Gittere 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).

  • Catalysts for polyurethane foam polyol premixes containing halogenated olefin blowing agents
    Patent number: 11746180
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Michael Van der Puy, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • MIXTURES CONTAINING 1.1.1.4.4.4.- HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3.3.3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE
    Publication number: 20230002578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME
    Publication number: 20220403129
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a precipitation-resistant metal-based catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bin Yu, Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, Michael Ross, Ronald S. Grossman, David J. Williams
  • CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20220298288
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Van der Puy, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • Mixtures containing 1.1.1.4.4.4.-hexafluorobutene and 1-chloro-3.3.3-trifluoropropene
    Patent number: 11441005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20220195106
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Michael Van Der Puy, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • MIXTURES CONTAINING 1.1.1.4.4.4.- HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3.3.3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE
    Publication number: 20200157304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20200048397
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Van der Puy, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • Mixtures containing 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
    Patent number: 10344136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME
    Publication number: 20190136005
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Williams, Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, Andrew J. Poss
  • CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20180105633
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Van der Puy, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • Foams And Foamable Compositions Containing Halogenated Olefin Blowing Agents
    Publication number: 20180016379
    Abstract: The invention provides foam forming methods that comprise: (a) preparing a foamable system comprising at least one hydrohaloolefin; and (b) ensuring either (i) the substantial absence of long-term decomposition-inducing contact between said hydrofluoroolefin and an amine-containing catalyst; (ii) that an effective amount of surfactant is available in the system under conditions which prevent long term exposure of the surfactant to a long-term decomposition reaction environment; or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii). Related methods, foamable systems and foams are also disclosed. Preferred embodiments provide polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof, including closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The preferred foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere, Michael Van Der Puy
  • MIXTURES CONTAINING 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE
    Publication number: 20170313841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • Mixtures containing 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
    Patent number: 9708454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mary C Bogdan, Clifford p. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • Foams and foamable compositions containing halogenated olefin blowing agents
    Patent number: 9695267
    Abstract: The invention provides foam forming methods that comprise: (a) preparing a foamable system comprising at least one hydrohaloolefin; and (b) ensuring either (i) the substantial absence of long-term decomposition-inducing contact between said hydrofluoroolefin and an amine-containing catalyst; (ii) that an effective amount of surfactant is available in the system under conditions which prevent long term exposure of the surfactant to a long-term decomposition reaction environment; or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii). Related methods, foamable systems and foams are also disclosed. Preferred embodiments provide polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof, including closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The preferred foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere, Michael Van Der Puy
  • CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20170066867
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michael A. Ross, Ronald Grossman, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • Catalysts for polyurethane foam polyol premixes containing halogenated olefin blowing agents
    Patent number: 9556303
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Ross, Ronald Grossman, David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere
  • MIXTURES CONTAINING 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE
    Publication number: 20160090461
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford p. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams
  • POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME
    Publication number: 20150344660
    Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Williams, Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, Andrew J. Poss
  • Mixtures containing 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
    Patent number: 9145480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mary C. Bogdan, Clifford P. Gittere, James M. Bowman, Yiu Keung Ling, David J. Williams