Patents by Inventor Ellen L. Swan

Ellen L. Swan 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).

  • Polymerizable halogenated vinyl ethers
    Patent number: 6743943
    Abstract: Vinyl ether compounds having the formula: R—O—X—O—CH═CH2 wherein R is a radical selected from R1—CnHm—, R1—CnHm—C(═O)—, R1—CnHm—CH[—O—X—O—CH═CH2—], R1—CnHm—CH[—O—X—O—CH═CH2—]C(═O)—, R1—CnHm—CH[—C(═O)—O—X—O—CH═CH2—], R1—CnHm—CH[—C(═O)—O—X—O—CH═CH2—]C(═O)—, R1—[CFCl—CF2—]pCH2— and HCFCl—CF2—, wherein R1 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated aliphatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated cyclic aliphatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated aromatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated araliphatic radical, or an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated heterocyclic rad
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Anderson, David E. Bradley, David Nalewajek, Haridasan K. Nair, Mariola J. Proszowski, Eugene V. Sitzman, Ellen L. Swan
  • Process for heating or cooling using mixtures of pentafluoropropane and a hydrofluorocarbon having 3 to 6 carbon atoms
    Patent number: 6557359
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel azeotrope-like mixtures of fluorinated compounds which are useful for heating and cooling as heat transfer agents and/or refrigerants. The azeotrope-like mixture comprises: (a) pentafluoropropane; and (b) a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula: CxFyHz, wherein x is 3, 4, 5, or 6 and y and z are each independently 1 or a positive whole number such that the result of y / (y+z) is greater than 0.67.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Wilson, Rajiv R. Singh, Rajat S. Basu, Ellen L. Swan, David Nalewajek
  • Process for producing polymer foam using mixtures of pentafluoropropane and a hydrofluorocarbon having 3 to 6 carbon atoms
    Patent number: 6423757
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel azeotrope-like mixtures of fluorinated compounds which are useful for heating and cooling as heat transfer agents and/or refrigerants. The azeotrope-like mixture comprises: (a) pentafluoropropane; and (b) a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula: CxFyHz, wherein x is 3, 4, 5, or 6 and y and z are each independently 1 or a positive whole number such that the result of y/(y+z) is greater than 0.67.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Wilson, Rajiv R. Singh, Rajat S. Basu, Ellen L. Swan, David Nalewajek
  • Polymerizable halogenated vinyl ethers
    Publication number: 20010034458
    Abstract: Vinyl ether compounds having the formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Anderson, David E. Bradley, David Nalewajek, Haridasan K. Nair, Mariola J. Proszowski, Eugene V. Sitzmann, Ellen L. Swan
  • Polymerizable halogenated vinyl ethers
    Patent number: 6291704
    Abstract: Vinyl ether compounds having the formula: R—O—X—O—CH═CH2 wherein R is a radical selected from R1—CnHm—, R1—CnHm—C(═O)—, R1—CnHm—CH[—O—X—O—CH═CH2—], R1—CnHm—CH[—O—X—O—CH═CH2—]C(═O)—, R1—CnHm—CH[—C(═O)—O—X—O—CH═CH2—], R1—CnHm—CH[—C(═O)—O—X—0—CH═CH2—]C(═O)—, R1—[CFCl—CF2—]pCH2— and HCFCl—CF2—, wherein R1 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated aliphatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated cyclic aliphatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated aromatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated araliphatic radical, or an unsubstituted or substituted fluorinated heterocyclic radi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Anderson, David E. Bradley, David Nalewajek, Haridasan K. Nair, Mariola J. Proszowski, Eugene V. Sitzman, Ellen L. Swan
  • Compositions of 1,1,1,3,3,-pentafluoropropane and chlorinated ethylenes
    Patent number: 6100229
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and chlorinated ethylenes and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in aerosol, refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning and vapor degreasing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Dennis Michael Lavery
  • Mixtures of pentafluoropropane and a hydrofluorocarbon having 3 to 6 carbon atoms
    Patent number: 5800729
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel azeotrope-like mixtures of fluorinated compounds which are useful for heating and cooling as heat transfer agents and/or refrigerants. The azeotrope-like mixture comprises: (a) pentafluoropropane; and (b) a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula: C.sub.x F.sub.y H.sub.z, wherein x is 3, 4, 5, or 6 and y and z are each independently 1 or a positive whole number such that the result of y/(y+z) is greater than 0.67.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Electric Power Research
    Inventors: David P. Wilson, Rajiv R. Singh, Rajat S. Basu, Ellen L. Swan, David Nalewajek
  • Azeotrope-like compositons of 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-octafluoropentane, C1-C5 alkanol and optionally nitromethane
    Patent number: 5290473
    Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-octafluoropentane, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkanol and optionally nitromethane have been discovered which are useful as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards and dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat S. Basu, Ellen L. Swan
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-octafluoropentane, chlorinated ethylenes, and optionally nitromethane
    Patent number: 5288422
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-octafluoropentane, chlorinated ethylene and optionally nitromethane have been discovered which are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards and dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat S. Basu, Ellen L. Swan, David P. Wilson
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and a C.sub. 5 .sub.6 hydrocarbon
    Patent number: 5227088
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and a hydrocarbon containing five or six carbon atoms have been discovered which are useful in a variety of applications including industrial cleaning, blowing agent and aerosol applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Richard M. Hollister, Rajat S. Basu
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 2-trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorobutane and methanol
    Patent number: 5219489
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 2-trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorobutane and methanol are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards and dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Rajat S. Basu, Michael Van Der Puy
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 2-trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorobutane and ethanol or isopropanol
    Patent number: 5219488
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 2-trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorobutane and ethanol or isopropanol and optionally nitromethane are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards and dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat S. Basu, Ellen L. Swan, Richard M. Hollister
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and a mono- or dichlorinated C.sub.1 or C.sub.3 alkane
    Patent number: 5213707
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and a mono- or dichlorinated C.sub.1 or C.sub.3 alkane have been discovered which are useful in a variety of applications including industrial cleaning, blowing agent and aerosol applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Richard M. Hollister, Rajat S. Basu
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and isopropanol
    Patent number: 5211866
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and isopropanol have been discovered which are useful in a variety of applications including industrial cleaning, refrigerant and aerosol applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Rajat S. Basu, Richard M. Hollister
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane, ethanol and cyclopentane
    Patent number: 5190685
    Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane, ethanol and cyclopentane which are useful in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B. Logsdon, Leonard M. Stachura, Ellen L. Swan, Rajat S. Basu
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichlorotrifluorethane, nitromethane and methanol or ethanol
    Patent number: 5145598
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane, nitromethane and ethanol or methanol are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Rajat S. Basu
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene, and optionally methanol or ethanol
    Patent number: 5137651
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene, and optionally ethanol or methanol are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard M. Stachura, Ellen L. Swan, Peter B. Logsdon, Rajat S. Basu
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene and optionally an alkanol
    Patent number: 5126067
    Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, dichloroethylene, and optionally an alkanol which are useful in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including defluxing and some of which are also useful as blowing agents in the preparation of polyurethane foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Rajat S. Basu, Richard M. Hollister
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of dichloropentafluoropropane and an alkanol having 1-4 carbon atoms
    Patent number: 5124065
    Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of dichloropentafluoropropane and an alkanol having 1-4 carbon atoms which are useful in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Hillel Magid, David P. Wilson, Dennis M. Lavery, Richard M. Hollister, Richard E. Eibeck, Michael Vanderpuy, Rajat Basu, Ellen L. Swan
  • Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane; dichlorotrifluoroethane; methanol; and alkane having 5 or 6 carbon atoms
    Patent number: 5124063
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane; dichlorotrifluoroethane; methanol; and alkane having 5 or 6 carbon atoms are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards and dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B. Logsdon, Ellen L. Swan, Leonard M. Stachura, Rajat S. Basu