Patents by Inventor Farouk Abi-Karam
Farouk Abi-Karam 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).
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Patent number: 10023764Abstract: Described are coating material compositions comprising an isocyanate group-containing component, a hydroxyl group-containing component, and a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex. Also described is the use of a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex as a catalyst system for the urethane reaction in coating material compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: BASF Coatings GmbHInventors: Bing Hsieh, Robert D. Coughlin, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Elke Westhoff, Peter Hoffmann, Bernadette Möller, Benedikt Schnier
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Patent number: 9976055Abstract: Select metal salts of mono and di aromatic sulfonic acids and aliphatic sulfonic acids are effective latent acid catalysts in coating compositions capable of acid catalyzed crosslinking and provide coating compositions with lower cure temperature and quicker cure times than encountered with conventional sulfonic acid catalysts, have excellent storage stability and avoid drawbacks of epoxy and amine blocked sulfonic acid catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: King IndustriesInventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Farouk Abi-Karam, Marvin Blair
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Publication number: 20150197665Abstract: Select metal salts of mono and di aromatic sulfonic acids and aliphatic sulfonic acids are effective latent acid catalysts in coating compositions capable of acid catalyzed crosslinking and provide coating compositions with lower cure temperature and quicker cure times than encountered with conventional sulfonic acid catalysts, have excellent storage stability and avoid drawbacks of epoxy and amine blocked sulfonic acid catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: KING INDUSTRIESInventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Farouk Abi-Karam, Marvin Blair
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Patent number: 9006316Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
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Publication number: 20150099678Abstract: Provided herein is are low viscosity, low volatility lubricant oil compositions comprising a first base oil component comprising, for example, alkylated naphthalenes, and a second base oil component wherein the composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 7.6 cSt or less, a Noack volatility at 250° C. of less than 10%, and a viscosity index of at least 90 for use as internal combustion engine oils, such as compression- and spark-ignition engine oils.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Richard A. Abramshe, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Angela C. Bylo
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Publication number: 20150018197Abstract: Described are coating material compositions comprising an isocyanate group-containing component, a hydroxyl group-containing component, and a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex. Also described is the use of a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex as a catalyst system for the urethane reaction in coating material compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Robert D. Coughlin, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Eike Westhoff, Peter Hoffmann, Bernadette Möller, Benedikt Schnier
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Patent number: 8912113Abstract: Described herein are metal amidine complexes in combination with a second compound useful as catalysts in a number of polymerization reactions, including polyurethane and epoxy polymerization reactions. Also described herein are various coating compositions and methods of using same for coating substrates using the metal amidine complexes in combination with a second compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Bing Hsieh, Farouk Abi-Karam, John Florio
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Publication number: 20130216723Abstract: The present invention is directed towards novel sulfonic acid esters as catalysts for crosslinking of polymers having hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups with a crosslinking agent and resin compositions containing the same. The present invention provides polymeric film coatings which have superior hardness, impact resistance, adhesion, improved blister resistance, salt spray characteristics and flexibility. These catalysts are especially effective in coil primer formulations containing calcium ion exchange anticorrosive pigments, where traditional blocked acid catalysts are ineffective.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: King IndustriesInventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Raman Subrayan, Richard A. Abramshe
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Patent number: 8431730Abstract: The present invention is directed towards novel sulfonic acid esters as catalysts for crosslinking of polymers having hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups with a crosslinking agent and resin compositions containing the same. The present invention provides polymeric film coatings which have superior hardness, impact resistance, adhesion, improved blister resistance, salt spray characteristics and flexibility. These catalysts are especially effective in coil primer formulations containing calcium ion exchange anticorrosive pigments, where traditional blocked acid catalysts are ineffective.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: King IndustriesInventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Raman Subrayan, Richard A. Abramshe
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Publication number: 20120225982Abstract: Described herein are metal amidine complexes in combination with a second compound useful as catalysts in a number of polymerization reactions, including polyurethane and epoxy polymerization reactions. Also described herein are various coating compositions and methods of using same for coating substrates using the metal amidine complexes in combination with a second compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Bing Hsieh, Farouk Abi-Karam, John Florio
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Publication number: 20120070569Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: KING INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
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Patent number: 8088846Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
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Patent number: 8080500Abstract: This invention relates to lubricating oil additives, and to lubricating oil compositions, their method of preparation, and use. More specifically, this invention relates to several novel lubricating oil additives and compositions which contain a tungsten compound and an antioxidant, namely aminic antioxidants such as a secondary diarylamine or an alkylated phenothiazine. The use of the tungsten compound with the secondary diarylamine and/or the alkylated phenothiazine provides improved oxidation and deposit control to lubricating oil compositions. The lubricating oil compositions of this invention are particularly useful as crankcase and transmission lubricants, gear oils and other high performance lubricant applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs
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Patent number: 8030256Abstract: This invention relates to lubricating oil additives, and to lubricating oil compositions, their method of preparation, and use. More specifically, this invention relates to several novel lubricating oil additives and compositions which contain a tungsten compound and an antioxidant, namely aminic antioxidants such as a secondary diarylamine or an alkylated phenothiazine. The use of the tungsten compound with the secondary diarylamine and/or the alkylated phenothiazine provides improved oxidation and deposit control to lubricating oil compositions. The lubricating oil compositions of this invention are particularly useful as crankcase and transmission lubricants, gear oils and other high performance lubricant applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs
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Patent number: 7820602Abstract: This invention relates to lubricating oil additives, and to lubricating oil compositions, their method of preparation, and use. More specifically, this invention relates to several novel lubricating oil additives and compositions which contain a tungsten compound and an antioxidant, namely aminic antioxidants such as a secondary diarylamine or an alkylated phenothiazine. The use of the tungsten compound with the secondary diarylamine and/or the alkylated phenothiazine provides improved oxidation and deposit control to lubricating oil compositions. The lubricating oil compositions of this invention are particularly useful as crankcase and transmission lubricants, gear oils and other high performance lubricant applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs
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Publication number: 20090104363Abstract: The present invention is directed towards novel sulfonic acid esters as catalysts for crosslinking of polymers having hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups with a crosslinking agent and resin compositions containing the same. The present invention provides polymeric film coatings which have superior hardness, impact resistance, adhesion, improved blister resistance, salt spray characteristics and flexibility. These catalysts are especially effective in coil primer formulations containing calcium ion exchange anticorrosive pigments, where traditional blocked acid catalysts are ineffective.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Raman Subrayan, Richard A. Abramshe
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Patent number: 7485729Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: King Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
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Publication number: 20090029888Abstract: This invention relates to lubricating oil additives, and to lubricating oil compositions, their method of preparation, and use. More specifically, this invention relates to several novel lubricating oil additives and compositions which contain a tungsten compound and an antioxidant, namely aminic antioxidants such as a secondary diarylamine or an alkylated phenothiazine. The use of the tungsten compound with the secondary diarylamine and/or the alkylated phenothiazine provides improved oxidation and deposit control to lubricating oil compositions. The lubricating oil compositions of this invention are particularly useful as crankcase and transmission lubricants, gear oils and other high performance lubricant applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs, Edward T. Hessell
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Publication number: 20090011124Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
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Publication number: 20080194440Abstract: This invention relates to lubricating oil additives, and to lubricating oil compositions, their method of preparation, and use. More specifically, this invention relates to several novel lubricating oil additives and compositions which contain a tungsten compound and an antioxidant, namely aminic antioxidants such as a secondary diarylamine or an alkylated phenothiazine. The use of the tungsten compound with the secondary diarylamine and/or the alkylated phenothiazine provides improved oxidation and deposit control to lubricating oil compositions. The lubricating oil compositions of this invention are particularly useful as crankcase and transmission lubricants, gear oils and other high performance lubricant applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs