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).

  • Patent number: 10023764
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: BASF Coatings GmbH
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Robert D. Coughlin, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Elke Westhoff, Peter Hoffmann, Bernadette Möller, Benedikt Schnier
  • Patent number: 9976055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: King Industries
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Farouk Abi-Karam, Marvin Blair
  • Publication number: 20150197665
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: KING INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Farouk Abi-Karam, Marvin Blair
  • Patent number: 9006316
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
  • Publication number: 20150099678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Richard A. Abramshe, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Angela C. Bylo
  • Publication number: 20150018197
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Robert D. Coughlin, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Eike Westhoff, Peter Hoffmann, Bernadette Möller, Benedikt Schnier
  • Patent number: 8912113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Bing Hsieh, Farouk Abi-Karam, John Florio
  • Publication number: 20130216723
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: King Industries
    Inventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Raman Subrayan, Richard A. Abramshe
  • Patent number: 8431730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: King Industries
    Inventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Raman Subrayan, Richard A. Abramshe
  • Publication number: 20120225982
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Robert Coughlin, Bing Hsieh, Farouk Abi-Karam, John Florio
  • Publication number: 20120070569
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: KING INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
  • Patent number: 8088846
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
  • Patent number: 8080500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs
  • Patent number: 8030256
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs
  • Patent number: 7820602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs
  • Publication number: 20090104363
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Farouk Abi-Karam, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Raman Subrayan, Richard A. Abramshe
  • Patent number: 7485729
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
  • Publication number: 20090029888
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs, Edward T. Hessell
  • Publication number: 20090011124
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam
  • Publication number: 20080194440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Ramanathan Ravichandran, Farouk Abi-Karam, Alena Yermolenka, Michel Hourani, Ingo Roehrs