Patents by Inventor George J. Samuels
George J. Samuels 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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Publication number: 20180171195Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh, George J. Samuels, Ian Shankland, David P. Wilson, Roy P. Robinson, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, Gregory J. Shafer, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan Hulse
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Patent number: 9920230Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh, George J. Samuels, Ian Shankland, David P. Wilson, Roy P. Robinson, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, Gregory J. Shafer, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan Hulse
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Publication number: 20170306070Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer from an azeotropic mixture of monomers having a constant composition, the process including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: (i) an initiator; and (ii) an azeotropic mixture of monomers including at least one fluoroolefin and, optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Hang T. Pham
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Publication number: 20140005335Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer from an azeotropic mixture of monomers having a constant composition, the process including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: (i) an initiator; and (ii) an azeotropic mixture of monomers including at least one fluoroolefin and, optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Hang T. Pham
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Patent number: 8552128Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer from an azeotropic mixture of monomers having a constant composition, the process including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: (i) an initiator; and (ii) an azeotropic mixture of monomers including at least one fluoroolefin and, optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: George J Samuels, Gregory J Shafer, Hang T Pham
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Publication number: 20120184697Abstract: A polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer with a fluoroolefin selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2-chloro-pentafluoropropene, hexafluoropropylene, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethylpropene and a mixture thereof, wherein the stoichiometry of the co-monomers defines the barrier properties of the copolymer. Such polymers include moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymer. Processes for preparing such moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymers are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: GEORGE J. SAMUELS, GREGORY J. SHAFER, TAO LI, CLINTON A. THRELFALL, NANCY IWAMOTO, ERIC J. RAINAL
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Patent number: 8163858Abstract: A polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer with a fluoroolefin selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2-chloro-pentafluoropropene, hexafluoropropylene, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethylpropene and a mixture thereof, wherein the stoichiometry of the co-monomers defines the barrier properties of the copolymer. Such polymers include moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymer. Processes for preparing such moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymers are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: George J Samuels, Gregory J Shafer, Tao Li, Clinton A Threlfall, Nancy Iwamoto, Eric J Rainal
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Patent number: 8133407Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising (a) at least one halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of C3-C5 hydrofluoroolefin, CF3I, and combinations thereof, and (b) an effective stabilizing amount of a sesquiterpene selected from the group consisting of farnesol, farnesene, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gary Zyhowski, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Raymond H. Thomas, Mark W. Spatz, Roy P. Robinson, George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Michael Van Der Puy, David P. Wilson, John L. Welch, Ronald P. Vogl, Samuel F. Yana Motta
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Patent number: 8063149Abstract: A polymer blend including: (i) a fluoroolefin polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a first reaction zone an initiator, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and optionally, at least one first ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a first temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer; and (ii) an acrylic polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a second reaction zone an initiator, at least one acrylic monomer selected from the group consisting of: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylate ester, methacrylate ester, and a mixture thereof, and optionally, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a second temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the acrylic polymer. Processes for preparing the polymer blends are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: George J Samuels, Gregory J Shafer
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Publication number: 20110126558Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: RAYMOND H. THOMAS, RAJIV R. SINGH, GEORGE J. SAMUELS, IAN SHANKLAND, DAVID P. WILSON, ROY P. ROBINSON, MICHAEL VAN DER PUY, JOHN L. WELCH, GREGORY J. SHAFER, MARK W. SPATZ, RYAN HULSE
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Patent number: 7803890Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer, including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: an initiator; CF3CF?CH2, and optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: George J Samuels, Gregory J Shafer
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Publication number: 20100081570Abstract: Chloropentafluoropropene is employed as a herbicide for the effective control of undesirable spermatophyte growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: ANDREW J. POSS, MICHAEL VAN DER PUY, RAJIV R. SINGH, GEORGE J. SAMUELS, DAVID NALEWAJEK, CHERYL L. CANTLON
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Publication number: 20090283712Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising (a) at least one halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of C3-C5 hydrofluoroolefin, CF3I, and combinations thereof, and (b) an effective stabilizing amount of a sesquiterpene selected from the group consisting of farnesol, farnesene, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Gary Zyhowski, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Raymond H. Thomas, Mark W. Spatz, Roy P. Robinson, George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Michael Van Der Puy, David P. Wilson, John L. Welch, Ronald P. Vogl, Samuel F. Yana Motta
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Publication number: 20080171844Abstract: A polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer with a fluoroolefin selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2-chloro-pentafluoropropene, hexafluoropropylene, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethylpropene and a mixture thereof, wherein the stoichiometry of the co-monomers defines the barrier properties of the copolymer. Such polymers include moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymer. Processes for preparing such moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymers are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Tao Li, Clinton A. Threlfall, Nancy Iwamoto, Eric J. Rainal
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Publication number: 20080157023Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, a lubricant and a metal stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: George J. Samuels, Samuel F. Yana Motta, Gregory J. Shafer, Rajiv R. Singh, Mark W. Spatz, Raymond H. Thomas, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, David P. Wilson, Gary Zyhowski
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Publication number: 20080153977Abstract: A polymer blend including: (i) a fluoroolefin polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a first reaction zone an initiator, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and optionally, at least one first ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a first temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer; and (ii) an acrylic polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a second reaction zone an initiator, at least one acrylic monomer selected from the group consisting of: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylate ester, methacrylate ester, and a mixture thereof, and optionally, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a second temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the acrylic polymer. Processes for preparing the polymer blends are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer
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Publication number: 20080153978Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer, including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: an initiator; CF3CF?CH2, and optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer
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Publication number: 20080153955Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer from an azeotropic mixture of monomers having a constant composition, the process including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: (i) an initiator; and (ii) an azeotropic mixture of monomers including at least one fluoroolefin and, optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Hang T. Pham
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Publication number: 20080116417Abstract: A method for removing iodine and iodide ions from heat transfer compositions which contain a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and iodine and iodide ions. Iodine and iodide ions from such heat transfer compositions by contacting the composition with a molecular sieve, ion exchange resin, clay or alumina, metal impregnated with a metal which is capable of reacting with iodine and iodide ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: George J. Samuels, Samuel F. Yana Motta, Gregory J. Shafer, Rajiv R. Singh, Mark W. Spatz, Raymond H. Thomas, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, Gary Zyhowski, David P. Wilson
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Publication number: 20080111100Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: RAYMOND H. THOMAS, Rajiv R. Singh, George J. Samuels, Ian Shankland, David P. Wilson, Roy P. Robinson, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, Gregory J. Shafer, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan Hulse