Patents by Inventor Gerald A. Capocci

Gerald A. Capocci 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).

  • Stabilized rigid polyvinyl chloride compositions
    Patent number: 4822833
    Abstract: Rigid polyvinyl chloride stabilized against the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation by the addition thereto of effective amounts of 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compound and an organotin carboxylate thermal stabilizer, optionally with reduced amounts of titanium dioxide, organotin mercapto esters and/or organotin mercaptide thermal stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean M. Zappia, Gerald A. Capocci
  • Benzoate-stabilized rigid polyvinyl chloride compositions
    Patent number: 4619957
    Abstract: Rigid polyvinyl chloride containing reduced amounts of titanium dioxide and a tin mercaptide thermal stabilizer, said polyvinyl chloride being stabilized against the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation by the addition thereto of effective amounts of benzoate compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Reid, Jean M. Zappia, Gerald A. Capocci, John D. Spivack
  • Benzoate-stabilized rigid polyvinyl chloride compositions
    Patent number: 4555541
    Abstract: Rigid polyvinyl chloride containing reduced amounts of titanium dioxide and a tin mercaptide thermal stabilizer, said polyvinyl chloride being stabilized against the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation by the addition thereto of effective amounts of mono- and dibenzoate compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Reid, Jean M. Zappia, Gerald A. Capocci, John D. Spivack
  • Stabilization systems for fiber finishes
    Patent number: 4469606
    Abstract: Fiber finish compositions comprising a major amount of a polyoxyalkylene glycol or fatty acid ester lubricant and a minor amount of an oxidative and thermal stabilizer system therefor comprising a blend of a substituted 1,3,5-triazine and a multi-functional hindered phenolic compound, a process for the application thereof and the coated fibers resulting therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Reid, Gerald A. Capocci
  • Abrasion resistant, non-discoloring polyurethane foams and method of making
    Patent number: 4017428
    Abstract: Polyurethane foams having high resistance to abrasion, discoloration, and rinkage and having high densities are produced by reacting a polyether diol with a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, or with a prepolymer of a polyether diol and a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, and one or more curing agents in the presence of small proportions of water to serve as a blowing agent, a surfactant, and a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Gerald A. Capocci