Patents by Inventor Gerald Heebner

Gerald Heebner 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).

  • Publication number: 20250008954
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjuvant composition comprising decarboxylated rosin and a surfactant system for use in agrochemical formulations, and methods for making/using the same. The decarboxylated rosin acid adjuvant has a Kb value of 25-90, aniline point of 3-40° C., a 8D value of 14-18, a ?P value of 3-6; and ?H value of 7-10. The adjuvant composition comprising DCR aids in the stability of agrochemical compositions and inhibits/prevents separation of the active substances from the agrochemical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Kraton Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Heebner, Brett Neumann, Rebekah Brucato
  • Patent number: 12139680
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to fuel compositions comprising a base fuel, a lubricity modifier, and optional additives, and methods for using same. The base fuel is a middle distillate having a sulfur content of <500 ppm. The lubricity modifier comprises a plant-derived liquid decarboxylated rosin acid and optionally at least one of a fatty acid, a fatty acid derivative, and mixtures thereof. The decarboxylated rosin acid has a flash point of 95-180° C., a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g. The fuel compositions have desired tribological properties, such as wear scar diameter, coefficient of friction, and percent film, as well as cloud point performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: KRATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Nelson, Gerald Heebner, Charles D. Moses
  • Patent number: 12139687
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lubricating composition consisting essentially of a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR), a base oil, and optional additives, and methods for using same. The decarboxylated rosin acid has a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g. The lubricating compositions containing the DCR is characterized as having improved anti-wear and friction reducing properties, as well as improved electrical properties, and cooling performance for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. In embodiments, the lubricating composition exhibits a wear scar diameter of <350 ?m, according to ASTM D6079.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: KRATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Nelson, Gerald Heebner, Charles D. Moses, Jeremie Pichereau, Sara Frattini
  • Publication number: 20240294810
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to structural adhesive compositions containing decarboxylated rosin acid (“DCR”), methods of preparation, and applications thereof. The structural adhesive can be one-component or two-component compositions, selected from epoxy-based adhesives, acrylic-based adhesives, polyurethane-based adhesives, and silyl modified polymer-based adhesives. The DCR has a Kb value of 25-90, a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g. The structural adhesive composition after curing, has at least one of: a lap shear strength of at least 200 psi, a tensile elongation of at least 25%, and a tensile strength of at least 600 psi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Kraton Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Neumann, Gerald Heebner
  • Publication number: 20240093111
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to fuel compositions comprising a base fuel, a lubricity modifier, and optional additives, and methods for using same. The base fuel is a middle distillate having a sulfur content of <500 ppm. The lubricity modifier comprises a plant-derived liquid decarboxylated rosin acid and optionally at least one of a fatty acid, a fatty acid derivative, and mixtures thereof. The decarboxylated rosin acid has a flash point of 95-180° C., a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g. The fuel compositions have desired tribological properties, such as wear scar diameter, coefficient of friction, and percent film, as well as cloud point performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Kraton Chemical, LLC
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Nelson, Gerald Heebner, Charles D. Moses
  • Publication number: 20240093118
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lubricating composition consisting essentially of a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR), a base oil, and optional additives, and methods for using same. The decarboxylated rosin acid has a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g. The lubricating compositions containing the DCR is characterized as having improved anti-wear and friction reducing properties, as well as improved electrical properties, and cooling performance for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. In embodiments, the lubricating composition exhibits a wear scar diameter of <350 ?m, according to ASTM D6079.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Kraton Chemical, LLC
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Nelson, Gerald Heebner, Charles D. Moses, Jeremie Pichereau, Sara Frattini
  • Publication number: 20230083455
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to fertilizer coating compositions and methods for making thereof. The fertilizer coating comprises a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR) component, optional bitumen and other additives. The DCR has a Kb value of 25-90, a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., an aniline point of 3-40° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g. The fertilizer coated with the coating composition has a reduction in dust level of >25% after 2 weeks of aging compared to a fertilizer not having the coating composition disposed thereon, according to Dust Level Measurement Test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Kraton Chemical, LLC
    Inventors: Gerald Heebner, Lloyd Nelson
  • Publication number: 20220193695
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the beneficiation of an ore in a froth flotation process. The method comprises contacting an ore in a liquid medium to a collector composition comprising a plant-derived liquid decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR) collector. The DCR comprises 40 to 100 wt. % of tricyclic compounds having 18-20 carbon atoms, one or more C?C groups, and m/z (mass/charge) value of 220-280. The DCR has an oxygen content of <5%, a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm3 at 20° C., and an acid value of <50 mg KOH/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Kraton Polymers LLC
    Inventors: Gerald Heebner, Lloyd Nelson
  • Publication number: 20060052462
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that are capable of preventing foam from forming in media as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Gerald Heebner
  • Publication number: 20060041027
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that are capable of preventing foam from forming in media as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Gerald Heebner, Mack Richbrug