Patents by Inventor Hermann O. Wirth
Hermann O. Wirth 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: 5892051Abstract: Compounds of formula I,R--S--CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --S--R.sup.4 (I),where R is tert-alkyl of 4 to 20 carbon atoms and 4 is benzothiazolyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --S--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl), m is 0, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.s --R.sup.7 where s is 1 to 4 and R.sup.7 is benzothiazolyl are effective additives for lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other lubricant systems. Some novel compounds of formula I are claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1996Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 5618778Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a lubricant or hydraulic fluid and in an effective amount to improve extreme pressure and anti-wear properties of said lubricant or hydraulic fluid of at least one compound of the formula II ##STR1## R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 together with the C atom to which they are bound are tert-C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 -alkyl. R.sup.4 is phenyl, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --NH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --OH, tert-C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --S--CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --S-(tert-C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkyl), --CH.sub.2 --COOH, --CH.sub.2 --COO--(i-C.sub.8 H.sub.17), --CH.sub.2 --CO--OH.H.sub.2 N-(tert-C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 -alkyl), --P(S)--[O--(i-C.sub.3 H.sub.7)].sub.2, --P(S)--[O--(i-C.sub.8 H.sub.17)].sub.2, .alpha.-naphthyl, benzothiazolyl, benzimidazolyl, thiazolyl, --CH.sub.2 --CH--(OH)--CH.sub.2 --S--R.sup.10 wherein R.sup.10 is tertiary C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 -alkyl, or R.sup.4 is radical ##STR2## R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 5550276Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1, 2 or 3 and in which X is oxygen or sulfur, T has the meaning of --S--, --S--S--, --S--S--, --S--S--S--S--, --S--S--S--S--S--, ##STR2## and Y has the meaning of ##STR3## in which Z has the meaning of --H, --COR.sup.13, --COOR.sup.13 or --CONHR.sup.13, and Q has the meaning of oxygen or --NR.sup.0 --, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.0, R.sup.4 and R.sup.13 are as defined in claim 1, with the proviso that the compound of the formula C.sub.2 H.sub.5 --S--CH.sub.2 CH(OH)--P(OC.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2 is excepted.The invention also relates to compositions containing the compounds of the formula I and organic materials, for example functional liquids and, in particular, lubricants.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich, Kay S. Groninger
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Patent number: 5481039Abstract: Compositions comprisinga) a functional liquid or an internal combustion engine fuel andb) at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2 --X).sub.n R, where X=--S-- or --O--, n=0 or 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a phenyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group, a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, or R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms which is substituted by at least one OH group, or R.sub.1 is a ##STR2## group in which the alkyl moiety contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are --H or, independently of R.sub.1, have the same meanings as R.sub.1, and M is B, Al, Fe, Cr, Sb or Bi, or M is a group M'--R' or a group M'--OR", where M' is Ti, Zr or Sn, and R' and R" is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or R' is ##STR3## wherein M' is defined above, and R.sub.1 ', R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corp.Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 5380344Abstract: Compositions comprisinga) a functional liquid or an internal combustion engine fuel andb) at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2 --X).sub.n --R, where X.dbd.--S-- or --O--, n=0 or 1 and R is an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a phenyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group, a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, or R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms which is substituted by at least one OH group, or R.sub.1 is a ##STR2## group in which the alkyl moiety contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are --H or, independently of R.sub.1, have the same meanings as R.sub.1, and M is B, Al, Fe, Cr, Sb or Bi, or M is a group M'--R' or a group M'--OR", where M' is Ti, Zr or Sn, and R' and R" is C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 5350785Abstract: Stabilized chlorine-containing polymer compositions comprising a chlorine-containing polymer and a stabilizer mixture comprising:a) at least one cyclic or non-cyclic, sterically hindered amine,b) at least one organic zinc compound and/or inorganic zinc compound from the series consisting of carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, oxides, hydroxides, basic oxides and mixed oxides, andc) at least one compound from the series consisting of the crystalline alkali metal/alkaline earth metal aluminosilicates, and, if desired,d) at least one 1,3-diketone and/ore) at least one organic or inorganic calcium compound.Polymer compositions of this type are preferably employed for slush mould and crash pad applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1993Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hans J. Sander, Olaf-Rene Hartmann, Hermann O. Wirth, Wolfgang Wehner
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Patent number: 5283273Abstract: Chlorine-containing polymers can be stabilized against thermal and actinic degradation by addition of a) a sterically hindered amine, b) a zinc compound, c) a calcium, magnesium and/or barium compound, and d) a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound. Other additives such as phosphites or epoxides can further improve the stabilization.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1993Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hans J. Sander, Olaf-Rene Hartmann, Hermann O. Wirth
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Patent number: 5256323Abstract: Compositions comprisinga) a functional liquid or an internal combustion engine fuel andb) at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2 --X).sub.n --R, where X=--S-- or --O--, n=0 or 1 and R is an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a phenyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group, a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, or R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms which is substituted by at least one OH group, or R.sub.1 is a ##STR2## group in which the alkyl moiety contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are --H or, independently of R.sub.1, have the same meanings as R.sub.1, and M is B, Al, Fe, Cr, Sb or Bi, or M is a group M'--R' or a group M'--OR", where M' is Ti, Zr or Sn, and R' and R" is C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1991Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 5244949Abstract: Chlorine-containing polymers can be stabilised against thermal and actinic degradation by addition of a sterically hindered amine and a zinc compound in the absence of other organometallic compounds. It is preferred additionally to add a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans J. Sander, Olaf-Rene Hartmann
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Patent number: 5177135Abstract: A composition comprisinga) a chlorinated polymer,b) at least one Me(II) carboxylate and/or Me(II) phenolate and/or Me(II) alkylphenolate, wherein Me(II) is Ba, Ca, Mg, Cd, Sr or Zn, andc) at least one compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 and, when n=1, R is phenyl and X is an alkyl group of 10 to 20 carbon atoms, when n=2, R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl, and X is alkylene of 4 to 12 carbon atoms, alkylene of 2 to 12 carbon atoms which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group, or is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --S--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --S--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --S--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, when n=3, R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms of phenyl and X is CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 --).sub.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1990Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Wolfgang Wehner, Hermann O. Wirth
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Patent number: 5155152Abstract: The compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, for example, alkanoyl or alkanoyloxy or R.sub.3 may also be, for example, alkanedioyl, are suitable for stabilizing chlorine-containing polymers against thermal and light-induced degradation.Some of the compounds of formula I are novel.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1990Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Wolfgang Wehner, Hermann O. Wirth
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Patent number: 5073277Abstract: Novel salts of methylphosphonic acid with primary amines are described. These compounds are preferably used as extreme pressure additives in lubricant compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Klaus Muller
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Patent number: 5071898Abstract: Composition containing a) a polymer containing chlorine and b) at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, hydroxyphenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl ring by an OH group, and R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyphenyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl ring by an OH group, subject to the condition that R.sub.2 is other than hydroxyphenyl if R.sub.1 is phenyl or hydroxyphenyl, and/or at least one compound of the formula I in which the OH groups present in the radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have been replaced by C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkanoyloxy.The compounds of the formula IA ##STR2## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, hydroxyphenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl ring by an OH group, are novel.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1989Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich, Gerd Abeler
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Patent number: 5021474Abstract: Moulding compositions comprising(a) a melamine/formaldehyde resin, a melamine/phenol/formaldehyde resin or a mixture of said resins,(b) organic and/or inorganic fillers,(c) a lubricant, and(d) 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the total composition, of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol as latent hardener,are suitable for the production of mouldings by injection moulding. The latent hardener employed permits extremely short cycle times coupled with long residence times at the cylinder temperature of the injection moulding machine. The moulding compositions are distinguished at the same time by very good flow properties.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1990Date of Patent: June 4, 1991Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Peter Gunther, Hermann O. Wirth, Wilhelm Endlich
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Patent number: 5002698Abstract: Compositions containing a lubricant, a hydraulic fluid or a metal-working fluid and at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and n are as defined in claim 1, are described. The compounds of the formula I are suitable for use as anti-wear agents and as extreme-pressure additives for lubricants, hydraulic fluids and metal-working fluids. Novel compounds of the formula I are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1989Date of Patent: March 26, 1991Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 4992504Abstract: Composition containing a chlorine-containing polymer and at least one compound of the formula IA ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl which is substituted by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl groups, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl ring by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl groups and R.sup.1 is additionally --R.sup.2 --X--R.sup.3, R.sup.2' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkanoyl and X is oxygen or sulfur.Compounds of the formula IA in which R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1990Date of Patent: February 12, 1991Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 4962227Abstract: Novel salts of methylphosphonic acid with primary amines are described. These compounds are preferably used as extreme pressure additives in lubricant compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1989Date of Patent: October 9, 1990Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Klaus Muller
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Patent number: 4943381Abstract: The invention relates to non-aqueous functional fluids which contain at least one compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --C(0)--O-- or --N(R.sup.3)--, in which R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, R.sup.1 is unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted by one to three hydroxyl groups, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted by one to three hydroxyl groups, with the proviso that at least one of the residues R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 is hydroxy-substituted, and wherein R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, a residue --CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have their previous significance, or R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, with the proviso that, when X is --O-- or --C(0)--O--, R is branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl, especially a tertiary alkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1989Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Emyr Phillips, Robert M. Neil, Hermann O. Wirth
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Patent number: 4931576Abstract: A process for producing glycidylthio ethers of the formula I ##STR1## which process comprises reacting epichlorohydrin with a mercaptan of the formula IIR--SH (II)in which R can be a radical ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, and together contain no more than 22 C atoms, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are in addition hydrogen, or wherein R is C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, phenyl or naphthyl unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or is benzyl or furfuryl, or wherein R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkylene which is substituted by --SH and which can be interrupted by 1 or 2 ether-O atoms, in an equimolar amount, without organic solvent and in the presence of a base, the reaction being performed by the phase-transfer catalysis process, wherein a phase-transfer catalyst is used, at a temperature of -30.degree. C. to +20.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1988Date of Patent: June 5, 1990Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 4925887Abstract: Moulding compositions comprising(a) a melamine/formaldehyde resin, a melamine/phenol/formaldehyde resin or a mixture of said resins,(b) organic and/or inorganic fillters,(c) a lubricant, and(d) 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on on the total composition, of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol as latent hardener,are suitable for the production of mouldings by injection moulding. The latent hardener employed permits extremely short cycle times coupled with long residence times at the cylinder temperature of the injection moulding machine. The moulding compositions are distinguished at the same time by very good flow properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1989Date of Patent: May 15, 1990Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Peter Gunther, Hermann O. Wirth, Wilhelm Endlich