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).

  • Patent number: 5892051
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 5618778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 5550276
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich, Kay S. Groninger
  • Patent number: 5481039
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corp.
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 5380344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 5350785
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hans J. Sander, Olaf-Rene Hartmann, Hermann O. Wirth, Wolfgang Wehner
  • Patent number: 5283273
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hans J. Sander, Olaf-Rene Hartmann, Hermann O. Wirth
  • Patent number: 5256323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 5244949
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans J. Sander, Olaf-Rene Hartmann
  • Patent number: 5177135
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Wehner, Hermann O. Wirth
  • Patent number: 5155152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Wehner, Hermann O. Wirth
  • Patent number: 5073277
    Abstract: Novel salts of methylphosphonic acid with primary amines are described. These compounds are preferably used as extreme pressure additives in lubricant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Klaus Muller
  • Patent number: 5071898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich, Gerd Abeler
  • Patent number: 5021474
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Gunther, Hermann O. Wirth, Wilhelm Endlich
  • Patent number: 5002698
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 4992504
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 4962227
    Abstract: Novel salts of methylphosphonic acid with primary amines are described. These compounds are preferably used as extreme pressure additives in lubricant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1990
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Klaus Muller
  • Patent number: 4943381
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Emyr Phillips, Robert M. Neil, Hermann O. Wirth
  • Patent number: 4931576
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
  • Patent number: 4925887
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Gunther, Hermann O. Wirth, Wilhelm Endlich