Patents by Inventor Jerome L. Stavinoha
Jerome L. Stavinoha 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: 6693219Abstract: A process for stabilizing a fluorophosphite ligand in a hydroformylation reaction mixture having an &agr;-olefin, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and a catalyst composition having a combination of a rhodium containing compound and one or more fluorophosphite compounds having the general formula: wherein R1 and R2 are hydrocarbyl radicals which contain a total of up to about 40 carbon atoms, the process includes the step of adding to the reaction mixture an epoxide in a sufficient amount to reduce the degradation of the fluorophosphite ligand.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Thomas Allen Puckette, Ginette Struck Tolleson, Thomas James Devon, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030018220Abstract: A process for stabilizing a fluorophosphite ligand in a hydroformylation reaction mixture having an &agr;-olefin, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and a catalyst composition having a combination of a rhodium containing compound and one or more fluorophosphite compounds having the general formula: 1Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Thomas Allen Puckette, Ginette Struck Tolleson, Thomas James Devon, Jerome L. Stavinoha
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Patent number: 5362890Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved gas phase process for the selective epoxidation of non-allylic olefins wherein the epoxidation is carried out in the presence of certain inert, paraffin hydrocarbons. Such hydrocarbons possess higher heat capacities as compared to other materials, e.g., nitrogen, argon, methane and helium, typically used as inert diluents in olefin epoxidations. The disclosed process is particularly useful for the continuous manufacture of 3,4-epoxy-1-butene from 1,3-butadiene.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1993Date of Patent: November 8, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jr., John R. Monnier, David M. Hitch, Timothy R. Nolen, George L. Oltean
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Patent number: 5344988Abstract: Disclosed are bis-phosphine compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein: each of A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 is an arylene radical wherein (i) each phosphorus atom P is bonded to a ring carbon atom of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 and to a ring carbon atom of A.sup.3 and A.sup.4, (ii) A.sup.1 and A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 are bonded to each other by ring carbon atoms and (iii) each of the residues ##STR2## constitutes a 5-membered ring; each of A.sup.5 and A.sup.6 is an arylene radical wherein A.sup.5 and A.sup.6 are bonded to each other and to residues R.sup.1 --C--R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 --C--R.sup.4 by ring carbon atoms and R.sup.1 --C--R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 --C--R.sup.4 are connected to each other through a chain of 4 carbon atoms; andR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl radical containing up to about 8 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1994Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 5332846Abstract: Disclosed are bis-phosphine compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein: each of A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 is an arylene radical wherein (i) each phosphorus atom P is bonded to a ring carbon atom of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 and to a ring carbon atom of A.sup.3 and A.sup.4, (ii) A.sup.1 and A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 are bonded to each other by ring carbon atoms and (iii) each of the residues ##STR2## constitutes a 5-membered ring; each of A.sup.5 and A.sup.6 is an arylene radical wherein A.sup.5 and A.sup.6 are bonded to each other and to residues R.sup.1 --C--R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 --C--R.sup.4 by ring carbon atoms and R.sup.1 --C--R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 --C--R.sup.4 are connected to each other through a chain of 4 carbon atoms; andR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl radical containing up to about 8 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1993Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 5312931Abstract: Disclosed are improved processes for the recovery of 3,4-epoxy-1-butene (EpB) from an epoxidation effluent comprising EpB, butadiene, oxygen and butane obtained by the selective epoxidation of butadiene with an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst and an inert gas. EpB is separated from the effluent by means of an absorption process using liquid mixture of butadiene and butane as the absorbent material. The inclusion of butane in the epoxidation and recovery processes permits the use of lower pressures in the absorption of the EpB product.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jr.
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Patent number: 5117012Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the manunfacture of 3,4-epoxy-1-butene (EpB) and, particularly, for the recovery of EpB from an epoxidation effluent comprising EpB, butadiene, oxygen and an inert gas obtained by the selective epoxidation of butadiene with an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst and an inert gas. EpB is separated from the effluent by means of an absorption process using liquid butadiene as the absorbent material.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jr., John D. Tolleson
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Patent number: 5026886Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing biaryl, bidentate ligands comprising:(1) contacting a biaryl compound having the structural formula: ##STR1## with a proton abstracting agent under conditions suitable to form a biaryl dianion, which is then(2) contacted with a Group V compound of the formula: ##STR2## where X' is halogen or a suitable leaving group.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1988Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Thomas J. Devon
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Patent number: 5004823Abstract: The hydroformylation of olefins with rhodium complex catalysts is described. The catalysts employed comprise a rhodium complex with at least one bidentate ligand having a specified structure, ##STR1## Hydroformylation reactions at relatively low temperatures and pressure and yet with high rates of reaction and high selectivity to aldehyde product are obtained by the practice of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1990Date of Patent: April 2, 1991Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 4960949Abstract: The hydroformylation of olefins with rhodium complex catalysts is described. The catalysts employed comprise a rhodium complex with at least one bidentate ligand having a specified structure, ##STR1## Hydroformylation reactions at relatively low temperatures and pressure and yet with high rates of reaction and high selectivity to aldehyde product are obtained by the practice of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1988Date of Patent: October 2, 1990Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 4927878Abstract: Novel heat-curable compositions are obtained by combining a bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dicyclopentadiene containing polyester and an unsaturated polyester. These compositions can be cross-linked by heating at temperatures above 135.degree. C., and do not require cross-linking agents or radical initiators. The compositions of the present invention are useful as coatings and adhesives having superior qualities.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1988Date of Patent: May 22, 1990Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Anthony W. McCollum
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Patent number: 4904808Abstract: A novel ligand for use in hydroformylation reactions wherein at least one olefin having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms is contacted in a reaction zone at a temperature of from about 20.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and a pressure of from about 50 psig to about 800 psig with hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a catalyst containing rhodium, the ligand having the formula ##STR1## wherein: n is 1-4;each R is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloaliphatic, halogen, alkanoyl, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or cyano;each R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently selected from alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl or cycloaliphatic;each R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrogen and the R.sub.1 substituents; andeach Y is independently selected from the elements N, P, As, Sb and Bi.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1989Date of Patent: February 27, 1990Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 4895908Abstract: Novel esters and polyesters are prepared by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dicyclopentadiene, or mixtures of the two with monobasic acid esters and dibasic acid diesters. These esters and polyesters are characterized by a reversible cross-linking mechanism and have utility as superior coatings and adhesives. High molecular weight, cross-linked polymers are also prepared in the present invention by reacting cyclopentdienylethanol with a polyolefin wax having an ester, acid or anhydride functional group.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1988Date of Patent: January 23, 1990Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Anthony W. McColllum
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Patent number: 4895926Abstract: Novel hydroxyethylnorbornene esters are disclosed which are prepared by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol with an acrylate ester. Novel polyesters are disclosed which are prepared by the self-polymerization of the hydroxyethylnorborane (HEN) esters. Novel polyesters are also obtained by reacting HEN compounds and a diol or other polyol in the presence of diacids or their esters or anhydrides. The polyesters of the present invention are useful as tackifying agents, adhesives, coatings, and for other purposes.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1989Date of Patent: January 23, 1990Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Anthony W. McCollum
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Patent number: 4879416Abstract: The process for preparing a bidentate ligand comprising the steps,(1) contacting with ozone under ozonolysis conditions a suspension in a hydroxylic reaction medium of phenanthrene or a phenanthrene derivative to form an ozonated intermediate,(2) contacting said ozonated intermediate with a reducing agent under conditions appropriate to form the corresponding diol,(3) contacting said diol with a latent displaceable functional group under conditions appropriate to convert the diol to the corresponding difunctional biaryl compound, and(4) contacting said difunctional biaryl compound, with an anion of N, P, As, Sb or Bi under conditions appropriate to form the desired bidentate ligand.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1987Date of Patent: November 7, 1989Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas A. Puckette, Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Jerome L. Stavinoha
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Patent number: 4855395Abstract: Novel hydroxyethylnorbornene esters are disclosed which are prepared by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol with an acrylate ester. Novel polyesters are disclosed which are prepared by the self-polymerization of the hydroxyethylnorborane (HEN) esters. Novel polyesters are also obtained by reacting HEN compounds and a diol or other polyol in the presence of diacids or their esters or anhydrides. The polyesters of the present invention are useful as tackifying agents, adhesives, coatings, and for other purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1988Date of Patent: August 8, 1989Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Anthony W. McCollum
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Patent number: 4851581Abstract: A novel ligand for use in hydroformylation reactions wherein at least one olefin having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms is contacted in a reaction zone at a temperature of from about 20.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and a pressure of from about 50 psig to about 800 psig with hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a catalyst containing rhodium, the ligand having the formula ##STR1## wherein: n is 1-4;each R is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aryl, aralky, alkaryl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloaliphatic, halogen, alkanoyl, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or cyano;each R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently selected from alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl or cycloaliphatic;each R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrogen and the R.sub.1 substituents; andeach Y is independently selected from the elements N, P, As, Sb and Bi.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1987Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 4824977Abstract: A hydroformylation process including contacting hydroformylation stock in a reaction zone at a temperature of from about 20.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and a pressure of from about 15 psig to about 800 psig with hydrogen and carbon monoxide wherein the catalyst comprises rhodium in chemical complex with one or more ligands of the formulae ##STR1## wherein: Z, when present, represents the atoms necessary to form with adjacent carbons on the benzene nucleus a fused divalent ring structure having up to about 20 ring carbons;each ring is either unsubstituted or one or more of the hydrogens thereof is replaced with a substituent R selected independently from alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloaliphatic, halogen, alkanoyl, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or cyano;each R.sub.1 and R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1988Date of Patent: April 25, 1989Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Devon, Gerald W. Phillips, Thomas A. Puckette, Jerome L. Stavinoha, Jr., Jeffrey J. Vanderbilt
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Patent number: 4812509Abstract: Novel esters and polyesters are prepared by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dicyclopentadiene, or mixtures of the two with monobasic acid esters and dibasic acid diesters. These esters and polyesters are characterized by a reversible cross-linking mechanism and have utility as superior coatings and adhesives. High molecular weight, cross-linked polymers are also prepared in the present invention by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol with a polyolefin wax having an ester, acid or anhydride functional group.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1987Date of Patent: March 14, 1989Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Anthony W. McCollum
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Patent number: 4801629Abstract: Novel heat-curable compositions are obtained by combining a bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dicyclopentadiene-containing polyester and an unsaturated polyester. These compositions can be cross-linked by heating at temperatures above 135.degree. C., and do not require cross-linking agents or radical initiators. The compositions of the present invention are useful as coatings and adhesives having superior qualities.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1987Date of Patent: January 31, 1989Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jerome L. Stavinoha, Anthony W. McCollum