Patents by Inventor Joseph Mihelic
Joseph Mihelic 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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Publication number: 20090274841Abstract: This invention relates to process for coating a metal surface, wherein said process comprises contacting the metal surface with a barrier coating comprising (a) an amine salt of a fatty acid or an amine salt of a derivative of a fatty acid, (b) a salt of a non polymeric aromatic acid, (c) optionally, a nonionic or anionic surfactant, and (d) water. The invention further comprises a process for cleaning a metal surface containing residues, which comprises contacting the metal surface, exposed to the barrier coating, with water to remove residues that have deposited after applying the barrier coating to the metal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: Joseph Mihelic
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Publication number: 20070298175Abstract: This invention relates to process for coating a metal surface, wherein said process comprises contacting the metal surface with a barrier coating comprising (a) an amine salt of a fatty acid or an amine salt of a derivative of a fatty acid, (b) a salt of a non polymeric aromatic acid, (c) optionally, a nonionic or anionic surfactant, and (d) water. The invention further comprises a process for cleaning a metal surface containing residues, which comprises contacting the metal surface, exposed to the barrier coating, with water to remove residues that have deposited after applying the barrier coating to the metal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2005Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLCInventor: Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 6982062Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising (a) an aliphatic amine, (b) an azole selected from the group consisting of (1) tolyltriazole, (2) benzotriazole, and (3) mixtures thereof, and (c) a benzoate. The compositions are particularly useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metal equipment, particularly equipment made from cast iron and aluminum, and more particularly, engine blocks that have been subjected to water flushing. The invention also relates to a process for inhibiting corrosion, particularly the vapor phase corrosion of metal equipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Frank L. M. DeCordt, Niklas Dahlberg, Joseph Mihelic, Michelle Blackowski
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Publication number: 20050017220Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising (a) an aliphatic amine, (b) an azole selected from the group consisting of (1) tolyltriazole, (2) benzotriazole, and (3) mixtures thereof, and (c) a benzoate. The compositions are particularly useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metal equipment, particularly equipment made from cast iron and aluminum, and more particularly, engine blocks that have been subjected to water flushing. The invention also relates to a process for inhibiting corrosion, particularly the vapor phase corrosion of metal equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Frank DeCordt, Niklas Svensson, Joseph Mihelic, Michelle Blackowski
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Patent number: 6723257Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition for use in commercial, institutional, and industrial water systems. The compositions comprise a mixture of (1) a fatty acid ester, and (2) a polyethylene glycol ester. These compositions are useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metals such as steel, copper, and brass, which are exposed to water.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 6613249Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition for use in commercial, institutional, and industrial water systems. The compositions comprise a mixture of (1) a fatty acid ester, and (2) a polyalkylene glycol, preferably polyethylene glycol. These compositions are useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metals such as steel, copper, and brass, which are exposed to water.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
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Publication number: 20030103865Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition for use in commercial, institutional, and industrial water systems. The compositions comprise a mixture of (1) a fatty acid ester, and (2) a polyethylene glycol ester. These compositions are useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metals such as steel, copper, and brass, which are exposed to water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 6514350Abstract: This invention relates to a process for removing rust from metal surfaces. The process uses an aqueous solution of a benzoate.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 6458320Abstract: This invention relates to a galvanized metal, typically steel, corrosion inhibitor concentrate comprising (a) an amine salt of a fatty acid or an amine salt of a derivative of a fatty acid, (b) preferably a salt of a non polymeric aromatic acid, and (c) preferably a nonionic or anionic surfactant, and water. The invention also relates to a process for inhibiting corrosion and/or stripping of galvanized steel subjected to acidic conditions, e.g. an amine citrate or citric acid cleaning solution.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1999Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 6156129Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for cleaning metal surfaces immersed in an aqueous system. The composition comprises as a mixture: an organic carboxylic acid; a non chelating amine; a chelating agent; and preferably a sulfur-containing polymer.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Linda M. Hlivka, Joseph Mihelic, Bruce L. Libutti
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Patent number: 5972874Abstract: This invention relates to stable microemulsion cleaners having decreased volatile organic content comprising (a) a non polar, organic hydrocarbon solvent system comprising (i) an aromatic solvent and/or (ii) an aliphatic solvent, (b) an ethoxylate of an aromatic or aliphatic hydrophobe; (c) a glycol ether or ethylene glycol; a primary amino alcohol; water; and other components for specific applications. These cleaners can be used for removing oil, grease, and baked-on carbon deposits from metal surfaces, and are particularly useful as engine shampoos and cleaners for air coolers.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Libutti, Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 5723430Abstract: This invention relates to microemulsion cleaners having decreased odor comprising (a) an organic solvent (b) a nonionic surfactant blend (c) a glycol ether (d) a phosphate ester hydrotrope or salt thereof (e) primary amino alcohol, and (f) water. These cleaners can be used for removing baked-on oil and carbon deposits.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventor: Joseph Mihelic
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Patent number: 5401326Abstract: This invention relates to microemulsion cleaners comprising (a) an organic solvent (b) a surfactant blend comprising an anionic and nonionic surfactant (c) a glycol ether (d) morpholine, and (e) water. These cleaners can be used for removing baked-on oil and carbon deposits.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1993Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Drew Chemical CorporationInventors: Joseph Mihelic, Lionel B. Luttinger
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Patent number: 5401325Abstract: This invention relates to a process for removing oil, grease, and baked-on carbon deposits from metal surfaces with microemulsion cleaners comprising (a) an organic solvent (b) a surfactant blend comprising an anionic and nonionic surfactant (c) a glycol ether (d) morpholine, and (e) water.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1993Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Drew Chemical CorporationInventors: Joseph Mihelic, Lionel B. Luttinger, Thomas A. Farrington