Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Davenport
Kenneth G. Davenport 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: 20140223809Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and methods of making pellets comprising a sorghum material, more preferably a sweet sorghum material having an average Brix value of 10 or higher. In embodiments, the pellets are highly combustible and comprise woody materials in addition to the sorghum materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC.Inventors: Mario Carrillo, Kenneth G. Davenport, Bob Kodrzycki, Scott A. Staggenborg, Larry Lambright
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Patent number: 5739295Abstract: A new class of 3-diazo-3,4-dihydrocoumarin compounds which are useful as photoactive compounds in a wide variety of applications including photoresists and other opto-electronic applications are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include 6-sulfonyl-3-diazo-4-oxo-3,4-dihydrocoumarin esters. These compounds exhibit very high photosensitivity in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) region (ca. 250 nm), and therefore, are useful as photoactive compounds in DUV photoresist formulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1997Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Mohammad Aslam, Michael T. Sheehan, George Kvakovszky, Kenneth G. Davenport, Douglas J. Gordon
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Patent number: 5618958Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the formula:LRE(O)nwhereinL is selected from the group consisting of(a) (R.sub.1)(AL)wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl side chain containing at least one carbon-rhenium covalent bond, andAL is a molecule having C.sub.2 to C.sub.50, and has at least one hetero atom selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and P wherein there is at least one hetero-rhenium dative bond, and has at least one chiral center. and(b) R.sub.AL is a straight or branched chain alkyl or arylalkyl group containing C.sub.2 to C.sub.50 and containing at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and P, with the proviso that said alkyl group contains at least one carbon-rhenium covalent bond and at least one hetero-rhenium dative bond, and has at least one chiral center:and n is an integer which is 2, 3, 4, or 5 and which has utility in areas such as epoxidation of olefins.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1996Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Charles E. Tucker, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 5466869Abstract: A catalytic process for preparing 4-hydroxyacetophenone oxime by reacting 4-hydroxyacetophenone with NH.sub.3 and H.sub.2 O.sub.2 in the liquid phase, in the presence of a catalyst substantially consisting of a titanium-containing molecular sieve such as a highly crystalline substance, containing SiO.sub.2 and having a zeolitic structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1994Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Kenneth G. Davenport, Roger A. Sheldon, Joel Le Bars, Werner H. Mueller
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Patent number: 5304610Abstract: A unique polymer was synthesized via copolymerization of vinylpyridine and acetoxystyrene under radical-initiated conditions followed by acidic or basic hydrolysis of the acetoxy group to afford the corresponding hydroxy group. The built-in acid-base dual functionality (phenolic and pyridyl units) in this polymer backbone gives rise to its unique solubility properties over a wide pH range in both aqueous and non-aqueous media. Due to its amphoteric nature, this polymer finds application as an anti-stat, viscosity modifier, and/or ion-exchange resin.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1993Date of Patent: April 19, 1994Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Apurba Bhattacharya, Kenneth G. Davenport, Michael T. Sheehan, James R. Sounik
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Patent number: 5232995Abstract: A unique polymer was synthesized via copolymerization of vinylpyridine and acetoxystyrene under radical-initiated conditions followed by acidic or basic hydrolysis of the acetoxy group to afford the corresponding hydroxy group. The built-in acid-base dual functionality (phenolic and pyridyl units) in this polymer backbone gives rise to its unique solubility properties over a wide pH range in both aqueous and non-aqueous media. Due to its amphoteric nature, this polymer finds application as an anti-stat, viscosity modifier, and/or ion-exchange resin.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1993Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Apurba Bhattacharya, Kenneth G. Davenport, Michael T. Sheehan, James R. Sounik
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Patent number: 5223640Abstract: This invention provides a process to prepare optically active .alpha.-aryl propionic acids without the need for resolving a racemic mixture. In one embodiment of the process, an acetophenone is sequentially converted to a 1-alkyne, then to an .alpha.-aryl .beta.-silylated acrolein, and then to an acrylic acid, which is then asymmetrically hydrogenated to an optically active .alpha.-aryl propionic acid.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1992Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Ahmed M. Tafesh, Sambasivarao Kotha, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 5210149Abstract: A unique polymer was synthesized via copolymerization of vinylpyridine and acetoxystyrene under radical-initiated conditions followed by acidic or basic hydrolysis of the acetoxy group to afford the corresponding hydroxy group. The built-in acid-base dual functionality (phenolic and pyridyl units) in this polymer backbone gives rise to its unique solubility properties over a wide pH range in both aqueous and non-aqueous media. Due to its amphoteric nature, this polymer finds application as an anti-stat, viscosity modifier, and/or ion-exchange resin.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1992Date of Patent: May 11, 1993Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Apurba Bhattacharya, Kenneth G. Davenport, Michael T. Sheehan, James R. Sounik
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Patent number: 5157142Abstract: A process is provided for preparing N-acyl-aminothiophenols, e.g., N-acetyl-para-aminothiophenol, or aminothiophenols, e.g., para-aminothiophenol, by reacting a hydroxy aromatic ketone, e.g., 4-hydroxyacetophenone (4-HAP), with hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt, to form the oxime of the ketone, subjecting the oxime to a Beckmann rearrangement in the presence of a catalyst to form the N-acyl-hydroxy aromatic amine, e.g., N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP), reacting the N-acyl-hydroxy aromatic amine with an N,N-di (organo) thiocarbamoyl halide, e.g., N,N-dimethylthiocarbamoyl chloride, to form an O-(N-acyl-aminoaryl)-N,N-di (organo) thiocarbamate, e.g., O-(N-acetyl-para-aminophenyl)-N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate, pyrolytically rearranging the O-(N-acyl-aminoaryl)-N,N-di (organo) thiocarbamate to form an S-(N-acyl-aminoaryl)-N,N-di (organo) thiocarbamate, e.g., S-(N-acetyl-para-aminophenyl)-N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate, and hydrolyzing the latter compound to obtain the N-acyl aminothiophenol or aminothiophenol.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1986Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventor: Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 5151540Abstract: A method is provided for preparing N-acylaminothiophenols, e.g., N-acetyl-para-aminothiophenol, or aminothiophenols, e.g., para-aminothiophenol, or N,S-diacylaminothiophenols, e.g., N,S-diacetyl-para-aminothiophenol, by reacting any of certain sulfur-containing ketones, viz., an S-(acylaryl) N,N-di(organo)thiocarbamate, e.g., S-(4'-acetophenyl)-N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate, an acylthiophenol acylate ester, e.g., 4-acetothiophenol acetate, or a free acylthiophenol, e.g., 4-acetothiophenol with hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt, to form the oxime of the ketone, subjecting the oxime to a Beckmann rearrangement in the presence of a catalyst to form an S-(N-acyl-aminoaryl) N,N-di(organo)thiocarbamate, e.g., S-(N-acetyl-para-aminophenyl) N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate, an N,S-diacylaminothiophenol, e.g., N,S-diacetyl-paraaminothiophenol, or an N-acyl aminothiophenol, e.g., N-acetyl-para-aminothiophenol, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1986Date of Patent: September 29, 1992Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Mohammad Aslam, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 5087769Abstract: A method of forming 6-substituted-2-vinyl naphthalene from a 2-substituted naphthalene compound wherein the substituent in the 2-position is an ortho-para directing electron-donating group not reactive with hydrogen fluoride, comprises contacting the naphthalene compound and an acylating agent with substantially anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to acylate the naphthalene compound to a 6-substituted-2-acylnaphthalene compound, hydrogenating the 6-substituted-2-acylnaphthalene compound to convert the 2-acyl substituent to an alcohol substituent, dehydrating the product of hydrogenation in the presence of a free radical inhibitor to convert the alcohol substituent to an olefinic substituent, and isolating the formed 6-substituted-2-vinylnaphthalene subsequent to the dehydration.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1990Date of Patent: February 11, 1992Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Mohammad Aslam, Henry C. Linstid, III., Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 5072025Abstract: 3-substituted-4-hydroxy- and 4-acetoxystyrene compounds, especially 3,5-di(methyl, bromo or chloro)-4-acetoxystyrene as well as a process for its preparation. 2,6-dimethylphenol is acylated with acetic anhydride and HF catalyzed to produce 3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-acetophenone. After subsequent esterification with acetic anhydride and catalyzed hydrogenation to form 1-(3',5'-dimethyl-4'-acetoxyphenyl)ethanol, this intermediate is then dehydrated with an acid and a polymerization inhibitor to produce 3,5-dimethyl-4-acetoxystyrene.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1990Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Richard Vicari, Mohammad Aslam, Wilson B. Ray, Kenneth G. Davenport, Ralph Dammel, Juergen Lingnau, Karl-Friedrich Doessel
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Patent number: 5041666Abstract: A method is provided for the production of 3,3', 4,4'-tetraaminobiphenyl (TAB) from biphenyl comprising the following steps:1) acetylating the biphenyl in the presence of an appropriate Friedel-Crafts catalyst to obtain 4,4'-diacetylbiphenyl (DAcB);2) oximating the DAcB to form DAcB dioxime;3) subjecting the dioxime to a double Beckmann rearrangement to obtain N,N-diacetylbenzidine (DiAcBz);4) nitrating the DiAcBz to obtain 3,3'-dinitro-N,N-diacetylbenzidine (DNAcBz)5) removing the acetyl groups of the DNAcBz by basic hydrolysis to form 3,3'-dinitrobenzidine (DNB); and6) reducing the nitrate groups of the DNB to form TAB.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1987Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Bennett C. Ward, Wilson B. Ray, Charles B. Hilton, Anthony J. East, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 5008439Abstract: A method for synthesizing 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)alkanoic acid esters by reacting a hydroxyaromatic ketone derivative with a 2-substituted alkanoic acid ester under basic conditions and thereafter oxidizing the intermediate with subsequent hydrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1988Date of Patent: April 16, 1991Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Varadaraj Elango, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 4994623Abstract: Thiophenones are produced by acylating the aromatic ring of thiophenolic ethers in the presence of anhydrous hydrofluoric acid. It has been found that if the thio group is in the form of a thioether and not a thiol, the aromatic ring can be acylated to form the thiophenone in the presence of anhydrous hydrofluoric acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1990Date of Patent: February 19, 1991Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Kenneth G. Davenport, Wilson B. Ray, Mohammad Aslam
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Patent number: 4981995Abstract: A method is provided for the preparation of ibuprofen by carbonylating 1-(4'-isobutylphenyl)ethanol (IBPE) with carbon monoxide in an acidic aqueous medium, e.g. containing at least 10% of water based on the weight of IBPE initially added, at a temperature of at least about 10.degree. C. and a carbon monoxide pressure of at least about 500 psig, and in the presence of (1) a catalyst complex consisting essentially of a palladium compound in which the palladium has a valence of zero to 2 and is complexed with at least one monodentate phosphine ligand miscible with the organic phase of the reaction medium, the phosphorus/palladium mole ratio in said palladium compound and ligand being at least about 2:1 when the palladium/IBPE mole ratio is such that palladium=1 and IBPE=10,000 or more; (2) dissociated hydrogen ions from an acid which is substantially completely ionizable in dilute aqueous solution such that the mole ratio of hydrogen ions to IBPE added to the reaction zone is at least about 0.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1990Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Inventors: Varadaraj Elango, Mark A. Murphy, Brad L. Smith, Kenneth G. Davenport, Graham N. Mott, Edward G. Zey, Gary L. Moss
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Patent number: 4965400Abstract: 3-substituted-4-hydroxy- and 4-acetoxystyrene compounds, especially 3,5-di(methyl, bromo or chloro)-4-acetoxystyrene as well as a process for its preparation. 2,6-dimethylphenol is acylated with acetic anhydride and HF catalyzed to produce 3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-acetophenone. After subsequent esterification with acetic anhydride and catalyzed hydrogenation to form 1-(3',5'-dimethyl-4'-acetoxyphenyl)ethanol, this intermediate is then dehydrated with an acid and a polymerization inhibitor to produce 3,5-dimethyl-4-acetoxystyrene.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1988Date of Patent: October 23, 1990Inventors: Richard Vicari, Mohammad Aslam, Wilson B. Ray, Kenneth G. Davenport, Ralph Dammel, Juergen Lingnau, Karl-Friedrich Doessel
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Patent number: 4935522Abstract: A method for producing ethyl 2-[4'-(6"-chloro-2"-benzoxazolyloxy)phenoxy]propanoate by reacting a hydroxyaromatic ketone derivative with a 2-substituted propanoic ester under basic conditions and thereafter oxidizing the intermediate with subsequent hydrolysis and reaction with 2,6-dichlorobenzoxazole.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1988Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Varadaraj Elongo, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 4929694Abstract: There are provided novel copolymers of a p-mercaptostyrene ester, e.g., the acetate, with at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, N-methylmaleimide, maleic anhydride and p-acetoxystyrene. These copolymers may be hydrolyzed to produce corresponding copolymers of p-mercaptostyrene with at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, N-methylmaleimide, maleic acid and p-vinylphenol. The copolymers have application as heavy metal sequestering agents in various forms and structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1989Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Mohammad Aslam, Richard Vicari, Kenneth G. Davenport
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Patent number: 4927956Abstract: 3-substituted-4-hydroxy- and 4-acetoxystyrene compounds, especially 3,5-di(methyl, bromo or chloro)-4-acetoxystyrene as well as a process for its preparation. 2,6-dimethylphenol is acylated with acetic anhydride and HF catalyzed to produce 3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-acetophenone. After subsequent esterification with acetic anhydride and catalyzed hydrogenation to form 1-(3',5'-dimethyl-4'-acetoxyphenyl)ethanol, this intermediate is then dehydrated with an acid and a polymerization inhibitor to produce 3,5-dimethyl-4-acetoxystyrene.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1989Date of Patent: May 22, 1990Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Richard Vicari, Mohammad Aslam, Wilson B. Ray, Kenneth G. Davenport, Ralph Dammel, Juergen Lingnau, Karl-Friedrich Doessel