Patents by Inventor Mario Nappa

Mario Nappa 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).

  • Publication number: 20080061265
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are refrigerant and heat transfer fluid compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone and at least one hydrofluorocarbon for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor. The compositions may be azeotropic or near-azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Thomas Leck
  • Publication number: 20080042097
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, particularly in centrifugal compressor systems. Also disclosed are 5 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene in combination with hydrofluorocarbons, which are azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Mario Nappa, Barbara Minor, Allen Sievert, Velliyur Rao
  • Publication number: 20080027250
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for making hydrohalopropanes or hydrofluorobutanes. The process involves reacting a hydrofluoromethane with a fluoroolefin in the presence of an aluminum catalyst to produce a hydrohalopropane or a hydrofluorobutane. The hydrofluoromethane is CH2F2 or CH3F. The fluoroolefin is CF2?CF2, ClFC?CF2, or CF3CF?CF2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Xuehui Sun, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Rao, Viacheslav Petrov, Ekaterina Swearingen, Nina Delyagina, Victor Cherstkov
  • Publication number: 20070289317
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that are useful in refrigerain or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab.single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Donald Bivens
  • Publication number: 20070246682
    Abstract: Compositions of 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4(trifluoromethyl)-3 pentanone can be used in heat transfer refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The compositions may be in combination with fluoroethers. The compositions may be azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Thomas Leck
  • Publication number: 20070228320
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising hydrofluorocarbon, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-2-[(pentafluoroethyl)thio]ethane or mixtures thereof, which are useful in refrigerain or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab.single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: BARBARA MINOR, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070200086
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising and a fluoroether compound, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070194271
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising fluoroether, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane, and hydrofluorocarbon, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070108403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Allen Sievert, Mario Nappa, Barbara Minor, Thomas Leck, Velliyur Rao, Ekaterina Swearingen, Corneille Schmitz, Nandini Mouli, Deepak Perti
  • Publication number: 20070102021
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing residue from a surface comprising: contacting the surface with a composition comprising at least one unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of compounds having the formula E- or Z-R1CH?CHR2, wherein R1 and R2 are, independently, C1 to C6 perfluoroalkyl groups, or C1 to C6 hydrofluoroalkyl groups, and recovering the surface from the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Mario Nappa, Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Ekaterina Swearingen
  • Publication number: 20070105738
    Abstract: This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbons. The invention further relates to use of said cleaning compositions in methods to clean, degrease, deflux, dewater, and deposit fluorolubricant. The invention further relates to novel unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbons and their use as cleaning compositions and in the methods listed above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Mario Nappa, Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Ekaterina Swearingen
  • Publication number: 20070098646
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are propellants comprising fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons. Also disclosed are sprayable compositions comprising the propellants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Mario Nappa, Joseph Creazzo, Allen Sievert, Ekaterina Swearingen
  • Publication number: 20070096051
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are flame suppression compounds and methods of use thereof. The compounds include unsaturated fluorocarbons appropriate for use in fire protection applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Mario Nappa, Ekaterina Swearingen, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070100175
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope or near-azeotrope compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-1234yf) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). These compositions are useful in processes to produce and purify HFC-1234yf. Additionally, disclosed herein are processes for the manufacture of HFC-1234yf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Miller, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Nott Rao, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070099811
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope compositions comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene. Additionally, disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and hydrogen fluoride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Miller, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Nott Rao, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070100174
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope compositions comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Miller, Barbara Minor, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Nott Rao, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070100011
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are blowing agents comprising fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons useful in foamable compositions. Also disclosed are methods for forming a foam comprising the aforementioned blowing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Creazzo, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Ekaterina Swearingen
  • Publication number: 20070100173
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. These azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and in processes to purify E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from mixtures of E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and/or with hydrogen fluoride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Miller, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Nott Rao, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070100176
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tridecafluoro-3-heptene (HFC-162-13mczy, CF3CF2CH?CFCF2CF2CF3) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tridecafluoro-3-heptene (HFC-162-13mcyz, CF3CF2CF?CHCF2CF2CF3) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) and to azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tetradecafluoroheptane and hydrogen fluoride (HF). These compositions are useful in processes to produce and purify HFC-162-13mcyz, HFC-162-13mczy and HFC-63-14mee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Miller, Mario Nappa, Velliyur Nott Rao, Allen Sievert
  • Publication number: 20070100009
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are blowing agents comprising fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons useful in foamable compositions. Also disclosed are methods for forming a foam comprising the aforementioned blowing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Creazzo, Mario Nappa, Allen Sievert, Ekaterina Swearingen