Patents by Inventor Melodie Schweitzer

Melodie Schweitzer 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: 7744774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z—C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20100152093
    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: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, MELODIE A. SCHWEITZER, ALLEN CAPRON SIEVERT, EKATERINA N. SWEARINGEN
  • Patent number: 7718089
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Ekaterina N. Swearingen
  • Patent number: 7700004
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Ekaterina N. Swearingen
  • Publication number: 20100056412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z—C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20100029532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, Melodie A. Schweitzer
  • Patent number: 7641808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z-C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Patent number: 7622053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer
  • Publication number: 20090124524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, Melodie A. Schweitzer
  • Patent number: 7531496
    Abstract: Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane or nonafluoromethoxybutane, and additionally trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, acetone, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: El and Micro Care Corp
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer, Thomas L. Tattersall
  • Publication number: 20090062170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z-C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Patent number: 7498296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Patent number: 7494603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer
  • Patent number: 7476331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising HFC-63-14mcee. The compositions may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like and are useful in cleaning applications, as a defluxing agent, for removing oils or residues from a surface, depositing or removing lubricants from a surface, and as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids in refrigeration systems, air-conditioners and heat pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: E I Du Pont Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Abid N. Merchant, Barbara Haviland Minor, Shoeb A. Moiyadi, Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Publication number: 20080060687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Joan Bartelt, Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070203045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Joan Bartelt, Barbara Minor
  • Publication number: 20070203046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another emebodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Minor, Melodie Schweitzer
  • 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: 20060180785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising HFC-63-14mcee. The compositions may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like and are useful in cleaning applications, as a defluxing agent, for removing oils or residues from a surface, depositing or removing lubricants from a surface, and as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids in refrigeration systems, air-conditioners and heat pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Abid Merchant, Barbara Minor, Shoeb Moiyadi, Velliyur Rao, Melodie Schweitzer, Allen Sievert, Nancy Tucker