Patents by Inventor Michael Gernon

Michael Gernon 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).

  • Fatty ester compositions with improved oxidative stability
    Patent number: 7582126
    Abstract: Compositions containing unsaturated fatty esters may be stabilized against atmospheric oxidation by the addition of an antioxidant package containing a phenolic oxidant and a nonphenolic oxygen scavenger, which may be a hydroxylamine, an amine N-oxide, an oxime, or a nitrone. If an amine N-oxide is used, it may be used with or without a phenolic antioxidant. Compositions treated in this manner show good resistance to atmospheric oxidation and resultant viscosity increase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventors: Nicholas Martyak, Michael Gernon, Conor Dowling, Daniel Alford
  • Fatty ester compositions with improved oxidative stability
    Publication number: 20070137098
    Abstract: Compositions containing unsaturated fatty esters may be stabilized against atmospheric oxidation by the addition of an antioxidant package containing a phenolic oxidant and a nonphenolic oxygen scavenger, which may be a hydroxylamine, an amine N-oxide, an oxime, or a nitrone. If an amine N-oxide is used, it may be used with or without a phenolic antioxidant. Compositions treated in this manner show good resistance to atmospheric oxidation and resultant viscosity increase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Nicholas Martyak, Michael Gernon, Conor Dowling, Daniel Alford
  • Optimized alkanolamines for latex paints
    Publication number: 20060106129
    Abstract: Latex paint formulations that contain N-n-butyl ethanolamine (BAE) as the neutralizing agent and methods for their use are disclosed. BAE provides paint formulations that have low odor, increased open time, and reduced volatile organic compounds (VOC). BAE also aids in pigment dispersion so less pigment dispersant is required for paint formulations in which the pigment volume concentration (PVC) of the formulation is 38% to 80%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Gernon, Conor Dowling, Daniel Alford
  • Alkyl ethanolamine and biocide combination for hydrocarbon based fuels
    Publication number: 20060005464
    Abstract: A microorganism control combination for liquid hydrocarbon systems containing water is disclosed. The combination is a biocidal control agent and an alkylamine ethoxylate of the formula RXN(CH2CH2OH)Y wherein R is C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl group, X and Y are 1 or 2, Z is 0 or 1, X+Y is not greater than 3, when X or Y is 2 than Z is 0 and when X is 2 the R groups are the same or different C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl groups. The combination provides effective microorganism control with reduced concentration of biocidal control agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Gernon, Conor Dowling
  • Alkyl ethanolamine and biocide combination for hydrocarbon based fuels
    Publication number: 20060005463
    Abstract: A microorganism control combination for water-liquid hydrocarbon systems is disclosed. The combination is a biocidal control agent and an alkylamine ethoxylate of the formula RXN(CH2CH2OH)Y wherein R is C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl group, X and Y are 1 or 2, Z is 0 or 1, X+Y is not greater than 3, when X or Y is 2 than Z is 0 and when X is 2 the R groups are the same or different C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl groups. The combination provides effective microorganism control with reduced concentration of biocidal control agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Gernon, Conor Dowling
  • Compositions providing physical biocide synergist activity in paints, coatings, sealants and adhesives during storage
    Publication number: 20050288388
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of an N-alkylethanolamine or N,N-dialkylethanolamine wherein each N-alkyl group is independently a C3 through C12 straight chain or branched alkyl group, the substituted ethanolamine is used in combination with a biocide for the anaerobic shelf stabilization of a latex paint, uncured coating, uncured sealant, uncured adhesive or related product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Gernon
  • Alkyl ethanolamines for the control of mycobacteria in functional fluid
    Publication number: 20050107270
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition for inhibiting the growth of Mycobacteria in industrial fluids is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gernon, Conor Dowling, Christine Trumpfheller
  • Reactive amine catalysts for use in pucb foundry binder
    Publication number: 20050004257
    Abstract: The present invention relates a reactive tertiary amine catalyst used in a phenolic urethane cold box process. Through the use of a reactive tertiary amine, the problems associated with vaporous amine waste streams can be eliminated. Some typical reactive tertiary amine catalysts that are useful in the present invention include 1-dimethylamino-2-propanol (DMA-2P), monoethanolamine and dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gernon, Christine Trumpfheller, Bobby Picker