Patents by Inventor Michael Hills

Michael Hills 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: 20110237722
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-hydroxy-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acids, esters and salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110224339
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-hydroxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof by means of acroleins, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with compounds of formula (V) to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (IV) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (VI) are reacted to yield a mono-hydroxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst C, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, and X stands for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, M
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110224340
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-vinylfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids, esters, and salts, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is converted with olefins (IV) to an alkylphosphonic acid, salt, or ester (II) in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the alkylphosphonic acid, salt, or ester (II) thus created is converted with acetylenic compounds of formula (V) into a mono-vinylfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst B, where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 are the same or different and are independent of each other, among other things, H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, and X stands for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonized nitrogen base, and the catalysts A and B are transition metals and/or transition metal compounds and/or catalyst systems comprised of a transition metal and/or a transitio
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Patent number: 8017680
    Abstract: A method of making a rubber latex comprises providing a rubber latex and adding to the latex a solution of a reinforcing agent. Further, a method of making a reinforced rubber latex film comprises providing a rubber latex, adding to the latex a solution of a reinforcing agent, then forming a film from the latex. There is also provided a rubber latex comprising a solution of a reinforcing agent, which is preferably a solution of a water-soluble silicate. Rubber latex films and articles made therefrom are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: LRC Products Limited
    Inventor: David Michael Hill
  • Publication number: 20110213079
    Abstract: The invention relates to method for producing mono amino-functionalised dialkylphosphonic acids esters and salts, characterised in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) in the presence of a catalyst A to give an alkylphosphonous acid, the salt or ester thereof (II), b) the alkylphosphonous acid, the salt or ester thereof (II) produced above is reacted with an allylamine of formula (V) in the presence of a catalyst B to give mono amino-functionalised dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (III) where, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 independently=amongst others, H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl and X?H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base and Y=a mineral acid, a carboxylic acid, a Lewis acid or organic acid, where n=a whole or fractional number from 0 to 4, catalyst A is a transition metal and/or transition metal compound a
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213080
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing mono-allyl-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acids, esters and salts with allylic compounds, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) in the presence of a catalyst A to give an alkylphosphonous acid, or salt or ester thereof (II), b) the alkylphosphonous acid, or salt or ester thereof (II) thus formed is reacted with allylic compounds of the formula (V) in the presence of a catalyst B and of a base to give a mono-allyl-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III), where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 are the same or different and are each independently, inter alia, H, C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-aryl, C6-C18-aralkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, and X is H, C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-aryl, C6-C18-aralkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base, and the catalysts A and B are transition metals and/or transition metal compounds and/or catalyst syst
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213078
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-aminofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof by means of acrylnitriles, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with an acrylnitrile of formula (V) to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) is reacted to yield a mono-aminofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst C or a reduction agent, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl and X stands for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl,
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213060
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (H) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with compounds of formula (V) to yield mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (VI) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (VI) are reacted to yield a mono-carboxyfunctionalized diakylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst C, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl and X and Y are the same or different and stand independently of each for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 a
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213052
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the alkylphosphonic acid thus obtained, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative (V) to yield a mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst B, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, and X and Y are the same or different and stand independently of each other for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonized nitrogen base, and the catalyst A is formed b
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Harald Bauer, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213059
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-carboxyfunctional zed dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof by means of vinylenes/nitriles, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with acetylenic compounds of formula (V) to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) is reacted with a hydrogen cyanide source to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VII) in the presence of a catalyst C, and d) the thus obtained monofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VII); is reacted to yield a monocarboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst D, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213062
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-hydroxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with acetylenic compounds of formula (V) to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) is reacted with carbon monoxide to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VII) in the presence of a catalyst C, and d) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VII); is reacted to yield a mono-hydroxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst D, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 are the same or different and stan
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110213061
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-aminofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with acetylenic compounds of formula (V) to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) is reacted with a hydrogen cyanide source to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VII) in the presence of a catalyst C, and d) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VII); is reacted to yield a mono-aminofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst D or a reduction agent, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 are the
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110201733
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-hydroxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof by means of allyl alcohols, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with compounds of formula (V) to yield a mono-hydroxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst B, wherein R1, R2, R3,R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, and X stands for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonized nitrogen base, and the catalyst A is formed by transition metals and/or transition metal compounds
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110201732
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkyl phosphonic acid, salt, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with compounds of formula (V) and/or (VI?) to yield mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (VI) and/or (VI?) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (VI) and/or (VI?) are reacted to yield a mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst C, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H1 C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, and X and Y are the same or different and stand independently o
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Hill, Werner Krause, Martin Sicken
  • Publication number: 20110178178
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds that enhance 5-hydroxytryptamine 1a receptor activity, or activation (e.g. a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1a receptor agonists) for preventing or reducing motor fluctuations associated with dopamine replacement therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: MOTAC NEUROSCIENCE LIMITED
    Inventors: Jonathan Brotchie, Michael Hill
  • Patent number: 7972659
    Abstract: Organofunctional silanes are applied to metal surfaces using an oil bath. Metal is immersed in an oil bath containing approximately 2% silane and an oil dispersible hygroscopic liquid, such as glycerol. In one embodiment, the metal is a tire cord. Water vapor entrained in a carrier gas can also be bubbled into the oil silane bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: ECOSIL Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Michael Hill
  • Patent number: 7935718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds that enhance H3-histamine receptor activity, or activation (e.g. H3-histamine receptor agonists) for the treatment of dyskinesia. The compounds are particularly useful for treating dyskinesia associated with parkinsonian therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Motac Neuroscience Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Brotchie, Michael Hill, Alan Crossman
  • Publication number: 20110095579
    Abstract: A bench or seat assembly including a decorative work bonded thereto in an essentially permanent fashion is provided wherein the work includes a photoluminescent material. The assembly includes a masonry seat member having an upper surface, a masonry back member having front and back surfaces and a support having exterior surfaces for supporting the seat member at a desired height. The work may include advertising or an image of which the photoluminescent material is a part of. The photoluminescent material may be photoluminescent particulate pigment or at least one photoluminescent stone which gives off light sufficient to allow at least a portion of the work to be viewed under limited ambient light conditions. In this way, the assembly is decorative not only in the daytime but also at night. The assembly may be an interlocking precast slab bench or seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Hill
  • Publication number: 20110098637
    Abstract: A method of configuring an insulin infusion device includes receiving body weight information of a patient or total daily dose (TDD) information of the patient. The insulin infusion device is programmed for operation based on the received information and default rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Michael A. Hill
  • Publication number: 20110094168
    Abstract: An interlocking precast slab assembly such as a bench or memorial marker is provided. Each assembly includes a precast seat member having upper and lower surfaces and an elongated groove formed in the upper surface of the seat member. Each assembly also includes a precast back member having an engraved front surface and an elongated lower edge portion which fits into the elongated groove to form a joint which interlocks the members together to form the assembly with the engraved front surface supported above the upper surface of the seat member for viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Hill