Patents by Inventor Michael V. Enzien

Michael V. Enzien 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: 9961903
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising: a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound and 2-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love, Emerentiana Sianawati
  • Patent number: 9930885
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and tris(hydroxymethyl)-nitromethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love
  • Publication number: 20170013840
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising: a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound and 2-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love, Emerentiana Sianawati
  • Publication number: 20160360746
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and tris(hydroxymethyl)-nitromethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love
  • Patent number: 9474278
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising: a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound and an isothiazolinone compound selected from 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love, Emerentiana Sianawati
  • Patent number: 9451768
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane; tris(hydroxymethyl)-nitromethane; and a hexahydrotriazine compound. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love
  • Patent number: 9226499
    Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R3 and R4 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles E. Coburn, Michael V. Enzien, Heather R. Mcginley, David W. Moore
  • Publication number: 20140249114
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising: a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound and an isothiazolinone compound selected from 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love, Emerentiana Sianawati
  • Patent number: 8741928
    Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, X and Y are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, ANGUS Chemical Company
    Inventors: Charles E. Coburn, Michael V. Enzien, Heather R. Mcginley, David W. Moore
  • Publication number: 20130267604
    Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R3 and R4 are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicants: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ANGUS CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles E. Coburn, Michael V. Enzien, Heather R. Mcginley, David W. Moore
  • Publication number: 20130261148
    Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, X and Y are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicants: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ANGUS CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles E. Coburn, Michael V. Enzien, Heather R. McGinley, David W. Moore
  • Patent number: 8362051
    Abstract: Wallboard and facing paper that provides increased mold resistance at lower biocide loadings. The biocide is: (a) an n-alkyl isothiazolinone such as octylisothiazolinone (OIT), a monohalo and dihalo substituted n-alkylisothiazolinone such as chloromethylisothiazolinone (CMIT) or dichlorooctylisothiazolinone (DCOIT), 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate (IPBC), chlorothalonil, methylene-bis-thiocyanate, or mixtures of two or more thereof; or (b) carbendazim and a second biocide selected from 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate (IPBC), diiodomethyltolylsulfone (DIMTS), sodium pyrithione, octylisothiazolinone (OIT), dichlorooctylisothiazolinone (DCOIT), and chlorothalonil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Sheila M. Tinetti, Paul Foley, Li Wang, Michael V. Enzien, Sanjay B. Bishnoi
  • Patent number: 8273382
    Abstract: A composition for anti-microbial effect in a water system such as a pulp and paper processing line with an aqueous slurry. The composition comprises a free chlorine-generating biocide comprising a chlorine source, urea, and an alkali in a concentration sufficient to provide a pH greater than 10, and typically at least pH 11.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Laura E. Rice, Andrew J. Cooper, Robert L. Wetegrove, Michael V. Enzien
  • Patent number: 8012758
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring microbiological activity in a process stream by measuring dissolved oxygen is disclosed. Bulk microbiological activity and surface associated biological activity are measured using this apparatus and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Michael V. Enzien, Laura E. Rice, Stephen B. Ashton
  • Publication number: 20110108493
    Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane; tris(hydroxymethyl)-nitromethane; and a hexahydrotriazine compound. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water containing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Michael V. Enzien, Donald J. Love
  • Publication number: 20100256204
    Abstract: Wallboard and facing paper that provides increased mold resistance at lower biocide loadings. The biocide is: (a) an n-alkyl isothiazolinone such as octylisothiazolinone (OIT), a monohalo and dihalo substituted n-alkylisothiazolinone such as chloromethylisothiazolinone (CMIT) or dichlorooctylisothiazolinone (DCOIT), 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate (IPBC), chlorothalonil, methylene-bis-thiocyanate, or mixtures of two or more thereof; or (b) carbendazim and a second biocide selected from 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate (IPBC), diiodomethyltolylsulfone (DIMTS), sodium pyrithione, octylisothiazolinone (OIT), dichlorooctylisothiazolinone (DCOIT), and chlorothalonil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Sheila M. Tinetti, Paul Foley, Li Wang, Michael V. Enzien, Sanjay B. Bishnoi
  • Patent number: 7776363
    Abstract: A composition for anti-microbial effect in a water system such as a pulp and paper processing line with an aqueous slurry. The composition comprises a free chlorine-generating biocide comprising a chlorine source, urea, and an alkali in a concentration sufficient to provide a pH greater than 10, and typically at least pH 11.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Laura E. Rice, Andrew J. Cooper, Robert L. Wetegrove, Michael V. Enzien
  • Publication number: 20100119620
    Abstract: A composition for anti-microbial effect in a water system such as a pulp and paper processing line with an aqueous slurry. The composition comprises a free chlorine-generating biocide comprising a chlorine source, urea, and an alkali in a concentration sufficient to provide a pH greater than 10, and typically at least pH 11.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Laura E. Rice, Andrew J. Cooper, Robert L. Wetegrove, Michael V. Enzien
  • Publication number: 20100016394
    Abstract: Provided are synergistic biocidal compositions. The compositions comprise diiodomethyltolylsulfone and methyl 2-benzimidazolecarbamate and optionally 1,3-dicyano-tetrachlorobenzene. The compositions are useful for controlling growth of microorganisms in a variety of applications, including in building materials such as wallboard panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Michael V. Enzien
  • Publication number: 20080199901
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring microbiological activity in a process stream by measuring dissolved oxygen is disclosed. Bulk microbiological activity and surface associated biological activity are measured using this apparatus and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael V. Enzien, Laura E. Rice, Stephen B. Ashton