Patents by Inventor Nigel Hall

Nigel Hall 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: 8226758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disperse dye mixture containing (a) two or more disperse dyestuffs of the formula (I) or (b) one or more disperse dyestuffs of the formula (I) and one or more other disperse dyestuffs. The invention also relates to their process of preparation and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: DyStar Colours Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Clemens Grund, Andreas Endres, Hartwig Jordan, Adrian Murgatroyd, Stefan Neubauer, Nigel Hall, Anthony Lawrence, Shinsuke Ono, Klaus-Wilfried Wanken
  • Patent number: 7833291
    Abstract: The present invention provides dyes of the general formula (I) where D is the residue of a diazo component; R1 to R7 and L are each as defined in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventors: Hartwig Jordan, Stefan Neubauer, Anthony Lawrence, Nigel Hall
  • Publication number: 20100076182
    Abstract: The present invention provides dyes of the general formula (I) where D is the residue of a diazo component; R1 to R7 and L are each as defined in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Hartwig Jordan, Stefan Neubauer, Anthony Lawrence, Nigel Hall
  • Publication number: 20100071589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disperse dye mixture containing (a) two or more disperse dyestuffs of the formula (I) or (b) one or more disperse dyestuffs of the formula (I) and one or more other disperse dyestuffs. The invention also relates to their process of preparation and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: DyStar Textifarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventors: Clemens Grund, Andreas Endres, Hartwig Jordan, Adrian Murgatroyd, Stefan Neubauer, Nigel Hall, Anthony Lawrence, Shinsuke Ono, Klaus-Wilfried Wanken
  • Patent number: 7682408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dyestuff of the formula (I) wherein each of G1 and G2, independently is hydrogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, trifluoromethyl, halogen, nitro, cyano or —SO2—T, wherein T is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy; K is a coupling component; and n is 1 or 2. The invention also relates to a process for its preparation and their use and for ink jet printing containing the ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Dy Star Textilfarben GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Andreas Endres, Rainer Hamprecht, Hartwig Jordan, Anthony Lawrence, Nigel Hall
  • Publication number: 20090064426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dyestuff of the formula (I) wherein each of G1 and G2, independently is hydrogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, trifluoromethyl, halogen, nitro, cyano or —SO2-T, wherein T is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy; K is a coupling component; and n is 1 or 2. The invention also relates to a process for its preparation and their use and for ink jet printing containing the ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventors: Andreas Endres, Rainer Hamprecht, Hartwig Jordan, Anthony Lawrence, Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 7358345
    Abstract: The present invention claims dyestuffs of formula (I), wherein D, R1 to R7 and n are defined as given in claim 1, a process for their preparation and their use
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Dystar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Publication number: 20070050928
    Abstract: The present invention claims dyestuffs of formula (I), wherein D, R1 to R7 and n are defined as given in claim 1, a process for their preparation and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 7118604
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a dye mixture comprising an azo dye of the formula (I) and one or more dyes of the general formula (II) wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, alkoxy [OR3] or substituted alkoxy [O(CH2)n R4], in which n can be 1 to 6 R3 is alkyl or alkenyl each of which can be optionally substituted by a unsubstituted or a substituted saturated or unsaturated 5–, 6–, or 7 -membered heterocyclic or homocyclic residue; R4 is a group of the formula (1) or (2) wherein R5 is hydrogen for n more than 1, alkyl for n more than 1, alkenyl, aryl, alkoxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, carbonylalkyl, carbonylalkenyl, carbonylaryl, carbonylalkoxyalkyl or carbonylaryloxyalkyl; R6 is alkoxy, alkenyloxy, aryloxy, arylalkoxy, aryloxyalkoxy, alkenyloxyalkyloxy or alkoxyalkoxy, a method for the preparation of such mixtures and a method for colouring a synthetic textile material or fibre blend thereof using such mixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventors: David Brierley, Alan T. Leaver, Nigel Hall, Alan Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20040019983
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a dye mixture comprising an azo dye of the formula (I) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventors: David Brierley, Alan T. Leaver, Nigel Hall, Alan Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20030065020
    Abstract: We describe a method of treating or preventing macular degeneration in a patient, the method comprising administering an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Catharine Gale, Nigel Hall, Christopher Martyn, David Phillips
  • Patent number: 6462204
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a polycyclic dye of the formula (I) wherein each of R1, R2, R4 and R5, independently, is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy or amino; and Y is a straight or branched chain C1-8 alkylene group, methods for its preparation and a method for coloring synthetic fibre material or fibre blend thereof using such polycyclic dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
    Inventors: Nigel Hall, Ronald Winsford Kenyon
  • Publication number: 20020077490
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a polycyclic dye of the formula (I) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Nigel Hall, Ronald Wynford Kenyon
  • Patent number: 6048370
    Abstract: Monoazo dyes having formula (1) ##STR1## wherein Q is --Br or --Cl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is H or is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-6 -alkyl and aryl groups, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by one or more nonionic substituents; and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently is H, F, Cl, Br, I, --SO.sub.2 F or an organic moiety selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkanoylamino, --NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, --NHCOC.sub.1-4 alkyl and --Ophenyl moieties, each organic moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by one or more nonionic substituents are provided. The dyes can be employed for the colouring of synthetic textile material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 5998592
    Abstract: A monoazo dye of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents --C.sub.3 H.sub.6 CN, --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 Cl, --C.sub.3 H.sub.6 Cl, --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OCOCH.sub.3 or --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OCOCH.sub.2 Cl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represent a C.sub.1-4 -alkyl group; andR.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently represent H, F, Cl, Br, I, --SO.sub.2 F, or an organic moiety selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkanoylamino, --NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, --NHCOC.sub.1-4 alkyl and -Ophenyl moieties, each organic moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by at least one nonionic substituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 5782934
    Abstract: A process for colouring a synthetic textile material or fiber blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a compound of Formula (1):A--N.dbd.N--D--N.dbd.N--E Formula (1)wherein:A, D and E each independently is an optionally substituted heterocyclic or carbocyclic group and at least one of A, D or E carries directly at least one --SO.sub.2 F group or carries a substituent to which at least one --SO.sub.2 F group is attached.A process for the mass coloration of plastics which comprises incorporating into a plastics material a compound or mixture thereof which is free from water solubilising groups, of Formula (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Hall, Mark Robert James
  • Patent number: 5759211
    Abstract: A process for colouring a synthetic textile material or fibre blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a compound of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: Ring A and Ring D are optionally substituted and at least one of Ring A or Ring D carries at least one --SO.sub.2 F groupexcept for2-?(9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-1-anthracenyl)amino!ethanesulphonylfluoride,2-?(9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-2-anthracenyl)amino!ethanesulphonylfluoride,2,2'-?(9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-1,4-anthracenediyl)diimino!bisethane sulphonylfluoride,2,2'-?(9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-1,5-anthracenediyl)diimino!bisethane sulphonylfluoride,2,2'-?(9,10-dihydro-2-methoxy-9,10-dioxo-1,4-anthracenediyl)diimino) bisethanesulphonylfluoride,2-?(4-(benzoylamino)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-1-anthracenyl!amino!ethanesulp honylfluoride,2-?(9,10-dihydro-4-(methylamino)-9,10-dioxo-1-anthracenyl!amino!ethane sulphonylfluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 5759212
    Abstract: A process for coloring a synthetic textile material or fiber blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a dye, which is free from water solubilizing groups, carrying at least one --SO.sub.2 F group provided that the dye is not an azo, bisazo or anthraquinone dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 5739299
    Abstract: A process for coloring a synthetic textile material or fibre blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a compound or mixture thereof, which is free from water solubilizing groups, of Formula (1):A--N.dbd.N--D Formula (1)whereinA and D each independently is an optionally substituted heterocyclic or carbocyclic group and at least one of A or D carries directly at least one --SO.sub.2 F group or carries a substituent to which at least one --SO.sub.2 F group is attached except for 4-(4-fluorosulphonylphenylazo)-N,N-dimethylaniline, provided that one of A or D is not 3,5-difluorosulphonylthien-2-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-pyrazol-4-yl-5-one or ##STR1## or that one of A or D does not carry an --NCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 Cl, --NCOCH.sub.2 Cl or --NCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 F substituent.The presence of one or more --SO.sub.2 F groups in a dye molecule generally improves the properties of that dye and confers surprisingly good wet fastness and light fastness properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventor: Nigel Hall
  • Patent number: 5389597
    Abstract: A benzofuranone of the Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently --H or optionally substituted C.sub.1-20 -alkyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently --H or optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkyl;R.sup.5 is selected from --H, --CN, --COOR.sup.10 and --COR.sup.10, in which R.sup.10 is --H or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl;R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each independently selected from --H, --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NO.sub.2, halogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkyl and optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Hann, Nigel Hall, Gary W. Morrison, Dean Thetford