Patents by Inventor Paul E. Galick

Paul E. Galick 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).

  • Drycleaning method
    Patent number: 7575604
    Abstract: A drycleaning method is disclosed. The method uses a composition comprising 30 to 90 wt. % of a dipropylene glycol C3-C4 alkyl ether, 5 to 65 wt. % of one or more C10-C15 hydrocarbons, and 1 to 10 wt. % of water. The method combines acceptable stain removal with faster-than-expected evaporability, particularly at the elevated temperatures used in commercial drycleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul E. Galick, Frank J. Liotta, Jr., Mark A. Liepa
  • Drycleaning method
    Publication number: 20080083072
    Abstract: A drycleaning method is disclosed. The method uses a composition comprising 30 to 90 wt. % of a dipropylene glycol C3-C4 alkyl ether, 5 to 65 wt. % of one or more C10-C15 hydrocarbons, and 1 to 10 wt. % of water. The method combines acceptable stain removal with faster-than-expected evaporability, particularly at the elevated temperatures used in commercial drycleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Paul E. Galick, Frank J. Liotta, Mark A. Liepa
  • Drycleaning method using dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether
    Patent number: 7144850
    Abstract: A drycleaning method is disclosed. In the method, a composition that comprises at least about 85 wt. % dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) is used. The limited solubility of water in DMM is ideal for drycleaning. The method provides good stain removal and fast drying while avoiding excessive fabric shrinkage or soil redeposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul E. Galick, David R. Kinney, Ellen S. Lenz, Larry W. Arndt
  • Drycleaning method using dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether
    Patent number: 7087094
    Abstract: A drycleaning method is disclosed. In the method, a composition that comprises dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether (DPnP) and is essentially free of siloxanes or polysulfonic acids is used. The composition contains at least about 80 wt. % DPnP and up to about 15 wt. % of water. The method enables superior stain removal while avoiding excessive fabric shrinkage or soil redeposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul E. Galick, Larry W. Arndt, Shao-Hua Guo, Ellen S. Lenz, David R. Kinney
  • Carbonate decolorization
    Patent number: 7078539
    Abstract: The color of organic carbonate such as ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate is substantially improved by ultraviolet irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul E. Galick, Jude T. Ruszkay
  • Production of polyester thermally stabilized with an oxirane
    Patent number: 4310658
    Abstract: High molecular weight linear condensation polyesters are stabilized against deterioration by heat with a stabilizer comprising 2-(phenoxy methyl)-3-phenyl oxirane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Stanley D. Lazarus, Robert S. Cooke, Paul E. Galick