Patents by Inventor Philip W. McGraw

Philip W. McGraw 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: 6448362
    Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000, a polydispersity of 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from about 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm). In another embodiment the invention is a process for preparing such high molecular weight polyether polyols. The process comprises first, contacting one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen atoms with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent, wherein the solvent does not contain active hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Robert H. Whitmarsh, Paul E. Cranley
  • Patent number: 6432865
    Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000, a polydispersity of 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from about 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm). In another embodiment the invention is a process for preparing such high molecular weight polyether polyols. The process comprises first, contacting one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen atoms with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent, wherein the solvent does not contain active hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Paul E. Cranley, Robert H. Whitmarsh
  • Patent number: 6423661
    Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000, a polydispersity of 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from about 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm). In another embodiment the invention is a process for preparing such high molecular weight polyether polyols. The process comprises first, contacting one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen atoms with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent, wherein the solvent does not contain active hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Paul E. Cranley, Robert H. Whitmarsh
  • Patent number: 6420320
    Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 10,000 to about 30,000, a polydispersity of 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from more than 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm). In another embodiment the invention is a process for preparing such high molecular weight polyether polyols. The process comprises first, contacting one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen atoms with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent, wherein the solvent does not contain active hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Robert H. Whitmarsh
  • Patent number: 6362140
    Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000, a polydispersity of 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from about 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm). In another embodiment the invention is a process for preparing such high molecular weight polyether polyols. The process comprises first, contacting one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen atoms with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent, wherein the solvent does not contain active hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Robert H. Whitmarsh
  • Patent number: 6255434
    Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000, a polydispersity of about 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from about 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Robert H. Whitmarsh, Paul E. Cranley, Raymond A. Plepys
  • Patent number: 5021180
    Abstract: A refrigeration fluid compositions for compression refrigeration which have an upper solution critical temperature equal to or greater than 60.degree. C. are composed of (A) selected hydrochlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons and (B) polyether polyols having viscosities of greater than 80 centistokes at 38.degree. C. and having a number average molecular weight from about 400 to about 2000 wherein the polyols are the residue of an active hydrogen compound such as glycerine or ethylene diamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventor: Philip W. McGraw
  • Patent number: 4959169
    Abstract: Refrigeration fluid compositions for compression refrigeration which have an upper solution critical temperature equal to or greater than about 35.degree. C. are composed of selected hydrochlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons with esterified polyether polyols in which at least 30% of the hydroxyls are esterified. The esterified polyether polyols have a viscosity between 25 and 150 centistokes at 38.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Eldon L. Ward, Michael W. Edens
  • Patent number: 4851144
    Abstract: Lubricant base compositions for compression refrigeration are composed of 95 to 5% by weight of polyether polyols having a number average molecular weight from about 400 to about 5000 and 5 to 95% of esters made from polyhydric alcohols with alkanoic acids or esters made from alkanedioic acids with alkanols. A refrigeration fluid is made from the base composition with the addition of selected hydrochlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons so that the base composition is miscible with the refrigerant in the range from -20.degree. C. to greater than 65.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, Eldon L. Ward
  • Patent number: 4751012
    Abstract: Synthetic lubricants comprising 15 to 45 weight percent of an ester of a monohydric alcohol of 4 to 18 carbon atoms with one or more aromatic or alkane dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 18 carbon atoms blended with 85 to 55 weight percent of one or more polyether polyols having a number average molecular weight from about 400 to 5000. The blends are compounded with antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, and metal deactivators to produce a superior lubricant for reciprocating air compressors which gives a long life to the compressors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Eldon L. Ward, Philip W. McGraw, Thomas J. Appleman
  • Patent number: 4302343
    Abstract: Synthetic lubricants comprising 15 to 45 weight percent of an ester of a hindered polyhydric alcohol having 3 to 8 hydroxy groups and 5 to 10 carbon atoms with one or more alkanoic acids having 4 to 18 carbon atoms blended with 85 to 55 weight percent of one or more polyether polyol having an number average molecular weight from about 400 to 5000. The blends are compounded with antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, and metal deactivators to produce a superior lubricant for rotary screw compressors that has a long life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Carswell, Philip W. McGraw
  • Patent number: 4189543
    Abstract: Compounds of formulas I and II are heat-activated catalysts used in making polyurethanes. ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, and R.sub.2 are each independently H, hydrocarbyl or an inertly-substituted hydrocarbyl; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrocarbyl or an inertly-substituted hydrocarbyl; and X is an anion. Upon heating, Compounds I and II catalyze the reaction and may release gaseous by-products which cause the resulting polyurethane compound to foam. For example, the catalyst, t-butyl imidazole-N-carboxylate, when heated to 120.degree. C., catalyzes the reaction between a polyol and a polyisocyanate to give a foamed polyurethane which cured in 16 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: George A. Doorakian, Lawrence G. Duquette, Philip W. McGraw
  • Patent number: 4041019
    Abstract: New catalysts are described for promoting the reaction of organic isocyanates with organic compounds bearing active hydrogen. These new catalysts correspond to the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN: N IS AN INTEGER OF FROM 1 TO 3; R.sub.1 is an n-valent organic radical;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or inertly-substituted hydrocarbyl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, inertly-substituted hydrocarbyl, or, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are joined to form a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic ring. The catalysts are delayed-action, heat-activated catalysts which are particularly useful in the preparation of polyurethanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip W. McGraw, George A. Doorakian, Randall C. Rains
  • Patent number: RE33658
    Abstract: Synthetic lubricants comprising 15 to 45 weight percent of an ester of a monohydric alcohol of 4 to 18 carbon atoms with one or more aromatic or alkane dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 18 carbon atoms blended with 85 to 55 weight percent of one or more polyether polyols having a number average molecular weight from about 400 to 5000. The blends are compounded with antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, and metal deactivators to produce a superior lubricant for reciprocating air compressors which gives a long life to the compressors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Eldon L. Ward, Philip W. McGraw, Thomas J. Appleman