Patents by Inventor Robert Q. Kluttz

Robert Q. Kluttz 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).

  • Asphalt composition containing epoxidized polymers
    Patent number: 5451619
    Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component and an epoxidized polymer of a conjugated diolefin and, optionally, a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Q. Kluttz, James R. Erickson
  • Asphalt amine functionalized polymer composition
    Patent number: 5322867
    Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component, a polymer which comprises at least one block of a conjugated diolefin and at least one block of an acrylic monomer such as an alkyl methacrylate and from 0.001 parts to 1 part by weight of a polyfunctional amine having at least two amino groups. An acid or anhydride functionalized conjugated diene block copolymer may be used in place of the acrylic monomer polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Asphalt amine functionalized polymer composition
    Patent number: 5278207
    Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component, a polymer which comprises at least one block of a conjugated diolefin and at least one block of an acrylic monomer such as an alkyl methacrylate and from 0.001 parts to 1 part by weight of a polyfunctional amine having at least two amino groups. An acid or anhydride functionalized conjugated diene block copolymer may be used in place of the acrylic monomer polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Stabilized ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer compositions
    Patent number: 5082885
    Abstract: Improved thermal stability and melt stability is demonstrated by stabilized compositions comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon having incorporated therein a stabilizing quantity of a phenolic compound of defined structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Q. Kluttz, Johannes L. M. Syrier
  • Stabilized compositions
    Patent number: 5079285
    Abstract: Improved thermal stability is demonstrated by stabilized compositions comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon having incorporated therein a stabilizing quantity of a substituted pyrazolinone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Melt processing of carbon monoxide/olefin copolymer with carbon dioxide
    Patent number: 5006638
    Abstract: Improved melt stability is imparted to a linear alternating polymer of carbon monozide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon during processing of the polymer when at least one melting and solidification cycle of such processing is conducted in intimate contact with carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Polyketone stabilization with dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamate salts
    Patent number: 4994511
    Abstract: The thermal oxidative stability of polyketones is improved by the addition of a dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamate salt of a metal selected from Group IIIB through Group VA or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Stabilized ethylene monoxide copolymers
    Patent number: 4992499
    Abstract: Linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are stabilized against thermal degradation by the inclusion therein of a stabilizing amount of a combination of a phenolic compound and an aromatic amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Johannes L. M. Syrier, Hendrik Van De Weg, Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Stabilized compositions
    Patent number: 4988754
    Abstract: Linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are stabilized against degradation caused by exposure to elevated temperatures by the inclusion therein of an alkylated benzoquinone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Polyketone stabilization
    Patent number: 4795774
    Abstract: Polymeric compositions of enhanced stability against oxidative degradation are produced when aromatic amines of up to 2 aromatic rings and at least one amino group are incorporated in polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Stabilized crystalline polymers
    Patent number: 4761448
    Abstract: The melting point and the apparent degree of crystallinity of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are stabilized against undue lowering during melt processing by inclusion within the polymer of an aluminum tri-alkoxide or hydrolysis product thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Q. Kluttz, Richard A. Kemp, Robert C. Ryan
  • Alkylation process
    Patent number: 4395372
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for alkylation of benzenes with lower olefins which comprises contacting the benzene and lower olefin with a rare earth exchanged X or Y zeolite catalyst in the presence of sulfur dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Q. Kluttz, Lynn H. Slaugh
  • Stabilized compositions
    Patent number: H889
    Abstract: Improved processabiity and thermal stability is demonstrated by stabilized compositions comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon having incorporated therein a stabilizing quantity of a stable organic free radical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz
  • Functionalization of polyketone polymers
    Patent number: H1346
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel method of functionalizing polyketone polymers by reacting with primary aromatic amines to form substituted pyrroles. The advantages of this method include but are not limited to permissible addition of small molecules to produce a wide variety of products, grafting of the polymer side chains to synthesize branched or comb polymers, and coupling reactions for controlling molecular weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Robert Q. Kluttz