Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Amey

Ronald L. Amey 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).

  • NOVEL PROCESS FOR MAKING OMEGA-AMINOALKYLENIC ALKYL ESTER
    Publication number: 20160200667
    Abstract: A method for making a compound of formula (V): is provided. The method comprises converting a compound of formula (III): to the compound of formula (V), wherein A is a C6-C10 alkene group having at least one carbon-carbon double bond, B is a C6-C10 alkyl chain; and R1 is an alkyl group, and R3 is an oxygenated functional group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A R.L.
    Inventors: Ronald L. AMEY, Anne GAFFNEY, Frank E. HERKES
  • POLYETHERAMINES, COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING POLYETHERAMINES, AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140256988
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include polyetheramines, methods of making polyetheramine, methods of using polyetheramine, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: INVISTA North America S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Ronald L. AMEY
  • 1,2-diaminocyclohexane and chemical process
    Patent number: 8772546
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,2-cycloaliphatic diamines from 1,2-aromatic diamines. In one embodiment, the process provides a method for making 1,2-diaminocyclohexane by the reaction of 1,2-phenylenediamine contained in a polar, protic solvent with hydrogen in the presence of a supported rhodium catalyst, ammonia, and an inorganic borohydride, and having enhanced overall conversion and selectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Invista North America S.àr.l.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • Polyetheramines, compositions including polyetheramines, and methods of making
    Patent number: 8765904
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include polyetheramines, methods of making polyetheramine, methods of using polyetheramine, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: INVISTA North America S.à r.l.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • POLYETHERAMINES, COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING POLYETHERAMINES, AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20120065362
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include polyetheramines, methods of making polyetheramine, methods of using polyetheramine, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: INVISTA North America S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Ronald L. AMEY
  • Process of making 3-aminopentanenitrile
    Patent number: 7973174
    Abstract: A process for making 3-aminopentanenitrile from a crude 2-pentenenitrile (“crude 2PN”) comprising 2-pentenenitrile, 2-methyl-2-butenenitrile, and 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile includes contacting the crude 2PN with an ammonia-containing fluid and water. The ammonia-containing fluid can include at least one reactant selected from the group consisting of ammonia, aqueous ammonia, and ammonium hydroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Invista North America S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • Stabilization of triphenylboron-pyridine
    Patent number: 7731787
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing triphenylboron-pyridine (TPBP) in a solvent-based anti-fouling coating, such as a marine anti-fouling coating, by adding to the coating about 0.04 to about 0.40% wt., based on the total amount of the triphenylboron-pyridine, of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxy-radical (“TEMPO”). Also disclosed is a solvent-based anti-fouling coating, such as a marine anti-fouling coating, composition containing TPBP and TEMPO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Invista North America S.A. R.L.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • 1,2-DIAMINOCYCLOHEXANE AND CHEMICAL PROCESS
    Publication number: 20100125151
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,2-cycloaliphatic diamines from 1,2-aromatic diamines. In one embodiment, the process provides a method for making 1,2-diaminocyclohexane by the reaction of 1,2-phenylenediamine contained in a polar, protic solvent with hydrogen in the presence of a supported rhodium catalyst, ammonia, and an inorganic borohydride, and having enhanced overall conversion and selectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: RONALD L. AMEY
  • 1,2-DIAMINOCYCLOHEXANE AND CHEMICAL PROCESS
    Publication number: 20100125152
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,2-cycloaliphatic diamines from 1,2-aromatic diamines. In one embodiment, the process provides a method for making 1,2-diaminocyclohexane by the reaction of 1,2-phenylenediamine contained in a polar, protic solvent with hydrogen in the presence of a supported rhodium catalyst, ammonia, and a trialkylamine, and having enhanced overall conversion and selectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L
    Inventor: RONALD L. AMEY
  • STABILIZATION OF TRIPHENYLBORON-PYRIDINE
    Publication number: 20090283010
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing triphenylboron-pyridine (TPBP) in a solvent-based anti-fouling coating, such as a marine anti-fouling coating, by adding to the coating about 0.04 to about 0.40% wt., based on the total amount of the triphenyl boron-pyridine, of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl-1-oxy-radical (“TEMPO”). Also disclosed is a solvent-based anti-fouling coating, such as a marine anti-fouling coating, composition containing TPBP and TEMPO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A R.L.
    Inventor: RONALD L. AMEY
  • PROCESS OF MAKING 3-AMINOPENTANENITRILE
    Publication number: 20090177004
    Abstract: A process for making 3-aminopentanenitrile from a crude 2-pentenenitrile (“crude 2PN”) comprising 2-pentenenitrile, 2-methyl-2-butenenitrile, and 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile includes contacting the crude 2PN with an ammonia-containing fluid and water. The ammonia-containing fluid can include at least one reactant selected from the group consisting of ammonia, aqueous ammonia, and ammonium hydroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • Low pressure process for the manufacture of 2-(aminomethyl)-1-cyclopentylamine
    Patent number: 6924394
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the manufacture of 2-(aminomethyl)-1-cyclopentylamine by low-pressure hydrogenation of 1-amino-2-cyano-1-cyclopentene using a combination catalyst system of nickel with palladium on carbon, or a single palladium-doped Raney-type catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Invista North America S.r.l.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Amey, Ronald H. Mattson, Jr.
  • Low pressure process for the manufacture of 2-(aminomethyl)-1-cyclopentylamine
    Publication number: 20040249214
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the manufacture of 2-(aminomethyl)-1-cyclopentylamine by low-pressure hydrogenation of 1-amino-2-cyano-1-cyclopentene using a combination catalyst system of nickel with palladium on carbon, or a single palladium-doped Raney-type catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald L. Amey, Ronald H. Mattson
  • Fluorescent paper strength enhancing resin
    Patent number: 5125929
    Abstract: A fluorescent resin suitable for use as a paper strength enhancing additive having the formula: ##STR1## where each R is independently selected from the class consisting of methyl and hydrogen, X is a halogen selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br and I, and n is the integer 8 or a larger integer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • Dry polyamide-epichlorohydrin resin power for strengthening wet paper
    Patent number: 5110878
    Abstract: Dry polyamide-epichlorohyrin resin powder that is useful to increase the wet strength of paper is prepared by freeze-drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • Preparation of 3-picoline
    Patent number: 4935521
    Abstract: Preparation of 3-picoline from 2-methylglutaronitrile in which the by-products, i.e., 3-methylpiperidine, 2-amino-3-picoline, and 2-amino-5-picoline are recycled and converted to 3-picoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey
  • Manufacture of pyridine
    Patent number: 4599422
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of pyridine by dehydrogenating and cyclizing pentenenitriles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Ronald L. Amey