Patents by Inventor Stephen Zushma

Stephen Zushma 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).

  • Publication number: 20030105374
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for oligomerizing olefinic monomers under oligomerization conditions to form higher olefins. The novel method comprises contacting a feed comprising the olefinic monomers with a catalyst composition comprising the reaction product of: (a) a compound having a formula selected from the group consisting of M[S2C2(RaRb)]2 and M[S2C6(R1R2R3R4)]2, wherein M is a late transition metal, Ra, Rb, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected and may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, electron-withdrawing groups and unsubstituted and substituted hydrocarbyl groups; and (b) an activating cocatalyst. The improved method advantageously relates to oligomerizing olefinic monomers from feed streams having contaminants, especially sulfur-containing contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Kun Wang, Edward Ira Stiefel, Abhimanyu Onkar Patil, Stephen Zushma
  • Publication number: 20030069128
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a late transition metal complex which can be used with an activating cocatalyst to produce polymers and copolymers. The invention also provides methods for polymerizing olefins, as well as copolymers having polar monomers incorporated therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Lisa Saunder Boffa, Abhimanyu Onkar Patil, Donald Norman Schulz, Robert Timothy Stibrany, Joseph Anthony Sissano, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 6506859
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards the formation of polymers and copolymers using late transition metal polymerization catalyst complexes which are formed in situ. In the first process step of the instant invention, a composition having the formula MXZn is simultaneously contacted with a ligand and an activating cocatalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Abhimanyu O. Patil, Robert T. Stibrany, Stephen Zushma, Enock Berluche, Donald N. Schulz
  • Patent number: 6501000
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards a composition comprising the formula LMX(X′)n wherein n equals 0 or 1; X and X′ are independently selected from the group consisting of halides, hydride, triflate, acetates, borates, C1 through C12 alkyl, C1 through C12 alkoxy, C3 through C12 cycloalkyl, C3 through C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, thiolates, carbon monoxide, cyanate, olefins, and any other moiety into which a monomer can insert; M is selected from the group consisting of nickel, palladium, and platinum and L is a nitrogen-containing bidentate ligand with more than two nitrogen atoms. The composition possesses a tetrahedral or pseudo-tetrahedral structure. The invention also provides a method for using the composition in conjunction with an activating cocatalyst to form short chain &agr;-olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Robert Timothy Stibrany, Michael Gerard Matturro, Stephen Zushma, Abhimanyu Onkar Patil
  • Patent number: 6444784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer composition useful as wax crystal modifiers and flow improvers. The compositions are copolymers of a C6 to C250 straight-chain or branched dialkyl filmarate and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, C3 to C30 &agr;-olefin, ethylene, styrene, and vinyl acetate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company
    Inventors: Abhimanyu Onkar Patil, Stephen Zushma, Enock Berluche, Manika Varma-Nair
  • Publication number: 20020045790
    Abstract: The invention is a method and catalyst for selectively and efficiently producing short chain linear &agr;-olefins. The method includes contacting olefinic monomers under oligomerization conditions with the catalyst composition which comprises a composition prepared in situ by reacting a nickel compound selected from the group consisting of halides, hydrides, triflates, acetates, borates, C1, through C12 alkyl, C1 through C12 alkoxy, C3 through C12 cycloalkyl, C3 through C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, thiolates, carbon monoxide, cyanate, olefins including diolefins and cycloolefins, and any other moiety into which a monomer can insert and mixtures thereof, with an amine ligand wherein said ligand is a nitrogen-containing ligand having one or more nitrogen atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Timothy Stibrany, Michael Gerard Matturro, Stephen Zushma, Abhimanyu Onkar Patil
  • Publication number: 20020040123
    Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer composition useful as wax crystal modifiers and flow improvers. The compositions are copolymers of a C6 to C250 straight-chain or branched dialkyl fumarate and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, C3 to C30 &agr;-olefin, ethylene, styrene, and vinyl acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventors: ABHIMANYU ONKAR PATIL, STEPHEN ZUSHMA, ENOCK BERLUCHE, MANIKA VARMA-NAIR
  • Patent number: 5919869
    Abstract: A polymer having a terminal hydroxyl, aldehyde or alkylamino substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a polyene (diene, e.g.), monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical. Preferably, the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Jacob I. Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5880219
    Abstract: A polymer having a terminal hydroxyl, aldehyde or alkylamino substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a polyene (diene, e.g.), monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical. Preferably, the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Jacob I. Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5872084
    Abstract: A Koch functionalized product, which is the reaction product of at least one hydrocarbon with carbon monoxide and a nucleophilic trapping agent, is derivatized with a heavy polyamine and a second amine. The hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon compound or a hydrocarbon polymer. A heavy polyamine is a mixture of polyamines containing small amounts of lower polyamine oligomers such as tetraethylene pentamine and pentaethylenehexamine and containing primarily oligomers with more than 6 nitrogens and more extensive branching. Rubber seals embrittlement is reduced or minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob I. Emert, Joseph V. Cusumano, David C. Dankworth, William D. Diana, William B. Eckstrom, Keith R. Gorda, Antonio Gutierrez, Jon E. Stanat, Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5854186
    Abstract: A Koch functionalized product, which is the reaction product of at least one hydrocarbon with carbon monoxide and a nucleophilic trapping agent is derivatized with a heavy polyamine. A heavy polyamine is a mixture of polyamines comprising small amounts of lower polyamine oligomers such as tetraethylene pentamine and pentahexamine but primarily oligomers with more than 6 nitrogens and more extensive branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph V. Cusumano, David C. Dankworth, William D. Diana, William B. Eckstrom, Jacob I. Emert, Keith R. Gorda, Antonio Gutierrez, Jon E. Stanat, Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5783735
    Abstract: A process for preparing polymeric amides is disclosed. The process comprises sequentially reacting a hydrocarbon polymer functionalized (e.g., via the Koch reaction) to contain acid, ester, thioacid and/or thioester groups with a heavy polyamine to form a partially derivatized product in which at least about 85% of the functional groups are converted to heavy (thio)amide groups, and then reacting the partially derivatized product with an excess of light amine to complete the derivatization by converting substantially all of the remaining functional groups to light (thio)amide groups. Products of the foregoing process are also disclosed, which products are useful as additives in fuels and in lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob I. Emert, Joseph V. Cusumano, David C. Dankworth, William D. Diana, William B. Eckstrom, Keith R. Gorda, Antonio Gutierrez, Jon E. Stanat, Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5780554
    Abstract: A saturated polymer having a terminal aldehyde or hydroxy substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the saturated polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical, and wherein the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, Warren A. Thaler, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5777041
    Abstract: A saturated polymer having a terminal aldehyde or hydroxy substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the saturated polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C=CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical, and wherein the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc
    Inventors: Jacob Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, Warren A. Thaler, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5756431
    Abstract: A Koch functionalized product, which is the reaction product of at least one hydrocarbon with carbon monoxide and a nucleophilic trapping agent, is derivatized with a heavy polyamine and a second amine. The hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon compound or a hydrocarbon polymer. A heavy polyamine is a mixture of polyamines containing small amounts of lower polyamine oligomers such as tetraethylene pentamine and pentaethylenehexamine and containing primarily oligomers with more than 6 nitrogens and more extensive branching. Rubber seals embrittlement is reduced or minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc
    Inventors: Jacob I. Emert, Joseph V. Cusumano, David C.. Dankworth, William D. Diana, William B. Eckstrom, Keith R. Gorda, Antonio Gutierrez, Jon E. Stanat, Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5691422
    Abstract: A saturated polymer having a terminal aldehyde or hydroxy substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the saturated polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical, and wherein the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, Warren A. Thaler, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5674950
    Abstract: A polymer having a terminal hydroxyl, aldehyde or alkylamino substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a polyene (diene, e.g.), monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical. Preferably, the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Jacob I. Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 5639396
    Abstract: A process for producing an oil soluble interpolymer polymer of 1,2-alkylenediamine such as N-ethyl ethylenediamine, aldehyde-provider such as formaldehyde, and ortho-unsubstituted hydroxyaromatics such as 4-polyalkylene phenol is disclosed. The decyclized Mannich Base monomer units provide a higher viscosity material which is suitably substituted with a long chain hydrocarbyl para substituent such as polyisobutylene or ethylene/alpha-olefin polymer. Various ortho-substituted hydroxyaromatics such as o-cresol may be used to control the degree of polymerization. The polymers are useful as dispersants or other lubricant additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma, Antonio Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 5627259
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a polymeric amide which comprises the steps of:(A) reacting a mixture of (i) functionalized hydrocarbon polymer containing ester functional groups comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of substituted alkyl ester functional groups, the substituted alkyl moiety containing at least one electron withdrawing substituent group, and aryl ester functional groups, the hydrocarbon polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least about 500 prior to functionalization, and (ii) an amine having at least one reactive --NH.sub.2 moiety, for a time and under conditions sufficient to form amide groups; and(B) removing from the mixture during step (A) hydroxyl compound released from the ester functional groups in forming the amide groups.The polymeric amides so produced are useful as fuel additives (e.g., detergents) and lubricating oil additives (e.g., dispersants).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma, Joseph V. Cusumano, David C. Dankworth, William D. Diana, William B. Eckstrom, Jacob I. Emert, Keith R. Gorda, Antonio Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 5608029
    Abstract: A process for producing an oil soluble interpolymer polymer of 1,2-alkylenediamine such as N-ethyl ethylenediamine, aldehyde-provider such as formaldehyde, and ortho-unsubstituted hydroxyaromatics such as 4-polyalkylene phenol is disclosed. The decyclized Mannich Base monomer units provide a higher viscosity material which is suitably substituted with a long chain hydrocarbyl para substituent such as polyisobutylene or ethylene/alpha-olefin polymer. Various ortho-substituted hydroxyaromatics such as o-cresol may be used to control the degree of polymerization. The polymers are useful as dispersants or other lubricant additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma, Antonio Gutierrez