Patents by Inventor Warren A. Thaler
Warren A. Thaler 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).
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Patent number: 5919869Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 1998Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Jacob I. Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
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Patent number: 5906966Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that viscosification agents selected from sulfonated and neutralized sulfonated ionomers can be readily incorporated into oil-based drilling muds in the form of an oil soluble concentrate containing the polymer. Thus, one embodiment of the present invention provides an additive concentrate for oil-based drilling muds comprising a drilling oil, especially a low toxicity oil, and from about 5 gm to about 20 gm of sulfonated or neutralized sulfonated polymer per 100 gm of oil. Indeed, oil solutions obtained from the sulfonated and neutralized sulfonated polymers used as viscosification agents are readily incorporated into drilling mud formulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1993Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, John C. Newlove, Cruise K. Jones, David B. Acker
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Patent number: 5880219Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Jacob I. Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
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Patent number: 5872084Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 1998Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 5854186Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 5783735Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 5780554Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Jacob Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, Warren A. Thaler, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
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Patent number: 5777041Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 1997Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents IncInventors: Jacob Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, Warren A. Thaler, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
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Patent number: 5756431Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents IncInventors: 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
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Patent number: 5756643Abstract: A new copolymer composition comprises the hard segment of a polyimide and the soft segment of an oligomeric aliphatic polycarbonate or a mixture of an oligomeric aliphatic polycarbonate and an oligomeric aliphatic polyester. The new polyimide copolymer membranes have exhibited high selectivity and flux for separation of an aromatic/saturate mixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: W. S. Winston Ho, Guido Sartori, Warren A. Thaler, David C. Dalrymple
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Patent number: 5691422Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 1996Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Jacob Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, Warren A. Thaler, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
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Patent number: 5674950Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Jacob I. Emert, Istvan T. Horvath, Richard H. Schlosberg, David A. Young, Stephen Zushma
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Patent number: 5670052Abstract: A copolymer composition comprising the hard segment of a polyimide, the soft segment of an oligomeric aliphatic polyester, and a diepoxide for crosslinking and esterification. The diepoxide polyimide copolymer membranes have exhibited high selectivity and flux for separation of an aromatic/saturate mixture. These membranes have shown much better stability in soaking with an aromatic/saturate feed than the copolymer membranes without a diepoxide.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering CompanyInventors: Win-Sow Winston Ho, Guido Sartori, Warren A. Thaler, David C. Dalrymple
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Patent number: 5643859Abstract: A dispersant derivatized from a functionalized hydrocarbon and a polyamine having one primary amine and 1-10, preferably 3-8 secondary or tertiary amines; preferably where said functionalized hydrocarbon is a Koch-derived hydrocarbon.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1994Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Antonio Gutierrez, Jacob I. Emert, James P. Stokes, Warren A. Thaler, William D. Diana, Keith R. Gorda, William B. Eckstrom, David C. Dankworth, Joseph V. Cusumano
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Patent number: 5639396Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 1996Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma, Antonio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 5639716Abstract: Oil-soluble dispersant additives are disclosed. The additives comprise the reaction product of a functionalized 1-butene copolymer and at least one nucleophilic reactant selected from amines, amino alcohols, alcohols, and reactive metal compounds. The functionalized copolymer has within its structure at least one acyl functional group selected from the group consisting of C.sub.4 to C.sub.10 dicarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof and C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 monocarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof. The 1-butene copolymer is derived from 1-butene and at least one other .alpha.-olefin of formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHR', wherein R' is methyl or a C.sub.3 to C.sub.12 linear or branched alkyl group. The copolymer has a number average molecular weight of at least about 700, a molecular weight distribution of less than 5, and ethenylidene groups terminating at least about 30% of all polymer chains.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1994Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Albert Rossi, Jacob I. Emert, Warren A. Thaler
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Patent number: 5627259Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 1995Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 5608029Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stephen Zushma, Antonio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 5602279Abstract: A gas treating composition prepared by reacting 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol with KOH, diluting with water and adding K.sub.2 CO.sub.3 and a vanadium corrosion inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1994Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Warren A. Thaler, Guido Sartori, W. S. Winston Ho, Larry J. Shulik, George E. Milliman
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Patent number: 5550199Abstract: A new copolymer composition comprising the hard segment of a polyimide, the soft segment of an oligomeric aliphatic polyester, and a diepoxide for crosslinking and esterification. The new diepoxide polyimide copolymer membranes have exhibited high selectivity and flux for separation of an aromatic/saturate mixture. These new membranes have shown much better stability in soaking with an aromatic/saturate feed than the copolymer membranes without a diepoxide.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1995Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Win-Sow W. Ho, Guido Sartori, Warren A. Thaler, David C. Dalrymple