Anti-corrosion Patents (Class 252/387)
  • Patent number: 7662312
    Abstract: A pigment grade corrosion inhibitor and a method of applying the inhibitor is disclosed. The inhibitor is comprised of a host species comprised of an inorganic compound having a layered structure and a guest species comprised an anionic species of a weak acid. The host species is preferably a double hydroxide having a structure of: [M(II)1?x M(III)x (OH?)2] [An?x/n.y H2O], where M(II) is a divalent metal cationic species, M(III) is a trivalent metal cationic species, and An? is an anionic species, preferably with the species present in a range of: 0.2?M(III)/(M(II)+M(III))?0.4. The guest species include: various phosphoric acids and derivatives thereof; boric acid; cyanamidic acid; nitrous acid; derivatives of thio- and dithiocarbonic acid; thio-organic compounds functionalized with at least one —SH group of acidic character, including: 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), 2,4-dimercapto-s-triazolo-[4,3-b]-1,3-4 thiadiazole, trithiocyanuric acid (TMT), and dithiocyanuric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Wayne Pigment Corp.
    Inventors: John Sinko, Martin W. Kendig
  • Publication number: 20100004132
    Abstract: A method of conditioning a tubular clay material to enable its loading with an active, the method comprising the step of exposing the tubular clay material to a chemical agent in a manner such that the agent sorbs to a surface of the clay material that is internal of the tube, the chemical agent being selected such that, when the agent is sorbed to the clay material internal surface, the affinity of the tubular clay material for the active is altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    Inventors: Cameron John Kepert, Malcolm Edward Roland Green, Sarah Jane Antill
  • Patent number: 7641743
    Abstract: Methods and compositions that serve to both darken a zinc or other active! metal surface and impart corrosion-resistant properties thereto, are disclosed. The compositions include an aqueous solution containing about 0.1 percent to about 5 percent ammonium chloride and about 0.1 percent to about 5 percent ammonium molybdate. The compositions utilize particular ratios of concentrations of ammonium chloride and ammonium molybdate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Metal Coatings International Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle R. Pearce, Brian G. Straka, Donald J. Guhde, Terry E. Dorsett
  • Patent number: 7629023
    Abstract: A rust inhibitor which ensures the simplicity of application typical for a coating process and can demonstrate excellent characteristics similar to those obtained with a metal spraying method. The rust inhibitor is manufactured by admixing zinc and aluminum as fine powders of inorganic metals, which are manufactured with a stamping mill to have a flaky shape, to a modified silicone resin solution. A silane-type silicone resin is used for the modified silicone resin solution. For example, a mixed solution of an organosilane-type silicone resin and an oligomer-type silane coupling agent and the like is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Primet Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Yuko Kurimoto, Kazuo Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 7615102
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (1) as corrosion and gas hydrate inhibitors. In said formula: R1 and R2 independently of one another represent C1 to C22 alkyl, C2 to C22 alkenyl, C6 to C30 aryl or C7 to C30 alkyl aryl; R3 represents M, hydrogen or an organic group with between 1 and 100 carbon atoms that optionally contains heteroatoms; A represents a C2 to C4 alkene group; B represents an optionally substituted C1 to C10 alkene group; D represents an ethylene group that is substituted with an organic group comprising between 1 and 600 carbon atoms; X and Y independently of one another represent O or NR4; R4 represents hydrogen, C1 to C22 alkyl, C2 to C22 alkenyl, C6 to C30 aryl or C7 to C30 alkyl aryl; M represents a cation; and n represents a number between 0 and 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Leinweber, Michael Feustel
  • Publication number: 20090260454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting in a non-aqueous, non-conductive liquid. The present method also relates to a corrosion inhibitor that can be employed in such a liquid. The method can include measuring or detecting the present corrosion inhibitor with a magnetic flow meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Paul R. Young, Donovan Erickson
  • Patent number: 7601280
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The method involves applying to the metal surface a coating formulation that comprises a radiation curable resin and a corrosion-responsive agent that is capable of releasing a corrosion-inhibiting ion in response to exposure to ionic species characteristic of those present on a metal surface undergoing oxidative corrosion; and exposing the coating formulation to radiation whereby the radiation curable resin forms a corrosion-resisting coating having a low spontaneous release rate of the corrosion-responsive agent into the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Lumimove, Inc. A Missouri Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick J. Kinlen
  • Patent number: 7569163
    Abstract: Polythioether amine resin compounds and compositions comprising the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: PRC DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Guangliang Tang, Jak H. Aklian, Suresh G. Sawant
  • Patent number: 7503381
    Abstract: There is disclosed a rust prevention and hydrophilization treatment method for a flux-brazed aluminum-made heat exchanger which comprises subjecting the same to a rust prevention treatment by the use of a zirconium base compound and/or a titanium base compound, and thereafter subjecting the same to a hydrophilization treatment by means of a hydrophilization treatment agent composition containing the under-mentioned components: (1) 40 to 90% by mass of polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of saponification of at least 90%; (2) 3 to 40% by mass of polyoxyalkylene-modified polyvinyl alcohol in which 0.01 to 20% of pendant groups are polyoxyalkylene ether groups; (3) 1 to 30% by mass of an inorganic cross-linking agent which reacts with hydroxyl groups of the polyvinyl alcohol and modified polyvinyl alcohol; and (4) 1 to 20% by mass of a guanidine compound and/or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignees: Nippon Paint Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio Inbe, Norizumi Matsui, Kengo Kobayashi, Osamu Kasebe
  • Publication number: 20090045379
    Abstract: A method for treating parts in a heat exchanger system is provided. In the method, heat exchanger parts with metal surfaces which chemically and detrimentally interact with additives in coolant fluids in the heat exchanger system are treated by contacting the metal surfaces with a phosphate-containing solution for the phosphate-containing solution to passivate the metal surface for subsequent contact with the coolant fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Regis J. Pellet, Sandra G. Claeys, Serge S. Lievens, Douglas P. Hunsicker
  • Patent number: 7491318
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for prevention of corrosion by naphthenic acids in a refinery comprising the use of a compound of the formula HS—B—COOR, where B is a saturated bivalent 1-18 C hydrocarbon and R is H, alkaline or alkaline earth metal, ammonium, straight or branched alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl with 1-18 C atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventor: Francis Humblot
  • Patent number: 7485177
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting mixture is disclosed comprising a carrier, a volatile corrosion inhibitor and a tracing agent which absorbs light in the ultraviolet and violet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, and re-emits light in the blue region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: SKS Industries
    Inventors: Robin McConnell, Wesley Raymond Measel, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090029034
    Abstract: A coating system, for use in reducing air burn oxidation of a carbon anode of an aluminium electrolytic smelter, includes a pre-coat and a top coat which together enable protection of the anode when applied thereover. The pre-coat contains finely divided carbonaceous material dispersed in a solution of a suitable binder. The top coat contains finely divided particulate material, comprising at least one of alumina and cryolite, dispersed in a solution of a suitable binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Mahnaz Jahedi, Enzo Gulizia, Chull Hee Oh, Stefan Gulizia
  • Publication number: 20090018044
    Abstract: A nanoparticulate colloidal silica can be used as a corrosion inhibitor in aqueous compositions which are stored in aerosol spray cans. In particular, it is possible to formulate spray cleaners for carpets, said cleaners comprising a nanoparticulate colloidal silica as a corrosion inhibitor as being used in a process for cleaning carpets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Michael Dreja, Daniela Poethow
  • Publication number: 20090008608
    Abstract: A sodium, silicon and water composition characterized predominantly a by sodium to silicon ratio of less than 1.0 and an absence of significant metal hydride, the composition useful in a diluted product with approximately 100 parts de-ionized water, the product further useful in approximately 50/50 ratio with an amine in a gas treatment facility and as an additive to fuel, the invention including the process of making the concentrate and the concentrate defined by process as well as a process of making the diluted product and an amine combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Mark O. Bublitz, George R. King, Julian A. Alexander
  • Patent number: 7462654
    Abstract: The invention provides an anticorrosive surface coating composition comprising a resin system, and a hydrophobic metal oxide. The hydrophobic metal oxide is characterized by being produced via a wet process and having a surface area of at least about 350 m2/g. The invention also provides a method of producing such an anticorrosive coating composition. The invention further provides a substrate having a surface coated with the surface coating composition of the invention, as well as a method of imparting corrosion resistance to a surface of a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventor: Rex J. Field
  • Patent number: 7459102
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor that includes several oxo-anion compositions useful for preventing the propagation of pit corrosion on aluminum and aluminum alloys. The oxo-anion compositions may include soluble polymeric oxidic acids comprising combinations of molybdenum, phosphorous, tungsten, and silicon. These compositions are useful as corrosion inhibitors in high-moisture, corrosive environments, such as radiators and cooling systems. For low-moisture environments, these oxo-anion compositions can be reacted with a counter-ion, such as various metals, including, but not limited to the rear earth metals, to form a soluble salt. The salt can then be adsorbed onto a carrier, such as paint pigments, which can then be applied to the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum alloys. These surface adsorbates then become sparingly soluble and are gradually released over time in the presence of an aqueous corrosive agent so as to prevent propagation of pit corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Martin W Kendig
  • Patent number: 7456142
    Abstract: A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P2O5, 10 to 30 mole % of alkali oxides, up to 5 mole % of SO3 and up to 25 mole % of ZnO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventor: Karlheinz Ulrich Gerhard Hahn
  • Publication number: 20080287335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a mixture of hardness ions (e.g., magnesium and calcium ions) in an amount greater than the amount of threshold agent, which have a beneficial effect on etch or corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion or etch of glass and aluminum. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Kim R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080258114
    Abstract: A pigment grade corrosion inhibitor and a method of applying the inhibitor is disclosed. The inhibitor is comprised of a host species comprised of an inorganic compound having a layered structure and a guest species comprised an anionic species of a weak acid. The host species is preferably a double hydroxide having a structure of: [M(II)1-x M(III)x (OH?)2] [An?x/n·y H2O], where M(II) is a divalent metal cationic species, M(III) is a trivalent metal cationic species, and An? is an anionic species, preferably with the species present in a range of: 0.2?M(III)/(M(II)+M(III))?0.4. The guest species include: various phosphoric acids and derivatives thereof; boric acid; cyanamidic acid; nitrous acid; derivatives of thio- and dithiocarbonic acid; thio-organic compounds functionalized with at least one —SH group of acidic character, including: 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), 2,4-dimercapto-s-triazolo-[4,3-b]-1,3-4 thiadiazole, trithiocyanuric acid (TMT), and dithiocyanuric acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: John Sinko, Martin W. Kendig
  • Patent number: 7438881
    Abstract: The invention submitted concerns anticorrosive pigments of aluminum orthophosphate, their application as anticorrosive pigments in coating agents, as well as a method for their manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: BK Giulini GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Staffel, Wahl Friedrich, Angelika Metz
  • Publication number: 20080237543
    Abstract: There is provided a strengthened composite material that is able to improve yield, handling, and reliability when it is applied to members of semiconductor manufacturing apparatus. Five to 60 mol % ZrO2 is contained relative to Y2O3, and temperature after a sintering process is maintained between 1,200° C. to 1,500° C. for 5 minutes or longer or temperature falling speed to reach 1,200° C. is adjusted to 200° C./h or slower, thereby producing the composite material containing, as major crystalline phases, a Y2O3 solid solution in which ZrO2 is dissolved in Y2O3 and a ZrO2 solid solution in which Y2O3 is dissolved in ZrO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: NGK Insulators, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshimasa Kobayashi, Yuji Katsuda
  • Patent number: 7422793
    Abstract: Rinsing or sealing solutions comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer for barrier films. The treated films contain a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, praseodymium, terbium, or combinations thereof, and at least one rare earth element is in the tetravalent oxidation state. The rinsing or sealing solution may also contain an optional preparative or solubility control agent. The oxidized rare earth element is present in the coating in a “sparingly soluble” form. The valence stabilizers can be either inorganic or organic in nature. A number of rare earth/valence stabilizer combinations that match the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: University of Dayton
    Inventors: Andrew Wells Phelps, Jeffrey Allen Sturgill, Joseph Thomas Swartzbaugh
  • Patent number: 7407711
    Abstract: Conversion coatings comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer combined to form a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex are described for substrate metals. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, praseodymium, terbium, or combinations thereof, and at least one rare earth element is in the tetravalent oxidation state. The coating bath may also contain a preparative or solubility control agent. The oxidized cerium, praseodymium or terbium is present in the coating in a “sparingly soluble” form. The valence stabilizers can be either inorganic or organic in nature. A number of cerium, praseodymium, or terbium/valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: University of Dayton
    Inventors: Andrew Wells Phelps, Jeffrey Allen Sturgill, Joseph Thomas Swartzbaugh
  • Patent number: 7402263
    Abstract: A trace amount of a tungstate is disclosed for inhibiting corrosion by nitrogen fertilizer solution, in particular, an ammonium nitrate fertilizer solution, (UAN) in contact with ferrous metal storage tanks, piping, and equipment surfaces. Tungstate added with a dispersant polymer is also effective for inhibiting corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Craig W. Myers, Steven R. Hatch, Donald A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7396802
    Abstract: The reaction of the disulphided oil, as obtained from the caustic wash of liquefied petroleum gas, with 2,3,8,9,13,14-hexathia-5,6,11,12 -tetraazatricyclo [8.2.1.14,7]tetradeca-4,6,10,12-tetraene was carried out in one pot and one step to yield a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising predominantly of 2,5-bis(methyldithio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, 2-methylthio-5-ethylthio-1,3,4-thiadiazole and 2,5-bis(ethyldithio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, for application in fuels, lubes and greases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Indian Oil Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Pankaj Kumar Mondal, Khem Chand Dohhen, Rakesh Sarin, Deepak Kumar Tuli, Ram Prakash Verma, Akhilesh Kumar Bhatnagar
  • Publication number: 20080152931
    Abstract: A method of imparting corrosion resistance to an edge of a multilayer window film having a metal layer arranged between a pair of polymeric layers includes the step of treating the edge of the window film with a corrosion inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Josh D. Tibbits
  • Publication number: 20080115549
    Abstract: An aqueous composition containing a single compound of a ferrosoferric salt as the active ingredient. The composition has many uses, including use as a rust preventative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Institute for State Physics of Natural Materials
    Inventors: Shoji Yamashita, Mamoru Ando
  • Publication number: 20080113102
    Abstract: Agents for surface treatment which can impart excellent corrosion resistance to zinc or zinc alloy products at low cost. The agents for the surface treatment of zinc or zinc alloy products of this invention include at least one water-soluble compound which contains antimony, bismuth, tellurium or tin. Ideally, a nickel salt and/or a manganese salt is also included, and most desirably tannins and/or thioureas are also included. Ideally, the zinc or zinc alloy products which have been immersed and treated in an aqueous solution which contains these agents for surface treatment are immersed in an aqueous solution which includes a sealing treatment agent selected according to the colour of the zinc or zinc alloy product to seal pinholes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Takashi Arai, Ro Bo Shin, Takahisa Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20080099729
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting mixture is disclosed comprising a volatile corrosion inhibitor and a binding matrix, wherein the binding matrix comprises a resin selected from the group of a plastisol, a urethane and an epoxy. The mixture is liquid near ambient temperature and irreversibly cured when heated in a temperature range of about 20° C. to 150° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Robin McConnell
  • Publication number: 20080093584
    Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking including nickel boride in the secondary side of steam generator tubes in nuclear power plants and an inhibition method using the same, and more particularly, to an inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking, in which nickel boride is added to secondary side cooling water of the steam generator in an amount of 0.2˜6 g/l, and to an inhibition method using the same. According to this invention, when the inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking is added to the secondary side of the steam generator tube in nuclear power plants, stress corrosion cracking of the tubes, which occurs in the lead-containing neutral or caustic solution, and a crack growth rate are decreased, thus increasing elongation. Further, a stress corrosion cracking ratio is decreased, and therefore the stress corrosion cracking resistance of metal or alloy can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Oh-Chul Kwon, Yong-Sun Yi, Hong-Pyo Kim, Joung-Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 7361632
    Abstract: A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P2O5, 10 to 30 mole % of alkali oxides, up to 5 mole % of SO3 and up to 25 mole % of ZnO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventor: Karlheinz Ulrich Gerhard Hahn
  • Patent number: 7341617
    Abstract: The invention provides the use of compounds of the formula (1) where R1, R2 are each independently C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6- to C30-aryl or C7- to C30-alkylaryl, R3 is C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6- to C30-aryl or C7- to C30-alkylaryl, —CHR5—COO? or —O?, R4 is M, hydrogen or an organic radical which optionally contains heteroatoms and has from 1 to 100 carbon atoms, A is a C2- to C4-alkylene group, B is a C1- to C10-alkylene group, D is an organic radical which optionally contains heteroatoms and has from 1 to 600 carbon atoms, X, Y are each independently O or NR6, R5, R6 are each independently hydrogen, C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6- to C30-aryl or C7- to C30-alkylaryl, and M is a cation n is a number from 1 to 30 as corrosion inhibitors and gas hydrate inhibitors, and also the compounds of formula 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Dahlmann, Michael Feustel
  • Publication number: 20080020470
    Abstract: Water-based colorant traced formulations (products) containing one or more water treatment agents, such as phosphonates, polyacrylic acids and/or polymers, co-polymers, terpolymers thereof, azoles, molybdate, polysilicates, phosphates, zinc, polyphosphates, etc., are provided wherein the water-soluble colorant is detectable in the visible light range of about 580-640 nm and is chemically inert relative to the water treatment agent(s). Measurement of an optical property of the colorant in the treated coolant water permits the concentration of the product therein to be ascertained, and the level of the product containing can be adjusted for controlling scale, corrosion, deposition, and/or microbial activity in commercial and/or industrial cooling water systems. These products may be reliably monitored and dosed to maintain a product level in treated water of 5 to 500 mg/L.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ProChemTech International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Keister
  • Patent number: 7294211
    Abstract: Conversion coatings based on cobalt are described for substrate metals such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium, titanium, cadmium, silver, copper, tin, lead, cobalt, zirconium, beryllium, or indium, their alloys, or items coated with these metals. The conversion coating contains a trivalent or tetravalent cobalt/valence stabilizer complex. The coating bath may also contain a preparative agent or solubility control agent. The oxidized cobalt is present in the coating in a “sparingly soluble” form. The valence stabilizers can be either inorganic or organic in nature. Cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of cobalt coordination chemistry. A number of cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations that match the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: University of Dayton
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Sturgill, Andrew Wells Phelps, Joseph Thomas Swartzbaugh
  • Patent number: 7291217
    Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting pigment comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer combinded to form a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, terbium, praseodymium, or a combination thereof, and at least one rare earth element is in the tetravalent oxidation state. An inorganic or organic material is used to stabilize the tetravalent rare earth ion to form a compound that is sparingly soluble in water. Specific stabilizers are chosen to control the release rate of tetravalent cerium, terbium, or praseodymium during exposure to water and to tailor the compatibility of the powder when used as a pigment in a chosen binder system. Stabilizers may also modify the processing and handling characteristics of the formed powders. Many rare earth-valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: University of Dayton
    Inventors: Andrew Wells Phelps, Jeffrey Allen Sturgill, Joseph Thomas Swartzbaugh
  • Patent number: 7264661
    Abstract: Coatings containing particulate metal alloy are disclosed. The coatings provide corrosion protection to a substrate, such as a metal substrate. The coatings contain zinc-metal-containing alloy in flake form, most particularly an alloy flake of zinc and aluminum. The coating can be from compositions that are water-based or solvent-based. The compositions for providing the coating may also contain a substituent such as a water-reducible organofunctional silane, or a hexavalent-chromium-providing substance, or a titanate polymer, or a silica substance constituent. The coating may desirably be topcoated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Metal Coatings International Inc.
    Inventors: Etienne Georges Maze, Gilbert Louis Lelong, Terry E. Dorsett, Donald J. Guhde, Toshio Nishikawa
  • Patent number: 7204937
    Abstract: This invention relates to metal oxides dispersant compositions comprising (a) certain a metal oxides dispersant, and (b) an oxime. The invention also relates to a process for dispersing metal oxides in an aqueous system that involves adding the dispersant composition to the aqueous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Edward S. Beardwood, Kostan B. Charkhutian
  • Patent number: 7195723
    Abstract: A colloidal solution and/or nanocomposite having enhanced energy transfer between thermal, electron, phonons, and photons energy states. The composition comprises a synergistic blend of electrides and alkalides within a medium that effectively alters the mean free path. The composition is optionally further enhanced through externally generated fields and made into energy conversion devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventor: Michael H. Gurin
  • Patent number: 7179403
    Abstract: Anti-corrosion solutions useful for air dehumidification processes are disclosed. Phosphonate corrosion inhibiting agents or mixtures thereof can be added to halide solutions of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, or mixtures thereof, to minimize corrosion of the dehumidifier system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Shyam Kumar Verma
  • Patent number: 7176168
    Abstract: The present invention describes an improved lubricant composition comprising a particularly effective combination of components comprising ashless antiwear and rust inhibitor additives with an antioxidant liquid mixture formed by reacting an olefin with a mixture of diphenylamines and phenothiozines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Walter D. Vann, Liehpao Oscar Farng, Angela S. Galiano-Roth, Marcia G. Rogers, Paul Dubs, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Patent number: 7135396
    Abstract: Methods of making a semiconductor structure are disclosed. A refractory metal layer containing W, TiW, Ta, or TaN and semiconductor layer are formed on a substrate that contains copper in, for example, a via therein. A portion of the refractory metal layer and semiconductor layer is removed by etching using a fluorine-containing compound. By using W, TiW, Ta, or TaN as the refractory metal layer material and employing fluorine-based etching, the copper portion in the substrate is not substantially etched, thus preventing corrosion of the copper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignees: Spansion LLC, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Calvin T. Gabriel, Jeffrey Shields
  • Patent number: 6984340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for corrosion-inhibiting, emulsifying, lubricating or as a surfactant in organic hydrocarbon and/or water based system containing an acyl amino acid derivative and a triazole derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Brad-Chem Technology Limtied
    Inventors: Arthur Albert Brady, Brian George Clubley
  • Patent number: 6953534
    Abstract: In general this invention relates to an antifreeze composition that can be used in the cooling systems of internal combustion engines, for example, in heavy-duty diesel engines, light duty trucks and cars. The antifreeze composition can be added to water or other suitable liquid coolant in the cooling system, to lower the freezing point temperature of the coolant and inhibit corrosion of metallic components associated with the cooling system. The antifreeze composition is particularly well suited, although not exclusively, for use with hard water. The antifreeze composition includes an organic acid component comprising adipic acid and at least one of benzoic acid and one or more C9-C12 dicarboxylic acid—or salts of these acids. The antifreeze composition also includes other anti-corrosive additive, for example, molybdate, nitrite, nitrate silicate azoles and a variety of buffer agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.
    Inventor: R. Douglas Hudgens
  • Patent number: 6894008
    Abstract: It has been discovered that carbonate powders and bicarbonate powders are useful to increase the pH and corrosion resistance of high-density brines, such as zinc bromide brines, without significantly reducing their densities. The carbonates and/or bicarbonates should be water-soluble and may be sodium, potassium, magnesium and/or ammonium carbonates and/or bicarbonates and the like. The carbonates and/or bicarbonates are easily added in powder or other finely divided solid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael L. Walker
  • Patent number: 6885721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting stress corrosion cracking occurring on steam generator tubes in the secondary side of nuclear power plants and an inhibitor therefor. The method comprises supplying lanthanum boride as an inhibitor for stress corrosion cracking into the secondary feed water of the nuclear power plants. The method according to the present invention improves the resistance of stress corrosion cracking ten times or higher than no inhibitor, and five times or higher than the conventional inhibitor. In particular, the method according to the present invention shows a superior inhibiting effect in the lead-contaminated environment such that the complete inhibition of stress corrosion cracking can be achieved. As thus, the method can reduce the unexpected stop of operating nuclear power plants caused by the stress corrosion cracking on steam generator tubes, thereby reducing the cost required for maintaining and repairing the tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignees: Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Do Haeng Hur, Joung Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 6811747
    Abstract: The present invention relates to water treatment chemical formulations, and more particularly to chemical formulations used to treat water containing halogens as a sanitizing agent. The water treatment chemical formulations contain cyanuric acid and an alkali metal molybdate or silicate as an anticorrosion agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Bioquest, LLC
    Inventor: Michael A. Silveri
  • Publication number: 20040173778
    Abstract: Ex-vivo isolated human CD25+CD4+ T regulatory cells, CD25+CD4+ Tr cell clones derived therefrom, a method of isolating clones and the use of ex-vivo isolated human CD25+CD4+ Tr cells or cell-clones as immunomodulators, immunosuppressive agents or for the identification of molecules that modulate the immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Maria Grazia Roncarolo, Megan Levings
  • Publication number: 20040173779
    Abstract: A biodegradable polymer (“biopolyrner) filled with more than 5 wt %, and up to about 35 wt % of an inert particulate filler so as to have a WVTR in the range from at least twice to about 50 times greater than that of low density PE having a melt flow index of 1 g/10 min, each of the same thickness, is more effective to protect metal parts against corrosion than “neat” or unfilled biopolymer. Moreover a cross-section of the filled biopolymer 0.025 mm thick, is substantially transparent if the neat biopolymer is transparent. The improvement in corrosion protection is obtained without decreasing the tensile strength of the film below a critical tensile strength of 2000 psi in either the machine or transverse direction, preferably in both directions, due to the uniformity of the dispersed particles in the filled biopolymer. Such uniformity is obtained because the ingredients in the biopolymer are essentially anhydrous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Mehmet A. Gencer, Donald A. Kubik, Ramani Narayan, Efim Ya Lyublinski
  • Publication number: 20040164278
    Abstract: Corrosion and gas hydrate inhibitors having improved water solubility and increased biodegradability
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Clariant GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Dahlmann, Michael Feustel