JAMES EDWARD O'CONNOR, MD
Medical Practice in Cheshire, CT

7465757, Dec 16, 2008

Feb 27, 2006

11/363459

James O'Connor - Cheshire CT, US
Charles Nichols - Terre Haute IN, US
Kenneth Knoblock - Terre Haute IN, US

Danisco A/S - Copenhagen

C08G 18/00

521170, 521155, 521174

The invention relates to a foamed isocyanate-based polymer derived from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a blowing agent and a highly branched polysaccharide which is derivatized to provide a hydrophobicity which renders it compatible with a polyether polyol with which the underivatized polysaccharide is incompatible. Further the invention relates to a mix and a process for the production of isocyanate-based polymer. The mix for the production of a foamed isocyanate-based polymer comprises a mixture of the derivatized polysaccharide of the invention and an active hydrogen-containing compound. The process for producing a foamed isocyanate-based polymer comprises the steps of: contacting an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a derivatized highly branched polysaccharide and a blowing agent to form a reaction mixture and expanding the reaction mixture to produce the foamed isocyanate-based polymer. The derivatized highly branched polysaccharide of the invention has an active hydrogen functionality of at least 15 and comprises randomly bonded glucopyranose units, having an average number of 10-100 glucose residues.

2009008, Mar 26, 2009

Sep 21, 2007

11/903362

James O'Connor - Cheshire CT, US
Ye Ming - Shanghai, CN

C08G 18/06, C07C 265/12

521160, 564248

Disclosed is a method for the production of highly stable, liquid isocyanurate-modified PMDI compositions having relatively higher viscosity and a generally comparable functionality, as compared to conventional PMDI. An admixture of the isocyanurate-modified PMDI with conventional PMDI is suitable for use in the manufacture of a variety of polyurethane products, including rigid and flexible foams, coatings, elastomers and sealants. Foams produced using this admixture exhibit properties that are comparable to foams produced from standard polymeric MDI of comparable viscosity that don't contain isocyanurate moieties.

2009010, Apr 23, 2009

Sep 16, 2008

12/211217

James O'Connor - Cheshire CT, US
Ye Ming - Shanghai, CN

C08L 75/04

521137, 524589

Disclosed is a method for the production of highly stable, liquid isocyanurate-modified PMDI compositions having relatively higher viscosity and a generally comparable functionality, as compared to conventional PMDI. An admixture of the isocyanurate-modified PMDI with conventional PMDI is suitable for use in the manufacture of a variety of polyurethane products, including rigid and flexible foams, coatings, elastomers and sealants. Foams produced using this admixture exhibit properties that are comparable to foams produced from standard polymeric MDI of comparable viscosity that don't contain isocyanurate moieties.

2006012, Jun 8, 2006

Oct 14, 2005

11/251190

James O'Connor - Cheshire CT, US
Charles Nichols - Terre Haute IN, US
Kenneth Knoblock - Terre Haute IN, US

C08G 18/00

521155000

The invention relates to a foamed isocyanate-based polymer derived from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a blowing agent and a highly branched polysaccharide which is derivatized to provide a hydrophobicity which renders it compatible with a polyether polyol with which the underivatized polysaccharide is incompatible. Further the invention relates to a mix and a process for the production of isocyanate-based polymer. The mix for the production of a foamed isocyanate-based polymer comprises a mixture of the derivatized polysaccharide of the invention and an active hydrogen-containing compound. The process for producing a foamed isocyanate-based polymer comprises the steps of: contacting an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a derivatized highly branched polysaccharide and a blowing agent to form a reaction mixture and expanding the reaction mixture to produce the foamed isocyanate-based polymer. The derivatized highly branched polysaccharide of the invention has an active hydrogen functionality of at least 15 and comprises randomly bonded glucopyranose units, having an average number of 10-100 glucose residues.

7151121, Dec 19, 2006

May 26, 2004

10/854595

Charles M. Nichols - Terre Haute IN, US
Kenneth F. Knoblock - Terre Haute IN, US
David D. Russell - Akron OH, US
James M. O'Connor - Cheshire CT, US
Alexander McLauchlin - Cheshire CT, US

Danisco A/S - Copenhagen

C08G 18/48

521155, 521175, 528 79, 528 85

The invention relates to a polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol composition comprising a highly branched polysaccharide of randomly bonded glucopyranose units or an alkoxylated derivative of the same. The polysaccharide has an average number of 10–100 glucose residues and said polysaccharide and derivative both have an average functionality of 30 or more. The invention also relates to a process for the production of such a polyurethane as well as a mix for the production of a polyurethane comprising a polyol composition, comprising 2–100 % of a highly branched polysaccharide, at least one catalyst and at least one surfactant.

5973073, Oct 26, 1999

Apr 6, 1998

9/055419

Shao-Hua Guo - West Goshen PA
Donald L. Lickei - Wayne PA
Michael J. Morgan - Spring City PA
James M. O'Connor - Cheshire CT

ARCO Chemical Technology, L.P. - Greenville DE

C08J 300, C08K 320, C08L 7500, C08F 830

525123

Two-component polyurethane coating formulations comprising an aqueous dispersion of a polyisocyanate and a neutralized, water-dispersible resin are disclosed. The neutralized, water-dispersible resin incorporates recurring units of an allylic alcohol or an alkoxylated allylic alcohol. These low-VOC formulations use commercial polyisocyanates and ordinary mixing techniques. The uniquely uniform distribution of hydroxyl groups in the resin contributes to an excellent overall balance of coating properties from the 2K system, including high gloss, hardness, impact resistance, flexibility, weatherability, and chemical resistance.

2001004, Nov 29, 2001

Apr 27, 2001

09/844982

James O'Connor - Cheshire CT, US
Robin Grieve - North Guilford CT, US

B01J031/00, B01J027/26

502/175000, 502/200000, 502/156000

Double metal cyanide (“DMC”) complex catalysts comprise a double metal cyanide compound and a complexing agent such as an alkyl ether of a glycol, preferably of the formula wherein: x is 1, 2, or 3; Ris a C-Calkyl group; and Ris —H or a —CHgroup. Such catalysts have particular applicability in the production of low unsaturated polyols from epoxides.