Michael A Terry

US Patent:

20060264976, Nov 23, 2006

Filed:

May 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/135824

Inventors:

Michael Terry - Oak Park IL, US
Richard Hawkins - Spartanburg SC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606148000

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an improved suturing system and method of use. Certain embodiments include a suturing device with a base and a hook end capable of being maneuvered to a certain position with respect to the base. The hook end may be maneuvered to a position, such as a straight position or a desired angle. The hook end may be locked at the position. The hook end may also be detachable from the base, for example. The hook end may be selected from a plurality of hook attachments having different characteristics, for example. In an embodiment, the suturing device also includes a control for maneuvering the hook end with respect to the base. In an embodiment, the suturing device further includes a locking mechanism for locking the hook end to the base.

US Patent:

20130143986, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

May 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/699280

Inventors:

Gary Luebke - Chicago IL, US
Renee Luka - Park Ridge IL, US
Andrew D. Malec - Chicago IL, US
Michael R. Terry - Gurnee IL, US
Patrick Shane Wolfe - Palatine IL, US

International Classification:

C09D 7/12

US Classification:

524 94, 524230, 427340

Abstract:

A film may be formed from film forming compositions which comprise at least one carboxamide based coalescing solvent. These coalescing solvents impart equivalent or improved wet-scrub resistance, block resistance, gloss, dirt pick-up resistance and leveling characteristics to the films on a substrate, without contributing to total VOC levels, when replacing conventional coalescing solvents. The present invention also includes a method for forming a film comprising applying a film forming composition comprising polyunsaturated reactive carboxamides to a substrate and curing the film under ambient conditions. The coalescing carboxamide solvents are suitable for paint, latex based caulk, adhesives and floor care applications.

US Patent:

20130225408, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Oct 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/878981

Inventors:

Dave R. Allen - Chicago IL, US
Marcos Alonso - Chicago IL, US
Randal J. Bernhardt - Antioch IL, US
Aaron Brown - Chicago IL, US
Kelly Buchek - Hoffman Estates IL, US
Gary Luebke - Chicago IL, US
Renee Luka - Park Ridge IL, US
Andrew D. Malec - Chicago IL, US
Ronald A. Masters - Glenview IL, US
Lawrence A. Munie - Grayslake IL, US
Dennis S. Murphy - Libertyville IL, US
Irene Shapiro - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Patti Skelton - Winder GA, US
Brian Sook - Lawrenceville GA, US
Michael R. Terry - Gurnee IL, US
Laura Lee Whitlock - Highland Park IL, US
Michael Wiester - Chicago IL, US
Patrick Shane Wolfe - Palatine IL, US

Assignee:

STEPAN COMPANY - Northfield IL

International Classification:

C07C 237/16
C07C 211/21

US Classification:

504206, 564509, 558 55, 554 51

Abstract:

Fatty amine compositions made from a metathesis-derived C10-C17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives are disclosed. In another aspect, fatty amidoamines made by reacting a metathesis-derived C10-C17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with an aminoalkyl-substituted tertiary amine are disclosed. The fatty amines or amidoamines are advantageously sulfonated, sulfitated, oxidized, or reduced. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin.

US Patent:

20130225409, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Oct 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/879786

Inventors:

Dave R. Allen - Chicago IL, US
Marcos Alonso - Chicago IL, US
Randal J. Bernhardt - Antioch IL, US
Aaron Brown - Chicago IL, US
Andrew D. Malec - Chicago IL, US
Teresa Manuel - West Chester OH, US
Ronald A. Masters - Glenview IL, US
Lawrence A. Munie - Grayslake IL, US
Dennis S. Murphy - Libertyville IL, US
Patti Skelton - Winder GA, US
Brian Sook - Lawrenceville GA, US
Michael R. Terry - Gurnee IL, US
Jeremy Aaron Weitgenant - Grayslake IL, US
Laura Lee Whitlock - Highland Park IL, US
Michael Wiester - Chicago IL, US
Patrick Shane Wolfe - Palatine IL, US

Assignee:

Stepan Company - Northfield IL

International Classification:

A01N 25/04
A01N 37/18
A01N 37/44
A01N 41/04
A61K 8/41
A61K 8/42
A61K 8/44
A61K 8/46
A61Q 5/12
A61Q 19/10
C11D 1/90
C11D 1/62
C11D 1/92
C09K 15/28
A62D 1/02
C09K 8/00
B01F 17/00
A01N 33/12

US Classification:

504206, 564288, 562574, 562107, 564204, 562106, 564207, 562561, 564160

Abstract:

Quaternary ammonium, betaine, or sulfobetaine compositions derived from fatty amines, wherein the fatty amine is made by reducing the amide reaction product of a metathesis-derived C-Cmonounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives and a secondary amine, are disclosed. Quaternary ammonium, betaine, or sulfobetaine compositions derived from fatty amidoamines, wherein the amidoamine is made by reacting of a metathesis-derived C-Cmonounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives and an aminoalkyl-substituted tertiary amine, are also disclosed. The quaternized compositions are advantageously sulfonated or sulfated. In one aspect, the ester derivative of the C-Cmonoun-saturated acid or octadecene-1,18-dioic acid is a lower alkyl ester. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin. The quaternary ammonium, betaine, and sulfobetaine compositions and their sulfonated or sulfated derivatives are valuable for a wide variety of end uses, including cleaners, fabric treatment, hair conditioning, personal care (liquid cleansing products, conditioning bars, oral care products), antimicrobial compositions, agricultural uses, and oil field applications.

US Patent:

20130225470, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Oct 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/878556

Inventors:

Dave R. Allen - Chicago IL, US
Marcos Alonso - Chicago IL, US
Randal J Bernhardt - Antioch IL, US
Aaron Brown - Chicago IL, US
Kelly Buchek - Hoffman Estates IL, US
Brian Holland - Deerfield IL, US
Gary Luebke - Chicago IL, US
Renee Luka - Park Ridge IL, US
Andrew D. Malec - Chicago IL, US
Ronald A. Masters - Glenview IL, US
Dennis S. Murphy - Libertyville IL, US
Irene Shapiro - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Patti Skelton - Winder GA, US
Brian Sook - Lawrenceville GA, US
Michael R. Terry - Gurnee IL, US
Gregory Wallace - Chicago IL, US
Laura Lee Whitlock - Highland Park IL, US
Michael Wiester - Chicago IL, US
Patrick Shane Wolfe - Palatine IL, US
Lena Titievsky - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Stepan Company - Northfield IL

International Classification:

C11C 3/00
A61K 8/92
A01N 25/02
C08K 5/01
A61Q 5/12
A61Q 19/10
C11D 3/48
C08K 5/20
A01N 37/18
A01N 25/04

US Classification:

510382, 554 37, 5483144, 554 66

Abstract:

Fatty amide compositions and their derivatives are disclosed. The fatty amides comprise a reaction product of a metathesis-derived C-Cmonounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with a primary or secondary amine. Derivatives made by reducing, quaternizing, sulfonating, alkoxylating, sulfating, and sulfitating the fatty amide are also included. The amine reactant can be diethylenetriamine or (2-aminoethyl)ethanolamine, which provide imidazoline amides or N esters, respectively. In one aspect, the ester derivative of the C-Cmonounsaturated acid or octadecene-1,18-dioic acid is a lower alkyl ester. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin. The compositions are valuable for cleaners, fabric treatment, hair conditioning, personal care, antimicrobial compositions, agricultural uses, and oil field applications.

US Patent:

20220177403, Jun 9, 2022

Filed:

Mar 5, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/437294

Inventors:

- Northfield IL, US
Samantha Michelle FARRIS - Chicago IL, US
Gary LUEBKE - Gurnee IL, US
E. Carolina ROJAS - Highland Park IL, US
Chris SPAULDING - Evanston IL, US
Michael R. TERRY - Gurnee IL, US
Patrick Shane WOLFE - Palatine IL, US
Julia ZAUG - Evanston IL, US

International Classification:

C07C 67/08
C07C 41/03
C07D 295/088

Abstract:

Processes for making reactive surfactants are disclosed. In one such process, a fatty epoxide, a glycidyl ether, or a combination thereof is reacted with an olefin-functional nucleophile to produce an olefin-functional hydrophobe. The olefin-functional hydrophobe is reacted with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxides, or a combination thereof to produce an alkoxylate. Optionally, the alkoxylate is converted to the corresponding sulfate, phosphate, or maleate. Surfactant compositions comprising the reactive surfactants made by these processes are also described. The invention includes polymerizable mixtures comprising an acrylic monomer and the surfactant compositions as well as aqueous acrylic latex emulsions and coatings produced from the emulsions. The reactive surfactants deliver stable latex emulsions with reduced tendency for surfactant migration or excessive foaming. Coatings from the emulsions have improved wet adhesion, scrub resistance, and water resistance.

US Patent:

20180362862, Dec 20, 2018

Filed:

Jun 18, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/011614

Inventors:

- Des Plaines IL, US
Michael Terry - Chicago IL, US
Seth Huber - Des Plaines IL, US
Danielle Schindlbeck - Arlington Heights IL, US

International Classification:

C10G 47/36
G05B 13/04
C10G 11/00

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for managing the operation of a plant, such as a chemical plant or a petrochemical plant or a refinery, and more particularly for enhancing system performance of a catalyzed reaction system by, among other features, detecting catalyst deactivation and cycle length. Plants may include those that provide hydrocarbon cracking or other process units. A plant may include a reactor, a heater, a catalyst bed, a separator, and other equipment. The equipment may use catalyst to treat feed products to remove compounds and produce different products. Catalysts used in the various reactors in these processes become deactivated over time. Systems and methods are disclosed for extending catalyst life and thereby improving efficiency of the plant.

US Patent:

20170158617, Jun 8, 2017

Filed:

Jan 11, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/403288

Inventors:

- Northfield IL, US
Marcos Alonso - Chicago IL, US
Randal J. Bernhardt - Antioch IL, US
Aaron Brown - Chicago IL, US
Kelly Buchek - Hoffman Estates IL, US
Brian Holland - Deerfield IL, US
Gary Luebke - Chicago IL, US
Renee Luka - Park Ridge IL, US
Andrew D. Malec - Irvine CA, US
Ronald A. Masters - Glenview IL, US
Dennis S. Murphy - Libertyville IL, US
Irene Shapiro - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Patti Skelton - Winder GA, US
Brian Sook - Lawrenceville GA, US
Michael R. Terry - Gurnee IL, US
Gregory Wallace - Chicago IL, US
Laura Lee Whitlock - Highland Park IL, US
Michael Wiester - Chicago IL, US
Patrick Shane Wolfe - Palatine IL, US
Lena Titievsky - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

C07C 233/09
A01N 25/30
A01N 37/18
A01N 41/04
A01N 25/04
C09D 7/12
A61K 8/46
A61Q 19/10
A61Q 5/12
C11D 11/00
C09K 8/524
C07C 309/70
A61K 8/42

Abstract:

Fatty amide compositions and their derivatives are disclosed. The fatty amides comprise a reaction product of a metathesis-derived C-Cmonounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with a primary or secondary amine. Derivatives made by reducing, quaternizing, sulfonating, alkoxylating, sulfating, and sulfitating the fatty amide are also included. The amine reactant can be diethylenetriamine or (2-aminoethyl)ethanolamine, which provide imidazoline amides or esters, respectively. In one aspect, the ester derivative of the C-Cmonounsaturated acid or octadecene-1,18-dioic acid is a lower alkyl ester. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin. The compositions are valuable for cleaners, fabric treatment, hair conditioning, personal care, antimicrobial compositions, agricultural uses, and oil field applications.