Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A metalorganic complex of the formula: MAyX wherein: M is a y-valent metal; A is a monodentate or multidentate organic ligand coordinated to M which allows complexing of MAy with ligand X and which forms a stable STP sub-complex MAy with M; y is 2 or 3; each of the A ligands may be the same or different; and X is a monodentate or multidentate ligand coordinated to M and containing one or more atoms independently selected from the group consisting of atoms of the elements C, N, H, S, O and F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A metalorganic complex of the formula: MAyX wherein: M is a y-valent metal; A is a monodentate or multidentate organic ligand coordinated to M which allows complexing of MAy with ligand X and which forms a stable STP sub-complex MAy with M; y is 2 or 3; each of the A ligands may be the same or different; and X is a monodentate or multidentate ligand coordinated to M and containing one or more atoms independently selected from the group consisting of atoms of the elements C, N, H, S, O and F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ba, Sr, La, Nd, Ce, Pr, Sm, Eu, Th, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Bi, Tl, Y and Pb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of β-diketonates, cyclopentadienyls, alkyls, perfluoroalkyls, alkoxides, perfluoroalkoxides, and Schiff bases.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of β-diketonates and cyclopentadienyls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein A is a β-diketonate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of: (i) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; (ii) 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; (iii) 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate; (iv) cyclopentadienyl; (v) 4,4'-(ethane-1,2-diyldiimino)bis(3-pentene-2-one); (vi) pentamethylcyclopentadienyl and other substituted cyclopentadienyls; (vii) 2,4-pentadionate; and (viii) 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentadionate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: (i) oxyhydrocarbyl ligands; (ii) nitrogenous oxyhydrocarbyl ligands; and (iii) fluorooxyhydrocarbyl ligands.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: (a) amines and polyamines; (b) bipyridines; (c) ligands of the formula: ##STR24## wherein G is --O--, --S--, or --NR--, wherein R is H or hydrocarbyl; (d) crown ethers; and (e) ligands of the formula: R.sup.0 (C(R.sup.1).sub.2 C(R.sup.2).sub.2 O).sub.n R.sup.0 wherein: R 0 =H, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, cyanato, perfluoroethyl, perfluoro-n-propyl, or vinyl; R 1 =H, F, or a sterically acceptable hydrocarbyl substituent; R 2 =H, F, or a sterically acceptable hydrocarbyl substituent; n=4, 5, or 6; and each R 0 , R 1 , and R 2 may be the same as or different from the other R 0 , R 1 , and R 2 , respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of tetraglyme, tetrahydrofuran, bipydridine, and 18 crown 6 ethers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein X comprises a ligand of the formula; R.sup.0 (C(R.sup.1).sub.2 (R.sup.2).sub.2 O).sub.n R.sup.o wherein: R 0 =H, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, cyanato, perfluoroethyl, perfluoro-n-propyl, or vinyl; R 1 =H, F, or a sterically acceptable hydrocarbyl substituent; R 2 =H, F, or a sterically acceptable hydrocarbyl substituent; n=4, 5, or 6; and each R 0 , R 1 , and R 2 may be the same as or different from the other R 0 , R 1 , and R 2 , respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein X comprises a ligand of the formula: R.sup.0 O(C(R.sup.1).sub.2 C(R.sup.2).sub.2 O).sub.4 R.sup.o wherein: each R 0 , R 1 , and R 2 is selected independently, and R 0 =H, CH 3 , or C 2 H 5 ; R 1 and R 2 =H or F.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein: A is a β-diketonate; and X is tetraglyme, 18 crown 6 ether, or bipyridine.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein each of the ligands A is a constituent moiety of a single group which is coordinatingly attached to M thereby.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1, wherein the ligand X and at least one of said ligands A is a constituent moiety of a single group which is coordinatingly attached to M thereby.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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A composition comprising: (i) a metalorganic complex of the formula: MAyX wherein: M is a y-valent metal; A is a monodentate or multidentate organic ligand coordinated to M which allows complexing of MAy with ligand X and which forms a stable STP sub-complex MAy with M; y is 2 or 3; each of the A ligands may be the same or different; and X is a monodentate or multidentate ligand coordinated to M and containing one or more atoms independently selected from the group consisting of atoms of the elements C, N, H, S, O and F, or precursor or components thereof; and (ii) a solvent or suspending agent therefor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
110 words
A composition comprising: (i) a metalorganic complex of the formula: MAyX wherein: M is a y-valent metal; A is a monodentate or multidentate organic ligand coordinated to M which allows complexing of MAy with ligand X and which forms a stable STP sub-complex MAy with M; y is 2 or 3; each of the A ligands may be the same or different; and X is a monodentate or multidentate ligand coordinated to M and containing one or more atoms independently selected from the group consisting of atoms of the elements C, N, H, S, O and F, or precursor or components thereof; and (ii) a solvent or suspending agent therefor.