Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A fluorinated phosphonic acid compound having the formula: wherein: R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A fluorinated phosphonic acid compound having the formula: wherein: R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The compound of claim 1 , wherein at least one of R 3 or M is hydrogen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having front about 10 to about 21 carbon atoms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 1 is decane-1,10-diyl or heneicosane-1,21-diyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 1 is decane-1,10-diyl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 8 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 11 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 22 PO 3 H 2 .
Claim 8
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of treating the surface of an article, the method comprising: providing a substrate having a surface; and applying a fluorinated phosphonic acid compound to the surface of the substrate, the compound having the formula: wherein: R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of treating the surface of an article, the method comprising: providing a substrate having a surface; and applying a fluorinated phosphonic acid compound to the surface of the substrate, the compound having the formula: wherein: R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein at least one of R 3 or M is hydrogen.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 10 to about 21 carbon atoms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein R 1 is decane-1,10-diyl or heneicosane-1,21-diyl.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the substrate comprises metal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, nickel, chromium, copper, and silver.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 8 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 11 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 22 PO 3 H 2 .
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
80 words
An article comprising a substrate having a surface, the surface intimately contacting at least a partial monolayer of a fluorinated phosphonic acid compound having the formula: wherein: K 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
80 words
An article comprising a substrate having a surface, the surface intimately contacting at least a partial monolayer of a fluorinated phosphonic acid compound having the formula: wherein: K 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article of claim 14 , wherein at least one of R 3 or M is hydrogen.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of claim 14 , wherein R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 10 to about 21 carbon atoms.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article of claim 15 , wherein R 1 is decane-1,10-diyl or heneicosane-1,21-diyl.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 14 , wherein the substrate comprises metal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of claim 18 , wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, nickel, chromium, copper, and silver.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
62 words
The article of claim 14 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 8 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 , (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 11 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 22 PO 3 H 2 .
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
87 words
An article prepared by a process, the process comprising: providing a substrate having a surface; and applying a fluorinated phosphonic acid compound to the surface of the substrate, the compound having the formula: wherein: R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
87 words
An article prepared by a process, the process comprising: providing a substrate having a surface; and applying a fluorinated phosphonic acid compound to the surface of the substrate, the compound having the formula: wherein: R 1 is a straight chain alkylene group having from about 7 to about 21 carbon atoms; R 2 is a perfluoro-n-butyl group; R 3 is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and M is hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
61 words
The article of claim 16 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 8 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 11 PO 3 H 2 , CF 3 (CF 2 ) 3 (CH 2 ) 22 PO 3 H 2 .