Patents Assigned to Texas Encore Materials, Inc.
  • Mixer and process for use
    Patent number: 6527430
    Abstract: A mixer and method of using the mixer is disclosed in which a closed chambered vessel capable of both holding pressure and vacuum is charged with a mixture of elastomer and materials taken from the group of tall oil, fatty acids and residues of tall oil production. The charge mixture is heated under pressure without excessive friction heat. After the heating cycle, the mixer atmosphere is evacuated under vacuum, and then the mix is discharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Texas Encore Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Osborn
  • Pavement material
    Patent number: 6346561
    Abstract: The present invention is a recipe and method for combining Gilsonite and other asphaltites with curative elastomers that are powder granular form and which are added to asphalt. Second recipe and method is disclosed to create a dry liquid concentrate comprised of cured elastomers in combination with tall oil or other fatty acids and may also include Gilsonite to be added to asphalt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Texas Encore Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Osborn
  • Mixer and process for use
    Patent number: 6310126
    Abstract: A mixer and method of using the mixer is disclosed in which a closed chambered vessel capable of both holding pressure and vacuum is charged with a mixture of elastomer and materials taken from the group of tall oil, fatty acids and residues of tall oil production. The charge mixture is heated under pressure without excessive friction heat. After the heating cycle, the mixer atmosphere is evacuated under vacuum, and then the mix is discharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Texas Encore Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Osborn