Patents by Inventor Alan L. Steinmetz
Alan L. Steinmetz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220289896Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer (P) comprising at least one segment (S1) and at least one segment (S2) covalently linked to each other, wherein i) at least one segment (S1) has a number average molecular weight in the range of 6,000-25,000 g/mol and consists of ether repeating units, and for at least 75% by weight of repeating units of the formula —[CH2—CH2—O—]—, ii) at least one segment (S2) has a number average molecular weight of at most 10,000 g/mol and consists of ether repeating units, and for at most 25% by weight of repeating units of the formula —[CH2—CH2—O—]—, iii) polymer (P) comprises terminal groups comprising at least one of hydroxyl, primary amine or salts thereof, secondary amine or salts thereof, carboxylic acid or salts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Alan L. Steinmetz, Justin Adams, René Nagelsdiek, Donna Benefiel, Diana Walter, Aaron Osborne, George M. Zody
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Patent number: 11377553Abstract: The invention relates to polymer comprising structural units according to formula (I), R1—X—(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—O—POA-R3—(O—POA-R4)n wherein R1 represents an organic group terminated by a hydrocarbyl group having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, X represents O or N—R5, wherein R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group having 4 to 40 carbon atoms, POA represents a polyoxyalkylene group, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 6, R4 is independently selected from —(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—X—R1, —(C?O)—NH—R1, —R6, wherein R6 represents a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein the polymer has an average of at least 1.8 end groups R1 per molecule, a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000 to 100000 Daltons, a polydispersity in the range of 1.0 to 5.0, wherein the quotient of the polydispersity divided by (n+1) is less than 1.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: BYK-CHEMIE GMBHInventors: Dominika Bernert, René Nagelsdiek, Alan L. Steinmetz, Justin Adams, George M. Zody, Wesley A. Huff, Daniela Leutfeld
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Patent number: 11370912Abstract: The invention relates to polymer comprising structural units according to formula (I), R1—X—(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—O—POA-R3—(O—POA-R4)n wherein R1 represents an organic group terminated by a hydrocarbyl group having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, X represents O or N—R5, wherein R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 represents a hydrocarbyl group comprising an aromatic group and having 6 to 40 carbon atoms, POA represents a polyoxyalkylene group, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 6, R4 is independently selected from —(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—NH—R1, —R6, wherein R6 represents a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein the polymer has an average of at least 1.8 end groups R1 per molecule, a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000 to 100000 Daltons, and a polydispersity in the range of 1.0 to 5.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: BYK-CHEMIE GMBHInventors: Dominika Bernert, René Nagelsdiek, Alan L. Steinmetz, Justin Adams, George M. Zody, Wesley A. Huff, Daniela Leutfeld
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Publication number: 20210115183Abstract: The invention relates to polymer comprising structural units according to formula (I), R1—X—(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—O—POA-R3—(O—POA-R4)n wherein R1 represents an organic group terminated by a hydrocarbyl group having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, X represents O or N—R5, wherein R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group having 4 to 40 carbon atoms, POA represents a polyoxyalkylene group, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 6, R4 is independently selected from —(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—X—R1, —(C?O)—NH—R1, —R6, wherein R6 represents a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein the polymer has an average of at least 1.8 end groups R1 per molecule, a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000 to 100000 Daltons, a polydispersity in the range of 1.0 to 5.0, wherein the quotient of the polydispersity divided by (n+1) is less than 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Dominika Bernert, René Nagelsdiek, Alan L. Steinmetz, Justin Adams, George M. Zody, Wesley A. Huff, Daniela Leutfeld
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Publication number: 20200377723Abstract: The invention relates to polymer comprising structural units according to formula (I), R1—X—(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—O—POA-R3—(O—POA-R4)n wherein R1 represents an organic group terminated by a hydrocarbyl group having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, X represents O or N—R5, wherein R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 represents a hydrocarbyl group comprising an aromatic group and having 6 to 40 carbon atoms, POA represents a polyoxyalkylene group, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 6, R4 is independently selected from —(C?O)—NH—R2—NH—(C?O)—NH—R1, —R6, wherein R6 represents a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein the polymer has an average of at least 1.8 end groups R1 per molecule, a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000 to 100000 Daltons, and a polydispersity in the range of 1.0 to 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Dominika Bernert, René Nagelsdiek, Alan L. Steinmetz, Justin Adams, George M. Zody, Wesley A. Huff, Daniela Leutfeld
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Patent number: 7868122Abstract: Compositions and methods of making urethane based nonionic associative thickeners are described herein. Uses of the nonionic associative thickeners are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Southern Clay Products, Inc.Inventors: Alan L. Steinmetz, Shakti L. Mukerjee
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Publication number: 20090318595Abstract: Compositions and methods of making urethane based nonionic associative thickeners are described herein. Uses of the nonionic associative thickeners are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Alan L. Steinmetz, Shakti L. Mukerjee
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Patent number: 5914373Abstract: A linear aminoplast-ether copolymer of the formula: ##STR1## where the divalent R.sub.01 contains a divalent alkyleneoxy containing moiety, Amp is the skeletal residue of an aminoplast, R is hydrogen, alkyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and acyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, p is a positive number that is equal to the free valence of Amp minus 2, RO is bonded to alkylene units of Amp, and a is a number greater than 1. The method for making the copolymer is described.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: United Catalysts, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Glancy, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 5629373Abstract: A coating composition containing a linear aminoplast-ether copolymer of the formula: ##STR1## where the divalent R.sub.01 contains a divalent alkyleneoxy containing moiety, Amp is the skeletal residue of an aminoplast, R is hydrogen, alkyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and acyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, p is a positive number that is equal to the free valence of Amp minus 2, RO is bonded to alkylene units of Amp, and a is a number greater than 1.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: United Catalysts, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Glancy, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 5627232Abstract: A water-containing composition containing a linear aminoplast-ether copolymer of the formula: ##STR1## where the divalent R.sub.01 contains a divalent alkyleneoxy containing moiety, Amp is the skeletal residue of an aminoplast, R is hydrogen, alkyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and acyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, p is a positive number that is equal to the free valence of Amp minus 2, RO is bonded to alkylene units of Amp, and a is a number greater than 1.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: United Catalysts, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Glancy, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 5334650Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed comprising:(a) an aqueous medium,(b) a water-dispersible polyurethane resin that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising:(1) a long-chain aliphatic polyol having 18 to 60 carbon atoms,(2) a multifunctional compound having at least one active hydrogen group and at least one water-stabilizing group,(3) an active hydrogen-containing capping and/or chain extending agent, and(4) a polyisocyanate, and(c) an aminoplast crosslinking agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Paul Serdiuk, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 5326815Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed comprising:(a) an aqueous medium,(b) an water-dispersible polyurethane resin that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising:(1) a hydroxy-functional polyester component that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising a carboxylic acid component comprising at least two carboxylic acid functional groups, a long-chain aliphatic polyol having 18 to 60 carbon atoms, and a short-chain polyol having 12 or fewer carbon atoms,(2) a multifunctional compound having at least one active hydrogen group and at least one water-stabilizing group,(3) an active hydrogen-containing capping or chain extending agent, and(4) a polyisocyanate, and(c) an aminoplast crosslinking agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1992Date of Patent: July 5, 1994Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Paul Serdiuk, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 5270352Abstract: Compounds useful for improving the dispersibility of micaceous particulates in aqueous-based coating compositions comprise urethanes or ureas which are the reaction products of silylalkyl or silylaryl isocyanates with alcohols, amines, polyether alcohols or amine-terminated polyethers. The compounds may also be the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylarylamines with half-blocked diisocyanates which are themselves the reaction products of a diisocyanate with an alcohol, amine, polyether alcohol or amine-terminated polyether.Micaceous particulates which have been surface modified by reaction with these compounds, as well as coating compositions comprising such surface-modified micaceous particulates, and coated substrates are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1991Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Clint W. Carpenter, Thomas G. Savino, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 5231134Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of amine modified copolymers as a pigment dispersant for cathodic electrocoating compositions comprising the steps ofa) polymerizingi) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing an isocyanate group withii) other ethylenically unsaturated monomers having no functional group capable of undergoing a reaction with said isocyanate group to form a copolymer with isocyanate groups andb) reacting stepwise or simultaneously said isocyanate groups withiii) a compound selected from the group consisting of a polyalkyleneglycol monoalkyl ether, an aminoterminated polyalkylene glycol monoalkyl ether and mixtures thereof andiv) a compound containing at least a tertiary amine group and one functional group capable of undergoing a reaction with said isocyanate group andv) optionally, another compound having one functional group capable of undergoing a reaction with said isocyanate group.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1991Date of Patent: July 27, 1993Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Clint W. Carpenter, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 4946910Abstract: This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1988Date of Patent: August 7, 1990Assignee: BASF Corporation, Inmont DivisionInventors: Thomas G. Savino, Thomas C. Balch, Alan L. Steinmetz, Sergio E. Balatin, Nicholas Caiozzo
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Patent number: 4794147Abstract: This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1987Date of Patent: December 27, 1988Assignee: BASF Corporation, Inmont DivisionInventors: Thomas G. Savino, Thomas C. Balch, Alan L. Steinmetz, Sergio E. Balatin, Nicholas Caiozzo
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Patent number: 4713116Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is treated with organosilane reagent in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder provides greater pigment structuring when employed in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex. The modified binder also results in coatings with an improved degree of wet rub resistance.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1987Date of Patent: December 15, 1987Assignee: Ralston Purina CompanyInventors: Thomas L. Krinski, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 4689381Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of a vegetable protein material and said dispersion is treated with a cationic monomer, preferably a cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of cationic epoxide monomers and cationic acrylate monomers, in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder has a greater affinity for pigments in a paper coating composition. This greater pigment affinity results in an improvement in the porosity of the final coating, thereby improving ink receptivity and printability on the coating surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1986Date of Patent: August 25, 1987Assignee: Ralston Purina CompanyInventors: Thomas L. Krinski, Charles E. Coco, Alan L. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 4687826Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is treated with hydroxy alkyl acrylate in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder provides greater binder strength when employed in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex. The modified binder also results in coatings with an improved degree of water retention.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1986Date of Patent: August 18, 1987Assignee: Ralston Purina CompanyInventors: Alan L. Steinmetz, Thomas L. Krinski
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Patent number: 4554337Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of a vegetable protein material and said dispersion is treated with an alkyl acrylamidoglycolate alkyl ether in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder provides greater binder strength when employed in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex. The modified binder also results in coatings with good ink receptivity.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1985Date of Patent: November 19, 1985Assignee: Ralston Purina CompanyInventors: Thomas L. Krinski, Alan L. Steinmetz