Patents by Inventor Bernard O'Brien

Bernard O'Brien 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).

  • Matting and/or frosting additive for polymers or polymer blends
    Patent number: 9017781
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a matting and/or frosting additive concentrate for polymers or polymer blends, said additive comprising to 75% by weight of hollow glass microspheres and 20 to 95% by weight of a liquid or waxy carrier material and optionally up to 75% by weight of additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Holland Colours N.V.
    Inventors: Antony Bernard O'Brien, Kimberly Marie Chaplin, Emily Louise Fisher, Lora Sue Phillips
  • MATTING AND/OR FROSTING ADDITIVE FOR POLYMERS OR POLYMER BLENDS
    Publication number: 20130209710
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a matting and/or frosting additive concentrate for polymers or polymer blends, said additive comprising to 75% by weight of hollow glass microspheres and 20 to 95% by weight of a liquid or waxy carrier material and optionally up to 75% by weight of additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Holland Colours N.V.
    Inventors: Antony Bernard O'Brien, Kimberly Marie Chaplin, Emily Louise Fisher, Lora Sue Phillips
  • Aerodynamic toy
    Patent number: 4378653
    Abstract: An aerodynamic toy adapted to be thrown through the air having a dish shaped body which is substantially hemispherical in shape and which has a rim integral with the body that provides balance and stability when the toy is thrown. The rim has upper and lower parallel surfaces that are substantially perpendicular to the axis of the body and a frusto-conical outer surface. The toy is sized to be grasped with the index finger and thumb extending about the body adjacent the rim in opposite directions and with the middle finger lying against the bottom of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1983
    Inventor: Bernard O'Brien