Patents by Inventor Brett Neumann
Brett Neumann 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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Patent number: 11814557Abstract: The present description provides esterified fatty acid and/or tall oil compositions and their use as alternative plasticizers in adhesives formulations. These esters demonstrate similar or improved performance over adhesives industry standard plasticizers. The description also provides methods of manufacturing and using the same, for example, to improve or modify the performance of adhesive materials, such as, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and hygienic adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: INGEVITY SOUTH CAROLINA, LLCInventors: John C. Widders, Russ N. Fitzgerald, Olivia J. Jobes, Brett A. Neumann
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Patent number: 11725164Abstract: A cleaning composition is disclosed comprising a method of cleaning a substrate to remove a residue from the substrate by using a cleaning composition comprising (a) a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR), and (b) optionally a diluent. The residue is selected from soil, dirt, sand, food, oil, grease, paint, ink, glue, adhesive, sealant, wax, tar, graffiti, asphalt, buffing compounds, cutting fluids, and mixtures thereof. At least 0.3 wt.% of the residue is removed from the substrate per cleaning cycle, based on total weight of the residue present on the substrate. The cleaning composition is stable and is effective in removing the residue from hard or soft substrates.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: KRATON CORPORATIONInventors: Stephanie Grant, David Germack, Brett Neumann
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Publication number: 20230242698Abstract: A composition is disclosed comprising a sulfonated styrenic block copolymer (SSBC) having an ion exchange capacity (IEC) of at least 0.5 meq/g; and at least one compound which reacts with the SSBC forming a cross-linked SSBC. The compound is selected from: (i) a cross-linking agent, (ii) a metal cation, and (iii) a non-sulfonated polymer. A film prepared from the composition containing the cross-linked SSBC has a toughness in wet state measured after 1 week of 1.2 to 8 MJ/m3; and a tensile stress in wet state measured after 1 week of 3.2 to 8 MPa, according to ASTM D412. The film can be used as a water 10 purification membrane or an antimicrobial protection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Kraton CorporationInventors: Jiaqi Yan, Martine Dupont, Brett Neumann
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Publication number: 20230028097Abstract: The present description provides esterified fatty acid and/or tall oil compositions and their use as alternative plasticizers in adhesives formulations. These esters demonstrate similar or improved performance over adhesives industry standard plasticizers. The description also provides methods of manufacturing and using the same, for example, to improve or modify the performance of adhesive materials, such as, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and hygienic adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: John C. Widders, Russ N. Fitzgerald, Olivia J. Jobes, Brett A. Neumann
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Publication number: 20220112394Abstract: A composition for applying onto a road surface and methods for making thereof is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder material of at least a styrenic block copolymer and a resin, which can be pelletized. The SBC is selected from a styrene-isoprene-styrene rubber (SIS) and styrene-isoprene/butadiene-styrene (SIBS); or styrene-ethylene/propylene/styrene-styrene (SEPSS), styrene-ethylene/butylene/styrene-styrene (SEBSS) and mixtures thereof. The binder can be used in road marking compositions or surface treatment compositions when combined with other components such as pigments, glass beads, anti-skid media, fillers, waxes, elastomer/plastomer, and plasticizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Kraton Polymers LLCInventors: Peter Uthe, David Broere, Adam Fasula, Brett Neumann, Martine Dupont
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Patent number: 10801168Abstract: A composition for use as a binder system for road marking formulations and methods for making thereof is disclosed. The binder system is provided as pellets. The method provides for making the pelletized binder system, and mixing the pelletized binder system with fillers and other components, heating the mixed ingredients forming into a molten mixture for applying on a road surface. The pelletized binder system comprises at least a resin and an elastomer in one embodiment; at least a resin and a plasticizer in a second embodiment; and at least a resin, an elastomer, and a plasticizer in a third embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Kraton Polymers LLCInventors: Adam Fasula, David Broere, Panagiotis Vlachos, Brett Neumann
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Publication number: 20190055704Abstract: A composition for use as a binder system for road marking formulations and methods for making thereof is disclosed. The binder system is provided as pellets. The method provides for making the pelletized binder system, and mixing the pelletized binder system with fillers and other components, heating the mixed ingredients forming into a molten mixture for applying on a road surface. The pelletized binder system comprises at least a resin and an elastomer in one embodiment; at least a resin and a plasticizer in a second embodiment; and at least a resin, an elastomer, and a plasticizer in a third embodiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Kraton Polymers LLCInventors: Adam Fasula, David Broere, Panagiotis Vlachos, Brett Neumann
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Publication number: 20180346724Abstract: A bio-based or biodegradable binder is provided that may be made by: (a) mixing tall oil pitch with (i) rosin or fatty acid material, (ii) rosin and a fatty acid material, (iii) a tall oil bio fraction and rosin or fatty acid material, or (iv) rosin, fatty acid material, and tall oil bio fraction, wherein pitch, rosin, fatty acid material, and/or tall oil bio fraction is a salt thereof; or (b) mixing at least one of acrylic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or a combination thereof, to a mixture of: (i) tall oil pitch, and rosin or fatty acid material; (ii) rosin, tall oil pitch, and fatty acid material; (iii) tall oil pitch, tall oil bio fraction, and rosin or fatty acid material; or (iv) rosin, tall oil pitch, fatty acid material, and tall oil bio fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Russell N. Fitzgerald, Brett A. Neumann
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Patent number: 9303195Abstract: Aliphatically modified rosin resins are prepared by reacting rosin esters with aliphatic monomers. These aliphatically modified rosin resins are compatible with metallocene catalyzed polyolefins and other aliphatic base polymers and are used as tackifiers in combination with metallocene catalyzed polyolefins and other aliphatic base polymers to form adhesive compositions for hot melt and pressure sensitive applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Ingevity South Carolina, LLCInventors: Brett A. Neumann, John C. Widders, Russ N. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20160060495Abstract: Aliphatically modified rosin resins are prepared by reacting rosin esters with aliphatic monomers. These aliphatically modified rosin resins are compatible with metallocene catalyzed polyolefins and other aliphatic base polymers and are used as tackifiers in combination with metallocene catalyzed polyolefins and other aliphatic base polymers to form adhesive compositions for hot melt and pressure sensitive applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Brett A. NEUMANN, John C. WIDDERS, Russ N. FITZGERALD
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Patent number: 8334363Abstract: Oxidized and maleated compositions, such as oxidized and maleated tall oil compositions, can be prepared and used in a variety of industrial applications, including as emulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A. Neumann, John B. Hines
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Patent number: 8133970Abstract: Oxidized and maleated derivative compositions, such as chemically modified oxidized and maleated tall oil fatty acid compositions, can be prepared and used in a variety of industrial applications, including as emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, concrete admixtures, and in reverse flotation mining applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Roger Scott Johnson, John B. Hines, Brett A. Neumann
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Patent number: 8071715Abstract: An oxidized and maleated fatty acid composition, especially an oxidized and maleated tall oil fatty acid-containing product useful in formulating corrosion inhibitors and for use as an emulsifier, especially for petroleum-related applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A Neumann
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Publication number: 20090194731Abstract: Oxidized and maleated derivative compositions, such as chemically modified oxidized and maleated tall oil fatty acid compositions, can be prepared and used in a variety of industrial applications, including as emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, concrete admixtures, and in reverse flotation mining applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Roger Scott Johnson, John B. Hines, Brett A. Neumann
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Patent number: 7566759Abstract: A non-aqueous coating composition of very low volatility (i.e., low-VOC) that can be cured in a short period of time under an ambient temperature condition without the use of solvents consisting essentially of a mixture or blend of three components: (1) a complex ester made by reacting a monomeric monobasic fatty acid, a mixture of diacids and a polyol;(2) a drying oil (i.e., primarily an unsaturated fatty acid triglyceride); and (3) an unsaturated monomer of low volatility and its use for producing a coated substrate and especially a wood composite material substrate having a cured seal coat.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Brett A. Neumann, Jianwen Ni, Anna F. Eley, Pablo Dopico
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Publication number: 20090065736Abstract: Chemically modified maleated fatty acid compositions and the salts thereof, especially chemically modified tall oil fatty acid containing compositions are useful in formulating corrosion inhibitors, as emulsifiers, as collectors in mining applications, and as cross-linking agents, such compositions find particular utility for petroleum-related applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: Roger Scott Johnson, Phillip W. Hurd, John B. Hines, Brett Neumann
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Publication number: 20080194795Abstract: Oxidized and maleated compositions, such as oxidized and maleated tall oil compositions, can be prepared and used in a variety of industrial applications, including as emulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A. Neumann, John B. Hines
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Publication number: 20080179570Abstract: An oxidized and maleated fatty acid composition, especially an oxidized and maleated tall oil fatty acid-containing product useful in formulating corrosion inhibitors and for use as an emulsifier, especially for petroleum-related applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: PHILLIP W. HURD, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A. Neumann
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Publication number: 20070098903Abstract: A non-aqueous coating composition of very low volatility (i.e., low-VOC) that can be cured in a short period of time under an ambient temperature condition without the use of solvents consisting essentially of a mixture or blend of three components: (1) a complex ester made by reacting a monomeric monobasic fatty acid, a mixture of diacids and a polyol;(2) a drying oil (i.e., primarily an unsaturated fatty acid triglyceride); and (3) an unsaturated monomer of low volatility and its use for producing a coated substrate and especially a wood composite material substrate having a cured seal coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: Phillip Hurd, Brett Neumann, Jianwen Ni, Anna Eley, Pablo Dopico
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Patent number: 6562888Abstract: Rosin esters that are both light-colored and color stable may be produced by reacting rosin with an organic compound containing two or more hydroxyl groups each separated from each other by at least four carbon atoms. With appropriate choices for the esterification catalyst and antioxidant(s), the rosin ester may be useful as a tackifier, and can be formulated into an adhesive composition. The adhesive compositions will further comprise an appropriate adhesive polymer.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1998Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Arizona Chemical CompanyInventors: Charles R. Frihart, Nelson E. Lawson, Brett A. Neumann