Patents by Inventor Gary D. Fultz

Gary D. Fultz 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).

  • Patent number: 10597570
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: INGEVITY SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Jalandar Jadhav
  • Publication number: 20170247594
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Jalandar Jadhav
  • Patent number: 9657212
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Jalandar Jadhav
  • Publication number: 20150111792
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Jalandar Jadhav
  • Patent number: 8927468
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Wayne Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Jalandar Y. Jadhav
  • Publication number: 20130079258
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Wayne Hurd, Gary D. Fultz
  • Patent number: 8334363
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A. Neumann, John B. Hines
  • Patent number: 8258084
    Abstract: Spray dried emulsifier compositions are described, which have desirable emulsifying and wetting characteristics. Among other advantages, the solid particulate emulsifier compositions greatly reduce transportation costs and simplify the logistics and environmental concerns associated with shipping large volumes of solvent-containing liquids. The emulsifier comprises (1) a carboxylic acid terminated fatty amine condensate or (2) a modified tall oil or (3) a blend of (1) and (2) that is converted to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt and spray dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Wayne Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Jalandar Y. Jadhav
  • Patent number: 8071715
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A Neumann
  • Publication number: 20080194795
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Phillip W. Hurd, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A. Neumann, John B. Hines
  • Publication number: 20080179570
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: PHILLIP W. HURD, Gary D. Fultz, Brett A. Neumann
  • Patent number: 4776985
    Abstract: Ethylene and propylene oxide adducts of rosin amides are novel compositions of matter useful for the protection of metal from corrosiion and useful as surface active agents for the emulsification and demulsification of multi-phase liquid systems. These compounds are prepared by the addition of ethylene or propylene oxide (or mixture of the two) under moderate pressures and temperatures, with or without catalysts, to the starting rosin amides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: Union Camp Corporation
    Inventors: Gene E. Keyser, Gary D. Fultz