Patents by Inventor George K. Atkinson

George K. Atkinson 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).

  • Surface treatments for pigments providing improved dispersibility and exhibiting biocidal activity
    Patent number: 6638349
    Abstract: A composition consisting of the reaction product of a halogenated carboxylic acid, an amine, and optionally a fatty acid. The composition has biocidal properties and enhances pigment dispersibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: George K. Atkinson
  • Surface treatments for pigments providing improved dispersibility and exhibiting biocidal activity
    Patent number: 6348092
    Abstract: A composition consisting of the reaction product of a halogenated carboxylic acid, an amine, and optionally a fatty acid. The composition has biocidal properties and enhances pigment dispersibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventor: George K. Atkinson
  • Surface treatments for titanium dioxide and other industrial pigments
    Patent number: 6231662
    Abstract: An additive for enhancing the performance of industrial pigments. The additive improves dispersibility and is the reaction product of an amine, a fatty amine, and a polybasic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: George K. Atkinson
  • Treatment of titanium dioxide and other pigments to improve dispersibility
    Patent number: 4909852
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with the treatment of particulate titanium dioxide and other pigments with a surfactant compound which serves to enhance its employment in pigmented and/or filled paints and plastics, paper making compositions and in reinforced plastic composite compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Inventor: George K. Atkinson
  • Treatment of titanium dioxide and other pigments to improve dispersibility
    Patent number: 4741780
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with the treatment of particulate titanium dioxide and other pigments with a surfactant compound which serves to enhance its employment in pigmented and/or filled paints and plastics, paper making compositions and in reinforced plastic composite compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Inventor: George K. Atkinson
  • Treatment of titanium dioxide and other pigments to improve dispersibility
    Patent number: 4599114
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with the treatment of particulate titanium dioxide and other pigments with a surfactant compound which serves to enhance its employment in pigmented and/or filled paints and plastics, paper making compositions and in reinforced plastic composite compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Inventor: George K. Atkinson