Patents by Inventor James Wilson Mercer, Jr.
James Wilson Mercer, Jr. 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: 20190247883Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coating compositions that comprise at least one thermoplastic resin, at least one opacity modifier, at least one gloss modifier, and at least one impact modifier, articles at least partially coated with the polymer coating composition, paintable polymer coated articles and method for making the polymer coated and painted polymer coated articles. These compositions exhibit enhanced paintability (including paintability with water-based paints) and mechanical properties for fabrication (cutting, nailing, routing, etc.), while maintaining acceptable visual appearance, such as, for example, opacity, gloss, surface appearance, and surface roughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jeremy Richard Lizotte, Caroline Joan Wilson, Emerson Eston Sharpe, JR., Tony Wayne Helton, Subramanian Eawaran Iyer, James Wilson Mercer, JR., David Gayle Salyer
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Publication number: 20190111605Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including one or more reinforced structural members, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one reinforced member may exhibit enhanced strength, functionality, and/or durability, while being simpler to assemble and more aesthetic than similar conventional systems. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including as ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich
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Publication number: 20170312970Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one extruded profile member coupled to and extending outwardly from an extrusion-coated structural member, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one extruded profile member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich
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Patent number: 9744707Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one extruded profile member coupled to and extending outwardly from an extrusion-coated structural member, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one extruded profile member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, Jr., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich
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Patent number: 9604251Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coating compositions that comprise at least one thermoplastic resin, at least one opacity modifier, at least one gloss modifier, and at least one impact modifier, articles at least partially coated with the polymer coating composition, paintable polymer coated articles and method for making the polymer coated and painted polymer coated articles. These compositions exhibit enhanced paintability (including paintability with water-based paints) and mechanical properties for fabrication (cutting, nailing, routing, etc.), while maintaining acceptable visual appearance, such as, for example, opacity, gloss, surface appearance, and surface roughness.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jeremy Richard Lizotte, Caroline Joan Wilson, Emerson Eston Sharpe, Jr., Tony Wayne Helton, Subramanian Easwaran Iyer, James Wilson Mercer, Jr., David Gayle Salyer
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Publication number: 20150110988Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one extruded profile member coupled to and extending outwardly from an extrusion-coated structural member, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one extruded profile member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich
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Publication number: 20150110995Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including one or more reinforced structural members, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one reinforced member may exhibit enhanced strength, functionality, and/or durability, while being simpler to assemble and more aesthetic than similar conventional systems. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including as ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich
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Publication number: 20150110996Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated hardware integrated structural systems, as well as methods of making and using the same. Hardware integrated structural systems of the present invention may exhibit enhanced strength, functionality, and/or durability, while being simpler to assemble and more aesthetic than similar conventional systems. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including as ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich, Michael L. Herrig, Kevin Michael Cable
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Publication number: 20150110986Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one bridging member coupling two or more substrates to one another, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one bridging member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich, Michael Louis Herrig
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Patent number: 8734909Abstract: Methods and apparatus for coating substrates. A die can be employed for extrusion coating an elongated substrate, where the die defines a coating cavity therein. The die can comprise a die block having a coating supply channel for supplying a coating material to the coating cavity. The die can further comprise a guide plug and a die plate removably coupled to the die block. The guide plug can comprise a substrate inlet having a non-circular lateral cross-section, and the die plate can comprise a substrate outlet also having a non-circular lateral cross-section. A coating system comprising such a die can operate to coat a substrate where the substrate can be pushed at least partially through the die and contacts the coating material therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Subramanian Easwaran Iyer, Jeremy Richard Lizotte, William Joseph Burgess, Wayne Scott Strasser, James Wilson Mercer, Jr., Tony Wayne Helton, Gary Darrel Boone
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Publication number: 20130011563Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coating compositions that comprise at least one thermoplastic resin, at least one opacity modifier, at least one gloss modifier, and at least one impact modifier, articles at least partially coated with the polymer coating composition, paintable polymer coated articles and method for making the polymer coated and painted polymer coated articles. These compositions exhibit enhanced paintability (including paintability with water-based paints) and mechanical properties for fabrication (cutting, nailing, routing, etc.), while maintaining acceptable visual appearance, such as, for example, opacity, gloss, surface appearance, and surface roughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jeremy Richard Lizotte, Caroline Joan Wilson, Emerson Eston Sharpe, JR., Tony Wayne Helton, Subramanian Easwaran Iyer, James Wilson Mercer, JR., David Gayle Salyer
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Publication number: 20130005892Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coating compositions that comprise at least one thermoplastic resin, at least one opacity modifier, at least one gloss modifier, and at least one impact modifier, articles at least partially coated with the polymer coating composition, paintable polymer coated articles and method for making the polymer coated and painted polymer coated articles. These compositions exhibit enhanced paintability (including paintability with water-based paints) and mechanical properties for fabrication (cutting, nailing, routing, etc.), while maintaining acceptable visual appearance, such as, for example, opacity, gloss, surface appearance, and surface roughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Jeremy Richard Lizotte, Caroline Joan Wilson, Emerson Eston Sharpe, JR., Tony Wayne Helton, Subramanian Easwaran Iyer, James Wilson Mercer, JR., David Gayle Salyer
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Publication number: 20110223342Abstract: Methods and apparatus for coating substrates. A die can be employed for extrusion coating an elongated substrate, where the die defines a coating cavity therein. The die can comprise a die block having a coating supply channel for supplying a coating material to the coating cavity. The die can further comprise a guide plug and a die plate removably coupled to the die block. The guide plug can comprise a substrate inlet having a non-circular lateral cross-section, and the die plate can comprise a substrate outlet also having a non-circular lateral cross-section. A coating system comprising such a die can operate to coat a substrate where the substrate can be pushed at least partially through the die and contacts the coating material therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Subramanian Easwaran Iyer, Jeremy Richard Lizotte, William Joseph Burgess, Wayne Scott Strasser, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Tony Wayne Helton, Gary Darrel Boone
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Publication number: 20100015456Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coating compositions that comprise at least one thermoplastic resin, at least one opacity modifier, at least one gloss modifier, and at least one impact modifier, articles at least partially coated with the polymer coating composition, paintable polymer coated articles and method for making the polymer coated and painted polymer coated articles. These compositions exhibit enhanced paintability (including paintability with water-based paints) and mechanical properties for fabrication (cutting, nailing, routing, etc.), while maintaining acceptable visual appearance, such as, for example, opacity, gloss, surface appearance, and surface roughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jeremy Richard Lizotte, Caroline Joan Wilson, Emerson Eston Sharpe, JR., Tony Wayne Helton, Subramanian Easwaran Iyer, James Wilson Mercer, JR., David Gayle Salyer
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Patent number: 7297755Abstract: Disclosed are oriented, shaped articles such as, for example, film, fibers, bottles, and tubes, with excellent strength, toughness, clarity, chemical resistance, and UV resistance. The articles can be prepared from cycloaliphatic polyesters and from compositions comprising cycloaliphatic polyesters and cycloaliphatic polyester elastomers. The articles may be oriented by stretching in at least one direction and have a modulus which results in a soft feel. Also disclosed are polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic polyesters and polyester elastomers.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Douglas Stephens McWilliams, James Wilson Mercer, Jr., Mark Elliott Tincher
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Patent number: 7169880Abstract: Disclosed are oriented, shaped articles such as, for example, film, fibers, bottles, and tubes, with excellent strength, toughness, clarity, chemical resistance, and UV resistance. The articles can be prepared from cycloaliphatic polyesters and from compositions comprising cycloaliphatic polyesters and cycloaliphatic polyester elastomers. The articles may be oriented by stretching in at least one direction and have a modulus which results in a soft feel. Also disclosed are polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic polyesters and polyester elastomers.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Douglas Stephens McWilliams, James Wilson Mercer, Jr., Mark Elliott Tincher
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Patent number: 6100320Abstract: In a process for producing a profile by profile extrusion of a thermoplastic resin, a melt of the thermoplastic resin is extruded through a die to form the profile. The process is improved by utilizing a thermoplastic resin having a composition of from about 99.95 to about 98.0 weight percent amorphous or semicrystalline polyester and from about 0.05 to about 2.0 weight percent of a zinc salt of an organic acid. The improvement of the process is either by increasing speed or decreasing temperature of a profile extrusion process already operating at a maximum speed and/or temperature with experiencing melt fracture. When melt fracture is present in the profile extrusion process, a method for reducing melt fracture in a profile is accomplished by combining from about 99.95 to about 98.0 weight percent amorphous or semicrystalline polyester and from about 0.05 to about 2.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Daniel Christopher Cobb, James Wilson Mercer, Jr.