Patents by Inventor Jimmy R. Trotter

Jimmy R. Trotter 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: 5321074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing poly(ethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate) polymers wherein a low concentrations of an alkali metal salt is present. More specifically, 15 ppm to 100 ppm of an alkali metal derived from an alkali metal salt is added in the melt polymerization reaction mixture during formation of such polymers. The polymers are useful in applications where improved hydrolytic stability at elevated temperatures and high humidity (>50% relative humidity) are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Bobby J. Sublett
  • Patent number: 5013820
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate) by the polycondensation reaction of ethylene glycol and dimethyl-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate, using a dimethyl-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate starting material which contains significant amounts of methyl hydrogen 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate as a contaminant. The methyl hydrogen 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate moiety is incorporated into the polymer structure by initially esterifying the methyl hydrogen 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate acid end-group with ethylene carbonate, in the presence of an amine or ammonium catalyst, before the polyesterification/polycondensation reaction is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Bobby J. Sublett
  • Patent number: 4929714
    Abstract: Disclosed are flexible, biaxially oriented films of poly(ethylene terephthalate) modified with a long chain dibasic acid or glycol. This material is useful in packaging applications where resistance to flex cracking is important.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Bobby J. Sublett
  • Patent number: 4576997
    Abstract: Disclosed are adhesive compositions of (a) certain low-melting crystalline copolyesters or amorphous copolyesters having high glass transition temperatures with (b) certain very low melting highly crystalline aliphatic polyesters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4487919
    Abstract: This invention relates to new linear polyester waxes which contain as the acid member at least about 75 mol percent 1,12-dodecanedioic acid. The polyester waxes may be viscous liquids, amorphous or semicrystalline solids with melting points less than about 100.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful as modifiers for ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer based adhesives and as additives to improve the hardness of polyolefin coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4483969
    Abstract: This invention relates to new emulsifiable polyester waxes which are linear polyester waxes which are end capped with polyfunctional organic anhydrides. The emulsifiable polyester waxes are generally amorphous or semicrystalline solids with melting points less than about 100.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful in preparing clear emulsions which can be applied to surfaces to form protective and decorative films or coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4481351
    Abstract: This invention relates to new branched polyester waxes which contain particular amounts of tri- or tetrafunctional hydroxyl containing compounds. The branched polyester waxes may be semicrystalline or crystalline solids with melting points less than about 200.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful as modifiers for ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer based adhesives and as additives to improve the hardness of polyolefin coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter
  • Patent number: 4481352
    Abstract: This invention relates to normally solid linear polyester waxes which contain from about 5 to about 50 mol percent of a mixture of aliphatic dibasic acids which are chemically combined in the polyester molecule. The polyester waxes may be substantially amorphous solids or low-melting solids with melting points up to about 200.degree. C. and a heat of fusion of less than 7 cal/g. These polyester waxes are useful in preparing coating compositions for extrusion coating of paper, paperboard, or metal foils such as aluminum foil or in the lamination of these substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner
  • Patent number: 4480087
    Abstract: This invention relates to new linear polyester waxes which contain as the acid member at least 75 mole percent alkylsuccinic anhydride or alkenylsuccinic anhydride. The polyester waxes may be viscous oils or amorphous or semicrystalline solids with melting points less than about 100.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful as modifiers for ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer based adhesives and as additives to improve the hardness of polyolefin coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4384064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a spreadable solid adhesive composition comprising(A) from about 10 to about 30% by weight of a copolymer of(a) an acrylamide or substituted acrylamide and(b) an unsaturated mono or dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkali metal salt thereof,said copolymer having an I.V. of about 0.1-3.0,(B) from about 1 to about 10% by weight of a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of (1) dibenzal sorbitol, (2) alkali metal salts of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acids having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and (3) calcium or magnesium salts of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acids having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms complexed with the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and(C) from about 67 to about 89% by weight of water or a mixture of alcohol and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: National Starch And Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, James M. Hawkins, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4375540
    Abstract: Copolyesters derived from aromatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic dibasic acid moieties; aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol moieties including at least 10 mole % of 1,6-hexanediol moieties; and 2 to 40 mole % of an alkyl or alkenylsuccinic anhydride moiety. The copolyesters are useful as bonding or coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1983
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4363908
    Abstract: Linear copolyesters derived from at least 65 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid moiety of which at least 85 mole % thereof is of the trans configuration; 0 to 33 mole % of an aromatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic dibasic acid moiety, 2 to 35 mole % of an alkylsuccinic or alkenylsuccinic anhydride moiety and one or more aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol moieties. The copolyesters are useful as bonding or coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4350808
    Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component, about 2-30 mole % of which is the reaction product of ethylene and at least one dialkyl ester of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dibasic acid, said dibasic acid containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms and the alkyl groups of which contain from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and 100 mole % of at least one aliphatic or alicyclic glycol having 2 to 12 carbon atoms. These polyesters have a crystalline melting point of at least 200.degree. C. and are useful in the form of fibers, films, and molded objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Glenn C. Jones
  • Patent number: 4350807
    Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component, at least 2 mole % of which is the reaction product of ethylene and at least one dialkyl ester of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dibasic acid, said dibasic acid containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms and the alkyl groups of wich contain from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and 100 mole % of at least one aliphatic or alicyclic glycol having 2 to 12 carbon atoms. These polyesters are useful as adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Glenn C. Jones
  • Patent number: 4299933
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a copolyester of(A) at least one aromatic or saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dibasic acid having 4 to 36 carbon atoms,(B) from about 2 to about 40%, based on the weight of the copolyester, of a carboxylated polyolefin selected from the group consisting of (1) oxidized polyolefins and (2) the reaction product of(a) at least one homo or copolymer of an .alpha.- olefin having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and(b) at least one unsaturated acid or anhydride having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms or a 1 to 10 carbon atom alkyl ester thereof, and(C) at least one saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,the copolyester having a crystalline melting point of about 70.degree.-200.degree. C. and an I.V. of about 0.2-1.6. These compositions are especially useful as coatings and adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Bobby J. Sublett
  • Patent number: 4288358
    Abstract: This invention relates to blends of plasticizing oils and compatible tackifiers with olefin copolymers containing propylene, either 1-butene or 1-pentene and 3 to 14 mole percent of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 linear .alpha.-olefin which are useful as hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives. The unmodified copolymer base resins have melt viscosities in the range of 10,000 cp up to about 1,000,000 cp at 190.degree. C. The addition of the plasticizing oils and compatible tackifiers to the copolymer base resin causes a dramatic and unexpected increase in the shear adhesion failure time in addition to improved coatability as well as substantial increases in probe tack and peel adhesion values of the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1981
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell, Frederick B. Joyner
  • Patent number: 4264756
    Abstract: This invention relates to blends of compatible tackifiers with substantially amorphous olefin copolymers containing at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 linear .alpha.-olefin and 40 to 60 mole percent of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 linear .alpha.-olefin which are useful as hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives. The unmodified copolymer base resins have melt viscosities in the range of >75,000 cp up to about 1,000,000 cp at 190.degree. C. The addition of the compatible tackifiers to the copolymer base resin causes a dramatic and unexpected increase in the shear adhesion failure time in addition to improved coatability as well as substantial increases in probe tack and peel adhesion values of the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4259470
    Abstract: This invention relates to propylene/1-butene or 1-pentene/higher 1-olefin copolymers which provide useful pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesives. The copolymers contain 5 to 39 mole % of one or more higher 1-olefins of the group 1-hexene, 1-heptene, 1-octene, 1-nonene and 1-decene and have a melt viscosity range of 5,000 to 75,000 cp. at 190.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell, Frederick B. Joyner
  • Patent number: 4210570
    Abstract: This invention relates to blends of plasticizing oils and compatible tackifiers with substantially amorphous or semicrystalline olefin copolymers containing at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 linear .alpha.-olefin and 15 to 60 mole percent of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 linear .alpha.-olefin which are useful as hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives. The unmodified copolymer base resins have melt viscosities in the range of 5,000 cp up to about 1,000,000 cp at 190.degree. C. The addition of the plasticizing oils and compatible tackifiers to the copolymer base resin causes a dramatic and unexpected increase in the shear adhesion failure time in addition to improved coatability as well as substantial increases in probe tack and peel adhesion values of the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4169116
    Abstract: This invention relates to blends of compatible tackifiers with substantially amorphous olefin copolymers containing at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 linear .alpha.-olefin and 40 to 60 mole percent of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 linear .alpha.-olefin which are useful as hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives. The unmodified copolymer base resins have melt viscosities in the range of >75,000 cp up to about 1,000,000 cp at 190.degree. C. The addition of the compatible tackifiers to the copolymer base resin causes a dramatic and unexpected increase in the shear adhesion failure time in addition to improved coatability as well as substantial increases in probe tack and peel adhesion values of the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1979
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell