Patents by Inventor Larry M. Miller

Larry M. Miller 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).

  • Coating Removal from Polyethylene Film
    Publication number: 20160244623
    Abstract: Compositions, process mixtures, and kits are provided for removing one or more coatings from a polymeric film, e.g., a personal care product packaging or manufacturing film, using a single-phase aqueous solution. The single-phase aqueous solution may include water and a surfactant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Anne B. McCoppin, Douglas R. Gels, Kenneth J. Heater, John S. Essman, Larry M. Miller, Chad C. Smith, Ronald L. Whaley, Gordon D. Jones
  • Coating Removal from Polyethylene Terephthalate Thermal Printer Film
    Publication number: 20160244622
    Abstract: Compositions, process mixtures, and kits are provided for removing one or more coatings from a polymeric film, e.g., a thermal ink printer ribbon, using a single-phase aqueous solution. The single-phase aqueous solution may include water; an inorganic base composition; a stable peroxygen composition; and a surfactant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Anne B McCoppin, John S. Essman, Larry M. Miller, Chad C. Smith, Ronald L. Whaley, Gordon D. Jones
  • Coating Removal from Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene Films for Food Packaging
    Publication number: 20160244624
    Abstract: Compositions, process mixtures, and kits are provided for removing one or more coatings from a polymeric film using a single-phase aqueous solution. The single-phase aqueous solution may include water; an inorganic base composition; a stable peroxygen composition; and a surfactant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Anne B. McCoppin, John S. Essman, Larry M. Miller, Chad C. Smith, Ronald L. Whaley, Gordon D. Jones
  • TO ENHANCE THE THERMAL INSULATION OF POLYMERIC FOAM BY REDUCING CELL ANISOTROPIC RATIO AND THE METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160068648
    Abstract: This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, with increasing the cell orientation and reducing cell anisotropic ratio, as well as the process method for making the products thereof for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products. Alternatively, foam insulating products having increased cell compressive strength may be made by decreasing the cell orientation and increasing the cell anisotropic ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Larry M. Miller, Raymond M. Breindel, Mitchell Z. Weekley, Thomas E. Cisar
  • To enhance the thermal insulation of polymeric foam by reducing cell anisotropic ratio and the method for production thereof
    Patent number: 8557884
    Abstract: This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, with increasing the cell orientation and reducing cell anisotropic ratio, as well as the process method for making the products thereof for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products. Alternatively, foam insulating products having increased cell compressive strength may be made by decreasing the cell orientation and increasing the cell anisotropic ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Larry M. Miller, Raymond M. Breindel, Mitchell Z. Weekley, Thomas E. Cisar
  • To enhance the thermal insulation of polymeric foam by reducing cell anisotropic ratio and the method for production thereof
    Publication number: 20030225172
    Abstract: This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, with increasing the cell orientation and reducing cell anisotropic ratio, as well as the process method for making the products thereof for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products. Alternatively, foam insulating products having increased cell compressive strength may be made by decreasing the cell orientation and increasing the cell anisotropic ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Larry M. Miller, Raymond M. Breindel, Mitchell Z. Weekley, Thomas E. Cisar
  • Process for producing extruded foam products with higher levels of CO2 as a blowing agent
    Patent number: 6187831
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a foam product involving the steps of (A) forming a foamable mixture of (1) a polymer comprising about 10% to about 90% monomers of at least one of meta-substituted styrene and para-substituted styrene and 0% to about 90% monomers of styrene, and (2) a blowing agent containing a major amount of carbon dioxide under a pressure sufficient to prevent prefoaming of the mixture and (B) foaming the mixture into a region of reduced pressure to form the foam product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry M. Miller, Raymond M. Breindel, Mitchell Z. Weekley
  • Process for producing extruded foam products having polystyrene blends with high levels of CO.sub.2 as a blowing agent
    Patent number: 6123881
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for preparing foam board or sheet including the steps of (A) forming a foamable mixture of (1) a major amount of a styrenic polymer having a high melt index, (2) a minor amount of a low melt index styrenic polymer, and (3) a blowing agent containing a major amount of carbon dioxide under a pressure sufficient to prevent prefoaming of the mixture, and (B) foaming the mixture into a region of reduced pressure to form a foam product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry M. Miller, Raymond M. Breindel, Mitchell Z. Weekley
  • Process for producing foam by monitoring key process parameters
    Patent number: 6093352
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a foam product including the steps of (A) forming a foamable mixture of (1) an alkenyl aromatic polymer and (2) a blowing agent under a pressure sufficient to prevent prefoaming of the mixture and (B) foaming the mixture into a region of reduced pressure to form the foam product, wherein the difference between the glass transition temperature of the foamable mixture and the foaming temperature is less than about 62.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry M. Miller, Raymond M. Breindel, Mitchell Z. Weekley
  • Combined storage and cooling unit for vegetables
    Patent number: D381342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Inventor: Larry M. Miller