Patents by Inventor Lawrence S. Mucha

Lawrence S. Mucha 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 composition containing an epoxide additive and structures coated therewith
    Patent number: 6982119
    Abstract: Coatings are provided to give polymeric structures a top coat that improves the gas barrier properties of the structure while enhancing the water resistance of the top coating and while improving the adhesion of the top coat to an underlying layer of the structure. These top coat compositions comprise an organic barrier coating material in combination with an epoxide additive which enhances the water resistance, adhesion, gas barrier, or a combination thereof, of the top coat barrier layer. Multilayer structures having this top coat are also provided, particularly in the form of containers for food and beverage packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Yu Shi, Lawrence S. Mucha
  • Coating composition containing an epoxide additive and structures coated therewith
    Publication number: 20030219556
    Abstract: Coatings are provided to give polymeric structures a top coat that improves the gas barrier properties of the structure while enhancing the water resistance of the top coating and while improving the adhesion of the top coat to an underlying layer of the structure. These top coat compositions comprise an organic barrier coating material in combination with an epoxide additive which enhances the water resistance, adhesion, gas barrier, or a combination thereof, of the top coat barrier layer. Multilayer structures having this top coat are also provided, particularly in the form of containers for food and beverage packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Yu Shi, Lawrence S. Mucha
  • Coating composition containing an epoxide additive and structures coated therewith
    Publication number: 20030194563
    Abstract: Coatings are provided to give polymeric structures a top coat that improves the gas barrier properties of the structure while enhancing the water resistance of the top coating and while improving the adhesion of the top coat to an underlying layer of the structure. These top coat compositions comprise an organic barrier coating material in combination with an epoxide additive which enhances the water resistance, adhesion, gas barrier, or a combination thereof, of the top coat barrier layer. Multilayer structures having this top coat are also provided, particularly in the form of containers for food and beverage packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Yu Shi, Lawrence S. Mucha, Ronald J. Valus, John V. Standish
  • Dispenser pouch for beverage syrups and concentrates
    Patent number: 4709835
    Abstract: A disposable syrup package for use in a post-mix beverage dispenser including a collapsible bag for containing the syrup; a discharge spout extending from the bag; and a break-away proportioning insert in the spout, which is broken when a dosing valve assembly is attached to the spout. The package structure substantially precludes the refilling and reuse thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Assignees: Coca-Cola Company, Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Kruger, Lawrence S. Mucha
  • Container
    Patent number: D303084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Jason K. Sedam, Lawrence S. Mucha