Patents by Inventor Mark F. Colton

Mark F. Colton 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).

  • Publication number: 20220196005
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing a tubing construction with at least one layer formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV). The tubing construction is suitable for use in pump applications subjected to cyclic loading and unloading. The tubing construction maintains a flowrate stability of +/?10% for an extended period of time to provide consistent fluid dispensing and/or dosing for an extended life of the tubing construction and/or the fluid pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: James LUDLOW, Kathryn J. Morris, Mark F. Colton, Michael J. Tzivanis
  • Publication number: 20220170574
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing a multilayer tubing construction with an inner layer, an intermediate layer, and an outer or third layer formed from a material comprising a non-phthalate plasticizer, such as TOTM, DOA, DOTP, or combinations thereof. The multilayer tubing may be suitable for carrying a fuel, or other flammable substances therethrough, and resists delamination between layers when exposed to high humidity climates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: James LUDLOW, Morgan D. HESKETT, Mark F. COLTON, Michael J. TZIVANIS
  • Publication number: 20210094253
    Abstract: A multilayer tube includes an inner layer including a crosslinked fluoroelastomer rubber; and an outer layer including a crosslinked non-fluoroelastomer rubber, wherein the multilayer tube has a shore A hardness of about 40 to about 90.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin M. McCauley, Michael J. Tzivanis, Charles S. Golub, Mark F. Colton, Lily Lei, Gerald H. Ling, James Ludlow
  • Patent number: 10626248
    Abstract: A flexible tube includes a polymer composition of a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) and a bio-based plasticizer. Further, a method of forming a flexible tube is provided. The method includes compounding a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) with a bio-based plasticizer to form a polymer composition and extruding the polymer composition into the flexible tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Josef E. Guesman, Wayne E. Garver, Kathryn J. Morris, Nathan Klettlinger, Mark F. Colton
  • Patent number: 10295089
    Abstract: A multilayer flexible tube includes an inner layer including a melt processable fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer includes a copolymer of a poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and a hexafluoropropylene (HFP); and an outer layer including a melt processable polymer having a shore hardness less than a shore hardness of the inner layer, wherein the multilayer flexible tube has a maximum storage modulus of at least 300 MegaPascal (MPa) at a temperature of about ?10° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wayne Edward Garver, James Ludlow, Gerald H. Ling, Charles S. Golub, Kathryn J. Morris, Mark F. Colton
  • Patent number: 9982812
    Abstract: A multilayer flexible tube includes an inner layer including a melt processable fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer includes a copolymer of a poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and a hexafluoropropylene (HFP); and an outer layer including a melt processable polymer having a shore hardness less than a shore hardness of the inner layer. Further provided is a method of making the multilayer flexible tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wayne Edward Garver, Gerald H. Ling, Charles S. Golub, Kathryn J. Morris, Mark F. Colton
  • Publication number: 20170335998
    Abstract: A tubular including a plurality of first-type layers; and a plurality of second-type layers each disposed between a pair of adjacent first-type layers, wherein the plurality of first-type layers includes at least two first-type layers, wherein the plurality of second-type layers includes at least two second-type layers, and wherein a Melt Flow Index, MFI1, of each of the plurality of first-type layers is different than a Melt Flow Index, MFI2, of each of the plurality of second-type layers, as measured at a same temperature. In an embodiment, at least one of the first-type layers and the second-type layers is adapted to provide a barrier against escape of gases, liquids, or a combination thereof from the tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald H. LING, Joao MAIA, Tyler SCHNEIDER, Jesse GADLEY, Mark F. COLTON, Nathan E. KLETTLINGER, Kathryn J. MORRIS, Kevin M. MCCAULEY
  • Publication number: 20170261132
    Abstract: A multilayer flexible tube includes an inner layer including a melt processable fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer includes a copolymer of a poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and a hexafluoropropylene (HFP); and an outer layer including a melt processable polymer having a shore hardness less than a shore hardness of the inner layer, wherein the multilayer flexible tube has a maximum storage modulus of at least 300 MegaPascal (MPa) at a temperature of about ?10° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne Edward GARVER, James LUDLOW, Gerald H. LING, Charles S. GOLUB, Kathryn J. MORRIS, Mark F. COLTON
  • Patent number: 9670351
    Abstract: A flexible tubing material includes a radiation crosslinked blend of a first elastomeric polymer including a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene vinyl acetate elastomer, a polylefin elastomer with a second elastomeric polymer including a polyolefin elastomer, a diene elastomer, or combination thereof, with the proviso that the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer are different. In an embodiment, a method of making a material includes providing the first elastomeric polymer, providing the second elastomeric polymer, blending the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer, extruding or injection molding the blend, and crosslinking the blend with radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sridhar K. Siddhamalli, Zhizhong Liu, Mark W. Simon, Charles S. Golub, Heidi Lennon, Wayne E. Garver, Mark F. Colton, Robert L. Wells, Michael J. Tzivanis, William Risen, Nathan Klettlinger
  • Publication number: 20150337126
    Abstract: A flexible tubing material includes a radiation crosslinked blend of a first elastomeric polymer including a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene vinyl acetate elastomer, a polylefin elastomer with a second elastomeric polymer including a polyolefin elastomer, a diene elastomer, or combination thereof, with the proviso that the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer are different. In an embodiment, a method of making a material includes providing the first elastomeric polymer, providing the second elastomeric polymer, blending the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer, extruding or injection molding the blend, and crosslinking the blend with radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Sridhar K. Siddhamalli, Zhizhong Liu, Mark W. Simon, Charles S. Golub, Heidi Lennon, Wayne E. Garver, Mark F. Colton, Robert L. Wells, Gerald L. Stadt, Michael J. Tzivanis, William Risen, Nathan Klettlinger
  • Publication number: 20150252918
    Abstract: A multilayer flexible tube includes an inner layer including a melt processable fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer includes a copolymer of a poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and a hexafluoropropylene (HFP); and an outer layer including a melt processable polymer having a shore hardness less than a shore hardness of the inner layer. Further provided is a method of making the multilayer flexible tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Wayne Edward Garver, Gerald H. Ling, Charles S. Golub, Kathryn J. Morris, Mark F. Colton
  • Patent number: 8956706
    Abstract: A flexible tubing material includes a radiation crosslinked blend of a first elastomeric polymer including a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene vinyl acetate elastomer, a polyolefin elastomer with a second elastomeric polymer including a polyolefin elastomer, a diene elastomer, or combination thereof, with the proviso that the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer are different. In an embodiment, a method of making a material includes providing the first elastomeric polymer, providing the second elastomeric polymer, blending the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer, extruding or injection molding the blend, and crosslinking the blend with radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Sridhar Krishnamurthi Siddhamalli, Zhizhong Liu, Mark W. Simon, Charles S. Golub, Heidi Sardinha, Wayne Edward Garver, Mark F. Colton, Robert L. Wells, Gerald L. Stadt, Michael J. Tzivanis, William Risen, Nathan Klettlinger
  • Publication number: 20140186564
    Abstract: A flexible tube includes a polymer composition of a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) and a bio-based plasticizer. Further, a method of forming a flexible tube is provided. The method includes compounding a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) with a bio-based plasticizer to form a polymer composition and extruding the polymer composition into the flexible tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Josef E. Guesman, Wayne E. Garver, Kathryn J. Morris, Nathan Klettlinger, Mark F. Colton
  • Publication number: 20120213958
    Abstract: A flexible article includes a layer of a thermoplastic polyurethane composition including a plasticizer present at up to about 50.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a shore A durometer of not greater than about 80. A method of making a flexible article includes combining a thermoplastic polyurethane with a plasticizer to form a thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the plasticizer is present at up to about 50.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition; and forming the thermoplastic polyurethane composition into the flexible article, wherein the flexible article has a shore A durometer of not greater than about 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Charles S. Golub, Michael J. Tzivanis, Clemens E. Zoellner, Mitchell L. Snyder, Mark F. Colton, Duan Li Ou
  • Publication number: 20110241262
    Abstract: A flexible tubing material includes a radiation crosslinked blend of a first elastomeric polymer including a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene vinyl acetate elastomer, a polyolefin elastomer with a second elastomeric polymer including a polyolefin elastomer, a diene elastomer, or combination thereof, with the proviso that the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer are different. In an embodiment, a method of making a material includes providing the first elastomeric polymer, providing the second elastomeric polymer, blending the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer, extruding or injection molding the blend, and crosslinking the blend with radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sridhar K. Siddhamalli, Zhizhong Liu, Mark W. Simon, Charles S. Golub, Heidi Sardinha, Wayne E. Garver, Mark F. Colton, Robert L. Wells, Gerald L. Stadt, Michael J. Tzivanis, William Risen, Nathan Klettlinger