Patents by Inventor Paul Stenson

Paul Stenson 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).

  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8946316
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Food and beverage containers and methods of coating
    Patent number: 8927075
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8927077
    Abstract: A polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided. The polyester-carbamate polymer preferably includes a polyester-carbamate backbone and one or more blocked isocyanate groups. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the polyester-carbamate polymer and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is an organosol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polyester-Carbamate Polymer and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20140322467
    Abstract: A polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided. The polyester-carbamate polymer preferably includes a polyester-carbamate backbone and one or more blocked isocyanate groups. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the polyester-carbamate polymer and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is an organosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20140183088
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8753727
    Abstract: A polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided. The polyester-carbamate polymer preferably includes a polyester-carbamate backbone and one or more blocked isocyanate groups. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the polyester-carbamate polymer and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is an organosol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20140138393
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8697210
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 8663765
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polyester polymer and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8574672
    Abstract: A polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging coatings. The polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and at least one deblockable isocyanate group attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the polymer includes a polyester-carbamate backbone, one or more pendant deblockable isocyanate groups, and one or more terminal or pendant isocyanate-reactive groups. The deblockable isocyanate groups may be provided, for example, through use of a partially blocked polyisocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, Charles Skillman, Paul Share
  • Coating Compositions for Packaging Articles and Methods of Coating
    Publication number: 20130280455
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer that is useful in a variety of applications, including as a binder polymer of a coating composition, and especially a packaging coating composition. Packaging articles (e.g., containers) comprising the polymer and methods of making such packaging articles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Jeffrey Niederst, Robert M. O'Brien, Benoit Prouvost, Kevin Romagnoli, Grant Schutte, Paul Stenson, Tom Van Kuren
  • Stabilizer polymer and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8481645
    Abstract: A stabilizer polymer and coating compositions containing the stabilizer polymer are provided. The stabilizer polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and a plurality of carbon-carbon double bonds. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the stabilizer polymer, an acrylic component, and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the acrylic component is included in the stabilizer polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Payot, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 8449960
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8367171
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald G. Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Polyester Polymer and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20120125799
    Abstract: A polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging coatings. The polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and at least one deblockable isocyanate group attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the polymer includes a polyester-carbamate backbone, one or more pendant deblockable isocyanate groups, and one or more terminal or pendant isocyanate-reactive groups. The deblockable isocyanate groups may be provided, for example, through use of a partially blocked polyisocyanate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share
  • Polyester-Carbamate Polymer and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20120125800
    Abstract: A polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided. The polyester-carbamate polymer preferably includes a polyester-carbamate backbone and one or more blocked isocyanate groups. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the polyester-carbamate polymer and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is an organosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Food and beverage containers and methods of coating
    Patent number: 8168276
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating prepared from a composition that includes a resin system, a crosslinker, and a catalyst. Preferably, the coating composition is substantially Bisphenol A-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cleaver, Sebastien Gibanel, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Dave Pape, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20120027974
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polyester Polymer Having Phenolic Functionality and Coating Compositions Formed Therefrom
    Publication number: 20110315591
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20110290696
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald G. Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson