Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Weeks

Ronald J. Weeks 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: 20080293890
    Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines due to improved resistance to draw resonance. The compositions of the present invention comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin. The preferred compositions of the present invention comprise from 88 to 99 percent elastomer or plastomer and from 1 to 12 percent by weight of a high pressure low density type resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Thomas I. Butler, Andy C. Chang, Jozef J. I. Van Dun, Ronald J. Weeks, Jeffrey D. Weinhold, Rajen M. Patel, David T. Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20080280517
    Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines due to improved resistance to draw resonance. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Andy C. Chang, Ronald J. Weeks, Hong Peng, Antonio K. Doufas, Yunwa W. Cheung
  • Publication number: 20080234435
    Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines due to improved resistance to draw resonance. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Andy C. Chang, Ronald J. Weeks, Hong Peng, Antonios K. Doufas, Yunwa W. Cheung
  • Patent number: 7355089
    Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines due to improved resistance to draw resonance. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Andy C. Chang, Ronald J. Weeks, Hong Peng, Antonios K. Doufas, Yunwa W. Cheung
  • Patent number: 5165947
    Abstract: Disclosed is a controlled atmosphere package suitable for delivery of red-ripe tomatoes to the consumer. The package maintains the tomato in a substantially fixed position relative to the package regardless of the orientation of the package, and further maintains a substantially uniform relative humidity inside the package. Further disclosed is a process for packaging a tomato comprising providing a package which maintains the tomato in a substantially fixed position relative to the package regardless of the orientation of the package, and further maintains a substantially uniform relative humidity inside the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: DowBrands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Colucci, Douglas P. Gundlach, Richard M. Remenar, Ronald J. Weeks
  • Patent number: 5092684
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an improved easy-open container wherein a continuous base layer is integrally extruded with structure for gripping thereon and applied to existing film to seal perforated lines of tearing therein. Interlocking zipper elements are contemporaneously extruded and fused to the continuous base layer. Die clutter is reduced and the method produces a flexible container having desirable sealing, opening and gripping features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald J. Weeks