Patents by Inventor Tam T. Phan

Tam T. Phan 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).

  • Floor covering composition containing renewable polymer
    Patent number: 8592501
    Abstract: A composition is described that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one thermoplastic bio-resin derived from starch or soy or both, and at least one compatibilizer having at least one polyolefin and at least one polar group. Surface coverings and floor coverings, such as laminated floor coverings, having the composition, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Mannington Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Tam T. Phan, Hao A. Chen, Dennis Bradway
  • Floor Covering Composition Containing Renewable Polymer
    Publication number: 20110305886
    Abstract: A composition is described that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one thermoplastic bio-resin derived from starch or soy or both, and at least one compatibilizer having at least one polyolefin and at least one polar group. Surface coverings and floor coverings, such as laminated floor coverings, having the composition, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: MANNINGTON MILLS, INC.
    Inventors: Tam T. Phan, Hao A. Chen, Dennis Bradway