Patents by Inventor Valentine Y. Yoon
Valentine Y. Yoon 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).
-
Patent number: 9259598Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Landec, Inc.Inventors: Ray F. Stewart, Natarajan Balachander, Steven P. Bitler, Loc Phan, Valentine Y. Yoon
-
Patent number: 7175832Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Ray F. Stewart, Natarajan Balachander, Steven P. Bitler, Loc Phan, Valentine Y. Yoon
-
Patent number: 7169451Abstract: Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 ratio of at least 1.3, and a ratio of CO2 permeability to O2 permeability (R) of at least 1.5, and are made by forming thin polymeric coatings on microporous polymeric films. Preferred coating polymers are side chain crystalline polymers. Preferred microporous films contain inorganic fillers, particularly such films based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene or polypropylene. FIG. 1 illustrates how O2 permeability and R ratio vary for different coating polymers and microporous films.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Raymond Clarke, Ray F. Stewart, Valentine Y. Yoon, Donald A. Schultz, Bradley McClary
-
Publication number: 20030147946Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Ray F. Stewart, Natarajan Balachander, Steven P. Bitler, Loc Phan, Valentine Y. Yoon
-
Patent number: 6540984Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Ray F. Stewart, Natarajan Balachander, Steven P. Bitler, Loc Phan, Valentine Y. Yoon
-
Publication number: 20020054969Abstract: Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 ratio of at least 1.3, and a ratio of CO2 permeability to O2 permeability (R) of at least 1.5, and are made by forming thin polymeric coatings on microporous polymeric films. Preferred coating polymers are side chain crystalline polymers. Preferred microporous films contain inorganic fillers, particularly such films based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene or polypropylene. FIG. 1 illustrates how O2 permeability and R ratio vary for different coating polymers and microporous films.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Raymond Clarke, Ray F. Stewart, Valentine Y. Yoon, Donald A. Schultz, Bradley McClary
-
Patent number: 6376032Abstract: Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 ratio of at least 1.3, and a ratio of CO2 permeability to O2 permeability (R) of at least 1.5, and are made by forming thin polymeric coatings on microporous polymeric films. Preferred coating polymers are side chain crystalline polymers. Preferred microporous films contain inorganic fillers, particularly such films based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyetheylene or polypropylene. FIG. 1 illustrates how O2 permeability an R ratio vary for different coating polymers and microporous films.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1996Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Raymond Clarke, Ray F. Stewart, Valentine Y. Yoon, Donald A. Schultz, Bradley McClary
-
Publication number: 20010014310Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: Ray F. Stewart, Natarajan Balachander, Steven P. Bitler, Loc Phan, Valentine Y. Yoon
-
Patent number: 6199318Abstract: Crystalline polymers are prepared as a latex, and are useful for coating fibrous materials such hair and fabrics. The latex can have a high solids content greater than 30%, a residual monomer content of less than 1%, and can be used for repeatedly setting fibrous materials into desired configurations. The latex is also useful for coating organisms such as seeds. The particulate coating extends the dormancy of the organism and/or protects the organism, and is easily shed by a germinating seed. The coating can contain a seed coating additive, such as a colorant or fungicide.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1997Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Ray F. Stewart, Natarajan Balachander, Steven P. Bitler, Loc Phan, Valentine Y. Yoon
-
Patent number: 5807291Abstract: Orthopedic casts which comprise an elastically deformed support which is held in its elastically deformed state by a solid casting composition. After the cast has been placed around a patient's limb, it is heated to soften the casting composition, thus permitting recovery of the cast into conforming contact with the limb. The support can for example be a fabric knitted from elastomeric fibers and glass fiber yarns. The casting composition can for example comprise polycaprolactone and/or a side chain crystallizable polymer, which melts at 45.degree.-60.degree. C. A padded liner can be placed between the cast and the limb. Recovery of the cast is preferably carried out by means of a hot air gun.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Inventors: Andrew W. Larson, Steven P. Bitler, Lawrence C. Greene, David D. Taft, Ray F. Stewart, Valentine Y. Yoon, Thomas W. Ross, David A. Kamp, Edward E. Schmitt
-
Patent number: 5783302Abstract: TPE's which comprise A blocks or B blocks or both A blocks and B blocks, which are crystalline and in which at least a part of the crystallinity result from the presence of crystallizable side chains. Such crystalline blocks are referred to as SCC blocks. TPE's containing SCC A blocks are novel and as such form part of the present invention. The invention also includes processes, compositions, shaped articles and assemblies which make use of TPE's containing SCC A blocks.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Steven P. Bitler, Raymond Clarke, David A. Kemp, Ray F. Stewart, Valentine Y. Yoon, Robert G. Freelin
-
Patent number: 5752926Abstract: Orthopedic casts which comprise an elastically deformed support which is held in its elastically deformed state by a solid casting composition. After the cast has been placed around a patient's limb, it is heated to soften the casting composition, thus permitting recovery of the cast into conforming contact with the limb. The support can for example be a fabric knitted from elastomeric fibers and glass fiber yarns. The casting composition can for example comprise polycaprolactone and/or a side chain crystallizable polymer, which melts at 45.degree.-60.degree. C. A padded liner can be placed between the cast and the limb. Recovery of the cast is preferably carried out by means of a hot air gun.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1993Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Andrew W. Larson, Steven P. Bitler, Lawrence C. Greene, David D. Taft, Ray F. Stewart, Valentine Y. Yoon, Thomas W. Ross, David A. Kamp, Edward E. Schmitt
-
Patent number: 5665822Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) containing side chain crystalline (SCC) blocks. The SCC blocks my be hard (A) blocks or the soft (B) blocks (or both) in the TPE. Some of these TPEs are novel, e.g. those in which A blocks are SCC blocks, and the B blocks are polyethers, polyacrylates, polyamides, polyurethanes or polysiloxanes. The SCC-containing TPEs are particularly useful as matrix materials for other components which are dispersed therein, e.g. energetic solids and other thermally responsive materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1993Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Landec CorporationInventors: Steven P. Bitler, Ray F. Stewart, David A. Kamp, Robert G. Freelin, Valentine Y. Yoon