Patents Represented by Attorney Eugene Zagarella

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  • Polysaccharide graft-polymers and the use in papermaking thereof
    Patent number: 5583193
    Abstract: A process for preparing a modified polysaccharide graft copolymer complex which comprises the steps of:i. subjecting polysaccharide to graft copolymerization with a vinyl monomer;ii. treating the polysaccharide graft copolymer with:a. polyethylene glycol to provide a polymer-PEG complex; orb. a silicate compound to provide a silica precipitated polymer; andiii. recovering the polymer-PEG complex or silica precipitated polymer.This modified polysaccharide graft copolymer may be used as a surface sizing agent in the preparation of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Perincheery Aravindakshan, Velayudhan N. G. Kumar
  • Water humidity resistant starch foams
    Patent number: 5554660
    Abstract: An expanded foamed starch product with improved water/humidity resistance comprising the combination of a starch or flour modified with alkylene oxide and a starch ester having an intermediate DS of from about 1.0 to 1.8 or a flour ester having a DS of 0.3 to 1.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Paul A. Altieri, Martin M. Tessler
  • Aldehyde cationic derivatives of galactose containing polysaccharides used as paper strength additives
    Patent number: 5554745
    Abstract: Aldehyde cationic derivatives of galactose containing polysaccharides which are obtained by oxidizing galactose containing polysaccharides with the enzyme galactose oxidase. The enzyme oxidized products have an aldehyde function at a specific position of the polysaccharide, i.e., the C.sub.6 position, of the galactose unit, and the cationic derivatives thereof have unexpected and significantly improved properties when used as paper strength additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Chung-Wai Chiu, Roger Jeffcoat, Matthew Henley, Leroy Peek
  • Thickened foodstuff having improved storage stability and process of making
    Patent number: 5538751
    Abstract: A thickened foodstuff having improved storage stability and retention of smoothness upon reheating which contains a non-pre-gelatinized amylose polymer containing component and a second biopolymer selected from the group consisting of a sheared amylopectin component, iota carrageenan, kappa carrageenan, xanthan, maltodextrins, pectins, alginates, agar, gum arabic, locust bean gum, guar gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, and mixtures thereof; with the amylose polymer containing component present as a dispersed phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Carter, Joanne M. Brown, Rosalind C. Hodges, Ingrid A. Appelqvist, Charles R. Brown, Isan T. Norton
  • Method of papermaking using crosslinked cationic/amphoteric starches
    Patent number: 5523339
    Abstract: A method of making paper in an alkaline or acid system wherein a selected crosslinked, cationized or amphoteric starch is added to the system, said starch being crosslinked by adding enough crosslinking agent to provide a starch having a breakdown viscosity of from about 2 to 85% and wherein the crosslinked, cationized or amphoteric starch is jet cooked under super atmospheric pressure at a temperature of from about 195.degree. to 325.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel B. Solarek, Leroy R. Peek, Matthew J. Henley, Ralph M. Trksak, Michael T. Philbin
  • Hydrolyzed zein as hair fixative in hair compositions
    Patent number: 5518717
    Abstract: This invention relates to hair fixing compositions containing a natural based hydrolyzed zein fixative which has a selected molecular weight, the composition having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Natalie Morawsky, Gary T. Martino, Jacob Guth, John Tsai, Roger Jeffcoat
  • Paper products using starches modified with amino-multicarboxylates
    Patent number: 5500087
    Abstract: Amino-multicarboxylate starch ether derivatives are provided having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein St-O represents a starch molecule,R is H or CH.sub.3 ;R' is H, CH.sub.3 or COOH;M is a cation;n is 2 or 3; andR" is H or alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms.These starch derivatives are particularly useful as retention and strength aids in papermaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Karen A. Bernard, John Tsai, Robert L. Billmers, Robert W. Sweger
  • Cosmetic compositions containing amino-multicarboxylate modified starch
    Patent number: 5482704
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin and hair care compositions are provided containing amino-multicarboxylate starch derivatives as thickeners or emulsion stabilizers and which have the following formulas: ##STR1## wherein St-O represents a starch molecule;R is H or CH.sub.3 ;R' is H, CH.sub.3 or COOH;M is a cation;n is 2 or 3; andR" is H or alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms. These compositions have good rheological properties and have excellent aesthetic properties of feel and appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Sweger, John J. Tsai, Joseph Pasapane, Karen A. Bernard
  • U.V. curable laminating adhesive composition
    Patent number: 5475038
    Abstract: A print laminating adhesive composition comprising a selected acrylate terminated photopolymerizable oligomer of the formula: ##STR1## where A is the residue of a diisocyanate selected from the group consisting of diphenylmethane 4,4.sup.1 diisocyanate and 4,4.sup.1 dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate; X is the residue of polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of from about 150 to 4000; R is alkyl or hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 10 carbons; R.sup.1 is alkylene of 2 to 3 carbons; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Martin M. Skoultchi
  • Starches modified with amino-multicarboxylates
    Patent number: 5455340
    Abstract: Amino-multicarboxylate starch ether derivatives are provided having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein St-O represents a starch molecule,R is H or CH.sub.3 ;R' is H, CH.sub.3 or COOH;M is a cation;n is 2 or 3; andR" is H or alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms.These starch derivatives are particularly useful as retention and strength aids in papermaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Karen A. Bernard, John Tsai, Robert L. Billmers, Robert W. Sweger
  • Water resistant high amylose corrugating adhesive with improved runnability
    Patent number: 5454863
    Abstract: A water resistant, starch-based, alkaline corrugating adhesive is provided having improved tack or runnability and comprises using a chemically treated or modified high amylose starch having at least 40% by weight amylose content as the raw starch component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Foran, Craig H. Leake, Michael T. Philbin, Peter T. Trzasko
  • Process for production of starch based hot melt adhesives
    Patent number: 5434201
    Abstract: A method of preparing a hot melt adhesive composition comprising a starch ester having a DS (degree of substitution) of 0.3 to 3.0 and a selected non-volatile, organic diluent wherein the starch ester is a wetcake having 40% or more by weight of moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Neigel, Gregory A. Sweeey, Paul Altieri, Charles W. Paul, Robert L. Billmers, David C. Rawlins
  • All natural, starch-based, water resistant corrugating adhesive
    Patent number: 5405437
    Abstract: An all natural, starch-based, alkaline corrugating adhesive free of formaldehyde and other crosslinking and water resistance additives and having good water resistant properties comprising an aqueous dispersion of a gelatinized carrier starch and a raw ungelatinized starch wherein the carrier starch has a total amylose content of greater than 60% by weight and the gelatinized starch amylose content is at least about 15% by weight of the total starch content in the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Craig H. Leake, Michael T. Foran, Roger Jeffcoat, Michael T. Philbin, John E. Fannon
  • Starch based natural adhesive for use in cigarette manufacture
    Patent number: 5403871
    Abstract: An adhesive for use in cigarette manufacturing which is a natural based liquid starch phosphate material having good flow or fluidity characteristics and viscosity stability and comprises a phosphorylated starch material made from a fluidity or converted starch having a high amylopectin content, the final starch phosphate composition prepared by steam injection cooking the phosphorylated starch at high temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation02
    Inventors: James L. Eden, John W. Walker
  • Water resistant high amylose corrugating adhesive with improved runnability
    Patent number: 5393336
    Abstract: A water resistant, starch-based, alkaline corrugating adhesive is provided having improved tack or runnability and comprises using a chemically treated or modified high amylose starch having at least 40% by weight amylose content as the raw starch component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Foran, Craig H. Leake, Michael T. Philbin, Peter T. Trzasko
  • Acrylic adhesive composition and organoboron initiator system
    Patent number: 5376746
    Abstract: A two-part initiator system useful in acrylic adhesive compositions comprising in one part a stable organoboron amine complex and in the second part an aldehyde destabilizer or activator. This initiator is particularly useful in elastomeric acrylic adhesive compositions and provides room temperature, relatively slow curing systems with good adhesive properties making them useful in applications where longer open times are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Martin M. Skoultchi
  • Method of papermaking using crosslinked cationic/amphoteric starches
    Patent number: 5368690
    Abstract: A method of making paper in an alkaline or acid system wherein a selected crosslinked, cationized or amphoteric starch is added to the system, said starch being crosslinked by adding enough crosslinking agent to provide a starch having a breakdown viscosity of from about 2 to 85% and wherein the crosslinked, cationized or amphoteric starch is jet cooked under super atmospheric pressure at a temperature of from about 195.degree. to 325.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel B. Solarek, Leroy R. Peek, Matthew J. Henley, Ralph M. Trksak, Michael T. Philbin
  • Starch ester based hot melt adhesive
    Patent number: 5360845
    Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions comprising selected modified starch esters as the main or base adhesive material wherein the starch ester has an ester component of about 2 to 18 carbon atoms and a DS of from about 0.3 to 3.0 and a sufficient amount of a non-volatile, polar organic diluent to allow the composition to melt and have a viscosity of less than 50,000 cP at an application temperature of 400.degree. F. or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Billmers, Charles W. Paul, Stephen F. Hatfield, Thomas F. Kauffman
  • Water-disposable tampon applicators and biodegradable composition for use therein
    Patent number: 5350354
    Abstract: This invention provides biodegradable tampon applicators adapted for disposal in water-base toilet systems. This invention also provides plasticized starch compositions for use in fabrication of tampon applicators and methods for fabrication thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Robert L. Billmers
  • Toughened cyanoacrylate adhesive composition containing polyester polymers
    Patent number: 5340873
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive composition having improved toughness comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer and an effective toughening amount of a polyester polymer derived from a dibasic aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid and a glycol and having repeating units of the structure: ##STR1## where R is the organic residue of the dibasic carboxylic acid and R.sup.1 is the organic residue of the glycol, the polyester having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 10,000 and a Tg of from about -40.degree. to 30.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Mitry