Patents Represented by Attorney Ronald D. Bakule
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Patent number: 6238470Abstract: An aqueous coating composition having improved block resistance which includes an emulsion polymer, a nonionic or anionic surfactant, the surfactant having an HLB value less than 11.6 or greater than 14.6, and an alkyl polyglycoside is provided. In addition a method for for improving the block resistance of a dried aqueous coating composition including forming the aqueous coating composition having improved block resistance, applying the aqueous coating composition to a substrate, and drying, or allowing to dry, the aqueous coating composition is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Tammy Lynne Maver, Robert Krasnansky
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Patent number: 6221973Abstract: This invention relates to a formaldehyde-free curable aqueous composition containing a polyacid, a polyol and a phosphorous-containing accelerator. The composition may be used as a binder for heat resistant nonwovens such as nonwovens composed of fiberglass.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Charles Thomas Arkens, Robert David Gleim
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Patent number: 6210696Abstract: Stable dispersions of certain pesticides in agricultural oil are provided. In particular, the dispersions include a particulate pesticide, agricultural oil, and an agricultural oil-soluble polymer, the polymer in some instances containing a copolymerized polar monomer. Also provided is a method for forming the stable dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Robert Howard Gore, Richard David Houghton, Warren Harvey Machleder, William Dean Mathis, Luong Tu Nguyen, Bridget Marie Stevens, Yan Sun
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Patent number: 6194522Abstract: A method for crosslinking a polymer composition including an aliphatic polycarbodiimide and a polymer containing at least two sulfur- or phosphorous-containing acid groups such as copolymerized 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate, 2-sulfoethyl(meth)acrylate or 2-phosphoethyl(meth)acrylate is provided. The method provides the benefits of a crosslinked composition such as solvent resistance without materially affecting film formation.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Ward Thomas Brown
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Patent number: 6139961Abstract: A hollow sphere organic pigment in which a core containing a void is encapsulated by a first shell polymer having a glass transition temperature greater than 50.degree. C., the first shell having polymerized thereon a second shell polymer having a glass transition temperature of -15.degree. C. to -50.degree. C. is provided. Also provided is a paper or paperboard coating composition containing the hollow sphere organic pigment, a method for improving the strength and opacity of a paper or paperboard coating by using the coating composition dried, a coated paper or paperboard bearing the dried coating composition, and a method for improving the strength and opacity of paper or paperboard by incorporating a particular hollow sphere organic pigment into the formed wet sheet.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Robert Mitchell Blankenship, William Christopher Finch, Lubomir Mlynar, Barbara Jean Schultz
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Patent number: 6136916Abstract: This invention relates to a formaldehyde-free curable aqueous composition containing a polyacid, a polyol and a phosphorous-containing accelerator. The composition may be used as a binder for heat resistant nonwovens such as nonwovens composed of fiberglass.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Charles Thomas Arkens, Robert David Gleim
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Patent number: 6120717Abstract: A prepress sealer for use in the process of making wood composition board is provided. The prepress sealer incorporates a crosslinking resin and an aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymer particles. The acrylic polymer particles have a THF gel content of greater than about 70%. Use of the prepress sealer provides improved press release during board manufacture and improved surface toughness and water resistance to the produced board.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1995Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Oscar Hsien-Hsiang Hsu, Gabriel Louis De Tommaso
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Patent number: 6060532Abstract: A method for using a thermoplastic elastomeric composition which contains a multi-staged emulsion polymer binder is provided. An elastomeric composition which contains a multi-staged emulsion polymer binder and a photosensitive composition and a method for using the elastomeric composition in elastomeric coatings, caulks, or sealants is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Lawrence Stephen Frankel, William Stellwagen, Jr., John Van Curen, Donald Alfred Winey
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Patent number: 6048915Abstract: A fast drying traffic paint which includes at least 0.1% by weight, based on the weight of the paint composition, of fibers is disclosed. The paint exhibits reduced cracking during drying.A method for reducing the degree of surface cracking in a fast drying traffic paint during drying is also disclosed. The method comprises incorporating into the paint at least 0.1% by weight, based on the weight of the paint composition, of fibers.Use of at least 0.1% by weight, based on the weight of the paint composition, of fibers in a fast drying traffic paint to reduce the degree of surface cracking during drying of the paint is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1994Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Guy Joseph Germain Clamen, Josef Hans Jilek, II, Angelo Sanfilippo, Andrew Paul Trapani
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Patent number: 6040368Abstract: An aqueous coating composition having extended open time is provided. The aqueous coating composition includes an emulsion polymer, the polymer including a copolymerized ethylenically-unsaturated monomer having a pendant group selected from the group consisting of acetoacetate, acetoacetamide, cyanoacetate, and cyanoacetamide; a polyether monoamine or polyether diamine having primary or secondary amino functionality; and an alkyl polyglycoside. And a method for extending the open time of an aqueous coating composition by forming the composition and applying the composition to a substrate is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Tammy Lynne Maver, Robert Krasnansky
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Patent number: 6015871Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC ultra high solids thermosetting coating composition. A polymeric component of the composition includes a low molecular weight polymer polymerized from a monomer mixture containing less than 45 percent by weight of at least one active hydrogen containing monomer. The polymerization takes place in the presence of a reactive diluent. By including the reactive diluent in the polymeric component of the composition, the amount of solvent used in the composition can be substantially reduced, while still providing a pot mix of the composition with a viscosity sufficient to permit efficient coating application. The coatings from the composition are durable; glossy; impact and solvent resistant; and adherent to a wide variety of substrates, such as automobile bumpers, road surfaces and office equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Homayoun Jamasbi, Kenneth Everett Wohltmann, Joseph John Spanier
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Patent number: 6011106Abstract: A method for providing a high-build, low-sag coating by applying an aqueous coating composition including a waterborne polymer, preferably an emulsion polymer, having a glass transition temperature from 0 C. to 70 C., a hydrophobically modified polyurethane thickener, and a coalescent having solubility in water of less than 3 weight % and evaporation rate of at least 0.01(butyl acetate evaporation rate=1.0) to a substrate in a single coat having a thickness of at least 0.05 mm. when dried, and drying, or allowing to dry, the applied coating is provided. The aqueous composition and a curable composition are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Aurelia de la Cuesta Sheppard
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Patent number: 6011109Abstract: Aqueous wear-resistant traffic marking compositions which include an aqueous emulsion polymer having at least two functional groups reactive with isocyanate, an alkoxysilane having at least one functional group reactive with isocyanate, and a polyisocyanate are provided. Also provided is a method for producing a wear-resistant traffic marking on a road surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Ward Thomas Brown
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Patent number: 5977232Abstract: A formaldehyde-free curable aqueous composition comprising:(a) a polyacid comprising at least two carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts of the polyacid thereof;(b) an active hydrogen compound containing at least two active hydrogen groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, primary amino, secondary amino, and mixtures thereof; and(c) a fluoroborate accelerator; wherein the ratio of the number of equivalents of said carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts thereof to the number of equivalents of said hydroxyl groups is from 1/0.01 to about 1/3, and wherein said carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts thereof are neutralized to an extent of less than 35% with a fixed base is disclosed. A method for curing formaldehyde-free polyacids and a method for bonding glass fiber heat-resistant nonwovens with a formaldehyde-free binder are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Charles Thomas Arkens, Scott Lind Egolf
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Patent number: 5969046Abstract: A method for reacting a methylene-containing component such as an acrylic polymer prepared from acetoacetoxyalkyl (meth)acrylate and an alkene-containing component such as a polyfumarate, polymaleate, a polyester containing both fumarate and maleate groups or a polyacrylate comprises the reaction of a tertiary amine such as triethylene diamine and an epoxide such as a glycidyl-functional (meth)acrylic polymer in the presence of the methylene-containing component and alkene-containing component. The tertiary amine can be incorporated into the alkene-containing component such as the reaction of an unsaturated polyester with a compound having both tertiary amine and primary or secondary amine groups. The tertiary amine can be incorporated into the methylene-containing component such as an acrylic polymer derived from a tertiary amino-functional monmer and acetoacetoxyalkyl (meth)acrylate.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1991Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: F. J. Schindler, M. J. Hurwitz, M. H. Wolfersberger, R. L. Fulton, Jr., W. E. Feely
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Patent number: 5965030Abstract: This invention relates to a method for removing liquid contaminant from surfaces, especially for removing spilled oil from the surface of water. More particularly, this invention relates to a method for removing liquid contaminant from a surface by applying a mat which is a nonwoven fabric having a dried substantially continuous aqueous foam coating on at least one side of the nonwoven fabric, whereby the foam coating absorbs at least some of the liquid contaminant. This invention also relates to a reusable mat for removing liquid contaminants from surfaces and a method for reusing the mat.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Martin M. Williams, Rodney J. Trahan, Jr., Kenneth R. Rose
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Patent number: 5962580Abstract: A method for providing a waterborne coating composition having improved color acceptance is provided. More particularly, a method for improving the color acceptance of a waterborne coating composition containing an emulsion-polymerized addition polymer by incorporating a polymerizable surfactant into the polymer with a certain surface coverage of bound surfactant is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Asare Nkansah, Robert David Solomon, Stewart Orlyn Williams
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Patent number: 5936043Abstract: A crosslinkable composition including an aliphatic polycarbodliimide and a polymer containing copolymerized 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl (meth)acrylate, 2-sulfoethyl(meth)acrylate, or 2-phosphoethyl (meth)acrylate and having an acid number of from 5 to 100 is provided. The composition provides the benefits of a crosslinked composition such as solvent resistance without materially affecting film formation.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Ward Thomas Brown
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Patent number: 5869569Abstract: An emulsion polymer composition having fast drying properties that provides floor polish coating materials having superior resistance to black heel marks, resistance to scuffing, resistance to abrasion, adhesion, and resistance to cleaning agents characteristics, is obtained from a film forming emulsion polymer composition comprising from greater than 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a first emulsion copolymer having a glass transition temperature within the range of from 10.degree.-100.degree. C., and from 5 wt % to less than 40 wt % of a second emulsion copolymer having a glass transition temperature that is lower than that of the first emulsion copolymer and is within the range of from 0.degree.-50.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Zenichi Arai, Tomohiro Shinoda, Kunihide Takarabe
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Patent number: 5814374Abstract: An aqueous coating composition having low VOC is provided. The invention provides excellent hardness and resistance properties in films formed from binders having glass transition temperatures below ambient temperature. The improvement in film properties comes from the binding of functionalized polyvinyl alcohol to a complementary functionalized latex binder. The low VOC compositions of this invention are useful for a variety of coatings including paints, stains, varnishes, mastics and adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Asare Nkansah, Stewart Orlyn Williams, Richard Foster Merritt