Patents Assigned to Henry Company LLC
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Patent number: 11680171Abstract: Silicone compositions and methods of using the compositions are provided. The silicone coatings can exhibit improved dirt pick-up resistance and cleanability. The silicone compositions include a polysiloxane, at least one surfactant, and optionally one or more of a pigment, a filler, a crosslinker, an adhesion promoter, a catalyst, additives or solvents.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Thomas Tepe, Zhiyong Zhu
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Patent number: 11466224Abstract: This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are asphalt-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Daniel B. Kent, John C. Dobson
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Patent number: 11312117Abstract: This invention generally relates to phase-change materials (“PCM” or “PCM materials”) made from colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures. This invention also relates to such PCM materials configured in various physical forms. This invention further relates to a process of configuring such PCM materials for a variety of end-use applications in which dampening of temperature fluctuations by absorption and desorption of heat is desired. This invention further relates to preparing colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures in particulate form that function as PCM materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 11220615Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded and also exhibits improved adhesive properties. The dust reduction additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reduction additive is a powder prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 11186752Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reducing additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust reducing additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reducing additive comprises microcrystalline-wax based emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Daniel Kent
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Patent number: 10913826Abstract: This invention relates to colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures and dispersions thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to powders prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions and process of making such powders. This invention also relates to a various end-use compositions comprising such powders from wax-based colloidal dispersions.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 10877128Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to joint compounds for sealing exterior sheathing wallboards applied on the exterior of buildings. This invention also relates to a process of preparing such exterior joint compounds. The joint compounds of this invention comprise an aqueous emulsion system and provide water resistance comparable to the substrate on which they are applied, that is, the exterior sheathing wallboards.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Alexis Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10801217Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound that comprises a dust-reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust-reduction additive also synergistically imparts water resistance and adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added. More specifically, in one embodiment, the dust-reduction additive is an emulsion comprising colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures comprising paraffin that is chemically encapsulated by polyvinyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 10767129Abstract: This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are asphalt-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Daniel B. Kent, John C. Dobson
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Patent number: 10513461Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded and also exhibits improved adhesive properties. The dust reduction additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reduction additive comprises micro-crystalline wax or micro-crystalline wax emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 10385246Abstract: This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are wax-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 10370566Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reducing additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust reducing additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reducing additive comprises microcrystalline-wax based emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Daniel Kent
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Patent number: 10364369Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded and also exhibits improved adhesive properties. The dust reduction additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reduction additive is a powder prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 10358588Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive asphalt emulsion. The adhesive asphalt emulsion can be prepared in liquid form and applied to a material, such as a film or fabric, to create a self-adhering membrane. In some embodiments, the adhesive can be water vapor permeable, and can be applied in a continuous layer to a membrane. The adhesive asphalt emulsion can be prepared, applied, and in service at low temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Dusan V. Subotic, Larisa Kasitskaya, Srdjan Stankovic
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Patent number: 10329203Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reduction additive (DRA) that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust reduction additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. More specifically, this dust reduction additive is of sufficiently lighter shade to not impact the shade of the joint compound upon addition. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a non-foaming dust reduction additive that comprises paraffin and/or micro-crystalline wax-based emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Daniel Kent
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Patent number: 10281558Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to joint compounds for sealing exterior sheathing wallboards applied on the exterior of buildings. This invention also relates to a process of preparing such exterior joint compounds. The joint compounds of this invention comprise an aqueous emulsion system and provide water resistance comparable to the substrate on which they are applied, that is, the exterior sheathing wallboards.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Alexis Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10155865Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to water-resistant products which contain a wax emulsion, or silicones, or siliconates, or fluorinated compounds, or stearates, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the compound can be used to provide enhanced moisture resistance to joints, or holes such as screw holes or nail holes, in a wallboard.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Alex Gonzalez, John Dobson
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Patent number: 10113094Abstract: This invention generally relates to phase-change materials (“PCM” or “PCM materials”) made from colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures. This invention also relates to such PCM materials configured in various physical forms. This invention further relates to a process of configuring such PCM materials for a variety of end-use applications in which dampening of temperature fluctuations by absorption and desorption of heat is desired. This invention further relates to preparing colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures in particulate form that function as PCM materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 10059865Abstract: This invention generally relates to phase-change materials (PCM) comprising colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures and optionally, an absorbent material such as activated carbon. This invention also relates to such PCMs configured in various physical forms. This invention further relates to a process of configuring such PCMs for a variety of end-use applications in which dampening of temperature fluctuations by absorption and desorption of heat is desired. This invention also relates to PCM with reduced leaking of paraffin from the CPWB microstructures. This invention further relates to preparing colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures in particulate form that function as PCMs.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventor: Amba Ayambem
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Patent number: 9964628Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to joint compounds for sealing exterior sheathing wallboards applied on the exterior of buildings. This invention also relates to a process of preparing such exterior joint compounds. The joint compounds of this invention comprise an aqueous emulsion system and provide water resistance comparable to the substrate on which they are applied, that is, the exterior sheathing wallboards.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Henry Company, LLCInventors: Amba Ayambem, Alexis Gonzalez