Patents Assigned to Texas Encore, LLC
  • Mixer and process for use
    Publication number: 20020009401
    Abstract: A mixer and method of using the mixer is disclosed in which a closed chambered vessel capable of both holding pressure and vacuum is charged with a mixture of elastomer and materials taken from the group of tall oil, fatty acids and residues of tall oil production. The charge mixture is heated under pressure without excessive friction heat. After the heating cycle, the mixer atmosphere is evacuated under vacuum, and then the mix is discharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: Texas Encore, LLC
    Inventor: John D. Osborn
  • Rubber and plastic bonding
    Publication number: 20010004649
    Abstract: The use of a dry liquid concentrate mixture is disclosed comprising crumb rubber particles and tall oil, tall oil derivatives or other fatty acids, which may be enhanced by other components, such as modifiers, for use to enhance the properties of parent materials, such as thermoplastic compounding and coatings and elastomers and recycles and asphalt and epoxies and aliphatic urethane using preexisting equipment and preblending processes for the additives and modifiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Applicant: Texas Encore, LLC
    Inventor: John D. Osborn