Patents by Inventor Anthony Kadlec

Anthony Kadlec 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: 11155711
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed, which comprises (I) an aryl component; (II) a methyl component; and (III) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The (I) aryl component comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane and (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane. Similarly, the (II) methyl component comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane and (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane. A method of preparing the composition is also disclosed. Further, a method of preparing an article, e.g. a light diffuser, and a lighting device comprising the light diffuser are disclosed. Finally, a method of diffusely transmitting light with the light diffuser is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Thomas Seldrum, Kevin Van Tiggelen
  • Patent number: 10500151
    Abstract: A silicone elastomer composition (“composition”) has customizable sensory characteristics. The composition includes a pituitous silicone fluid that includes a hydrosilylation reaction product and a carrier fluid. The hydrosilylation reaction product generally includes alkenyl or Si—H functionality. The hydrosilylation reaction product is the reaction product of a first linear organopolysiloxane including (R1R2R3SiO—1/2) and (R4R5Si)2/2) units, and a second linear organopolysiloxane including (R6R7R8SiO—1/2) and (R9R10SiO2/2) units. Each of R1-R10 is independently a hydrocarbon group so long as at least one of R1-R5 is an alkenyl group and at least one of R6-R10 is a hydrogen atom. The first linear organopolysiloxane has a DP of from 100 to 15,000. The second linear organopolysiloxane has a DP of from 4 to 1,000. The composition also includes a silicone elastomer different from the hydrosilylation reaction product. Personal care compositions can include the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Fryfogle, Donald Anthony Kadlec
  • Publication number: 20190322868
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed, which comprises (I) an aryl component; (II) a methyl component; and (III) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The (I) aryl component comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane and (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane. Similarly, the (II) methyl component comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane and (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane. A method of preparing the composition is also disclosed. Further, a method of preparing an article, e.g. a light diffuser, and a lighting device comprising the light diffuser are disclosed. Finally, a method of diffusely transmitting light with the light diffuser is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Anthony KADLEC, Thomas SELDRUM, Kevin VAN TIGGELEN
  • Patent number: 10357445
    Abstract: A cross-linked composition comprises the reaction product of an organohydrogensiloxane and a cross-linker, in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. The organohydrogensiloxane comprises siloxy units of average formula (I): (R43SiO1/2)(R42—SiO2/2)a(R1R4SiO2/2)b(R4HSiO2/2)c(R2R4SiO2/2)d(R3R4SiO2/2)e—(R43Si—O1/2). Each of R1 and R2 is an independently selected hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group. R3 is a hydrogen atom or a group having at least one carboxyl group or a precursor thereof. R4 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group. Further, a?0, b?0, c?1, d?0, and e?1. The cross-linker has at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups. A method of forming the cross-linked composition comprises the steps of providing the organohydrogensiloxane and cross-linker, and combining the organohydrogensiloxane and cross-linker in the presence of the hydrosilylation catalyst to form the cross-linked composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Mary Kay Crofoot, Roxanne Haller, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Kenneth Edward Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 10172781
    Abstract: A pituitous silicone fluid includes a hydrosilylation reaction product and a carrier fluid. The hydrosilylation reaction product is the reaction product of a first linear organopolysiloxane and a second linear organopolysiloxane. The first linear organopolysiloxane includes (R1R2R3SiO1/2) and (R4R5SiO2/2) units. Each of R1-R5 is independently a hydrocarbon group so long as at least one of R1-R5 is an alkenyl group. In addition, the first linear organopolysiloxane has a degree of polymerization of from 100 to 15,000. The second linear organopolysiloxane includes (R6R7R8SiO1/2) and (R9R10SiO2/2) units. Each of R6-R10 is independently a hydrocarbon group, polyether group, siloxane group, or polyol group, so long as at least one of R6-R10 is a hydrogen atom. In addition, the second linear organopolysiloxane has a degree of polymerization of from 4 to 1,000. The hydrosilylation reaction product includes alkenyl or Si—H functionality. Personal care compositions can include the pituitous silicone fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Fryfogle, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Ryan Christopher Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170360690
    Abstract: A pituitous silicone fluid includes a hydrosilylation reaction product and a carrier fluid. The hydrosilylation reaction product is the reaction product of a first linear organopolysiloxane and a second linear organopolysiloxane. The first linear organo-polysiloxane includes (R1R2R3SiO1/2) and (R4R5SiO2/2) units. Each of R1-R5 is independently a hydrocarbon group so long as at least one of R1-R5 is an alkenyl group. In addition, the first linear organopolysiloxane has a degree of polymerization of from 100 to 15,000. The second linear organopolysiloxane includes (R6R7R8SiO1/2) and (R9R10SiO2/2) units. Each of R6-R10 is independently a hydrocarbon group, polyether group, siloxane group, or polyol group, so long as at least one of R6-R10 is a hydrogen atom. In addition, the second linear organopolysiloxane has a degree of polymerization of from 4 to 1,000. The hydrosilylation reaction product includes alkenyl or Si—H functionality. Personal care compositions can include the pituitous silicone fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Donald Anthony KADLEC, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Ryan Christopher THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20170174885
    Abstract: A silicone elastomer composition (“composition”) has customizable sensory characteristics. The composition includes a pituitous silicone fluid that includes a hydrosilylation reaction product and a carrier fluid. The hydrosilylation reaction product generally includes alkenyl or Si—H functionality. The hydrosilylation reaction product is the reaction product of a first linear organopolysiloxane including (R1R2R3SiO—1/2) and (R4R5Si)2/2) units, and a second linear organopolysiloxane including (R6R7R8SiO—1/2) and (R9R10SiO2/2) units. Each of R1-R10 is independently a hydrocarbon group so long as at least one of R1-R5 is an alkenyl group and at least one of R6-R10 is a hydrogen atom. The first linear organopolysiloxane has a DP of from 100 to 15,000. The second linear organopolysiloxane has a DP of from 4 to 1,000. The composition also includes a silicone elastomer different from the hydrosilylation reaction product. Personal care compositions can include the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Donald Anthony KADLEC
  • Publication number: 20170165190
    Abstract: A pituitous silicone fluid includes a hydrosilylation reaction product and a carrier fluid. The hydrosilylation reaction product is the reaction product of a first linear organopolysiloxane and a second linear organopolysiloxane. The first linear organo-polysiloxane includes (R1R2R3SiO1/2) and (R4R5SiO2/2) units. Each of R1-R5 is independently a hydrocarbon group so long as at least one of R1-R5 is an alkenyl group. In addition, the first linear organopolysiloxane has a degree of polymerization of from 100 to 15,000. The second linear organopolysiloxane includes (R6R7R8SiO1/2) and (R9R10SiO2/2) units. Each of R6-R10 is independently a hydrocarbon group, polyether group, siloxane group, or polyol group, so long as at least one of R6-R10 is a hydrogen atom. In addition, the second linear organopolysiloxane has a degree of polymerization of from 4 to 1,000. The hydrosilylation reaction product includes alkenyl or Si—H functionality. Personal care compositions can include the pituitous silicone fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Donald Anthony KADLEC, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Ryan Christopher THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20170065514
    Abstract: A cross-linked composition comprises the reaction product of an organohydrogensiloxane and a cross-linker, in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. The organohydrogensiloxane comprises siloxy units of average formula (I): (R43SiO1/2)(R42—SiO2/2)a(R1R4SiO2/2)b(R4HSiO2/2)c(R2R4SiO2/2)d(R3R4SiO2/2)e—(R43Si—O1/2). Each of R1 and R2 is an independently selected hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group. R3 is a hydrogen atom or a group having at least one carboxyl group or a precursor thereof. R4 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group. Further, a?0, b?0, c?1, d?0, and e?1. The cross-linker has at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups. A method of forming the cross-linked composition comprises the steps of providing the organohydrogensiloxane and cross-linker, and combining the organohydrogensiloxane and cross-linker in the presence of the hydrosilylation catalyst to form the cross-linked composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Mary Kay Crofoot, Roxanne Haller, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Kenneth Edward Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20160331673
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprises a silicone organic elastomer comprising an amino functional group, and at least one cosmetic ingredient, generally in a cosmetically acceptable medium. The silicone organic elastomer is a reaction product of: (A) a linear, branched or cyclic organohydrogensiloxane comprising at least one (1) silicon-bonded hydrogen atom; and (B) a XZ?n derivative comprising at least two (2) unsaturated aliphatic groups; in the presence of (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst. X is an amine group containing compound, Z? is a ring-opened ethylenically-unsaturated epoxide comprising at least one (1) unsaturated aliphatic group and n=1 or 2. A process of preparing the cosmetic composition and method of using the cosmetic composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicants: Dow Coming Corporation, Dow Coming (China) Holding Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Salvatore FERRITTO, Donald Anthony KADLEC, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Paul W. PRETZER, Justin M. SCHERZER, Adriana C. URRUTIA, Isabelle VAN REETH, Kenneth ZIMMERMAN
  • Patent number: 8053517
    Abstract: This invention pertains to neutralized silicone elastomer dispersions and methods for making neutralized silicone elastomer dispersions. This invention also pertains to compositions comprising the neutralized silicone elastomer and an acid reactive compound. The silicone elastomer dispersion are neutralized typically by blending the silicone elastomer dispersion with a base such as sodium bicarbonate or by adding a basic neutralizing agent to one or more of the raw materials used to make the silicone elastomer dispersion and removing the basic neutralizing agent by filtration or any other suitable means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Victor Albert Raul, William James Schulz, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100137470
    Abstract: This invention pertains to neutralized silicone elastomer dispersions and methods for making neutralized silicone elastomer dispersions. This invention also pertains to compositions comprising the neutralized silicone elastomer and an acid reactive compound. The silicone elastomer dispersion are neutralized typically by blending the silicone elastomer dispersion with a base such as sodium bicarbonate or by adding a basic neutralizing agent to one or more of the raw materials used to make the silicone elastomer dispersion and removing the basic neutralizing agent by filtration or any other suitable means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Victor Albert Raul, William James Schulz, JR.
  • Patent number: 7421334
    Abstract: An on-board intelligent vehicle system includes a sensor assembly to collect data and a processor to process the data to determine the occurrence of at least one event. The data may be collected from existing standard equipment such as the vehicle communication bus or add-on sensors. The data may be indicative of conditions relating to the vehicle, roadway infrastructure, and roadway utilization, such as vehicle performance, roadway design, roadway conditions, and traffic levels. The detection of an event may signify abnormal, substandard, or unacceptable conditions prevailing in the roadway, vehicle, or traffic. The vehicle transmits an event indicator and correlated vehicle location data to a central facility for further management of the information. The central facility sends communications reflecting event occurrence to various relevant or interested users. The user population can include other vehicle subscribers (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Zoom Information Systems
    Inventors: Darwin Dahlgren, Nicoline Dahlgren, Dean Dahlgren, Tah Wei Chao, Michael R. Fritsch, Anthony Kadlec, Michael John Pellegrino
  • Patent number: 7235229
    Abstract: A clear, stable, dry-and-non-sticky feeling antiperspirant having an antiperspirant active, a solvent, and a polar silicone emollient. The antiperspirant active is solubilized in the solvent. The polar silicone emollient has an OH group or polyether or mixture thereof. The polyether has an average length of 6 or less of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylenes oxide groups or mixtures thereof. The polar silicone emollient has a chain of dimethyl siloxane groups ranging in an average total length of 8 to 40 silicone atoms. The polar silicone emollient has a linker which is a hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 8 carbons in average length. The polar silicone emollient represents from about 1% to about 95%, more specifically from about 5% to about 70%, even more specifically from about 10% to about 40% by weight of the antiperspirant. The antiperspirant may be contained in a pressurized or non-pressurized container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Frederick Swaile, Amy Michelle Capretta, Heidi Marie Van Dort, Donald Anthony Kadlec
  • Publication number: 20050065711
    Abstract: An on-board intelligent vehicle system includes a sensor assembly to collect data and a processor to process the data to determine the occurrence of at least one event. The data may be collected from existing standard equipment such as the vehicle communication bus or add-on sensors. The data may be indicative of conditions relating to the vehicle, roadway infrastructure, and roadway utilization, such as vehicle performance, roadway design, roadway conditions, and traffic levels. The detection of an event may signify abnormal, substandard, or unacceptable conditions prevailing in the roadway, vehicle, or traffic. The vehicle transmits an event indicator and correlated vehicle location data to a central facility for further management of the information. The central facility sends communications reflecting event occurrence to various relevant or interested users. The user population can include other vehicle subscribers (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Darwin Dahlgren, Nicoline Dahlgren, Dean Dahlgreen, Tah Chao, Michael Fritsch, Anthony Kadlec, Michael Pellegrino
  • Publication number: 20040247546
    Abstract: A clear, stable, dry-and-non-sticky feeling antiperspirant having an antiperspirant active, a solvent, and a polar silicone emollient. The antiperspirant active is solubilized in the solvent. The polar silicone emollient has an OH group or polyether or mixture thereof. The polyether has an average length of 6 or less of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylenes oxide groups or mixtures thereof. The polar silicone emollient has a chain of dimethyl siloxane groups ranging in an average total length of 8 to 40 silicone atoms. The polar silicone emollient has a linker which is a hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 8 carbons in average length. The polar silicone emollient represents from about 1% to about 95%, more specifically from about 5% to about 70%, even more specifically from about 10% to about 40% by weight of the antiperspirant. The antiperspirant may be contained in a pressurized or non-pressurized container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David Frederick Swaile, Amy Michelle Capretta, Heidi Marie Van Dort, Donald Anthony Kadlec
  • Patent number: 6770708
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an elastomer composition produced by crosslinking a high molecular weight ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane and a diene, diyne or ene-yne compound in the presence of a diluent. The elastomer composition is suitable for use in forming personal care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Jr., Janet Mary Smith, Michael Stephen Starch, Shizhong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20040044121
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an elastomer composition produced by crosslinking a high molecular weight ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane and a diene, diyne or ene-yne compound in the presence of a diluent. The elastomer composition is suitable for use in forming personal care compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Janet Mary Smith, Michael Stephen Starch, Shizhong Zhang
  • Patent number: 6498197
    Abstract: This invention relates to an optically clear one-phase microemulsion which is transparent at a temperature range of from 0-70° C. comprising (i) at least one non-aqueous polar solvent, (ii) at least one non-polar solvent immiscible with (i), and (iii) at least one oxyalkylene-containing polydiorganosiloxane. The microemulsions of this invention are useful as delivery vehicles for personal care active ingredients such as antiperspirant salts, sunscreens, alpha-hydroxy fatty acids, and Vitamin E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Aneta Ilona Bialek, Randal Myron Hill, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Heidi Marie Van Dort
  • Patent number: 5977280
    Abstract: A method of thickening solvents involves reacting (A) an .ident.Si--H containing polysiloxane with (B) an alkene such as an alpha, omega-diene; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a solvent; continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .ident.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene; adding additional solvent and a post cure terminating agent to the gel; and subjecting the solvent, the post cure terminating agent, and the gel to shear force until a paste is formed. The post cure terminating agent is an amino acid ester, preferably a sulfur containing amino acid ester, such as methionine methyl ester, methionine ethyl ester, cysteine methyl ester, cysteine ethyl ester, and cystine dimethyl ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, William James Schulz, Jr., Shizhong Zhang