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).
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Patent number: 11155711Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Thomas Seldrum, Kevin Van Tiggelen
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Patent number: 10500151Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Patrick J. Fryfogle, Donald Anthony Kadlec
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Publication number: 20190322868Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Donald Anthony KADLEC, Thomas SELDRUM, Kevin VAN TIGGELEN
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Patent number: 10357445Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Mary Kay Crofoot, Roxanne Haller, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Kenneth Edward Zimmerman
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Patent number: 10172781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Patrick J. Fryfogle, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Ryan Christopher Thomas
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Publication number: 20170360690Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Donald Anthony KADLEC, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Ryan Christopher THOMAS
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Publication number: 20170174885Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Donald Anthony KADLEC
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Publication number: 20170165190Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Donald Anthony KADLEC, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Ryan Christopher THOMAS
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Publication number: 20170065514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Mary Kay Crofoot, Roxanne Haller, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Kenneth Edward Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20160331673Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicants: 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
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Patent number: 8053517Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Victor Albert Raul, William James Schulz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100137470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Victor Albert Raul, William James Schulz, JR.
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Patent number: 7421334Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Zoom Information SystemsInventors: Darwin Dahlgren, Nicoline Dahlgren, Dean Dahlgren, Tah Wei Chao, Michael R. Fritsch, Anthony Kadlec, Michael John Pellegrino
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Patent number: 7235229Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: David Frederick Swaile, Amy Michelle Capretta, Heidi Marie Van Dort, Donald Anthony Kadlec
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Publication number: 20050065711Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Darwin Dahlgren, Nicoline Dahlgren, Dean Dahlgreen, Tah Chao, Michael Fritsch, Anthony Kadlec, Michael Pellegrino
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Publication number: 20040247546Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: David Frederick Swaile, Amy Michelle Capretta, Heidi Marie Van Dort, Donald Anthony Kadlec
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Patent number: 6770708Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Jr., Janet Mary Smith, Michael Stephen Starch, Shizhong Zhang
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Publication number: 20040044121Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Janet Mary Smith, Michael Stephen Starch, Shizhong Zhang
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Patent number: 6498197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Aneta Ilona Bialek, Randal Myron Hill, Donald Anthony Kadlec, Heidi Marie Van Dort
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Patent number: 5977280Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Donald Anthony Kadlec, William James Schulz, Jr., Shizhong Zhang