Patents by Inventor Arlis Kadrmas
Arlis Kadrmas 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: 11891519Abstract: Provided herein are asphalt compositions comprising asphalt, a carboxylated copolymer, a polyalkyleneimine, and a photoinitiator. The carboxylated copolymer present in the asphalt compositions can be a latex composition derived from a carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer. The carboxylated copolymer includes from 0.5% to 25% by weight carboxylic acid monomers. The carboxylated styrene-butadiene polymer and the asphalt can be present in a weight ratio of from 1:99 to 1:10. The polyalkyleneimine present in the asphalt compositions can be in an amount of greater than 0% to up to 10% by weight of the asphalt composition. The photoinitiator can include benzophenone and/or a derivative thereof. Tack coats meeting ASTM-D-977 standard comprising the asphalt compositions disclosed herein are also provided. The tack coat can have a tack-free time of 10 minutes or less. Methods of producing the asphalt compositions and tack coats are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Kostas S. Avramidis, James T. Andrews, William J. Kirk, Kimberly L. Walden, Arlis A. Kadrmas
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Publication number: 20230159760Abstract: Asphalt emulsions comprising asphalt present in an amount of 50% by weight or greater, based on the weight of the asphalt emulsion, an isocyanate present in an amount of 0.05% by weight or greater, based on the weight of the asphalt emulsion, and water. The isocyanate is derived from an aromatic, a cycloaliphatic, or an aliphatic isocyanate, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the isocyanate includes methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. The asphalt emulsion can comprise one or more polyols. Methods of making the asphalt emulsions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: William J. KIRK, Arlis A. KADRMAS, James T. ANDREWS, Kostas S. AVRAMIDIS, Kimberly L. WALDEN
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Publication number: 20210198491Abstract: An asphalt composition comprising 0.1 to 8 wt.-% based on the total weight of the composition of an Isocyanate as thermosetting reactive compound and 0.1 to 8 wt.-% based on the total weight of the composition of a polymer selected from the group consisting of styrene/butadiene/styrene copolymer (SBS), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), neoprene, polyethylene, low density polyethylene, oxidized high density polyethylene, polypropylene, oxidized high density polypropylene, maleated polypropylene, ethylene-butyl-acrylate-glycidyl-methacrylate terpolymer, ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyphosphoric acid (FRA).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Michael PRAW, Waldemar SCHATZ, Arlis A. KADRMAS, William J. KIRK, James T. ANDREWS, Iran OTERO MARTINEZ, Bernie Lewis MALONSON, Olivier FLEISCHEL
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Publication number: 20210017388Abstract: Provided herein are asphalt compositions comprising asphalt, a carboxylated copolymer, a polyalkyleneimine, and a photoinitiator. The carboxylated copolymer present in the asphalt compositions can be a latex composition derived from a carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer. The carboxylated copolymer includes from 0.5% to 25% by weight carboxylic acid monomers. The carboxylated styrene-butadiene polymer and the asphalt can be present in a weight ratio of from 1:99 to 1:10. The polyalkyleneimine present in the asphalt compositions can be in an amount of greater than 0% to up to 10% by weight of the asphalt composition. The photoinitiator can include benzophenone and/or a derivative thereof. Tack coats meeting ASTM-D-977 standard comprising the asphalt compositions disclosed herein are also provided. The tack coat can have a tack-free time of 10 minutes or less. Methods of producing the asphalt compositions and tack coats are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Kostas S. AVRAMIDIS, James T. ANDREWS, William J. KIRK, Kimberly L. WALDEN, Arlis A. KADRMAS
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Patent number: 9469786Abstract: A composition for use in a pavement surface, comprises (a) asphalt in an amount of from 40 to 70 parts by weight; (b) an electrically neutral copolymer in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 parts by weight; (c) an emulsifier in an amount of from 0.1 to 4 parts by weight; (d) an acid or a base in an amount of from 0.1 to 4 parts by weight; and (e) water in an amount of from 25 to 60 parts by weight. A method of making a composition, a method of applying a composition, and a paved surface is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Armin Burghart
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Publication number: 20150110556Abstract: A composition is provided for use in a pavement surface, comprising (a) asphalt in an amount of from 40 to 70 parts by weight; (b) an electrically neutral copolymer in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 parts by weight; (c) an emulsifier in an amount of from 0.1 to 4 parts by weight; (d) an acid or a base in an amount of from 0.1 to 4 parts by weight; and (e) water in an amount of from 25 to 60 parts by weight. A method of making a composition, a method of applying a composition, and a paved surface is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Armin Burghart
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Patent number: 8603570Abstract: A method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties, where testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties comprises using a Modified Disc Compact Tension Test in accordance with Modified ASTM D7313-07; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Arr-Maz Products, L.P.Inventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Patent number: 8491990Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Arr-Maz Products, L.P.Inventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Publication number: 20110305820Abstract: A method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties, where testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties comprises using a Modified Disc Compact Tension Test in accordance with Modified ASTM D7313-07; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Patent number: 8057846Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Arr-Marr Products, L.P.Inventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Publication number: 20110076388Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Patent number: 7897254Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Road Science, LLCInventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Publication number: 20100311873Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Publication number: 20100098930Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Arlis Kadrmas, Renato Ceccovilli
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Patent number: 7503202Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road by selecting a bituminous mixture for repairing a paved surface and re-paving the surface using a hot in-place recycling process. Selection includes adding and mixing various types and amounts of bitumens with a reclaimed sample of the paved surface to form mixtures, compacting the mixtures to form test specimens with air voids within about 1-3% of the air voids of the paved surface or density within 10-20% of the density of the paved surface, and measuring the rheology of the specimens, preferably by a tensile strength procedure. Selecting bitumen content based on the rheology of the tested specimens. Re-paving the surface by milling the surface to a depth of about 1.5-8 inches, mixing the selected bitumen with the milled surface, and paving the surface with the paving mixture thus formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: SenMaterials, L.P.Inventor: Arlis Kadrmas
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Publication number: 20090052984Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road by selecting a bituminous mixture for repairing a paved surface and re-paving the surface using a hot in-place recycling process. Selection includes adding and mixing various types and amounts of bitumens with a reclaimed sample of the paved surface to form mixtures, compacting the mixtures to form test specimens with air voids within about 1-3% of the air voids of the paved surface or density within 10-20% of the density of the paved surface, and measuring the rheology of the specimens, preferably by a tensile strength procedure. Selecting bitumen content based on the rheology of the tested specimens. Re-paving the surface by milling the surface to a depth of about 1.5-8 inches, mixing the selected bitumen with the milled surface, and paving the surface with the paving mixture thus formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Arlis Kadrmas
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Patent number: 7275890Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road is provided. This method includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: SemMaterials, L.P.Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
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Publication number: 20040086335Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road is provided. This method includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: KMC Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
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Patent number: 6599057Abstract: A method of reconstructing includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: KMC Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
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Publication number: 20030113163Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road is provided. This method includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas