Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. Gapud
Benjamin D. Gapud 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: 9598600Abstract: Methods for making phenolic resins modified with one or more monosaccharides and methods for making composite products therewith are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, a method for making a composite product can include contacting a plurality of cellulosic sheets with a resin composition that includes a phenolic resin and a monosaccharide. The resin composition can include about 0.5 wt % to about 30 wt % of the monosaccharide, based on a combined weight of the phenolic resin and the monosaccharide. The method can also include at least partially curing the resin composition to produce a composite product.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Ramji Srinivasan, Benjamin D. Gapud, Kelly A. Shoemake
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Patent number: 9217065Abstract: Fiberglass mats, binder compositions, and methods for making the same are provided. The fiberglass mat can include a plurality of glass fibers and an at least partially cured binder composition. The binder composition, prior to at least partial curing, can include a first copolymer modified by reaction with one or more base compounds. The first copolymer can include one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof, and one or more vinyl aromatic derived units. The first copolymer can have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 500 to about 200,000. The first copolymer can be present in an amount ranging from about 60 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on a combined weight of the first copolymer and the one or more base compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Kelly A. Shoemake, Benjamin D. Gapud, Ramji Srinivasan, Arun Narayan, Ahmed A. Iman
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Patent number: 9169364Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include at least one polyamidoamine prepolymer and at least one copolymer. The copolymer can include one or more vinyl aromatic derived units, and one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof. The copolymer can be modified by reaction with one or more base compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Ramji Srinivasan, Benjamin D. Gapud, Kelly A. Shoemake
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Patent number: 8993062Abstract: Methods for making and using phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resins and furfural alcohol-based resins and are provided. The method for making a phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resin can include combining a phenol/formaldehyde-based resin with furfural to produce a phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resin. The phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resin can have a viscosity of about 1 cP to about 1,000 cP at a temperature of about 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Kim Tutin, Benjamin D. Gapud
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Publication number: 20150086803Abstract: Methods for making phenolic resins modified with one or more monosaccharides and methods for making composite products therewith are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, a method for making a composite product can include contacting a plurality of cellulosic sheets with a resin composition that includes a phenolic resin and a monosaccharide. The resin composition can include about 0.5 wt % to about 30 wt % of the monosaccharide, based on a combined weight of the phenolic resin and the monosaccharide. The method can also include at least partially curing the resin composition to produce a composite product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Ramji Srinivasan, Benjamin D. Gapud, Kelly A. Shoemake
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Publication number: 20130266731Abstract: Methods for making and using phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resins and furfural alcohol-based resins and are provided. The method for making a phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resin can include combining a phenol/formaldehyde-based resin with furfural to produce a phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resin. The phenol/formaldehyde/furfural-based resin can have a viscosity of about 1 cP to about 1,000 cP at a temperature of about 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Kim Tutin, Benjamin D. Gapud
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Publication number: 20120183723Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include at least one polyamidoamine prepolymer and at least one copolymer. The copolymer can include one or more vinyl aromatic derived units, and one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof. The copolymer can be modified by reaction with one or more base compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: Ramji Srinivasan, Benjamin D. Gapud, Kelly A. Shoemake
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Publication number: 20120064323Abstract: Fiberglass mats, binder compositions, and methods for making the same are provided. The fiberglass mat can include a plurality of glass fibers and an at least partially cured binder composition. The binder composition, prior to at least partial curing, can include a first copolymer modified by reaction with one or more base compounds. The first copolymer can include one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof, and one or more vinyl aromatic derived units. The first copolymer can have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 500 to about 200,000. The first copolymer can be present in an amount ranging from about 60 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on a combined weight of the first copolymer and the one or more base compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: Kelly A. Shoemake, Benjamin D. Gapud, Ramji Srinivasan, Arun Narayan, Ahmed A. Iman
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Publication number: 20110165398Abstract: Fiberglass mats, binder compositions, and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the fiberglass mat can include a plurality of glass fibers and a binder composition that includes a copolymer and one or more amines. The copolymer can include one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof, and one or more vinyl aromatic derived units. The binder composition can have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 500 to about 180,000. The fiberglass mat can have a thickness ranging from about 10 mils to about 1,000 mils, an average dry tensile strength of at least 50 lbs/3 inch; and an average Elmendorf tear strength of at least 300 gf.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: Kelly A. Shoemake, Benjamin D. Gapud, Ramji Srinivasan, Arun Narayan, Ahmed A. Iman
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Patent number: 6399719Abstract: A melamine-containing resin modified with a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde and ammonia or a primary amine. The prepolymer-modified melamine-containing resin provides useful binders alone, or when combined or coreacted with other resins. Products prepared with the binder include wood composites such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: Pablo G. Dopico, Brian M. Peek, Benjamin D. Gapud, Kelly A. Shoemake, James C. Phillips
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Publication number: 20020054994Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: F. C. Dupre, Millard E. Foucht, William P. Freese, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Benjamin D. Gapud, W. Hayes Ingram, Ted M. McVay, Richard A. Rediger, Kelly A. Shoemake, Kim K. Tutin, James T. Wright
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Patent number: 6379814Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: F. C. Dupre, Millard E. Foucht, William P. Freese, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Benjamin D. Gapud, W. Hayes Ingram, Ted M McVay, Richard A. Rediger, Kelly A. Shoemake, Kim K. Tutin, James T. Wright
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Patent number: 6369171Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: Frederick C. Dupre, Millard E. Foucht, William P. Freese, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Benjamin D. Gapud, W. Hayes Ingram, Ted M McVay, Richard A. Rediger, Kelly A. Shoemake, Kim K. Tutin, James T. Wright
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Patent number: 6245438Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: F. C. Dupre, Millard E. Foucht, William P. Freese, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Benjamin D. Gapud, W. Hayes Ingram, Ted M. McVay, Richard A. Rediger, Kelly A. Shoemake, Kim K. Tutin, James T. Wright
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Publication number: 20010000237Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2000Publication date: April 12, 2001Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: F. C. Dupre, Millard E. Foucht, William P. Freese, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Benjamin D. Gapud, W. Hayes Ingram, Ted M. McVay, Richard A. Rediger, Kelly A. Shoemake, Kim K. Tutin, James T. Wright
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Patent number: 6114491Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1998Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: F. C. Dupre, Millard E. Foucht, William P. Freese, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Benjamin D. Gapud, W. Hayes Ingram, Ted M. McVay, Richard A. Rediger, Kelly A. Shoemake, Kim K. Tutin, James T. Wright
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Patent number: 6001925Abstract: Modified melamine-formaldehyde resins prepared by reacting melamine with formaldehyde at a F:M molar ratio in the range of about 1.55:1-2.5:1 under alkaline conditions, wherein the resin is prepared in the presence of about 1-10 wt % dicyandiamide and about 1-10 wt % sorbitol based on the total weight of resin solids. The resins are used to impregnate substrates in the preparation of decorative laminates. The laminates can be used to produce, for example, furniture, countertops or flooring.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Gapud, Mary K.A. Shoemake, Eric A. Searcy