Patents by Inventor Brian L. Swift

Brian L. Swift 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).

  • Publication number: 20190169341
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 10227431
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Publication number: 20190010269
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 10077328
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 9982395
    Abstract: Strengthening resins and methods for making and using same. The strengthening resin can include a polyamine partially cross-linked with a bridging moiety and having azetidinium ions. The bridging moiety can be derived from a functionally symmetric cross-linker. The functionally symmetric cross-linker can include a diisocyanate, a 1,3-dialkyldiazetidine-2,4-dione, a dianhydride, a diacyl halide, a dienone, a dialkyl halide, or any mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clay E. Ringold, Cornel Hagiopol, Dexter C. Johnson, Brian L. Swift, David R. Snead
  • Publication number: 20180066092
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 9815717
    Abstract: Methods for removing particulates from an aqueous suspension are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the method can include mixing a polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin with an aqueous suspension comprising one or more first particulates to produce a treated mixture. An amount of the polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin in the treated mixture can be less than 500 g/tonne of the one or more first particulates. The method can also include recovering from the treated mixture a purified water having a reduced concentration of the one or more first particulates relative to the aqueous suspension, a purified first particulate product having a reduced concentration of water relative to the aqueous suspension, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: David R. Snead, Clay E. Ringold, Brian L. Swift
  • Patent number: 9815928
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Publication number: 20170190902
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Brian L. Swift
  • Patent number: 9587077
    Abstract: A method for making a composite product can include combining a plurality of lignocellulose substrates and a binder to produce a resinated furnish. The binder can be or include a polyphenolic compound, a free radical precursor, and an unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds is a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and is capable of free radical addition. The method can also include pressing the resinated furnish between at least two surfaces in a press, where at least one of the at least two surfaces can be a porous surface, and at least partially curing the binder in the resinated furnish to produce a composite product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 9511378
    Abstract: Collector compositions and methods for making and using same to purify one or more crude materials are provided. The collector composition can include one or more amidoamines having the chemical Formula I and one or more amines having the chemical Formula IV, where a weight ratio of the amidoamine to the amine can be about 99:1 to about 1:99.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: John B. Hines, Brian L. Swift
  • Patent number: 9403703
    Abstract: Cationic polymers and methods for using the same are provided. The method can include contacting an aqueous medium with a cationic polymer. The cationic polymer can include a polymer formed by reacting an aldehyde, and optionally an aldehyde-reactive compound, in the presence of a sufficient amount of guanidine to provide the polymer with a net cationic charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Swift, Pablo G. Dopico, Roger S. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160185950
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Brian L. Swift
  • Publication number: 20160177005
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Publication number: 20160137795
    Abstract: A method for making a composite product can include combining a plurality of lignocellulose substrates and a binder to produce a resinated furnish. The binder can be or include a polyphenolic compound, a free radical precursor, and an unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds is a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and is capable of free radical addition. The method can also include pressing the resinated furnish between at least two surfaces in a press, where at least one of the at least two surfaces can be a porous surface, and at least partially curing the binder in the resinated furnish to produce a composite product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Publication number: 20160114337
    Abstract: Compositions, aqueous mixtures that include the composition and an ore, and methods for making and using same. The composition can include an organic acid and a polyamidoamine. The polyamidoamine can have the chemical formula (A). In the chemical formula (A), R1 and R2 can independently be a saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched, cyclic, heterocyclic, or aromatic hydrocarbyl group, R3 and R4 can independently be hydrogen or a saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched, cyclic, heterocyclic, or aromatic hydrocarbyl group, each m can be an integer of 1 to 5, and n can be an integer of 2 to 8. The aqueous mixture can include an ore, water, and the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: David R. Snead, Brian L. Swift
  • Patent number: 9309436
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, Inc., Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventor: Brian L. Swift
  • Publication number: 20160075909
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 9273223
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Feng Jing, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Patent number: 9243114
    Abstract: Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one polyphenolic compound, at least one unsaturated compound, and at least one free radical precursor. The unsaturated compound can have two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and is capable of free radical addition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Bobby L. Williamson, Adam K. Sniady, Brian L. Swift, Ramji Srinivasan, Cornel Hagiopol