Patents by Inventor Brian W. Carlson

Brian W. Carlson 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: 11845886
    Abstract: A moisture curable polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition and a process for making the same are disclosed. The moisture curable polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition includes an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of a diisocyanate monomer component that includes at least 20% by weight asymmetrical diisocyanate monomer based on the weight of the diisocyanate monomer component and symmetrical diisocyanate monomer, at least one polyol having a number average molecular weight greater than 1000 g/mole, a monofunctional compound that includes one isocyanate-reactive group and has a molecular weight no greater than 400 g/mole, and a multifunctional compound that includes at least two isocyanate-reactive groups and has a molecular weight no greater than 400 g/mole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Sudipto Das, Daniel J. Van Dyke, Matthias E. Gurr, Rituparna Paul
  • Patent number: 11802226
    Abstract: A thin self-supporting adhesive film is claimed that includes a first polyurethane and a solid surface-deactivated isocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Felix D. Mai, Brian W. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20220356352
    Abstract: Polyurethanes and hot melt moisture curable adhesive compositions that include the same are disclosed. The polyurethane includes the reaction product of diisocyanate and a semi-crystalline polyester polyol having an acid number of less than 4 and including the reaction product of a saturated fatty component having a hydroxyl number less than 2, the saturated fatty component being selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acid, saturated fatty acid ester, saturated oil, and combinations thereof, a polyhydric alcohol that includes at least three hydroxyl groups, and a dibasic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Justin Kaffenberger, Alan R. Nahkala
  • Publication number: 20220356300
    Abstract: Disclosed is a semi-crystalline polyester polyol having an acid number less than 4 and derived from a saturated fatty component having a hydroxyl number less than 2, the saturated fatty component being selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acid, saturated fatty acid ester, saturated oil, and combinations thereof, polyhydric alcohol that includes at least three hydroxyl groups, and a dibasic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Justin Kaffenberger, Alan R. Nahkala
  • Publication number: 20220235214
    Abstract: A colored composition including a resin system, and a colorized filler. The colorized filler includes particles including a polymer. The particles have a density less than 2.6 g/cc and an average particle size from 100 microns to 600 microns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory W. Schad, David Eckert, Kevin P. Del Bene, Brian W. Carlson, Bronwyn T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20210237954
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container pack comprising a first group of containers and a second group of containers, wherein the first group of containers and the second group of containers each comprise at least one individual container, and wherein each individual container of the first group of containers and second group of containers, is bonded by means of at least one spot of hot melt adhesive to opposing sides of a substrate located between the first group of containers and the second group of containers, wherein the substrate is perforated such that each spot of hot melt adhesive on the substrate is enclosed by a perforation line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Matheus W. Riswick, Stefan Juers, Brian W. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20200407609
    Abstract: A moisture curable polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition and a process for making the same are disclosed. The moisture curable polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition includes an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of a diisocyanate monomer component that includes at least 20% by weight asymmetrical diisocyanate monomer based on the weight of the diisocyanate monomer component and symmetrical diisocyanate monomer, at least one polyol having a number average molecular weight greater than 1000 g/mole, a monofunctional compound that includes one isocyanate-reactive group and has a molecular weight no greater than 400 g/mole, and a multifunctional compound that includes at least two isocyanate-reactive groups and has a molecular weight no greater than 400 g/mole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Sudipto Das, Daniel J. Van Dyke, Matthias E. Gurr, Rituparna Paul
  • Patent number: 9957427
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous adhesive composition including a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a blend of two different polyurethanes. A method of making an article that includes a coated adhesive layer and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Rituparna Paul, Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Felix D. Mai, David B. Malcolm
  • Patent number: 9944834
    Abstract: Disclosed is a self-supporting, heat curable adhesive film including a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a blend of two different polyurethanes. A method of making an article that includes the adhesive film and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Rituparna Paul, Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Felix D. Mai
  • Patent number: 9481814
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer adhesive film including a heat curable adhesive film and a first tacky adhesive composition disposed on the first major surface of the heat curable adhesive film. The heat curable adhesive film includes a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a polyurethane that includes functional groups that are reactive with isocyanate. A method of making an article that includes the multi-layer adhesive film and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventors: Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Rituparna Paul, Felix D. Mai, Brian W. Carlson
  • Patent number: 9453152
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions using modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate are disclosed along with methods and articles using the adhesive compositions. The adhesive compositions are especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Dorian Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund
  • Publication number: 20160168434
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous adhesive composition including a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a blend of two different polyurethanes. A method of making an article that includes a coated adhesive layer and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Rituparna Paul, Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Felix D. Mai, David B. Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20160168423
    Abstract: Disclosed is a self-supporting, heat curable adhesive film including a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a blend of two different polyurethanes. A method of making an article that includes the adhesive film and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Rituparna Paul, Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Felix D. Mai
  • Publication number: 20160096144
    Abstract: A method of making spiral wound filtration modules with a multi-pack, solvent-free curable adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes a multi-functional Michael donor, a multi-functional Michael acceptor, and a Michael reaction catalyst. The spiral wound filtration modules are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: JOEL M. HARRIS, CHRISTINE M. GRIESE, DORIAN P. NELSON, ALBERT M. GIORGINI, BRIAN W. CARLSON, MICHAEL S. MOREN
  • Publication number: 20160096142
    Abstract: A method of making hollow fiber filtration modules including potting an end portion of a plurality of hollow fiber membranes with a multi-pack, solvent-free curable composition. The curable composition includes a Michael donor, a Michael acceptor, and a Michael reaction catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: JOEL M. HARRIS, DORIAN P. NELSON, MICHAEL S. MOREN, CHRISTINE M. GRIESE, ALBERT M. GIORGINI, BRIAN W. CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20160046775
    Abstract: Disclosed is a one layer adhesive film including a heat curable adhesive and a second adhesive composition. The heat curable adhesive includes a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a polymer that includes functional groups that are reactive with isocyanate. A method of making an article that includes the adhesive film and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: FELIX D. MAI, MUTOMBO J. MUVUNDAMINA, BRIAN W. CARLSON, RITUPARNA PAUL
  • Publication number: 20150240128
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer adhesive film including a heat curable adhesive film and a first tacky adhesive composition disposed on the first major surface of the heat curable adhesive film. The heat curable adhesive film includes a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a polyurethane that includes functional groups that are reactive with isocyanate. A method of making an article that includes the multi-layer adhesive film and article made thereby are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Rituparna Paul, Felix D, Mai, Brian W. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20150037555
    Abstract: A thin self-supporting adhesive film is claimed that includes a first polyurethane and a solid surface-deactivated isocyanate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: FELIX D. MAI, BRIAN W. CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20140322400
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions using modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate are disclosed along, with methods and articles using the adhesive compositions. The adhesive compositions are especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: BRIAN W. CARLSON, Dorian Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund
  • Patent number: 8821687
    Abstract: A flushable article such as a wipe that includes a substrate that includes fibers, and a dried binder composition in contact with the fibers, the article (e.g., wipe) being insoluble in water having a pH of no greater than 6, and disintegrating in water having a pH of at least 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Mutombo J. Muvundamina, Brian W. Carlson