Patents by Inventor Bryan L. McCulloch
Bryan L. McCulloch 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: 11976144Abstract: A multistage polymer is provided, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Hilda G. Buss, Fanwen Zeng, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Ralph C. Even, Michaeleen L. Pacholski
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Publication number: 20230105671Abstract: The present invention is a method for preparing a aqueous dispersion of copolymer particles comprising structural units of a) an acrylate monomer; b) an acid monomer; and c) a siloxane acrylate monomer of formula I: where R, R1, R2, Y and x are defined herein. The method also requires the use of special classes on anionic and nonionic surfactants as described herein. The aqueous dispersion prepared by the method of the present invention is useful in a variety of applications ranging from architectural coatings to personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Hilda G. Buss, Matthew Carter, Ralph C. Even, Jason S. Fisk, Tzu-Chi Kuo, Tian Lan, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Arash R. Nowbahar, Tanvi S. Ratani, Richard P. Woodworth, Fanwen Zeng
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Publication number: 20230096043Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of copolymer particles comprising structural units of a) an acrylate monomer; b) an acid monomer; and c) a siloxane-acrylate monomer of formula I: where R, R1, R2, Y and x are defined herein. The composition, which also comprises a nonionic and anionic surfactant as described herein, is useful in a variety of applications ranging from architectural coatings to personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Hilda G. Buss, Matthew Carter, Ralph C. Even, Jason S. Fisk, Matthew Jeletic, Tzu-Chi Kuo, Tian Lan, Nanguo Liu, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Arash R. Nowbahar, Tanvi S. Ratani, Muhunthan Sathiosatham, Richard P. Woodworth, Fanwen Zeng
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Publication number: 20220275123Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of acrylate-siloxane copolymer particles comprising structural units of an acrylate monomer; an acid monomer; and a siloxane acrylate monomer of formula I: where R, R1, R2, Y and x are as defined herein. The composition has a high solids content, a low concentration of siloxane acrylate monomer and low coagulum levels. The composition is useful for forming coatings with improved hydrophobicity, stain resistance, and aesthetic/haptic properties compared with conventional all-acrylic compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Hilda G. Buss, Matthew Carter, Ralph C. Even, Matthew Jeletic, Nanguo Liu, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Muhunthan Sathiosatham, Richard P. Woodworth, Fanwen Zeng
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Publication number: 20220275124Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion of acrylate-siloxane copolymer particles as described herein. The polymer particles comprise structural units of an acrylate monomer; an acid monomer; and a siloxane acrylate monomer of formula I: where R, R1, R2, Y and x are as defined herein. The method provides an efficient way to prepare a high solids content aqueous dispersion of siloxane-acrylate hybrid copolymers with efficient incorporation of siloxane acrylate monomers, low residual monomer, and low generation of unwanted coagulum. The dispersion is useful for forming coatings with improved hydrophobicity, stain resistance, and aesthetic/haptic properties compared with conventional all-acrylic compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Hilda G. Buss, Matthew Carter, Ralph C. Even, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Richard P. Woodworth, Fanwen Zeng
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Publication number: 20210403610Abstract: A multistage polymer is provided, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Hilda G. BUSS, Fanwen ZENG, Bryan L. McCULLOCH, Jodi M. MECCA, Ralph C. EVEN, Michaeleen L. PACHOLSKI
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Publication number: 20210401725Abstract: A polymer blend is provided comprising: (A) multistage polymer, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I); and (B) silicone-grafted vinyl copolymer, wherein the silicone-grafted vinyl copolymer, comprises: structural units of a vinyl (B) monomer; and structural units of a carbosiloxane dendrimer of formula (V). Also provided are personal care formulations comprising the polymer blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Fanwen Zeng, Hilda G. Buss, Matthew Jeletic, Xiaodong Lu, Tian Lan, Isabelle Van Reeth, Helene Dihang, Marc Eeman, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Ralph C. Even, Inna Shulman, Michaeleen L. Pacholski
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Publication number: 20210353524Abstract: A personal care formulation is provided comprising: multistage polymer, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Fanwen Zeng, Hilda G. Buss, Matthew Jeletic, Xiaodong Lu, Tian Lan, Isabelle Van Reeth, Helene Dihang, Marc Eeman, Bryan L. McCulloch, Jodi Mecca, Ralph C. Even, Inna Shulman, Michaeleen L. Pacholski
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Patent number: 11000972Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. The process includes (i) melt blending, in an extruder, (a) a polyolefin phase and (b) an aqueous phase in the presence of (c) at least one dispersant selected from an acrylic dispersant, a poloxamer dispersant, and combinations thereof; (ii) producing an interfacial tension from 0.1 dynes/cm to 25 dynes/cm; (iii) forming a polyolefin aqueous dispersion having from 25 wt % to 90 wt % solids content of dispersion; and (iv) removing the water from the polyolefin aqueous dispersion to form a powder. The powder has a mean volume average particle size from 10 ?m to 300 ?m, a sphericity from 0.92 to 1.0, a particle size distribution from 1 to less than 2, and a particle density from 98% to 100%.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Craig F. Gorin, Sanjib Biswas, Manesh Nadupparambil Sekharan, Thomas L. Tomczak, Robert S. Moglia, Daniel L. Dermody, Harpreet Singh, Bryan L. McCulloch
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Publication number: 20200247010Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. The process includes (i) melt blending, in an extruder, (a) a polyolefin phase and (b) an aqueous phase in the presence of (c) at least one dispersant selected from an acrylic dispersant, a poloxamer dispersant, and combinations thereof; (ii) producing an interfacial tension from 0.1 dynes/cm to 25 dynes/cm; (iii) forming a polyolefin aqueous dispersion having from 25 wt % to 90 wt % solids content of dispersion; and (iv) removing the water from the polyolefin aqueous dispersion to form a powder. The powder has a mean volume average particle size from 10 ?m to 300 ?m, a sphericity from 0.92 to 1.0, a particle size distribution from 1 to less than 2, and a particle density from 98% to 100%.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Craig F. Gorin, Sanjib Biswas, Manesh Nadupparambil Sekharan, Thomas L. Tomczak, Robert S. Moglia, Daniel L. Dermody, Harpreet Singh, Bryan L. McCulloch
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Patent number: 10683396Abstract: The present invention relates to composition and an article prepared by applying the composition to paper. The composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of acrylic or styrene acrylic polymer particles having a hard phase and a soft phase, wherein both phases comprise structural units of an specific acid monomer. The composition further includes sub-stoichiometric levels of a Zn++ or Zr++++ with respect to the carboxylic acid groups. The composition is useful as imparting block and tack resistance as a coating on paper.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Bryan L. McCulloch, John A. Roper, III, Kaitlin Rosen
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Publication number: 20190023853Abstract: The present invention relates to composition and an article prepared by applying the composition to paper. The composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of acrylic or styrene acrylic polymer particles having a hard phase and a soft phase, wherein both phases comprise structural units of an specific acid monomer. The composition further includes sub-stoichiometric levels of a Zn++ or Zr++++ with respect to the carboxylic acid groups. The composition is useful as imparting block and tack resistance as a coating on paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Bryan L. McCulloch, John A. Roper, III, Kaitlin Rosen
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Publication number: 20170130072Abstract: A water soluble or water dispersible associative thickener having a) a hydrophobic portion with a calculated log P (CLogP) in the range of from 2.9 to 8.2; and b) a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from 48,000 to 150,000; wherein the associative thickener comprises a polyether, a polyalkylene oxide, a polymethacrylamide, a polysaccharide, or a polyvinyl alcohol backbone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Bryan L. McCulloch, John J. Rabasco, Antony K. Van Dyk