Patents by Inventor Calvin M. Wicker

Calvin M. Wicker 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: 10815421
    Abstract: The present invention discloses liquid quaternary ammonium salts that can be used to treat and coat the surfaces of the proppant sand or inorganic particles that are used in down-hole oil well fracturing operations as well as the containment structure and that these treated surfaces will cause water and oils to flow faster through the porous structure. These liquid quaternary ammonium salts can be chosen from a list that includes but is not limited to cocobis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylammonium ethyl sulfate, benzylcocobis(hydroxyethyl)ammonium 2-ethylhexylsulfate, dibenzylcocobishydroxyethyl ammonium phenolsulfonate, didecyldimethyl-ammonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and tallow-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylammonium ethyl sulfate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Calvin M. Wicker, Jr., Paul Weipert, Charles Francis Palmer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9963610
    Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Charles F. Palmer, Jr., Lester Arnold Haney, Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9920276
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricating composition comprising: (1) a reaction product selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polyalkanoic or polyalkenoic acid derived from hydroxyfatty acids and a block copolymer selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene and a reverse block copolymer of polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene; (b) the reaction product of (a) with a maleic acid or anhydride; and (c) the reaction product of (a) with maleated soybean oil; and (2) at least one base oil selected from the group consisting of alkyl benzene, normal paraffin, isoparaffin, mineral oil and ?-olefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Ron Bingeman, Charles Francis Palmer, James T. Tanner, Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170137656
    Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Charles F. Palmer, JR., Lester Arnold Haney, Calvin M. Wicker, JR.
  • Patent number: 9644108
    Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Charles F. Palmer, Jr., Lester Arnold Haney, Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9487698
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the general structure: wherein R and R? are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-24 alkyl, aryl, C1-24 alkylaryl, aryl(C1-24)alkyl, —C(?O)—R1 (esters), C(?O)—NHR1 (urethanes), or C(?O)—O—R1 (carbonates) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-24 alkyl, aryl, C1-24 alkylaryl, C1-24 arylalkyl; A is an organic moiety derived from the group consisting of alkylene oxides having 4-12 carbon atoms and aryl epoxides having 8-12 carbon atoms; x=1-300; y=0-200; z=0-200; and with the proviso that R and R? can not be H or ether functionality at the same time. The compounds are useful for improving the water transport characteristics of hydrophobic surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Francis Palmer, Jr., Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160222243
    Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Charles F. Palmer, JR., Laster Arnold Haney, Calvin M. Wicker, JR.
  • Patent number: 9309376
    Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Francis Palmer, Jr., Lester Arnold Haney, II, Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160008262
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising reaction products from a reaction of a natural butter or natural oil such as shea butter with glycerin in the presence of a basic catalyst and wherein the reaction products retain the unsaponifiable portion of said natural butter or natural oil. The resulting reaction products are self-emulsfiable and are particularly useful in personal care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, paper and textuile applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Arthur J. Hein, Calvin M. Wicker,, JR., Charles Francis Palmer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150225666
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricating composition comprising: (1) a reaction product selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polyalkanoic or polyalkenoic acid derived from hydroxyfatty acids and a block copolymer selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene and a reverse block copolymer of polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene; (b) the reaction product of (a) with a maleic acid or anhydride; and (c) the reaction product of (a) with maleated soybean oil; and (2) at least one base oil selected from the group consisting of alkyl benzene, normal paraffin, isoparaffin, mineral oil and ?-olefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Bingeman, Charles Francis Palmer, JR., James T. Tanner, Calvin M. Wicker, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150047849
    Abstract: The present invention discloses liquid quaternary ammonium salts that can be used to treat and coat the surfaces of the proppant sand or inorganic particles that are used in down-hole oil well fracturing operations as well as the containment structure and that these treated surfaces will cause water and oils to flow faster through the porous structure. These liquid quaternary ammonium salts can be chosen from a list that includes but is not limited to cocobis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylammonium ethyl sulfate, benzylcocobis(hydroxyethyl)ammonium 2-ethyl-hexylsulfate, dibenzylcocobishydroxyethyl ammonium phenolsulfonate, didecyldimethyl-ammonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and tallow-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylammonium ethyl sulfate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Calvin M. Wicker, Jr., Paul Weipert, Charles Francis Palmer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140256862
    Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Charles Francis Palmer, JR., Lester Arnold Haney, II, Calvin M. Wicker, JR.
  • Patent number: 8815007
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of diamines or polyamines with alkylene oxides. The invention also relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of amine terminated polyethers with epoxide functional compounds. The novel compounds of the invention are particularly useful as wetting and foam control agents. The disclosed compounds exhibit exceptional antifoaming and defoaming activity while simultaneously reducing the dynamic surface tension when incorporated at low levels in water-based systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: James T. Tanner, Charles F. Palmer, Jr., Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120318158
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Ethox Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Calvin M. Wicker, JR., Bharat Desai, Paul Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20120238483
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of diamines or polyamines with alkylene oxides. The invention also relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of amine terminated polyethers with epoxide functional compounds. The novel compounds of the invention are particularly useful as wetting and foam control agents. The disclosed compounds exhibit exceptional antifoaming and defoaming activity while simultaneously reducing the dynamic surface tension when incorporated at low levels in water-based systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Ethox Chemicals, LLC.
    Inventors: James T Tanner, Charles F. Palmer, JR., Calvin M. Wicker, JR.
  • Patent number: 8252105
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Calvin M. Wicker, Jr., Bharat Desai, Paul Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8193144
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of diamines or polyamines with alkylene oxides. The invention also relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of amine terminated polyethers with epoxide functional compounds. The novel compounds of the invention are particularly useful as wetting and foam control agents. The disclosed compounds exhibit exceptional antifoaming and defoaming activity while simultaneously reducing the dynamic surface tension when incorporated at low levels in water-based systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ethox Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: James T. Tanner, Charles F. Palmer, Jr., Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090285876
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising reaction products from a reaction of a natural butter or natural oil such as shea butter with glycerin in the presence of a basic catalyst and wherein the reaction products retain the unsaponifiable portion of said natural butter or natural oil. The resulting reaction products are self-emulsifiable and are particularly useful in personal care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, paper and textile applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur J. Hein, Calvin M. Wicker, JR., Charles Francis Palmer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090149369
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of diamines or polyamines with alkylene oxides. The invention also relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of amine terminated polyethers with epoxide functional compounds. The novel compounds of the invention are particularly useful as wetting and foam control agents. The disclosed compounds exhibit exceptional antifoaming and defoaming activity while simultaneously reducing the dynamic surface tension when incorporated at low levels in water-based systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: James T. Tanner, Charles F. Palmer, JR., Calvin M. Wicker, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080264296
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Calvin M. Wicker, Bharat Desai, Paul Sullivan