Patents by Inventor Carl Cavallin

Carl Cavallin 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).

  • Methods and materials for the functionalization of polymers and coatings including functionalized polymer
    Patent number: 11383886
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B. Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W. O'Dell
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF POLYMERS AND COATINGS INCLUDING FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMER
    Publication number: 20200399022
    Abstract: method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B. Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W. O'Dell
  • Methods and materials for the functionalization of polymers and coatings including functionalized polymer
    Patent number: 10703540
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W. O'Dell
  • Methods and Materials for the Functionalization of Polymers and Coatings Including Functionalized Polymer
    Publication number: 20170313473
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W O'Dell
  • Dental materials and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9724276
    Abstract: Dental materials may be made from polyhydric phenols that are non-genotoxic and exhibit estrogenic activity less than that of bisphenol S, while exhibiting properties such as strength and flexibility comparable to those of conventional BPA-derived dental materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Polyurethane Coating Composition
    Publication number: 20170145254
    Abstract: A polymer useful in coating compositions is described. The polymer is preferably an unsaturated polyurethane polymer, which preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The polymer may be combined with one or more liquid carriers to form a liquid coating composition useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Kilillea, Larry Brandenburger, Danny G. Hartinger
  • Methods and materials for the functionalization of polymers and coatings including functionalized polymer
    Patent number: 9650176
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W O'Dell
  • Polyurethane coating composition
    Patent number: 9487672
    Abstract: A polymer useful in coating compositions is described. The polymer is preferably an unsaturated polyurethane polymer, which preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The polymer may be combined with one or more liquid carriers to form a liquid coating composition useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Dan Hartinger
  • Coating composition including an unsaturated polymer
    Patent number: 9206332
    Abstract: A coating composition is described. The coating composition preferably includes an unsaturated polymer such as, for example, an unsaturated polyester polymer; an ether component including one or more ether groups; and an optional liquid carrier. In preferred embodiments, the unsaturated polymer preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The coating composition is useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Danny G Hartinger
  • DENTAL MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20150224034
    Abstract: Dental materials may be made from polyhydric phenols that are non-genotoxic and exhibit estrogenic activity less than that of bisphenol S, while exhibiting properties such as strength and flexibility comparable to those of conventional BPA-derived dental materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Coating Composition Including an Unsaturated Polymer
    Publication number: 20150184019
    Abstract: A coating composition is described. The coating composition preferably includes an unsaturated polymer such as, for example, an unsaturated polyester polymer; an ether component including one or more ether groups; and an optional liquid carrier. In preferred embodiments, the unsaturated polymer preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The coating composition is useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Danny G. Hartinger
  • Coating composition and articles coated therewith
    Patent number: 9061798
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder useful in coating end uses. The binder preferably includes an aqueous polymer dispersion and a vinyl polymer. The binder is useful in packaging coatings, including coatings for use on food or beverage cans, or a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Nhan Huynh, Jeffrey Niederst
  • Coating composition including an unsaturated polymer
    Patent number: 9011999
    Abstract: A coating composition is described. The coating composition preferably includes an unsaturated polymer such as, for example, an unsaturated polyester polymer; an ether component including one or more ether groups; and an optional liquid carrier. In preferred embodiments, the unsaturated polymer preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The coating composition is useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Dan Hartinger
  • Polyurethane Coating Composition
    Publication number: 20150037592
    Abstract: A polymer useful in coating compositions is described. The polymer is preferably an unsaturated polyurethane polymer, which preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The polymer may be combined with one or more liquid carriers to form a liquid coating composition useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Dan Hartinger
  • Coating Composition and Articles Coated Therewith
    Publication number: 20140319012
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder useful in coating end uses. The binder preferably includes an aqueous polymer dispersion and a vinyl polymer. The binder is useful in packaging coatings, including coatings for use on food or beverage cans, or a portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Nhan Huynh, Jeffrey Niederst
  • Polyurethane coating composition
    Patent number: 8840966
    Abstract: A polymer useful in coating compositions is described. The polymer is preferably an unsaturated polyurethane polymer, which preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The polymer may be combined with one or more liquid carriers to form a liquid coating composition useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Dan Hartinger
  • Coating compositions and articles coated therewith
    Patent number: 8747979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder useful in coating end uses. The binder preferably includes an aqueous polymer dispersion and a vinyl polymer. The binder is useful in packaging coatings, including coatings for use on food or beverage cans, or a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Nhan Huynh, Jeffrey Niederst
  • Methods and Materials for the Functionalization of Polymers and Coatings Including Functionalized Polymer
    Publication number: 20140076768
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Carl Cavallin, Richard H. Evans
  • Coating Composition Including an Unsaturated Polymer
    Publication number: 20120177855
    Abstract: A coating composition is described. The coating composition preferably includes an unsaturated polymer such as, for example, an unsaturated polyester polymer; an ether component including one or more ether groups; and an optional liquid carrier. In preferred embodiments, the unsaturated polymer preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The coating composition is useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Dan Hartinger
  • Polyurethane Coating Composition
    Publication number: 20120171470
    Abstract: A polymer useful in coating compositions is described. The polymer is preferably an unsaturated polyurethane polymer, which preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The polymer may be combined with one or more liquid carriers to form a liquid coating composition useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Dan Hartinger