Patents by Inventor Cathy Fleischer
Cathy Fleischer 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: 8648132Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for the formation of a polymer nanocomposite material using a high-concentration masterbatch as a source of nanocomposite filler.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: NaturalNano, Inc.Inventors: Cathy Fleischer, Michael Duffy, Robert J. Kress, John R. Hickman, Aaron Wagner
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Patent number: 8217108Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymeric composite including a nanoparticle filler and method for the production thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which has the generally cylindrical or tubular (e.g. rolled scroll-like shape), in which the mean outer diameter of the filler particle is typically less than about 500 nm. The filler is effectively employed in a polymer composite in which the advantages of the tubular nanoparticle filler are provided (e.g., reinforcement, flame retardant, chemical agent elution, etc.) with improved or equivalent mechanical performance of the composite (e.g., strength and ductility).Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: NaturalNano, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. Cooper, Cathy Fleischer, Michael Duffy, Aaron Wagner
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Publication number: 20110160345Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymeric composite including a nanoparticle filler and method for the production thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which has the generally cylindrical or tubular (e.g. rolled scroll-like shape), in which the mean outer diameter of the filler particle is typically less than about 500 nm. The filler is effectively employed in a polymer composite in which the advantages of the tubular nanoparticle filler are provided (e.g., reinforcement, flame retardant, chemical agent elution, etc.) with improved or equivalent mechanical performance of the composite (e.g., strength and ductility).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: NaturalNano, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. Cooper, Cathy Fleischer, Michael Duffy, Aaron Wagner
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Patent number: 7888419Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymeric composite including a nanoparticle filler and method for the production thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which has the generally cylindrical or tubular (e.g. rolled scroll-like shape), in which the mean outer diameter of the filler particle is typically less than about 500 nm. The filler is effectively employed in a polymer composite in which the advantages of the tubular nanoparticle filler are provided (e.g., reinforcement, flame retardant, chemical agent elution, etc.) with improved or equivalent mechanical performance of the composite (e.g., strength and ductility).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: NaturalNano, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. Cooper, Cathy Fleischer, Michael Duffy, Aaron Wagner
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Publication number: 20080262126Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for the formation of a polymer nanocomposite material using a high-concentration masterbatch as a source of nanocomposite filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: NaturalNano, Inc.Inventors: Cathy Fleischer, Michael Duffy, Robert J. Kress, John R. Hickman, Aaron Wagner
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Publication number: 20080249221Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymeric nanoparticle adhesive composite including a nanoparticle filler and method for the production thereof. More particularly, the disclosure describes the use of nanoparticle fillers, including a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which utilizes generally cylindrical or tubular nanoparticles (e.g. rolled scroll-like shape). The filler is effectively employed in a polymer nanoparticle adhesive composite, containing the halloysite nanoparticle or other equivalent naturally occurring nanotubular filler, in which the advantages of the nanoparticle filler are provided (e.g., reinforcement, flame retardant, etc.) while maintaining or improving mechanical performance of the adhesive composite (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: NaturalNano Research, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Corkery, Cathy Fleischer, Robert C. Daly
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Publication number: 20080248201Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymeric composite coating including a nanoparticle filler, where the filler may be suitable to alter one or more characteristics of the coating. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention provides a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which has the general configuration of a cylinder or a rolled scroll-like shape, and a polymer protective coating containing the halloysite nanoparticle or equivalent nanotubular filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: NaturalNano Research, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Corkery, Cathy Fleischer
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Publication number: 20070106006Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymeric composite including a nanoparticle filler and method for the production thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which has the generally cylindrical or tubular (e.g. rolled scroll-like shape), in which the mean outer diameter of the filler particle is typically less than about 500 nm. The filler is effectively employed in a polymer composite in which the advantages of the tubular nanoparticle filler are provided (e.g., reinforcement, flame retardant, chemical agent elution, etc.) with improved or equivalent mechanical performance of the composite (e.g., strength and ductility).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: NaturalNano, Inc.Inventors: Sarah Cooper, Cathy Fleischer, Michael Duffy, Aaron Wagner
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Patent number: 6958365Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making an open celled microcellular foam comprising providing at least one foamable polymer and a crosslinking agent in an extruder, injecting at least one blowing agent into said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder, blending said blowing agent injected into said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder, feeding said blended blowing agent, at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder to a die, and depressurizing said blended blowing agent, said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Narasimharao Dontula, Jehuda Greener, Cathy A. Fleischer, Chul B. Park, Patrick C. Lee, Jin Wang, Hani E. Naguib
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Publication number: 20050176836Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making an open celled microcellular foam comprising providing at least one foamable polymer and a crosslinking agent in an extruder, injecting at least one blowing agent into said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder, blending said blowing agent injected into said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder, feeding said blended blowing agent, at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder to a die, and depressurizing said blended blowing agent, said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Narasimharao Dontula, Jehuda Greener, Cathy Fleischer, Chul Park, Patrick Lee, Jin Wang, Hani Naguib
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Patent number: 6825983Abstract: Disclosed is an optical element comprising in order a light source, air, at least one thin layer having a thickness of 80 to 200 nm, and a thick layer, each layer varying in refractive index (RI) by at least 0.05 from the next adjacent layer, in an alternating manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cathy Fleischer, James F. Elman, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
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Publication number: 20040229966Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising at least one image receiving layer and a support, wherein said image receiving layer comprises an open celled microcellular foam. The present invention also relates to an imaging element comprising at least one image receiving layer, an absorbing layer and a support, wherein the absorbing layer comprises an open celled microcellular foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Narasimharao Dontula, Jehuda Greener, Cathy A. Fleischer
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Publication number: 20040229968Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making an open celled microcellular foam comprising providing at least one foamable polymer and a crosslinking agent in an extruder, injecting at least one blowing agent into said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder, blending said blowing agent injected into said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder, feeding said blended blowing agent, at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent in said extruder to a die, and depressurizing said blended blowing agent, said at least one foamable polymer and said crosslinking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Narasimharao Dontula, Jehuda Greener, Cathy A. Fleischer, Chul B. Park, Patrick C. Lee, Jin Wang, Hani E. Naguib
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Publication number: 20040027672Abstract: Disclosed is an optical element comprising in order a light source, air, at least one thin layer having a thickness of 80 to 200 nm, and a thick layer, each layer varying in refractive index (RI) by at least 0.05 from the next adjacent layer, in an alternating manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cathy Fleischer, James F. Elman, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
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Patent number: 6649250Abstract: This invention relates to an imaging element comprising a base polyester layer, an absorbent polyester layer above said base layer, and a glossy polymer layer above said absorbent layer; wherein said element has a 60° Gardner gloss greater than 30% wherein said glossy polymer layer has openings comprising between 5.0 and 10.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Laney, Cathy Fleischer
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Publication number: 20030077468Abstract: This invention relates to an imaging element comprising a base polyester layer, an absorbent polyester layer above said base layer, and a glossy polymer layer above said absorbent layer; wherein said element has a 60° Gardner gloss greater than 30%.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Laney, Cathy Fleischer
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Patent number: 6165699Abstract: A photographic polyester support having an adjacent subbing layer which comprises a polymer or copolymer of glycidyl acrylate and/or glycidyl methacrylate followed by a gelatin layer and which is annealed. Such a composite has been found to provide improved adhesion properties without chemical degradation of the subbing layer under annealing conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Charles L. Bauer, Cathy A. Fleischer
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Patent number: 6162597Abstract: A polyester support having an adjacent subbing layer which comprises a polymer or copolymer of glycidyl acrylate and/or glycidyl methacrylate improves the adhesion of a photothermographic imaging layer containing a poly(vinyl butyral) binder coated from an organic solvent. The subbing layer can be applied in the form of an aqueous dispersion in the prescence of a coalescing agent. Such a subbing layer does not adversely affect sensitometry in a photothermographic or thermographic element.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Charles L. Bauer, Cathy A. Fleischer
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Patent number: 5599766Abstract: A method of preparing a color filter array element comprising the following steps:a) imagewise-heating a dye-donor element comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising a dye dispersed in a binder, the dye layer being in superposed relationship with a dye image-receiving layer of a dye-receiving element comprising a support having thereon a dye image-receiving layer, the dye image-receiving layer comprising a polymer which has a glass transition temperature above the sublimation temperature of the dye but which contains an organic plasticizer in an amount so that the glass transition temperature of the dye image-receiving layer is below the sublimation temperature of the dye;b) transferring portions of the dye layer to the dye-receiving layer to form a repeating dye pattern thereon to form a color filter array; andc) subjecting the dye-receiving element to a fusing heat treatment below the sublimation temperature of the dye but at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time so that the dyeType: GrantFiled: April 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Michael L. Boroson, Cathy A. Fleischer
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Patent number: 4915981Abstract: A method of ablating fluoropolymer composite materials is presented wherein it has been found that small holes (less than 100 .mu.m) can be formed in fluoropolymer composite laminate materials using UV lasers. The resulting holes can be used to produce vias and plated through-holes having smooth side walls with little or no debris or residue remaining in the holes and minimal damage to the polymer. Thus, the vias and plated through-holes can be plated without further cleaning processes. In addition, the holes are formed at a relatively fast rate.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1988Date of Patent: April 10, 1990Assignee: Rogers CorporationInventors: Richard T. Traskos, Cathy A. Fleischer, Carlos L. Barton, David B. Noddin