Patents by Inventor Charles M. Vanek

Charles M. Vanek 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: 9527960
    Abstract: A process includes: (a) providing a powder containing hydrophilic particulates and hydrocarbon liquid; (b) providing polyolefin beads; and (c) forming a combination by combining the polyolefin beads with the powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert S. Landon, Charles M. Vanek
  • Publication number: 20150376333
    Abstract: A process includes: (a) providing a powder containing hydrophilic particulates and hydrocarbon liquid; (b) providing polyolefin beads; and (c) forming a combination by combining the polyolefin beads with the powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Robert S. Landon, Charles M. Vanek
  • Patent number: 8742020
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact modifier composition and method of producing the same. The impact modifier composition comprises (a) less than 30 percent by weight of high-density polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition; and (b) at least 70 percent by weight of chlorinated polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Vanek, Mark T. Berard, Edward M. Bridge
  • Publication number: 20130053516
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact modifier composition and method of producing the same. The impact modifier composition comprises (a) less than 30 percent by weight of high-density polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition; and (b) at least 70 percent by weight of chlorinated polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Vanek, Mark T. Berard, Edward M. Bridge
  • Patent number: 8283417
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact resistant composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The impact resistant composition comprises (1) at least 85 percent by weight of poly(vinyl chloride), based on the weight of the impact resistant composition; and (2) less than 10 percent by weight of an impact modifier composition, based on the weight of the impact resistant composition, comprising; (a) less than 30 percent by weight of high-density polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition; and (b) at least 70 percent by weight of chlorinated polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition; wherein the impact resistant composition has an instrumented dart drop impact of greater than 0.90 inch-pounds per mil at ?10° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Vanek, Mark T. Berard, Edward M. Bridge
  • Publication number: 20110251350
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact modifier composition, an impact resistant composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The impact modifier composition comprises (a) less than 30 percent by weight of high-density polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition; and (b) at least 70 percent by weight of chlorinated polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Vanek, Mark T. Berard, Edward M. Bridge
  • Patent number: 7659334
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact resistant rigid vinyl chloride polymer composition, and method of making the same. The impact resistant rigid vinyl chloride polymer composition, according to instant invention, includes a vinyl chloride polymer, an impact modifier, and a lubricant system. The impact modifier includes a chlorinated olefin polymer, and an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer. The lubricant system includes a first component, a second component, and a third component. The first component is a carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of stearic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, blends thereof, and combinations thereof. The second component is a hydrocarbon wax selected from the group consisting of a paraffin wax, polyolefin wax, blends thereof, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Berard, Charles M. Vanek
  • Publication number: 20090143535
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact modifier composition, an impact resistant composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The impact modifier composition comprises (a) less than 30 percent by weight of high-density polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition; and (b) at least 70 percent by weight of chlorinated polyethylene, based on the weight of the impact modifier composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Vanek, Mark T. Berard, Edward M. Bridge
  • Publication number: 20090093577
    Abstract: The instant invention is an impact resistant rigid vinyl chloride polymer composition, and method of making the same. The impact resistant rigid vinyl chloride polymer composition, according to instant invention, includes a vinyl chloride polymer, an impact modifier, and a lubricant system. The impact modifier includes a chlorinated olefin polymer, and an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer. The lubricant system includes a first component, a second component, and a third component. The first component is a carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of stearic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, blends thereof, and combinations thereof. The second component is a hydrocarbon wax selected from the group consisting of a paraffin wax, polyolefin wax, blends thereof, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Berard, Charles M. Vanek