Patents by Inventor Charles Skillman

Charles Skillman 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
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 10961344
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, T. Howard Killilea, Carl L. Cavallin, Danny Hartinger, Larry B. Brandenburger
  • 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
  • POLYMER HAVING UNSATURATED CYCLOALIPHATIC FUNCTIONALITY AND COATING COMPOSITIONS THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20200283570
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, T. Howard Killilea, Carl L. Cavallin, Danny Hartinger, Larry B. Brandenburger
  • 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
  • POLYMERS CONTAINING REACTIVE CARBONYL GROUPS AND COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20200095459
    Abstract: A functionalized polymer containing at least one reactive carbonyl group, more preferably at least one beta-dicarbonyl group, is provided. The polymer is preferably substantially free of segments derived from bisphenol A and epoxides thereof. The functionalized polymer, which can be a polyether polymer, is useful in preparing coating compositions for use in packaging applications, including coating compositions for use in forming interior or exterior coatings of food or beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Calhoun, Nhan Huynh, Charles Skillman, Lan Deng
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 10563010
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, T. Howard Killilea, Carl L. Cavallin, Danny Hartinger, Larry B. Brandenburger
  • POLYMER HAVING UNSATURATED CYCLOALIPHATIC FUNCTIONALITY AND COATING COMPOSITIONS THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20190284336
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 10253138
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • POLYMER PARTICLES AND COATING COMPOSITIONS FORMULATED FROM THE POLYMER PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20190062589
    Abstract: The invention provides polymer particles useful in a variety of applications, including coating applications such as packaging coatings. The polymer particles preferably have a volume-averaged particle size of less than 40 microns, more preferably less than 20 microns. In preferred embodiments, the polymer particles are precipitated particles, more preferably precipitated polyester particles, which are optionally free of low-molecular weight surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Jeffrey Niederst, Grant Schutte
  • Polymer particles and coating compositions formulated from the polymer particles
    Patent number: 9920217
    Abstract: The invention provides polymer particles useful in a variety of applications, including coating applications such as packaging coatings. The polymer particles preferably have a volume-averaged particle size of less than 40 microns, more preferably less than 20 microns. In preferred embodiments, the polymer particles are precipitated particles, more preferably precipitated polyester particles, which are optionally free of low-molecular weight surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: SWIMC, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Jeffrey Niederst, Grant Schutte
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20170335056
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing. Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • 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
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 9663613
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • 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
  • POLYMER HAVING UNSATURATED CYCLOALIPHATIC FUNCTIONALITY AND COATING COMPOSITIONS THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20160264722
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 9200176
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9187212
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20150175305
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20150175839
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson