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).

  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8946316
    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: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 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 unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 8946346
    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: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 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
    Publication number: 20140183088
    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: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    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: 20140138393
    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: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: 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: 8697210
    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: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • 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
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 8663765
    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: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polyester polymer and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8574672
    Abstract: A polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging coatings. The polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and at least one deblockable isocyanate group attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the polymer includes a polyester-carbamate backbone, one or more pendant deblockable isocyanate groups, and one or more terminal or pendant isocyanate-reactive groups. The deblockable isocyanate groups may be provided, for example, through use of a partially blocked polyisocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, Charles Skillman, Paul Share
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 8449960
    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 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    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: 8367171
    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: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald G. Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Polymer Particles and Coating Compositions Formulated from the Polymer Particles
    Publication number: 20120270983
    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: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Jeffrey Niederst, Grant Schutte
  • Polyester Polymer and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20120125799
    Abstract: A polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging coatings. The polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and at least one deblockable isocyanate group attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the polymer includes a polyester-carbamate backbone, one or more pendant deblockable isocyanate groups, and one or more terminal or pendant isocyanate-reactive groups. The deblockable isocyanate groups may be provided, for example, through use of a partially blocked polyisocyanate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas Doreau, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20120027974
    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 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20110290696
    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: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald G. Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Oxygen scavenging polymers
    Publication number: 20060202161
    Abstract: A polymer with a backbone having at least one structural unit represented by formula (I): Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently denote one of a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, and n preferably denotes an integer from 1 to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Share, Keith Pillage, Charles Skillman, Paul Fuchs