Patents by Inventor Darren Nolan

Darren Nolan 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: 11697740
    Abstract: A curable primer composition comprising:(a) a curable component such as methacrylate; (b) a cure initiating component; and (c) a polymer material selected from the group consisting of: (i) block polymers represented by S-A-S where S is polystyrene and A stands for a polymer or copolymer formed from one or more of ethylene, propylene, butylene, and styrene, which are optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; provided that when A comprises styrene then A is a copolymer of styrene with at least one of ethylene, propylene and butylene, and is optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; and (ii) polystyrene-poly(ethylene-propylene) (“SEP”); and (iii) any combination of said polymer materials. The composition is applied to a part then photocured. It is dry to touch. Thereafter a thermoplastic material such as a polyolefin is overmolded (e.g. injection molded) over the applied composition. It enhances bond strength of the polyolefin to the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Brian Deegan, Darren Nolan, Brendan Kneafsey, Mark Loane
  • Publication number: 20210171810
    Abstract: Benzoylthiourea or benzoylthiourethane derivatives in organohalides as carriers for primers for two step adhesive systems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Nigel Sweeney, Darren Nolan, Brendan Kneafsey, Mark Loane, James Houlihan, Michael Doherty
  • Publication number: 20200339823
    Abstract: A curable primer composition comprising:(a) a curable component such as methacrylate; (b) a cure initiating component; and (c) a polymer material selected from the group consisting of: (i) block polymers represented by S-A-S where S is polystyrene and A stands for a polymer or copolymer formed from one or more of ethylene, propylene, butylene, and styrene, which are optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; provided that when A comprises styrene then A is a copolymer of styrene with at least one of ethylene, propylene and butylene, and is optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; and (ii) polystyrene-poly(ethylene-propylene) (“SEP”); and (iii) any combination of said polymer materials. The composition is applied to a part then photocured. It is dry to touch. Thereafter a thermoplastic material such as a polyolefin is overmolded (e.g. injection molded) over the applied composition. It enhances bond strength of the polyolefin to the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Deegan, Darren Nolan, Brendan Kneafsey, Mark Loane
  • Patent number: 10815388
    Abstract: Curable compositions, such as by way of exposure to radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, for use as a primer composition for injection molding applications, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Mark M. Konarski, Nicholas Penrose, Darren Nolan, Brian Deegan
  • Publication number: 20180215929
    Abstract: A curable primer composition comprising: (a) a curable component such as methacrylate; (b) a cure initiating component; and (c) a polymer material selected from the group consisting of: (i) block polymers represented by S-A-S where S is polystyrene and A stands for a polymer or copolymer formed from one or more of ethylene, propylene, butylene, and styrene, which are optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; provided that when A comprises styrene then A is a copolymer of styrene with at least one of ethylene, propylene and butylene, and is optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; and (ii) polystyrene-poly(ethylene-propylene) (“SEP”); and (iii) any combination of said polymer materials. The composition is applied to a part then photocured. It is dry to touch. Thereafter a thermoplastic material such as a polyolefin is overmolded (e.g. injection molded) over the applied composition. It enhances bond strength of the polyolefin to the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Deegan, Darren Nolan, Brendan Kneafsey, Mark Loane
  • Patent number: 9909039
    Abstract: There is provided a curable composition comprising one or more reactive components that cure upon exposure to suitable conditions, the curable composition comprising: (i) at least one aromatic nitroso or at least one aromatic nitroso precursor compound or combinations thereof; and (ii) a film former component comprising at least one non-halogenated hydroxy group-containing resin together with at least one crosslinking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel IP Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Darren Nolan, Eimear Fleming, Deirdre Ledwith, Brendan Kneafsey, John Walsh, Eimear Finnigan
  • Patent number: 9790348
    Abstract: There is provide a curable composition comprising a) one or more reactive components that cure upon exposure to suitable conditions, and b) a sulfur impregnated particulate solid which acts as a release agent for sulfur during the cure process; and c) optionally a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Weimar, Rainer Wefringhaus, Eimear Fleming, Darren Nolan, Markus Robler, Deirdre Ledwith
  • Patent number: 9644121
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesives that are suitable for use in a broad variety of bonding applications. In particular, the present invention relates to adhesives that are suitable for use in polymer-to-metal, for example elastomer-to-metal, such as rubber-to-metal bonding applications, wherein the adhesives comprise at least one halogenated polyolefin, at least one epoxysilane having at least one terminal alkoxy silane group, at least one bis-silane, and optionally at lease one organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignees: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Darren Nolan, Nigel Fay, Eimear Fleming, Brendan Kneafsey, Rainer Wefringhaus, Wolfgang Weimar
  • Publication number: 20160347974
    Abstract: There is provided a curable composition comprising one or more reactive components that cure upon exposure to suitable conditions, the curable composition comprising: (i) at least one aromatic nitroso or at least one aromatic nitroso precursor compound or combinations thereof; and (ii) a film former component comprising at least one non-halogenated hydroxy group-containing resin together with at least one crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Darren Nolan, Eimear Fleming, Deirdre Ledwith, Brendan Kneafsey, John Walsh, Eimear Finnigan
  • Publication number: 20160160093
    Abstract: A particulate material which is a particulate carrier material optionally comprising one or more hydroxyl groups to which a nitroso or nitroso precursor compound is bonded. A desirable particulate carrier material is a silicaceous material, for example, silica. Such materials are useful in bonding of elastomeric materials such as rubber and in vulcanisation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Eimear Fleming, Darren Nolan, Brendan Kneafsey, Deirdre Ledwith
  • Publication number: 20160075902
    Abstract: Curable compositions, such as by way of exposure to radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, for use as a primer composition for injection molding applications, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Mark M. Konarski, Nicholas Penrose, Darren Nolan, Brian Deegan
  • Publication number: 20150183966
    Abstract: There is provide a curable composition comprising a) one or more reactive components that cure upon exposure to suitable conditions, and b) a sulfur impregnated particulate solid which acts as a release agent for sulfur during the cure process; and c) optionally a solvent
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Wolfgang Weimar, Rainer Wefringhaus, Eimear Fleming, Darren Nolan, Markus Robler, Deirdre Ledwith
  • Patent number: 8840751
    Abstract: Methods for bonding polymeric substrates to hydroxylated surfaces such as glass are disclosed. The polymeric substrates may be elastomeric substrates such as a natural or synthetic rubber. The method may comprise applying a compound comprising at least one alkoxy silane moiety and at least one moiety selected from a nitrosoaromatic or a nitrosoaromatic precursor to one of the substrates. The nitrosoaromatic moiety may be a nitrosobenzene. The nitrosoaromatic precursor may be a nitrosobenzene precursor, such as at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime. Novel primers and compounds suitable for use in the bonding process are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Darren Nolan, Eimear M. Fleming, Brendan J. Kneafsey, Rainer K. Wefringhaus
  • Patent number: 8642689
    Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one copper salt, and an aromatic nitroso compound precursor are provided. The copper salt may oxidize the aromatic nitroso compound precursor to provide an aromatic nitroso compound. The compositions may find utility in polymer to metal, in particular, rubber to metal bonding. The aromatic nitroso compound precursor may be a nitrosobenzene/dinitrosobenzene precursor. The nitrosobenzene or dinitrosobenzene precursor may be at least one of a quinone oxime or a quinone dioxime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Brendan J. Kneafsey, Darren Nolan, David P. Birkett, Susan Warren
  • Patent number: 8524814
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds comprising at least one phosphonate or phosphinate moiety; and at least one moiety selected from an aromatic nitroso or an aromatic nitroso precursor and combinations thereof. Adhesive compositions comprising the compounds may find utility in bonding polymers to metal and or hydroxylated surfaces such as glass. Suitable polymers include natural and synthetic rubbers. The aromatic nitroso precursor may be a nitrosobenzene precursor such as at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Eimear M. Fleming, Darren Nolan, Brendan J. Kneafsey
  • Patent number: 8523995
    Abstract: Compositions having a compound comprising at least one alkoxy silane moiety, and at least one moiety selected from a nitrosoaromatic or a nitrosoaromatic precursor and combinations thereof; and an aqueous or water containing carrier medium are provided for use in polymer bonding. The water may allow for substantial hydrolysis of the compound. Suitable polymers may have diene or allylic functionality within the polymer chain, for example an elastomer such as a natural or synthetic rubber. The polymers may be bonded to metals or substrates with hydroxylated surfaces such as glass. The nitrosobenzene precursor may be at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Eimear M. Fleming, Rainer K. Wefringhaus, Darren Nolan, Brendan J. Kneafsey
  • Patent number: 8303762
    Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one oxidant or adhesion promoter, and at least one molecule selected from an aromatic nitroso compound or an aromatic nitroso compound precursor dinitrosobenzene precursor and combinations thereof are provided. At least one of the components is encapsulated. The compositions may find utility in polymer to metal, in particular, rubber to metal bonding. The aromatic nitroso compound or an aromatic nitroso compound precursor may be nitrosobenzene/dinitrosobenzene or nitrosobenzene/dinitrosobenzene precursor respectfully. The nitrosobenzene or dinitrosobenzene precursor may be at least one of a quinone oxime or a quinone dioxime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel Ireland Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Brendan J. Kneafsey, Darren Nolan, Susan Warren
  • Publication number: 20120202091
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds comprising at least one phosphonate or phosphinate moiety; and at least one moiety selected from an aromatic nitroso or an aromatic nitroso precursor and combinations thereof. Adhesive compositions comprising the compounds may find utility in bonding polymers to metal and or hydroxylated surfaces such as glass. Suitable polymers include natural and synthetic rubbers. The aromatic nitroso precursor may be a nitrosobenzene precursor such as at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Loctite (R&D) Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Darren Nolan, Eimear M. Fleming, Brendan J. Kneafsey
  • Publication number: 20120193029
    Abstract: Compositions having a compound comprising at least one alkoxy silane moiety, and at least one moiety selected from a nitrosoaromatic or a nitrosoaromatic precursor and combinations thereof; and an aqueous or water containing carrier medium are provided for use in polymer bonding. The water may allow for substantial hydrolysis of the compound. Suitable polymers may have diene or allylic functionality within the polymer chain, for example an elastomer such as a natural or synthetic rubber. The polymers may be bonded to metals or substrates with hydroxylated surfaces such as glass. The nitrosobenzene precursor may be at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicants: Loctite (R&D) Limited, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Darren Nolan, Eimear M. Fleming, Brendan J. Kneafsey, Rainer K. Wefringhaus
  • Publication number: 20120164904
    Abstract: Methods for bonding polymeric substrates to hydroxylated surfaces such as glass are disclosed. The polymeric substrates may be elastomeric substrates such as a natural Or synthetic rubber. The method may comprise applying a compound comprising at least one alkoxy silane moiety and at least one moiety selected from a nitrosoaromatic or a nitrosoaromatic precursor to one of the substrates. The nitrosoaromatic moiety may be a nitrosobenzene. The nitrosoaromatic precursor may be a nitrosobenzene precursor, such as at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime. Novel primers and compounds suitable for use in the bonding process are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: Loctite (R&D) Limited, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Nigel Fay, Darren Nolan, Eimear M. Fleming, Brendan J. Kneafsey, Rainer K. Wefringhaus