Patents by Inventor David A. Mountz
David A. Mountz 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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Publication number: 20240026192Abstract: A plurality of multiphase polymer particles comprising an acrylic-based copolymer derived from monomers comprising: an alkyl methacrylate; an alkyl acrylate; a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate; at least one acid; a carboxyalkyl (meth)acrylate; a vinyl ester, and at least one co-polymerizable surfactant. Also disclosed is an emulsion comprising: a plurality of multiphase polymer particles comprising an acrylic-based copolymer, at least one co-polymerizable surfactant, at least one alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) free nonionic surfactant, and at least one APE free anionic surfactant in an aqueous medium in presence of a free-radical initiator and a buffer. Another objective of this application discloses a water-dispersible acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition for label applications, a process for the preparation thereof and a method of bonding a label to a container with the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Leo TERNORUSKY, Lauren ALEXANDER, David MOUNTZ, Nathan Ramsey
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Publication number: 20230109479Abstract: A coated non-woven fibrous mat is disclosed comprising a non-woven precursor mat including a plurality of randomly oriented fibers bound by a precursor binder composition, The non-woven fibrous precursor mat has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite to and having a surface roughness greater than the first surface, defining a thickness therebetween. A coating composition is applied to the second major surface of the non-woven precursor mat and substantially uniformly penetrates 5% to less than 30% of the thickness of the non-woven precursor mat. The coating composition comprises a mineral filler and an organic latex binder composition. The coating composition is applied to the non-woven precursor mat in an amount between 1.0 and 10.0 lbs/100 ft2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Vincent Huin, Shih-Chieh Kung, David Mountz, Merideth Cooper-Steiger, Brian Hatcher
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Publication number: 20220153981Abstract: A method of reducing gloss that results in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) component that exhibits a reduced level of surface gloss; wherein, the PVC or other thermoplastic resin component comprises: a PVC resin; one or more process aids comprising at least one base polymer with one or more of the process aids being functionalized with about 0.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of a reactive epoxy, hydroxyl, or carboxylic acid functional group based on the total weight of the process aids; and optionally, at least one impact modifier. The PVC or other thermoplastic resin component exhibits a gloss reduction of at least 5 points measured at an angle of 85 degrees or less when compared to a similar PVC component in which the process aids are not functionalized.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Kevin R. YOCCA, David A. MOUNTZ, Jason M. LYONS
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Patent number: 11220596Abstract: A method of reducing gloss that results in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) component that exhibits a reduced level of surface gloss; wherein, the PVC or other thermoplastic resin component comprises: a PVC resin; one or more process aids comprising at least one base polymer with one or more of the process aids being functionalized with about 0.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of a reactive epoxy, hydroxyl, or carboxylic acid functional group based on the total weight of the process aids; and optionally, at least one impact modifier. The PVC or other thermoplastic resin component exhibits a gloss reduction of at least 5 points measured at an angle of 85 degrees or less when compared to a similar PVC component in which the process aids are not functionalized.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Kevin R. Yocca, David A. Mountz, Jason M. Lyons
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Patent number: 10259899Abstract: This invention relates to copolymer compositions of poly(vinylidene fluoride-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) copolymers. The copolymers formed have excellent optical properties, corrosion resistance and electrical properties, with very low haze. Tetrafluoropropene monomer units may be present at from 0.5 to 60 weight percent of the copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: ARKEMA INC.Inventors: Mehdi Durali, David A. Mountz
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Publication number: 20190055389Abstract: A method of reducing gloss that results in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) component that exhibits a reduced level of surface gloss; wherein, the PVC or other thermoplastic resin component comprises: a PVC resin; one or more process aids comprising at least one base polymer with one or more of the process aids being functionalized with about 0.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of a reactive epoxy, hydroxyl, or carboxylic acid functional group based on the total weight of the process aids; and optionally, at least one impact modifier. The PVC or other thermoplastic resin component exhibits a gloss reduction of at least 5 points measured at an angle of 85 degrees or less when compared to a similar PVC component in which the process aids are not functionalized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Yocca, David A. MOUNTZ, Jason M. LYONS
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Patent number: 9708254Abstract: The invention relates to a novel synthesis method for forming superacid functional molecules that include monomers, as well as new polymers and copolymers formed from the monomers, and uses for these superacid molecules, polymers, and copolymers. The superacid molecules have an alpha, alpha-difluorosulfonic acid functionality that can be obtained by a reaction between various Grignard reagents and an alkyl(2-fluorosulfonyl)-1,1-difluoroacetate, such as methyl (2-fluorosulfonyl-1,1-difluoroacetate. The molecules, polymers and copolymers would be expected to have enhanced ion conductivity, and would be useful in a variety of applications, including as ion-conductive materials, surfactants, and ion exchange resins.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James T. Goldbach, Xiaobo Wan, David A. Mountz
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Patent number: 9493595Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer composition of poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoropropene) copolymers. The copolymers formed have excellent optical properties, with very low haze, as well as high melting points, excellent flexibility and toughness.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Mehdi Durali, David A. Mountz
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Patent number: 8889316Abstract: The invention relates to composite blend membranes formed from blends of one or more polyelectrolytes, and one or more types of nanoparticles. Preferably the blend also includes one or more fluoropolymers. The addition of the nanoparticles was found to enhance the conductivity and mechanical properties of the membranes.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James Carson Meredith, III, Pedro Jose Zapata, James T. Goldbach, David A. Mountz
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Patent number: 8574462Abstract: The invention relates to polyelectrolytes having backbone aromatic groups, and in particular to aromatic backbone group polyelectrolytes having high levels of sulfonation as well as cross-linking functionality. Preferably the polyelectrolyte backbone is free of linear alkyl groups.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James T. Goldbach, James E. Copenhafer, David A. Mountz, Scott R. Gaboury
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Patent number: 8541541Abstract: The invention relates to the synthesis of polythiophene (PAT) copolymers, and their use as conductive polymers in final applications. Specifically, copolymers of PAT with (meth)acrylates, or amides are useful as additives in blends of different polymer matrices in many commercial applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Silverman, Thomas P. McAndrew, Scott C. Schmidt, David A. Mountz, Mark A. Aubart, Nicholas J. Rodak
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Publication number: 20130131201Abstract: The invention relates to a novel synthesis method for forming superacid functional molecules that include monomers, as well as new polymers and copolymers formed from the monomers, and uses for these superacid molecules, polymers, and copolymers. The superacid molecules have an alpha,alpha-difluorosulfonic acid functionality that can be obtained by a reaction between various Grignard reagents and an alkyl(2-fluorosulfonyl)-1,1-difluoroacetate, such as methyl(2-fluorosulfonyl-1,1-difluoroacetate. The molecules, polymers and copolymers would be expected to have enhanced ion conductivity, and would be useful in a variety of applications, including as ion-conductive materials, surfactants, and ion exchange resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James T. Goldbach, Xiaobo Wan, David A. Mountz
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Publication number: 20120135333Abstract: The invention relates to composite blend membranes formed from blends of one or more polyelectrolytes, and one or more types of nanoparticles. Preferably the blend also includes one or more fluoropolymers. The addition of the nanoparticles was found to enhance the conductivity and mechanical properties of the membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James Carson Meredith, III, Pedro Jose Zapata, James T. Goldbach, David A. Mountz
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Publication number: 20110111156Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer composition of poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoropropene) copolymers. The copolymers formed have excellent optical properties, with very low haze, as well as high melting points, excellent flexibility and toughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Mehdi Durali, David A. Mountz
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Publication number: 20110097529Abstract: This invention relates to copolymer compositions of poly(vinylidene fluoride-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) copolymers. The copolymers formed have excellent optical properties, corrosion resistance and electrical properties, with very low haze. Tetrafluoropropene monomer units may be present at from 0.5 to 60 weight percent of the copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: ARKEMA INC.Inventors: Mehdi Durali, David A. Mountz
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Patent number: 7815986Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James T. Goldbach, Scott Gaboury, Robert J. Umpleby, Julien Parvole, David A. Mountz
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Patent number: 7781529Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James T. Goldbach, David A. Mountz
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Publication number: 20100197816Abstract: The invention relates to polyelectrolytes having backbone aromatic groups, and in particular to aromatic backbone group polyelectrolytes having high levels of sulfonation as well as cross-linking functionality. Preferably the polyelectrolyte back-bone is free of linear alkyl groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James T. Goldbach, James E. Copenhafer, David A. Mountz, Scott Gaboury
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Publication number: 20080242805Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James Goldbach, David Mountz
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Publication number: 20080241630Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: James Goldbach, Scott Gaboury, Robert Umpleby, Julien Parvole, David Mountz