Patents by Inventor Debora F. Massouda

Debora F. Massouda 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: 6193827
    Abstract: A non-foil composite laminate for an improved container providing an effective barrier for the containment of essential oils and prevention of losses of vitamin C. The non-foil composite laminate comprises an inner barrier layer of amorphous nylon and outer layers of heat sealable olefin polymer, facilitating manufacture while retaining desirable barrier properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Parks, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 6149993
    Abstract: A non-foil composite laminate for an improved container providing an effective barrier for the containment of essential oils and prevention of losses of vitamin C. The non-foil composite laminate comprises an inner barrier layer of amorphous nylon and outer layers of heat sealable olefin polymer, facilitating manufacture while retaining desirable barrier properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Parks, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 6113719
    Abstract: A non-foil composite laminate for an improved container providing an effective barrier for the containment of essential oils and prevention of losses of vitamin C. The non-foil composite laminate comprises an inner barrier layer of amorphous nylon and outer layers of heat sealable olefin polymer, facilitating manufacture while retaining desirable barrier properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Parks, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 5539044
    Abstract: Flow of a stream comprised of hydrocarbons is improved by introducing into the stream a stable, non-agglomerating suspension comprising:(a) water,(b) highly dispersed in the water, and substantially insoluble therein, and extremely finely-divided, non-crystalline, ultra-high molecular weight, hydrocarbon-soluble, undegraded polyalkene having 2 to about 30 carbon atoms per alkene precursor and an inherent viscosity of at least 20 dL/g, and(c) a small but effective amount of a surfactant having a HLB of at least about 9. The finely divided polyalkene is prepared by polymerization and then cryogrinding below the glass transition temperature of the polyalkene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Conoco In.
    Inventors: Aysen Dindi, Ray L. Johnston, Yung N. Lee, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 5504131
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon soluble drag reducing suspension is described as well as a process for obtaining the same. Process is directed toward producing a drag reducing product which is easily transportable, non-hazardous, easily handled and while providing a significant increase in drag reduction capability over existing commercial products. The suspension is preferably substantially solvent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Smith, Leo V. Haynes, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 5504132
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon soluble drag reducing suspension is described as well as a process for obtaining the same. Process is directed toward producing a drag reducing product which is easily transportable, non-hazardous, easily handled and while providing a significant increase in drag reduction capability over existing commercial products. The suspension is preferably substantially solvent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Smith, Leo V. Haynes, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 5449732
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon soluble drag reducing suspension is described as well as a process for obtaining the same. Process is directed toward producing a drag reducing product which is easily transportable, non-hazardous, easily handled and while providing a significant increase in drag reduction capability over existing commercial products. The suspension is preferably substantially solvent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Smith, Leo V. Haynes, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 5116649
    Abstract: A heat-sealable paperboard laminate for liquid packaging which does not transmit nor absorb oxygen or flavor and odor ingredients comprises paperboard sandwiched between two layers of heat-sealable low density polyethylene polymer (LDPE) and including a three-component product-contact barrier layer coextruded onto the inner layer of LDPE. The barrier layer comprises ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH)/a tie layer (Plexar 177 or 175)/ low density polyethylene polymer (LDPE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 5091261
    Abstract: A laminate for blister pack applications is comprised of a paperboard substrate having a first printable surface and a second surface onto which there is applied a polymeric coating suitable for adhering the plastic blister to the paperboard. The polymeric coating comprises a coextrusion consisting of a polyolefin material such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) which gives good adhesion to the paperboard surface and an adhesive material such as an ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer (EMA) which gives good adhesion to the plastic blister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Harry B. Casey, Todd H. Huffman, Debora F. Massouda
  • Patent number: 4957578
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a high quality paperboard product with high brightness and a defect-free glossy surface. The product comprises a structure consisting essentially of a paperboard substrate onto one surface of which there is first applied a coating of a pigmented polyolefin and a subsequent coating of a clear polymeric material such as a polyester. The brightness and loss achieved for the paperboard product is superior to conventional coated paperboard, cast coated paperboard, or other laminated paperboards currently in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Todd H. Huffman, Debora F. Massouda, Thomas S. Williams, III
  • Patent number: 4950510
    Abstract: A non-foil paperboard laminate having excellent flavor barrier with superior heat sealability comprises paperboard having a layer of a heat-sealable, modified polyolefin extrusion coated onto its outer surface, a layer of low density polyethylene polymer extrusion coated onto its inner surface, and a product-contact barrier layer extrusion coated onto the inner layer of low density polyethylene polymer. The product-contact barrier layer may comprise one or more layers of a polymer having low permeability to flavor oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Debora F. Massouda