Patents by Inventor Doreen C. Becker

Doreen C. Becker 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).

  • Process for Incorporating Effect Pigments with Natural Fibers and Oils
    Publication number: 20100154677
    Abstract: This application is directed to a process for incorporating effect pigments with natural fibers and oils, the process combining the effect pigments with natural fibers and oils prior to processing in heated applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Doreen C. BECKER
  • Roofing Materials with Metallic Appearance
    Publication number: 20100095618
    Abstract: Provided are materials and methods related to a roofing material comprising at least two layers of polymeric materials, a top layer exposed to the environment and a bottom layer contacting the roof structure, the top layer including an amount of metallic appearing special effect pigment material to impart a metallic appearance. The polymeric material may be a thermoplastic olefin resin, a polyvinyl chloride resin, or other material. Additionally, the polymeric materials contain UV stabilizers and/or flame retardants, smoke suppressants or other fillers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Edison, Gregory R. Coughlin, Doreen C. Becker