Patents by Inventor Douglas S. Smalley

Douglas S. Smalley 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).

  • Creping adhesive modifier and methods for producing paper products
    Patent number: 8608904
    Abstract: A creping aid system for use on a creping cylinder, for example, a Yankee dryer, comprises a creping adhesive and a creping modifier, the combination comprising polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Clearwater Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen H. Tucker, Douglas S. Smalley
  • Creping adhesive modifier and methods for producing paper products
    Patent number: 8147649
    Abstract: A creping aid system for use on a creping cylinder, for example, a Yankee dryer, comprises a creping adhesive and a creping modifier, the combination comprising polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Clearwater Specialties LLC
    Inventors: Stephen H. Tucker, Douglas S. Smalley
  • Methods for creping paper
    Patent number: 7744722
    Abstract: A creping aid system for use on a creping cylinder, for example, a Yankee dryer, comprises a creping adhesive and a creping modifier, the combination comprising polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Clearwater Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen H. Tucker, Douglas S. Smalley
  • Release agent and method for producing same
    Patent number: 6562479
    Abstract: A release agent for use in formation of a lignocellulosic composite product is provided. The release agent comprising at least one fatty acid. The release agent is capable of substantially preventing a mat comprising a lignocellulosic material and an adhesive bonding agent, formed within the confines of a formation area, from adhering to said formation area, when said release agent is introduced into said formation area. The release agent is also capable of substantially reducing deposits of either adhesive bonding agent or release agent which can accumulate in the formation area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Associated Chemists, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Smalley, Deanna L. Eckelman
  • Water-based defoamer compositions
    Patent number: 4032473
    Abstract: Water-based defoamer compositions in the form of aqueous emulsions containing, as the disperse phase, about 25-55% of a water insoluble liquid hydrocarbon, about 25-55% of a normally solid fatty acid diamide, about 1.0-7.5% of hydrophobic silica particles, and about 8-16% of a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of about 8-12, the percentages being based on the weight of the disperse phase. Optionally, up to about 10% of the diamide may be replaced with a silicone oil. The compositions are useful for controlling foam in pulp and paper mill operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: Associated Chemists, Inc.
    Inventors: Roald K. Berg, Douglas S. Smalley