Patents by Inventor Duane R. Romer

Duane R. Romer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230193097
    Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition contains: (A) 100 mass parts of a functional organopolysiloxane component having at least one radical curable group selected from an acrylate group and a methacrylate group and optionally one or more alkoxysilyl groups; (B) 0 to 100 mass parts of a condensation curable organo polysiloxane component; (C) one to 10 mass parts of tetraalkoxysilanes or a hydrolyate of the tetraalkoxysilanes; and optionally one or more of (D) a radical initiator, (E) a condensation catalyst, (F) fillers, (G) adhesion promoters, (H) pigments, (I) a non-reactive organopolysiloxane, and (J) inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Gang Lu, Julia Sunderland, Ryan Thomas, Cameron J. Kadleck, Duane R. Romer, Nick Shephard
  • Patent number: 10800932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and b) a hydrophobically modified poly(oxyalkylene-urethane) rheology modifier having a 1) backbone; and 2) a hydrophobic portion represented by Fragment I: where R and R1 are defined herein. The composition is useful as an aqueous coating formulation that exhibits a highly shear thinning rheology profile suitable for spray applications to provide high sag resistance without adverse impact on gloss or corrosion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John J. Rabasco, Duane R. Romer, Joey W. Storer, Antony K. Van Dyk, Wenqin Wang, Mark Langille, Jessica Levin
  • Patent number: 10717817
    Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, John W. Hull, Jr., Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Duane R. Romer, Thomas P. Clark, Peter Margl, Congcong Lu
  • Patent number: 10703841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of acrylic based polymer particles; less than 15 PVC of a pigment; and a hydrophobically modified poly(oxyalkylene-urethane) rheology modifier having a hydrophobic portion represented by Structure I: Where R, R1, R2, m an n are defined herein. The composition provides viscosity stability for paint formulations containing a HEUR rheology modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John J. Rabasco, Duane R. Romer, Daniel A. Saucy, Antony K. Van Dyk
  • Patent number: 10457777
    Abstract: The present invention provides carbamylation compositions of one or more urea compounds, one or more polyols and a monovalent transition metal or alkali metal catalyst (i), such as lithium ethylhexanoate, which compositions are substantially isocyanate free, enjoy reduced toxicity in comparison to tin catalysts, and which are useful in making polycarbamates which themselves provide compositions for making crosslinked polyurethanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Thomas P. Clark, Paul Foley, Congcong Lu, Peter Margl, Duane R. Romer
  • Publication number: 20190233663
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and b) a hydrophobically modified poly(oxyalkylene-urethane) rheology modifier having a 1) backbone; and 2) a hydrophobic portion represented by Fragment I: —O—R—S?R1?mH?? I where R and R1 are defined herein. The composition is useful as an aqueous coating formulation that exhibits a highly shear thinning rheology profile suitable for spray applications to provide high sag resistance without adverse impact on gloss or corrosion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: John J. Rabasco, Duane R. Romer, Joey W. Storer, Antony K. Van Dyk, Wenqin Wang, Mark Langille, Jessica Levin
  • Patent number: 10343983
    Abstract: A polycarbamate comprising having less than 5 wt % total of biuret, cyanuric acid, and polyallophanate; and has a Gardner level of equal or greater than 3 is provided. A coating comprising the polycarbamate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, John W. Hull, Jr., Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Duane R. Romer, Thomas P. Clark, Peter Margl, Congcong Lu
  • Publication number: 20190152998
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to terphenyl ligands and metal complex formed therefrom, wherein the metal complexes are used as procatalyst in polyolefin polymerization and comprise the following structure:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthias Stefan Ober, Duane R. Romer, Carl Nicholas Iverson, Peter Michael Margl
  • Publication number: 20190135964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of acrylic based polymer particles; less than 15 PVC of a pigment; and a hydrophobically modified poly(oxyalkylene-urethane) rheology modifier having a hydrophobic portion represented by Structure I: Where R, R1, R2, m an n are defined herein. The composition provides viscosity stability for paint formulations containing a HEUR rheology modifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: John J. Rabasco, Duane R. Romer, Daniel A. Saucy, Antony K. Van Dyk
  • Patent number: 10131746
    Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a tetravalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times four equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, John W. Hull, Jr., Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Duane R. Romer, Thomas P. Clark, Peter Margl, Congcong Lu
  • Patent number: 10113024
    Abstract: Arylcyclobutene polymers having improved physical properties, such as tensile strength, are provided. Compositions and methods for coating such arylcyclobutene polymers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC
    Inventors: Duane R. Romer, Matthew M. Yonkey, Michael K. Gallagher, Michelle Riener
  • Publication number: 20180265458
    Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a trivalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times three equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, John W. Hull, JR., Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Duane R. Romer, Thomas P. Clark, Peter Margl, Congcong Lu
  • Publication number: 20180258224
    Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, John W. Hull, JR., Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Duane R. Romer, Thomas P. Clark, Peter Margl, Congcong Lu
  • Patent number: 10030165
    Abstract: Arylclobutene-containing multi-functional monomers are useful in the preparation of arylcyclobutene-based polymer coatings. Compositions comprising one or more arylclobutene-containing multi-functional monomers and one or more oligomers comprising as polymerized units one or more arylcyclobutene monomer provide arylcyclobutene-based polymer coatings having reduced stress. Such compositions are useful in the manufacture of electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Duane R. Romer, Matthew M. Yonkey, Michael K. Gallagher, Kevin Y. Wang, Xiang Qian Liu, Raymond J. Thibault, Kim S. Ho, Gregory D. Prokopowicz, Corey O'Connor, Elissei Iagodkine, Robert K. Barr
  • Patent number: 10000610
    Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, John W. Hull, Jr., Daryoosh Beigzadeh, Duane R. Romer, Thomas P. Clark, Peter Margl, Congcong Lu
  • Patent number: 9969837
    Abstract: Polyisocyanate-based polymers are formed by curing a reaction mixture containing at least one polyisocyanate and at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups in the presence of a tertiary amine catalyst having a molecular weight of up to 300 and from 0.01 to 1.0 mole per mole of the tertiary amine compound(s) of a non-protic, non-catalytic, metal-containing Lewis acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Rajat Duggal, Nathan Wilmot, Richard J. Keaton, Duane R. Romer, Peter M. Margl
  • Patent number: 9718915
    Abstract: Polyisocyanate-based polymers are formed by curing a reaction mixture containing at least one polyisocyanate and at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups in the presence of a copper catalyst that contains at least one copper atom associated with a polydentate ligand that contains at least one nitrogen-containing complexing site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Richard Keaton, Peter M. Margl, Duane R. Romer, Nathan Wilmot, Rajat Duggal, Rashmi Chamsarkar
  • Publication number: 20170174810
    Abstract: Arylcyclobutene polymers having improved physical properties, such as tensile strength, are provided. Compositions and methods for coating such arylcyclobutene polymers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Duane R. Romer, Matthew M. Yonkey, Michael K. Gallagher, Michelle Riener
  • Publication number: 20170174805
    Abstract: Arylcyclobutene polymers having improved physical properties, such as elongation, are provided. Compositions and methods for coating such arylcyclobutene polymers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Duane R. Romer, Michael K. Gallagher, Zhifeng Bai, Michelle Riener
  • Publication number: 20170081550
    Abstract: Arylclobutene-containing multi-functional monomers are useful in the preparation of arylcyclobutene-based polymer coatings. Compositions comprising one or more arylclobutene-containing multi-functional monomers and one or more oligomers comprising as polymerized units one or more arylcyclobutene monomer provide arylcyclobutene-based polymer coatings having reduced stress. Such compositions are useful in the manufacture of electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Duane R. Romer, Matthew M. Yonkey, Michael K. Gallagher, Kevin Y. Wang, Xiang Qian Liu, Raymond J. Thibault, Kim S. Ho, Gregory D. Prokopowicz, Corey O'Connor, Elissei Iagodkine, Robert K. Barr