Patents by Inventor Emmett Crawford

Emmett Crawford 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: 20060287493
    Abstract: Described are thermoformed films or sheets comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylicacidcomponent having terephthalic acid or an ester thereof; optionally, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or esters thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287489
    Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, wherein said 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol contains certain cis to trans ratios; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287485
    Abstract: Described are sound barriers comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287474
    Abstract: Described are graphic art films comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylicacidcomponent having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287483
    Abstract: Described are skylights comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060286389
    Abstract: This invention relates to a medical device comprising a UV-cured silicone polymer coating on at least a portion of a surface of the device and at least one polyester composition comprising a cyclobutanediol and methods for making the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287487
    Abstract: Described are restaurant smallware comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Pecorini, Douglas McWilliams, Emmett Crawford, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287481
    Abstract: Described as one aspect of the invention are polyesters containing (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having from 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues and up to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; and (b) a glycol component having from 11 to 25 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, and 75 to 89 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Thomas Pecorini, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287490
    Abstract: Described are outdoor signs comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287494
    Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the inherent viscosity and the Tg of the polyester provides for certain polyester properties. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Thomas Pecorini, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060286331
    Abstract: Described are dialysis filter housings comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287482
    Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the inherent viscosity and the Tg of the polyester provides for certain polyester properties. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Thomas Pecorini, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287480
    Abstract: Described are outdoor shelters comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060286326
    Abstract: Described are bottles comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Thomas Pecorini, David Porter, Gary Connell, Michael Keegan
  • Publication number: 20060286322
    Abstract: Described are blood therapy containers comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060286332
    Abstract: Described are bottle(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylicacidcomponent comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Thomas Pecorini, David Porter, Gary Connell, Michael Keegan
  • Publication number: 20060287477
    Abstract: Described are greenhouses comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287492
    Abstract: Described are point of purchase displays comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Douglas McWilliams, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060287486
    Abstract: Described are optical media comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, David Porter, Gary Connell
  • Publication number: 20060286327
    Abstract: Described are retort food containers comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Emmett Crawford, Thomas Pecorini, David Porter, Gary Connell, Michael Keegan