Patents by Inventor Erik Young

Erik Young 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: 20250185429
    Abstract: An n-doped semiconductor layer spans multiple LEDs of an array, in some cases the entire array. Corresponding p-contacts are localized on the p-doped semiconductor layer of each LED to only a central region of that LED and are electrically isolated from the p-contacts of adjacent LEDs. Corresponding n-contacts (i) are localized to only peripheral regions of the corresponding LEDs, (ii) extend through the p-doped layers and the active regions of adjacent LEDs to make contact with the continuous n-doped layer, and (iii) are electrically isolated from those p-doped layers and active regions. In some cases the nonzero combined thickness of the n-doped layer, p-doped layer, and the active region can be less than 5 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Antonio LOPEZ-JULIA, Erik YOUNG
  • Patent number: 12247115
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one polyester, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one hindered phenolic antioxidant; (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite; (3) at least one chain extending agent; (4) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing agent; and (5) at least one hindered amine light stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: Robert Erik Young
  • Publication number: 20240392081
    Abstract: Thermoplastic films are disclosed that are suitable for use as auto wraps. The films include a thermoplastic polyurethane layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer and a patterned adhesive layer. The thermoplastic films, when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibit a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibit a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT ERIK YOUNG, SANMITRA A. BHAT, KEVIN MICHAEL CABLE, WENJIE CHEN, GARY STUART HAWKINS, SPENCER ERICH HOCHSTETLER, YAN JIN, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI, WAYNE KEN SHIH
  • Publication number: 20240359427
    Abstract: Thermoplastic films are disclosed that are suitable for use as auto wraps. The films include a thermoplastic polyurethane layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer and a patterned adhesive layer. The thermoplastic films, when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibit a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibit a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT ERIK YOUNG, SANMITRA A. BHAT, KEVIN MICHAEL CABLE, WENJIE CHEN, GARY STUART HAWKINS, SPENCER ERICH HOCHSTETLER, YAN JIN, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI, WAYNE KEN SHIH
  • Publication number: 20240359426
    Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are disclosed, comprising: a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer or polymer blend comprising the reaction product of: an aliphatic diisocyanate, an aliphatic polyol, and a chain extending agent, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition: when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibits a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibits a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT ERIK YOUNG, SANMITRA A. BHAT, KEVIN MICHAEL CABLE, WENJIE CHEN, GARY STUART HAWKINS, SPENCER ERICH HOCHSTETLER, YAN JIN, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI, WAYNE KEN SHIH
  • Publication number: 20240352276
    Abstract: A process of making a polyester coated article is provided. The process comprises coating an article with a polyester composition to produce the polyester coated article; wherein the polyester composition comprises a) at least one rigid polyester; b) at least one polyester elastomer; c) at least one primary antioxidant; d) at least one secondary antioxidant; and e) at least one chain extending additive; wherein the composition has a enthalpy of melting of 3 cal/gm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young
  • Publication number: 20240351320
    Abstract: Thermoplastic films are disclosed that are suitable for use as paint protection films. The films include a thermoplastic polymer layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer and a polyvinyl acetal polymer. The films further comprise an adhesive layer. The thermoplastic films, when tested by ASTM D-412, exhibit a stress at 5% strain of no greater than 200 psi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT ERIK YOUNG, SANMITRA A. BHAT, WENJIE CHEN, SPENCER ERICH HOCHSTETLER, YAN JIN, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI
  • Publication number: 20240287305
    Abstract: A polyester composition is provided comprising: a) at least one rigid polyester; b) at least one polyester elastomer; c) at least one primary antioxidant; d) at least one secondary antioxidant; and e) at least one chain extending additive; wherein the polyester composition has a enthalpy of melting of 3 cal/gm or less. Processes to produce the polyester composition, and articles comprising the polyester composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Marc Alan Strand
  • Publication number: 20240239945
    Abstract: Thermoplastic films are disclosed that include a thermoplastic polymer layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer and a copolyester polyether polymer, and a patterned adhesive layer. The thermoplastic films, when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibits a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibits a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT ERIK YOUNG, SANMITRA A. BHAT, GARY STUART HAWKINS, SPENCER ERICH HOCHSTETLER, YAN JIN, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI, WAYNE KEN SHIH
  • Publication number: 20240240056
    Abstract: Thermoplastic films are disclosed that are suitable for use as auto wraps. The films include a thermoplastic polyurethane layer and a patterned adhesive layer. The thermoplastic films, when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibits a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibits a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT ERIK YOUNG, SANMITRA A. BHAT, WENJIE CHEN, SPENCER ERICH HOCHSTETLER, YAN JIN, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI
  • Publication number: 20240076476
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticized cellulose ester composition. The plasticized cellulose ester composition of the present invention includes at least one cellulose ester; a plasticizer system including one or more aliphatic plasticizers; and a benzotriazole ultraviolet absorber. A flooring article with at least one layer formed from the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, Robert Erik Young, David Wayne Compton, Everett Bryston Shepard
  • Patent number: 11816964
    Abstract: This invention relates to cellulose ester compositions cable of being calendered. The invention also relates to calendered films or sheets comprising the cellulose ester compositions and processes for calendering the cellulose compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: David Wayne Compton, Michael Eugene Donelson, James Collins Maine, Marcus David Shelby, Freddie Wayne Williams, Robert Erik Young
  • Publication number: 20230348692
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticized cellulose ester composition. The plasticized cellulose ester composition of the present invention includes at least one cellulose ester; at least one plasticizer; and an effective amount of a melt- strength enhancing additive. Related calendered articles and flooring articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20230330971
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer resilient flooring article, The multilayer resilient flooring article of the present invention includes a core layer comprising a first plasticized cellulose ester-based composition and a top layer comprising a second plasticized cellulose ester-based composition, wherein the first plasticized cellulose ester-based composition comprises a combustion suppression system. Compositions useful for example in the manufacture of multilayer resilient flooring articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20230323042
    Abstract: The present application discloses a method of reducing acid and ester degradation products during calendering of cellulose ester containing plasticiser using certain additives such as primary antioxidants and metal alkanoate. The compositions comprising the additives exhibit significant reductions in acids and ester degradation products as compared to compositions not comprising the additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20230250263
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticized cellulose ester composition. The plasticized cellulose ester composition of the present invention includes at least one cellulose ester and a plasticizer system. The plasticizer system includes epoxidized bio-derived oil in an amount of from 2% to 32% by weight based on the total weight of the plasticizer system. Flooring articles with at least one layer formed from the composition are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20230220186
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticized cellulose ester composition. The plasticized cellulose ester composition of the present invention includes a plasticized cellulose ester and an effective amount of an inorganic rheological modifier having a refractive index that differs from the refractive index of said plasticized cellulose ester an amount no more than 0.03 refractive index units. Related articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20230203281
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cellulose ester-based composition, The cellulose ester-based composition of the present invention includes comprising at least 51% by weight cellulose ester based on the total weight of polymer in the composition and polyvinyl acetal. Related calendered articles and flooring articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, Robert Erik Young
  • Publication number: 20230170456
    Abstract: A packaging structure for a light emitter pixel array includes a plurality of pixels, with at least some pixels laterally separated from each other with a pixel light confinement structure. An inorganic substrate having a top redistribution layer is attached to the plurality of pixels and at least one through silicon via containing an electrical conductor is defined to pass through the inorganic substrate and support an electrical coupling with the top redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Tze Yang HIN, Erik YOUNG, Kentaro SHIMIZU, Grigoriy BASIN, Emma DOHNER, Brendan Jude MORAN
  • Publication number: 20230154911
    Abstract: A packaging structure for a light emitter pixel array includes a plurality of pixels, with at least some pixels laterally separated from each other with a pixel light confinement structure. An inorganic substrate having a top redistribution layer is attached to the plurality of pixels and at least one through silicon via containing an electrical conductor is defined to pass through the inorganic substrate and support an electrical coupling with the top redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Tze Yang HIN, Erik YOUNG, Kentaro SHIMIZU, Grigoriy BASIN, Emma DOHNER, Brendan Jude MORAN