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).
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Patent number: 11198782Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
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Patent number: 11178601Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a playback device configured to audibly output audio in a multi-network environment. The device may include a network interface to receive audio and/or video data over a plurality of wireless networks; speaker drivers; one or more color indicators associated with wireless networks; a user interface to receive a user's selection of a specific wireless network through a the use of a color indicator; and one or more processors to sign into a selected first wireless network and receive data therefrom, and to audibly output the data received; receive from the user interface a selection of a specific color, the specific color associated with a second wireless network; sign out of the specific wireless network and into the second wireless network; and receive from the second wireless network data, and output the audio via the one or more speaker drivers.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Inventor: Erik Young
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Publication number: 20210155795Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric compositions that exhibit improved weathering and ultraviolet radiation resistance. The compositions comprise a polymer, at least one ultra-violet light (UV) absorber, at least one primary antioxidant, at least one secondary antioxidant, at least one hindered amine light stabilizer and at least one chain extending agent. In some embodiments the invention comprises a polyester; at least one triazine UV absorber; at least one hindered phenol primary antioxidant; at least one phosphite secondary antioxidant; at least one hindered amine light stabilizer and at least one styrene-acrylate copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20210155750Abstract: This invention pertains to polyester compositions and their use in low shear manufacturing processes. More particularly, this invention pertains to polyester compositions that have a sharp transition from solid to flowable melt, a steep viscosity curve with temperature resulting in minimal heating above the melting temperature for good flow and having minimal cooling requirements. The polyesters have particular utility in low shear polymer melt processes such as rotational molding, powder slush molding, powder coating and 3D printing processes. The polyesters are comprised of at least one dicarboxylic acid, at least one dihydroxy alcohol, at least one polyol, and optionally a multi-functionalized acid, alcohol or anhydride branching agent. The polyesters have a puddling curve slope of ?2 to ?20.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Laura Bauerle Weaver, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20210105713Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a playback device configured to audibly output audio in a multi-network environment. The device may include a network interface to receive audio and/or video data over a plurality of wireless networks; speaker drivers; one or more color indicators associated with wireless networks; a user interface to receive a user's selection of a specific wireless network through a the use of a color indicator; and one or more processors to sign into a selected first wireless network and receive data therefrom, and to audibly output the data received; receive from the user interface a selection of a specific color, the specific color associated with a second wireless network; sign out of the specific wireless network and into the second wireless network; and receive from the second wireless network data, and output the audio via the one or more speaker drivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventor: ERIK YOUNG
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Patent number: 10957820Abstract: A light-emitting device is disclosed which includes a segmented active layer disposed between a segmented conductivity layer and a continuous conductivity layer, the active layer, the segmented conductivity layer, and the continuous conductivity layer being arranged to define a plurality of pixels, each pixel including a different segment of the segmented conductivity layer and the segmented active layer. A continuous wavelength converting layer disposed on the continuous conductivity layer is provided. A plurality of first contacts, each first contact being electrically connected to a different segment of the segmented conductivity layer is provided. One or more second contacts that are electrically connected to the continuous conductivity layer are also provided, the number of second contacts being less than the number of first contacts.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Lumileds LLCInventors: Luke Gordon, Oleg Shchekin, Ashish Tandon, Rajat Sharma, Joseph Flemish, Andrei Papou, Wen Yu, Erik Young
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Patent number: 10921314Abstract: Methods of making an integrated circuit for a single-molecule nucleic-acid assay platform. In one example, the method includes adhering a carbon nanotube to a surface of a transfer film, the transfer film comprising gold or a polymer; placing the surface of the transfer film on a CMOS integrated circuit; releasing the carbon nanotube from the transfer film; and forming a pair of post-processed electrodes proximate opposing ends of the carbon nanotube, the post-processed electrodes electrically connecting the carbon nanotube to the CMOS integrated circuit. The method can also include exposing the carbon nanotube to a diazonium salt solution to form a point defect on a portion of the carbon nanotube.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Kenneth L. Shepard, Steven Warren, Scott Trocchia, Yoonhee Lee, Erik Young
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Publication number: 20200308388Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
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Patent number: 10750438Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a playback device configured to audibly output audio in a multi-network environment. The device may include a network interface to receive audio and/or video data over a plurality of wireless networks; speaker drivers; one or more color indicators associated with wireless networks; a user interface to receive a user's selection of a specific wireless network through a the use of a color indicator; and one or more processors to sign into a selected first wireless network and receive data therefrom, and to audibly output the data received; receive from the user interface a selection of a specific color, the specific color associated with a second wireless network; sign out of the specific wireless network and into the second wireless network; and receive from the second wireless network data, and output the audio via the one or more speaker drivers.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Inventor: Erik Young
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Patent number: 10711133Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining clarity and impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric sulfonyl and phosphonate containing flame retardant compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining clarity, glass transition temperature, impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Kendrick Casey Halsey
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Publication number: 20200190307Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
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Publication number: 20200157342Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one polymer comprising at least one diol residue, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite, and (3) at least one chain extending agent; wherein the b* value for said polymer composition is less than 10 according to the L*, a* and b* color system of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) after being heated for at least three hours at 200° C. or 24 hours at 175° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allen Peters
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Publication number: 20200148813Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one semi-crystalline polymer, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite, and (3) at least one chain extending agent; wherein the b* value for said polymer composition is less than 10 according to the L*, a* and b* color system of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) after being heated for at least three hours at 200° C. or 24 hours at 175° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allen Peters
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Patent number: 10584238Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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Publication number: 20190317084Abstract: Methods of making an integrated circuit for a single-molecule nucleic-acid assay platform. In one example, the method includes adhering a carbon nanotube to a surface of a transfer film, the transfer film comprising gold or a polymer; placing the surface of the transfer film on a CMOS integrated circuit; releasing the carbon nanotube from the transfer film; and forming a pair of post-processed electrodes proximate opposing ends of the carbon nanotube, the post-processed electrodes electrically connecting the carbon nanotube to the CMOS integrated circuit. The method can also include exposing the carbon nanotube to a diazonium salt solution to form a point defect on a portion of the carbon nanotube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Kenneth L. Shepard, Steven Warren, Scott Trocchia, Yoonhee Lee, Erik Young
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Publication number: 20190256674Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: David Wayne Compton, Michael Eugene Donelson, James Collins Maine, Marcus David Shelby, Freddie Wayne Williams, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20190233632Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISE TETRAMETHYLCYCLOBUTANEDIOL AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL FOR CALENDERING
Publication number: 20190211145Abstract: Polyester compositions are provided which comprise tetramethylcyclobutanediol and ethylene glycol that provide superior processing characteristics for calendering and, more specifically, to polyester compositions which enable higher rates of production in calendering processes. The present disclosure further pertains to calendering processes for these polyester compositions and to the polyester film and/or sheet produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, James Thomas Goetz, Douglas Weldon Carico, JR. -
Publication number: 20190198716Abstract: A light-emitting device is disclosed which includes a segmented active layer disposed between a segmented conductivity layer and a continuous conductivity layer, the active layer, the segmented conductivity layer, and the continuous conductivity layer being arranged to define a plurality of pixels, each pixel including a different segment of the segmented conductivity layer and the segmented active layer. A continuous wavelength converting layer disposed on the continuous conductivity layer is provided. A plurality of first contacts, each first contact being electrically connected to a different segment of the segmented conductivity layer is provided. One or more second contacts that are electrically connected to the continuous conductivity layer are also provided, the number of second contacts being less than the number of first contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Lumileds LLCInventors: Luke GORDON, Oleg SHCHEKIN, Ashish TANDON, Rajat SHARMA, Joseph FLEMISH, Andrei PAPOU, Wen YU, Erik YOUNG
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Publication number: 20190198564Abstract: A device may include a metal contact between a first isolation region and a second isolation region on a first surface of an epitaxial layer. The device may include a first sidewall and a second sidewall on a second surface of the epitaxial layer distal to the first isolation region and the second isolation region. The device may include a wavelength converting layer on the epitaxial layer between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Lumileds LLCInventors: Ashish TANDON, Rajat SHARMA, Joseph Robert FLEMISH, Andrei PAPOU, Wen YU, Erik YOUNG, Yu-Chen SHEN, Luke GORDON