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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Publication number: 20190194448Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Kendrick Casey Halsey
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Publication number: 20190189682Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) array may include an epitaxial layer comprising a first pixel and a second pixel separated by an isolation region. A reflective layer may be formed on the epitaxial layer. A p-type contact layer may be formed on the reflective layer. The isolation region may have a width that is at least a width of a trench formed in a p-type contact layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Lumileds LLCInventors: Erik YOUNG, Joseph Robert FLEMISH, Ashish TANDON, Rajat SHARMA, Andrei PAPOU, Wen YU, Yu-Chen SHEN, Luke GORDON
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Patent number: 10308799Abstract: 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: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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Publication number: 20180371233Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins and copolyesters. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including 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 21, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20180371225Abstract: 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: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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Publication number: 20180359691Abstract: 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: July 16, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventor: ERIK YOUNG
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Publication number: 20180352506Abstract: 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: August 10, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: ERIK YOUNG
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Patent number: 10075908Abstract: 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: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventor: Erik Young
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Publication number: 20180020400Abstract: 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: June 12, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Erik Young
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Patent number: 9492991Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of making an encapsulated electrically energized device, the method comprising: providing a first layer and a second layer each independently comprising a copolyester, a polycarbonate, a polyacrylate, polycarbonate/polyester miscible blends, or mixtures thereof, providing the electrically energized between the first and second layer, thermocompressively fusing the first layer and the second layer to encapsulate the electrically energized device by applying pressure at a temperature, sufficient to form the article, to a perimeter of the surface of the first and second layers, wherein the perimeter does not overlap the electrically energized device, wherein the temperature at the interface of the first and second layers is equal to or greater than Tg of the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the polyester layers have a flow during encapsulation less than the flow that induces fractures in the electrically energized device.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Ryan Thomas Neill, Gary Wayne Hartley, Michael Eugene Donelson, Theodore Robert Trautman, John Walker Gilmer, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20160168374Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Kendrick Casey Halsey
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Patent number: 8969443Abstract: 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 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 nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20130338275Abstract: 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 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 nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Patent number: 8604105Abstract: 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 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 nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20130143052Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of making an encapsulated electrically energized device, the method comprising: providing a first layer and a second layer each independently comprising a copolyester, a polycarbonate, a polyacrylate, polycarbonate/polyester miscible blends, or mixtures thereof, providing the electrically energized between the first and second layer, thermocompressively fusing the first layer and the second layer to encapsulate the electrically energized device by applying pressure at a temperature, sufficient to form the article, to a perimeter of the surface of the first and second layers, wherein the perimeter does not overlap the electrically energized device, wherein the temperature at the interface of the first and second layers is equal to or greater than Tg of the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the polyester layers have a flow during encapsulation less than the flow that induces fractures in the electrically energized device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Ryan Thomas Neill, Gary Wayne Hartley, Michael Eugene Donelson, Theodore Robert Trautman, John Walker Gilmer, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Patent number: 8287991Abstract: Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Also disclosed are methods of laminating a first layer and a second layer with an inclusion between the layers to form a laminated article with an embedded inclusion, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, Ryan Thomas Neill, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20120065304Abstract: 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 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 nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20090017320Abstract: Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Also disclosed are methods of laminating a first layer and a second layer with an inclusion between the layers to form a laminated article with an embedded inclusion, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, Ryan Thomas Neill, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20080085390Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of making an encapsulated electrically energized device, the method comprising: providing a first layer and a second layer each independently comprising a copolyester, providing the electrically energized between the first and second layer, thermocompressively fusing the first layer and the second layer to encapsulate the electrically energized device by applying pressure at a temperature sufficient to form the article, wherein the temperature at an interface between the first and second layers is equal to or greater than Tg of the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the polyester layers have a flow during encapsulation less than the flow that induces fractures in the electrically energized device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Ryan Thomas Neill, Gary Wayne Hartley, Michael Eugene Donelson, Theodore Robert Trautman, John Walker Gilmer, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20050061683Abstract: An aqueous thiourea-free gold etching bath for electrolytically etching gold from a microelectronic workpiece. One embodiment of the aqueous thiourea-free bath contains: (a) about 0.5-1.5 M iodide; (b) about 0.1-0.3 M sulfite; and (c) about 1.0-3.0 g/L wetting agent. The bath is useful in a process for electrolytically etching gold from a microelectronic workpiece. A tool system in which the baths and processes of the present invention may be used is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Zhongmin Hu, Erik Young