Patents by Inventor Eugene R. Simmons
Eugene R. Simmons 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: 7994233Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that includes from about 1% by weight to 25% by weight block copolymer having the formula (A-B)x or A-B-A, where the A block includes polyvinylarene, the B block includes poly(monoalkenyl) and x is an integer of at least one, spherical superabsorbent particles comprising polyacrylate, and plasticizing oil, the composition exhibiting water gel time of no greater than 2 minutes, a viscosity of no greater than 100,000 centipoise and a wet tensile strength of at least 15 g/in2.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: H.B. Fuller CompanyInventors: Fouad D. Mehawej, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 7199180Abstract: Disclosed are adhesives and processes for preparing the same, comprising at least one first homogeneous ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, and optionally at least one tackifier, and optionally at least one plasticizer. The claimed adhesives are useful as adhesives such as are employed in various applications, such as in masking tape, clear office tape, labels, decals, bandages, decorative and protective sheets (such as shelf and drawer liners), floor tiles, sanitary napkin/incontinence device placement strips, sun control films, the joining of gaskets to automobile windows, packaging, bookbinding, construction of nonwoven articles, and insulation bonding.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1997Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignees: The Dow Chemical Company, H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Eugene R. Simmons, William L. Bunnelle, David B. Malcolm, Keith C. Knutson, Thomas F. Kauffman, Mark S. Kroll, Michael S. Keehr, Deepak R. Parikh, Jimmy D. Allen, David R. Speth, Selim Yalvac, Malcolm F. Finlayson, Cynthia L. Rickey
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Patent number: 6926959Abstract: The invention is directed to a radiation curable adhesive composition comprising at least one vinyl modified block copolymer having a first polyvinyl aromatic block and a second polydiene block having vinyl functionality, and at least one tackifier. Optionally, the composition may comprises at least one second block copolymer that has not been vinyl modified, at least one platicizer, and at least one wax. The invention is also directed to a double-faced label formed from the composition and the method of producing said label.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Kroll, Margarita Acevedo, Janelle C. Cameron, Thomas F. Kauffman, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Eugene R. Simmons, David B. Malcolm, Kathryn A. Coleman
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Patent number: 6849672Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that includes from about 1% by weight to 25% by weight block copolymer having the formula (A-B)x where the A block includes polyvinylarene, the B block includes poly(monoalkenyl) and x is an integer of at least one, spherical superabsorbent particles comprising polyacrylate, and plasticizing oil, the composition exhibiting water gel time of no greater than 2 minutes, a viscosity of no greater than 100,000 centipoise and a wet tensile strength of at least 15 g/in2.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Fouad D. Mehawej, Eugene R. Simmons
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Publication number: 20030199604Abstract: The invention is directed to a radiation curable adhesive composition comprising at least one vinyl modified block copolymer having a first polyvinyl aromatic block and a second polydiene block having vinyl functionality, and at least one tackifier. Optionally, the composition may comprises at least one second block copolymer that has not been vinyl modified, at least one platicizer, and at least one wax. The invention is also directed to a double-faced label formed from the composition and the method of producing said label.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Mark S. Kroll, Margarita Acevedo, Janelle C. Cameron, Thomas F. Kauffman, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Eugene R. Simmons, David B. Malcolm, Kathryn A. Coleman
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Publication number: 20030134552Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that includes from about 1 % by weight to 25 % by weight block copolymer having the formula (A-B)x where the A block includes polyvinylarene, the B block includes poly(monoalkenyl) and x is an integer of at least one, spherical superabsorbent particles comprising polyacrylate, and plasticizing oil, the composition exhibiting water gel time of no greater than 2 minutes, a viscosity of no greater than 100,000 centipoise and a wet tensile strength of at least 15 g/in2.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Fouad D. Mehawej, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 6579915Abstract: The invention is directed to a radiation curable adhesive composition comprising at least one vinyl modified block copolymer having a first polyvinyl aromatic block and a second polydiene block having vinyl functionality, and at least one tackifier. Optionally, the composition may comprises at least one second block copolymer that has not been vinyl modified, at least one platicizer, and at least one wax. The invention is also directed to a double-faced label formed from the composition and the method of producing said label.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Kroll, Margarita Acevedo, Janelle C. Cameron, Thomas F. Kauffman, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Eugene R. Simmons, David B. Malcolm, Kathryn A. Coleman
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Publication number: 20020016381Abstract: The invention is directed to a radiation curable adhesive composition comprising at least one vinyl modified block copolymer having a first polyvinyl aromatic block and a second polydiene block having vinyl functionality, and at least one tackifier. Optionally, the composition may comprises at least one second block copolymer that has not been vinyl modified, at least one platicizer, and at least one wax. The invention is also directed to a double-faced label formed from the composition and the method of producing said label.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Mark S. Kroll, Margarita Acevedo, Janelle C. Cameron, Thomas F. Kauffman, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Eugene R. Simmons, David B. Malcolm, Kathryn A. Coleman
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Patent number: 6303731Abstract: A moisture curable composition that includes a polyurethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of a) a polyol having an unsaturation of less than 0.02 meq/g; and b) a polyfunctional isocyanate, where the composition forms a pressure sensitive adhesive when cured, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Brian H. Glasbrenner, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 6084010Abstract: The present invention is a hot melt adhesive composition comprising at least one ingredient present in an encapsulated form. The encapsulated ingredient may be any known hot melt adhesive formulation ingredient as well as any hot melt adhesive additive such as antioxidants and fragrances for which there is a desirable change in adhesive properties by isolating such ingredient for a duration of time. The encapsulated ingredient is released from the shell by means of pressure, temperature, diffusion, pH, light, radiation, ultrasound, and combinations thereof. Hot melt adhesive compositions comprising at least one encapsulated ingredient are useful for a variety of novel products including self-supported friction glue sticks, non-tacky pelletized pressure sensitive adhesives, cohesive adhesive systems, hot melt adhesive compositions exhibiting improved thermal stability and odor, as well as for a variety of other adhesive applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: John P. Baetzold, Thomas F. Kauffman, Steven L. Scholl, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 6008262Abstract: The present invention relates to a foamable composition comprising a low viscosity thermoplastic composition comprising at least one ethylene/.alpha.-olefin. The foamable composition may comprise a single ethylene/.alpha.-olefin or a blend of such. Optionally, the foamable composition may further comprise at least one diluent including waxes, plasticizers such as oil, tackifying resin, and mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to a method of foaming such compositions and articles constructed therefrom. More specifically, the present invention relates to foamable thermoplastic compositions having particular utility as cabinet sealant and as foam layers in disposable articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent devices, medical devices such as bandages and dressings, as well as a variety of other uses.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. McKay, Eugene R. Simmons, Donald P. Woodbridge
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Patent number: 5942569Abstract: A polymeric composition in pellet form comprising a tacky hot melt composition, comprising a) from about 5% by weight to about 90% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, b) from about 0% by weight to about 65% by weight of a tackifying resin, c) from about 0% to about 50% by weight of a plasticizer, d) up to about 2% by weight of an antioxidant, and a pelletizing aid, wherein the tacky hot melt composition has some minimum amount of tackifier or plasticizer and is a pressure sensitive adhesive having a storage modulus, G', at about 25.degree. C., of less than about 5.times.10.sup.6 dynes/cm.sup.2, and each pellet has a substantially tack-free surface.This invention further discloses a polymeric composition in pellet form suitable for molding articles. The composition comprises a tacky hot melt composition comprising at least one high molecular weight triblock copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A and a plasticizer and a pelletizing aid.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1998Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Eugene R. Simmons, Kevin J. Sweeney, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Christopher E. Olson, Freddie C. Carter, James R. Farmer
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Patent number: 5869555Abstract: A polymeric composition in pellet form comprising a tacky hot melt composition, comprising a) from about 5% by weight to about 90% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, b) from about 0% by weight to about 65% by weight of a tackifying resin, c) from about 0% to about 50% by weight of a plasticizer, d) up to about 2% by weight of an antioxidant, and a pelletizing aid, wherein the tacky hot melt composition has some minimum amount of tackifier or plasticizer and is a pressure sensitive adhesive having a storage modulus, G', at about 25.degree. C., of less than about 5.times.10.sup.6 dynes/cm.sup.2, and each pellet has a substantially tack-free surface.This invention further discloses a polymeric composition in pellet form suitable for molding articles. The composition comprises a tacky hot melt composition comprising at least one high molecular weight triblock copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A and a plasticizer and a pelletizing aid.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Eugene R. Simmons, Kevin J. Sweeney, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Christopher E. Olson, Freddie C. Carter, James R. Farmer
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Patent number: 5869562Abstract: This invention relates to an envelope coated with a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition preferably comprising a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight in the adhesive of at least one block copolymer selected from the group consisting of styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers, styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and mixtures thereof wherein the block copolymers comprise from about 15% to about 35% styrene by weight in the copolymer and diblock contents from about 0% to about 90% by weight in the copolymer; and b) from about 60% to about 90% by weight in the adhesive of a modifier selected from the group consisting of solid tackifying resins, liquid tackifying resins, liquid elastomers and mixtures thereof. The invention further relates to an improved oil-free pressure sensitive adhesive that is low in viscosity and provides a destructive bond and resists deformation of high density spun polyolefin materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Janelle C. Cameron, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 5863977Abstract: This invention relates to hot melt adhesives comprising a high molecular weight polystyrene-ethylene/butylene-polystyrene block copolymer and articles constructed therefrom. This polymer is useful in a variety of hot melt adhesive applications such as food packaging adhesives, rodent traps, skin attachment adhesives, positioning adhesives, diaper tapes, low tack diaper fastening systems, foam in place gaskets, etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Carolyn A. Fischer, Eugene R. Simmons, Mark S. Kroll, Jeffrey S. Lindquist
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Patent number: 5827913Abstract: The present invention is a hot melt adhesive composition comprising at least one ingredient present in an encapsulated form. The encapsulated ingredient may be any known hot melt adhesive formulation ingredient as well as any hot melt adhesive additive such as antioxidants and fragrances for which there is a desirable change in adhesive properties by isolating such ingredient for a duration of time. The encapsulated ingredient is released from the shell by means of pressure, temperature, diffusion, pH, light, radiation, ultrasound, and combinations thereof. Hot melt adhesive compositions comprising at least one encapsulated ingredient are useful for a variety of novel products including self-supported friction glue sticks, non-tacky pelletized pressure sensitive adhesives, cohesive adhesive systems, hot melt adhesive compositions exhibiting improved thermal stability and odor, as well as for a variety of other adhesive applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: John P. Baetzold, Thomas F. Kauffman, Steven L. Scholl, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 5534575Abstract: Hot melt adhesives which include at least 5% of a thermoplastic elastomer block copolymer having a Vicat softening temperature of at least 60.degree. C. and a melting point of at least 100.degree. C., have improved thermal resistance properties and can be applied with conventional hot melt application equipment at temperatures of between about 149.degree. C. and about 204.degree. C. The adhesives are particularly suited to use in above-the-belt locations in automobile interiors and in furniture bonding. Especially suitable thermoplastic elastomers are polyether-polyester and polyether-polyamide segmented polymers with melting points above 149.degree. C. Hot melt adhesives based on these thermoplastic elastomers can be formulated to provide a range of properties including pressure sensitive properties and contact adhesive properties.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1995Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Mary E. Foster, Eugene R. Simmons, Lowell G. Lindquist, William L. Bunnelle
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Patent number: 5459193Abstract: An improved hot melt adhesive with low self-adhesion. The adhesive is useful for disposable articles and employs a S-EB-S block copolymer. The adhesive does not require a release liner and has superior stay-in-place properties.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1995Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Carolyn M. Anderson, Eugene R. Simmons
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Patent number: 5204390Abstract: The invention relates to a PSA hot melt composition that exhibits adhesive stability when exposed to ultraviolet light and is stable when contacted with plasticized surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1992Date of Patent: April 20, 1993Assignee: H.B. Fuller CompanyInventors: James P. Szymanski, Eugene R. Simmons, Jeffrey S. Lindquist
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Patent number: 5143961Abstract: Normally water insoluble hot melt adhesive compositions containing structural polymers such as A-B-A block copolymers, butyl rubbers, polyesters, ethylene vinyl acetates, ethylene acrylic acid polymers can be made sensitive to the action of water using an effective water sensitizing amount of a polyalkyloxazoline polymer in the hot melt adhesive. The polyalkyloxazoline polymer can be incorporated into a single phase adhesive composition with the structural polymer using an effective amount of a hydroxyl or carboxylic acid compound.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1989Date of Patent: September 1, 1992Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Scholl, Eugene R. Simmons, Keith C. Knutson, William L. Bunnelle