Patents by Inventor Gary Wieber
Gary Wieber 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: 20230242711Abstract: A catalyzed hydroformylation process of an alkenyl-functional organosilicon compound with carbon monoxide and hydrogen produces an aldehyde-functional organosilicon compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Jason Fisk, Robert Larsen, Haoquan Li, Michael Tulchinsky, Gary Wieber, David Devore, John Gohndrone, Michael Ferritto
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Patent number: 11207263Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (A) a film forming composition that can produce a tack free surface comprising: (I) a hydrosilylation reaction product of: (a) a silicone resin having the formula: (R1R22SiO1/2)w(R1R2SiO2/2)x(R2SiO3/2)y(SiO4/2)z wherein R2 is a C1 to C10 hydrocarbon group free of aliphatic unsaturation, R1 is R2 or an alkenyl group, w is from 0.3 to 0.6, x is from 0.0 to 0.2, y is 0, z is from 0.4 to 0.7, w+x+y+z=1.0, and w+z is from 0.85 to 1.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Thomas Bekemeier, Patrick Fryfogle, Gary Wieber, Kimmai Nguyen, Zhi Li, Julie Cook, Jason Vogel
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Publication number: 20150105529Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing silicone resins having improved product purity. The process involves flowing a first liquid containing a silicone resin and an impurity through a fiber bundle, wherein the first liquid and second liquid are substantially immiscible.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Robert Fosdick, Gary Wieber
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Publication number: 20150079407Abstract: A silicone-polyester composition and a process of forming a silicone-polyester composition are provided. The silicone part of the silicone-polyester composition contains Tph and Q units and is free of D units. A polyester precursor and a silicone precursor are mixed and reacted together so as to form a silicone-polyester composition wherein the silicone part contains Tph, Q units and optionally TMe units. The silicone-polyester composition can be used to form a coating on a substrate, and the substrate is made of aluminum, stainless steel, iron, plastics or glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Thomas Bekemeier, Lucas Chou, Zhihua Liu, Mari Wakita, Gary Wieber, Gerald Witucki, Xiaojun Xiang, Fang Zhang, Jiayin Zhu
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Patent number: 8399594Abstract: This invention relates to new blocked isocyanate silicone resins which can be used to make shelf stable one part curable coating compositions. These coatings do not cure until heated. The coatings provide weather resistant protection for numerous substrates including automobile exteriors, leather fabric, electronic components, wood floors and surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 8298517Abstract: Personal care composition having improved compatibility and providing improved sun protection are obtained by including a liquid silicone resin having greater than 50 mole percent Me3SiO1/2 and PrSiC3/2 units, where Me is methyl and Pr is propyl in the composition. If desired to enable additional compatibility of ingredients comprising the personal care composition, the liquid silicone resin can also contain PhSiO3/2 or Ph2SiO2/2 units, where Ph is phenyl, or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: John Bernard Horstman, Douglas W. King, Paul W. Pretzer, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Tina Leaym, Maria R. Pretzer
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Publication number: 20110110873Abstract: Personal care composition having improved compatibility and providing improved sun protection are obtained by including a liquid silicone resin having greater than 50 mole percent Me3SiO1/2 and PrSiC3/2 units, where Me is methyl and Pr is propyl in the composition. If desired to enable additional compatibility of ingredients comprising the personal care composition, the liquid silicone resin can also contain PhSiO3/2 or Ph2SiO2/2 units, where Ph is phenyl, or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: John Bernard Horstman, Douglas W. King, Paul W. Pretzer, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Tina Leaym, Maria R. Pretzer
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Patent number: 7858697Abstract: This invention relates to carbinol-functional silicone resins and a method to manufacture carbinol-functional silicone resins. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions comprising the carbinol-functional silicone resins. The carbinol-functional silicone resins can be used to make tough, water resistant, solvent resistant, scratch resistant, and heat resistant materials by formulating and reacting these silicone resins with certain organic materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: John Bernard Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Publication number: 20100093902Abstract: This invention relates to new blocked isocyanate silicone resins which can be used to make shelf stable one part curable coating compositions. These coatings do not cure until heated. The coatings provide weather resistant protection for numerous substrates including automobile exteriors, leather fabric, electronic components, wood floors and surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7501473Abstract: This invention relates to aminofunctional silicone resins having high aryl content R2SiO2/2 content and amine content. The aminofunctional silicone resins of this invention are useful in making tough, water, solvent, and heat resistant hybrid materials when used in combination with selected organic materials, particularly epoxy-containing organic materials. The aminofunctional resins of this invention have the ability to flexibilize epoxy compounds while maintaining low CTE and solvent resistance. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions containing the above described aminofunctional silicone resins.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Glenn Gordon, John Bernard Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7452956Abstract: This invention relates to urethane compositions comprising: (A) 100 weight parts of at least one compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) 0.3-300 weight parts of a carbinol-functional silicone resin; (C) up to 250 weight parts of an organic polyol; and (D) up to 10 weight parts of a cure rate modifier. The urethane compositions of this invention are useful as a stand-alone coating or as ingredients in protective coatings, paint formulations, and powder coatings. The urethane compositions of this invention can also be formulated with a blowing agent and cell stabilizer to produce thermally stable foam formulations.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Tammy Cheng, Michael Ferritto, Glenn Gordon, John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7423095Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a compound containing at least one acrylate group or a compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) at least one aminofanctional silicone resin; (C) up to 300 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; and (D) up to 5 weight parts of at least one cure rate modifier. The coating compositions of this invention are useful as a stand alone coating or as ingredients in flame retardant coating compositions, fabric or fiber coating compositions, UV resistant coating compositions, paint formulations, powder coatings, architectural coatings and adhesives. The coating compositions of this invention have enhanced thermal stability, particularly when used in coatings, paints, powder coatings, architectural coatings, and adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Glenn Gordon, John Benard Horstman, Russell King, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Publication number: 20080071017Abstract: An anhydride functional silsesquioxane resin composition containing the units: (R13SiO1/2)a??(i) (R22SiO2/2)b??(ii) (R3SiO3/2)c and??(iii) (SiO4/2)d.??(iv) R1, R2, and R3 can be an anhydride group, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, or an alkaryl group. a is 0.1-0.6, b is zero to 0.5, c is 0.3-0.8, d is zero to 0.3, and the sum of a, b, c, and d, is one. The composition contains more than two anhydride groups. The anhydride functional silsesquioxane resin can be used to form curable one-part composition containing the anhydride functional silsesquioxane resin composition, an epoxy resin; and optionally, an anhydride containing organic curing agent, a cure accelerator, and a filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Glenn Gordon, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber
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Publication number: 20070225432Abstract: A coating composition, particularly a clearcoat composition, which may be a two-component clearcoat composition, comprises a film-forming material, a crosslinking agent, and a nonlinear polysiloxane polymer having a functional group reactive with the crosslinking agent. The coating composition exhibits excellent scratch resistance and adhesion of repair coating layers and sealants, such as windshield sealants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: BASF CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Balch, David Lau, Peter Betz, Gudrun Wiemann, Donald Campbell, Vicki Berry, Kenneth Fey, John Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Lori Sutton-Poungthana, Gary Wieber, Gerald Witucki
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Publication number: 20070148115Abstract: MQ-T propyl siloxane resins comprising (R13SiO1/2)a, (R22SiO2/2)b, (R3SiO3/2)c, and (SiO4/2)d units, where at least 40 mole % of the R3 groups are propyl are disclosed. A method of preparing such siloxane resins by reacting a MQ siloxane resin with a T propyl siloxane resin is also disclosed. These siloxane resins are useful in a variety of personal, household, and medical care applications, and in particular, as a resin additive in pigmented cosmetic formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: Julie Cook, Daniel Hinterman, Lori Stark-Kasley, Gary Wieber
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Publication number: 20070104674Abstract: This invention relates to aminofunctional silicone resins having high aryl content R2SiO2/2 content and amine content. The aminofunctional silicone resins of this invention are useful in making tough, water, solvent, and heat resistant hybrid materials when used in combination with selected organic materials, particularly epoxy-containing organic materials. The aminofunctional resins of this invention have the ability to flexibilize epoxy compounds while maintaining low CTE and solvent resistance. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions containing the above described aminofunctional silicone resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2004Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Glenn Gordon, John Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Witucki
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Publication number: 20070093618Abstract: This invention relates to urethane compositions comprising: (A) 100 weight pants of at least one compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) 0.3-300 weight parts of a carbinol-functional silicone resin; (C) up to 250 weight parts of an organic polyol; and (D) up to 10 weight parts of a cure rate modifier. The urethane compositions of this invention are useful as a stand-alone coating or as ingredients in protective coatings, paint formulations, and powder coatings. The urethane compositions of this invention can also be formulated with a blowing agent and cell stabilizer to produce thermally stable foam formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Tammy Cheng, Michael Ferritto, Glenn Gordon, John Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Witucki
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Publication number: 20060252890Abstract: This invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising: (a) 81 to 99.99 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin, thermoset resin, thermoplastic resin blend, or thermoset resin blend which upon burning forms a char and (b) 0.01-19 weight percent of a silsesquioxane resin having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 300 and having the average molecular formula: (R3SiO1/2)a (R2SiO2/2)b (RSiO3/2)c (SiO4/2)d(RO1/2)e (OH1/2)f wherein each R is hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, a and b are zero or positive numbers and the value of a+b is greater than zero, c is a positive number, d, e and f are zero or positive numbers with the provisos that the copolymer comprises at least 40 mole percent of RSiO3/2 units, the copolymer comprises less than 10 mole percent SiO4/2 units, greater than 30 mole percent of the silicon-bonded R groups are silicon-bonded aryl groups, greater than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: November 9, 2006Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: David Romenesko, Randall Schmidt, Atsushi Togashi, Gary Wieber
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Publication number: 20060235142Abstract: This invention relates to carbinol-functional silicone resins and a method to manufacture carbinol-functional silicone resins. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions comprising the carbinol-functional silicone resins. The carbinol-functional silicone resins can be used to make tough, water resistant, solvent resistant, scratch resistant, and heat resistant materials by formulating and reacting these silicone resins with certain organic materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: John Hostman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Witucki
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Publication number: 20060205868Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a a compound containing at least one acrylate group or a compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) at least one aminofanctional silicone resin; (C) up to 300 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; and (D) up to 5 weight parts of at least one cure rate modifier. The coating compositions of this invention are useful as a stand alone coating or as ingredients in flame retardant coating compositions, fabric or fiber coating compositions, UV resistant coating compositions, paint formulations, powder coatings, architectural coatings and adhesives. The coating compositions of this invention have enhanced thermal stability, particularly when used in coatings, paints, powder coatings, architectural coatings, and adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2004Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Glenn Gordon, John Horstamn, Russell King, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Witucki