Patents by Inventor Gerald K. Schalau, II

Gerald K. Schalau, II 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).

  • Patent number: 10463737
    Abstract: Silicone acrylate copolymer composition, namely, silicone resin-acrylate copolymers and methods of preparing the same. The silicone acrylate composition may include a silicone resin coupled with an acrylate polymer via a linking group. The silicone acrylate composition may be formed by preparing an acrylate or a (meth)acrylate functional resin and carrying out acrylate polymerization in the presence of a functionalized resin. A silane-functional acrylate polymer may be prepared, followed by a reaction to couple a resin to the silane-functional acrylate polymer. The resulting copolymer may then be used as desired, e.g., added to a silicone and acrylate mixture to create a non-separating blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert O Huber, Gary Lee Loubert, Gerald K Schalau, II, Simon Toth
  • Patent number: 10316228
    Abstract: A multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition prepared by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising acrylate or methacrylate functionality in a first solvent in the presence of an initiator, removing the first solvent, and adding a second solvent to form the multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition. Alternatively, a multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition prepared by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising acrylate or methacrylate functionality in a first solvent in the presence of an initiator, adding a processing solvent having a higher boiling point than the first solvent, applying heat to selectively remove a majority of the first solvent, removing the processing solvent, and adding a second solvent to form the multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: DOW SILICONES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chana Wilson Evans, Robert O. Huber, Linda S. Nartker, Gerald K. Schalau, II, Xavier Thomas, Simon Toth
  • Publication number: 20180002583
    Abstract: A multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition prepared by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising acrylate or methacrylate functionality in a first solvent in the presence of an initiator, removing the first solvent, and adding a second solvent to form the multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition. Alternatively, a multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition prepared by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising acrylate or methacrylate functionality in a first solvent in the presence of an initiator, adding a processing solvent having a higher boiling point than the first solvent, applying heat to selectively remove a majority of the first solvent, removing the processing solvent, and adding a second solvent to form the multi-phase silicone acrylic hybrid visco-elastic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Chana Wilson Evans, Robert O. Huber, Linda S. Nartker, Gerald K. Schalau, II, Xavier Thomas, Simon Toth
  • Publication number: 20140371317
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising: i) an aqueous silicone emulsion comprising; A) 0.5 wt % to 95 wt % of a silicone gum, resin, or PSA, B) 0.1 to 90 wt % of an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer, and sufficient amount of water to sum all ingredients of the silicone gum emulsion to 100 weight percent, ii) a healthcare active, and iii) an optional enhancer(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Hyder Aliyar, Robert O. Huber, Donald Taylor Liles, Gary L. Loubert, Gerald K. Schalau, II, SIMON Toth
  • Patent number: 8586669
    Abstract: Silicone paste compositions are disclosed by combining a silicone organic elastomer gel with water or a hydrophilic solvent. The silicone paste compositions may further contain a personal or healthcare active. The silicone organic elastomer gel is prepared by reacting in a carrier fluid an organohydrogensiloxane with two polyoxyalkylenes, the first polyoxyalkylene having aliphatic unsaturation at both each molecular termini, and the second polyoxyalkylene having aliphatic unsaturation at one molecular terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: John Joseph Kennan, Kathryn Elizabeth Messner, Isabelle Van Reeth, Robert O. Huber, Gerald K. Schalau, II, Concettina Scavuzzo
  • Publication number: 20120135225
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a construction consisting of in the order from the outside towards the inside: An occlusive or non occlusive external film layer; a non-curing pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) that has been blended with a therapeutic concentration of at least one or a combination of cosmetic or pharmaceutical active ingredients; and a silicone gel adhesive that is used as the skin contact layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Andre Colas, Gerald K. Schalau, II, Xavier Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110268677
    Abstract: Silicone paste compositions are disclosed by combining a silicone organic elastomer gel with water or a hydrophilic solvent. The silicone paste compositions may further contain a personal or healthcare active. The silicone organic elastomer gel is prepared by reacting in a carrier fluid an organohydrogensiloxane with two polyoxyalkylenes, the first polyoxyalkylene having aliphatic unsaturation at both each molecular termini, and the second polyoxyalkylene having aliphatic unsaturation at one molecular terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: John Joseph Kennan, Kathryn Elizabeth Messner, Isabelle Van Reeth, Robert O Huber, Gerald K. Schalau, II, Concettina Scavuzzo
  • Patent number: 7939570
    Abstract: A controlled-release composition for topical application to a substrate includes an oil-in-water emulsion and an active agent incorporated into the oil-in-water emulsion. The oil-in-water emulsion is substantially free of lipophilic solvent and is formed by mechanical inversion of a water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion includes a silicone component, a surfactant, and water. A method of delivering the active agent to the substrate provides the oil-in-water emulsion and incorporates the active agent into the oil-in-water emulsion for delivery of the active agent to the substrate upon application of the oil-in-water emulsion to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Victor A. Raul, Xavier Jean-Paul Thomas, Anne K. Shim, Gerald K. Schalau, II, Janelle L. Cabala