Patents by Inventor Glenn M. Cooper

Glenn M. Cooper 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).

  • Paints with improved water staining and color rub-off qualities
    Patent number: 8980995
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a hybrid latex polymer composition with one or more hydrophobic compound which is a solid or has a 50% distillation temperature of at least 200° C. and one or more matrix polymer, wherein the hydrophobic compound is entrapped in the structure of the matrix polymer. Further, the invention is a method of improving resistance to water staining and color rub-off in latex paints by including a hybrid latex polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Yong Yang, Vincent R. Libero, Luz Clarena Shavel, Glenn M. Cooper, Johanna L. Garcia de Visicaro, George M. Amrich, Robert J. Sheerin, Steve Minassian
  • PAINTS WITH IMPROVED WATER STAINING AND COLOR RUB-OFF QUALITIES
    Publication number: 20130079456
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a hybrid latex polymer composition with one or more hydrophobic compound which is a solid or has a 50% distillation temperature of at least 200° C. and one or more matrix polymer, wherein the hydrophobic compound is entrapped in the structure of the matrix polymer. Further, the invention is a method of improving resistance to water staining and color rub-off in latex paints by including a hybrid latex polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Yong Yang, Vincent R. Libero, Luz Clarena Shavel, Glenn M. Cooper, Johanna L. Garcia de Visicaro, George M. Amrich, Robert J. Sheerin, Steve Minassian
  • Rapid activation car window sign
    Patent number: 5628133
    Abstract: A removable car sign is provided for temporary installation on the inside face of the window of a car. A pneumatic bulb is placed conveniently near the driver's console. When the bulb is squeezed by the car driver it causes the sign to extend to an open position in which a message is visible from the outside of the car. When the bulb is released the sign returns to its closed position in which the message is not viewable. The message surfaces may be easily removed and replaced as one may desire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Inventor: Glenn M. Cooper