Patents by Inventor James J. Barnat
James J. Barnat 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: 20230348336Abstract: A method of reducing dust formation and caking in fertilizer comprising coating the fertilizer in a bituminous emulsion. The coating may comprise bitumen, cutback bitumen, or a combination of bitumen and cutback bitumen comprising 20-100% bitumen. The bitumen, cutback bitumen, or combination thereof may be emulsified with water prior to being sprayed on the fertilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: ArrMaz Products Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Ogzewalla, Archimedo Mario Carlini, James J. Barnat
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Publication number: 20170204019Abstract: A method of reducing dust formation and caking in fertilizer comprising coating the fertilizer in a bituminous emulsion. The coating may comprise bitumen, cutback bitumen, or a combination of bitumen and cutback bitumen comprising 20-100% bitumen. The bitumen, cutback bitumen, or combination thereof may be emulsified with water prior to being sprayed on the fertilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Arr-Maz Products, L.P.Inventors: Mark B. Ogzewalla, Archimedo Mario Carlini, Jr., James J. Barnat
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Publication number: 20130261232Abstract: A pre-processed polymer concentrate in binder comprising a binder and at least one polymer that contains at least 60% conjugated diene where the polymer comprises greater than 26% by weight of the pre-processed polymer concentrate in binder, where the pre-processed polymer concentrate in binder is capable of incorporating quickly into diluent binder under low shear conditions and where the pre-processed polymer concentrate in hinder does not comprise chlorinated polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Arr-Maz Products, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Vincent Vopat
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Patent number: 8465843Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface and applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, where the aggregate mixture comprises aggregate particles and an asphalt solution and where the aggregate mixture has a plurality of air voids, and where the binding material fills at least 15% of the air voids in the aggregate mixture (AVFA).Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Arr-Maz Products, L.P.Inventors: Marvin Keller Exline, Jon Brett Wingo, James Joseph Cunningham, James J. Barnat
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Patent number: 8329250Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface, applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, and allowing the binding material to fill some of the air voids in the aggregate mixture to form a substantially voidless layer with a height of at least 0.38 cm.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Arr-Maz Products, L.P.Inventors: Marvin Keller Exline, Jon Brett Wingo, James Joseph Cunningham, James J. Barnat
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Publication number: 20120189388Abstract: The invention is a foamed bituminous emulsion comprising a bituminous emulsion and vapor entrained within the bituminous emulsion, such that the foamed bituminous emulsion is a frothy mass of foam. The temperature of the foamed bituminous emulsion may be less than 100° C., less than 75° C., or less than 50° C. The vapor entrained within the bituminous emulsion may have a volume greater than 5%, 25%, or 50% by volume of the volume of the bituminous emulsion. The foamed bituminous emulsion may be combined with paving materials to produce a foamed bituminous emulsion paving mixture. A layer may by produced by forming a bituminous emulsion; foaming the bituminous emulsion to produce a foamed bituminous emulsion, where foaming the bituminous emulsion comprises causing vapor to become entrained within the bituminous emulsion; combining the foamed bituminous emulsion with paving materials to produce a paving mixture; and applying the paving mixture to an existing surface to form a new surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Tim O'Connell, Ronnie Price, Stephen Fain, Kim Orlando, James J. Barnat
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Publication number: 20120184650Abstract: A method for formulating an emulsified polymer modified asphalt, and the emulsion thus created. The method includes mixing at least one polymer and a first binder in a high shear device to produce a polymer-binder composite, where the polymer is at least 70% butadiene; mixing the polymer-binder composite with a second binder to form a polymer modified asphalt; and emulsifying the polymer modified asphalt by combining effective amounts of an emulsifying agent and of water with the polymer modified asphalt. The polymer-binder composite may be produced at lower than room temperature or may include metal fatty acids, such that the resultant polymer-binder composite may be stored and transported at room temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ARRMAZ PRODUCTS, LPInventors: James J. Barnat, Vincent Vopat
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Publication number: 20110142540Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface, applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, and allowing the binding material to fill some of the air voids in the aggregate mixture to form a substantially voidless layer with a height of at least 0.38 cm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Marvin Keller Exline, Jon Brett Wingo, James Joseph Cunningham, JR., James J. Barnat
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Publication number: 20110142538Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface and applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, where the aggregate mixture comprises aggregate particles and an asphalt solution and where the aggregate mixture has a plurality of air voids, and where the binding material fills at least 15% of the air voids in the aggregate mixture (AVFA).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Marvin Keller Exline, Jon Brett Wingo, James Joseph Cunningham, JR., James J. Barnat
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Publication number: 20110038668Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface and applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, where the aggregate mixture comprises aggregate particles and an asphalt solution and where the aggregate mixture has a plurality of air voids, and where the binding material fills at least 15% of the air voids in the aggregate mixture (AVFA).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Road Science, LLC.Inventors: Marvin Keller Exline, Jon Brett Wingo, James Joseph Cunningham, JR., James J. Barnat
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Patent number: 7888413Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one bituminous binder to examine, where the bituminous binder comprises bitumen and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the bituminous binder's weight comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%, more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous binder for binder fracture energy properties; and selecting a bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Road Science, LLCInventors: James J. Barnat, Phillip Blankenship, Richard Steger, Todd Lynn, Jason Bausano, Jehna Dent, Tim McKinney
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Publication number: 20100240807Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one bituminous binder to examine, where the bituminous binder comprises bitumen and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the bituminous binder's weight comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%, more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous binder for binder fracture energy properties; and selecting a bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: James J. Barnat, Phillip Blankenship, Richard Steger, Todd Lynn, Jason Bausano, Jehna Dent, Tim McKinney
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Publication number: 20100222468Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one bituminous binder to examine, where the bituminous binder comprises bitumen and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the bituminous binder's weight comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%, more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous mixture for fatigue properties; and selecting a bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SEMMATERIALS, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Phillip Blankenship, Richard Steger, Todd Lynn, Jason Bausano, Jehna Dent, Tim McKinney
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Publication number: 20100222466Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one emulsified bituminous binder to examine, where the emulsified bituminous binder comprises bitumen, one or more emulsifier, and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers, the one or more emulsifier, or both include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the weight of the emulsified bituminous binder residuum comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%, more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the emulsified bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous mixture for fatigue properties; and selecting a bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SEMMATERIALS, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Vince Vopat
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Publication number: 20100222469Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one bituminous binder to examine, where the bituminous binder comprises bitumen and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the bituminous binder's weight comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%. more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous binder for binder fracture energy properties; and selecting a bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SEMMATERIALS, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Phillip Blankenship, Richard Steger, Todd Lynn, Jason Bausano, Jehna Dent, Tim McKinney
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Publication number: 20100222467Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one emulsified bituminous binder to examine, where the emulsified bituminous binder comprises bitumen, one or more emulsifier, and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers, the one or more emulsifier, or both include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the emulsified bituminous binder residuum weight comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%, more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the emulsified bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous mixture for mixture fracture energy properties; and selecting a emulsified bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SemMaterials, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Vince Vopat
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Publication number: 20100222465Abstract: A method of selecting a crack resistant layer to be applied to an existing surface, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one bituminous binder to examine, where the bituminous binder comprises bitumen and one or more polymers, where the one or more polymers include a sufficient amount of conjugated diene such that at least 2.5% of the bituminous binder's weight comprises conjugated diene, preferably at least 3.0%, more preferably at least 3.5%, and most preferably 4.0%; forming at least one bituminous mixture comprising the bituminous binder and an aggregate; testing each bituminous mixture for mixture fracture energy properties; and selecting a bituminous binder for use in the crack resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SEMMATERIALS, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Phillip Blankenship, Richard Steger, Todd Lynn, Jason Bausano, Jehna Dent, Tim McKinney
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Publication number: 20100222464Abstract: A method for formulating an emulsified polymer modified asphalt, and the emulsion thus created. The method includes mixing at least one polymer and a first binder in a high shear device to produce a polymer-binder composite; mixing the polymer-binder composite with a second binder to form a polymer modified asphalt; and emulsifying the polymer modified asphalt by combining effective amounts of an emulsifying agent and of water with the polymer modified asphalt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SEMMATERIALS, L.P.Inventors: James J. Barnat, Vincent Vopat
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Publication number: 20100081738Abstract: A pre-processed polymer concentrate in binder comprising a binder and at least one polymer where the polymer comprises greater than 26% by weight of the pre-processed polymer concentrate in binder, where the pre-processed polymer concentrate in binder is capable of incorporating quickly into diluent binder under low shear conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: ROAD SCIENCE, LLCInventors: James J. Barnat, F. Vincent Vopat
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Publication number: 20090137690Abstract: A delinked polymer modified bitumen comprising a delinked polymer-bitumen composite and additional bituminous material. The delinked polymer-bitumen composite comprises sulfur-cured elastomeric material having a vulcanized network and a plurality of polymer backbones; at least one rubber accelerator and at least one activator in sufficient quantities to delink the vulcanized network of the sulfur-cured elastomeric material; and at least one bituminous material, where the sulfur-cured elastomeric material, the rubber accelerator, the activator, and the bituminous material are mixed under high shear conditions at a temperature greater than 70° C. to produce the delinked polymer-bitumen composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: SEMMATERIALS, L.P.Inventor: James J. Barnat