Patents by Inventor James Schreck

James Schreck 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: 6894128
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods useful in polymerization processes utilizing at least two metal compounds are disclosed. At least one of the metal compounds is a Group 15 containing metal compound and the other metal compound is preferably a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst. The invention also discloses a new polyolefin, generally polyethylene, particularly a multimodal polymer and more specifically, a bimodal polymer, and its use in various end-use applications such as film, molding and pipe. The Group 15 containing metal compound is represented in one embodiment by the formulae: wherein M is a Group 4, 5, or 6 metal; each X is independently a leaving group; y is 0 or 1; n is the oxidation state of M; m is the formal change of the ligand comprising the YZL or YZL? groups; L is a Group 15 or 16 element; L? is a Group 15 or 16 element or Group 14 containing group; Y is a Group 15 element; Z is a Group 15 element; and the other groups are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald R. Loveday, David H. McConville, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6861483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermally triggered compounds that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in the controllable generation of one or more catalyst inhibitors that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, Dick Alan Nagaki, Thomas Henry Peterson, David James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6841631
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods, useful in polymerization processes, utilizing at least two metal compounds are disclosed. At least one of the metal compounds is a Group 15 containing metal compound and the other metal compound is preferably a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst. The invention also discloses a new polyolefin, generally polyethylene, particularly a multimodal polymer and more specifically, a bimodal polymer, and its use in various end-use applications such as film, molding and pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald R. Loveday, David H. McConville, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20040106751
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermally triggered compounds that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in the controllable generation of one or more catalyst inhibitors that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, Dick Alan Nagaki, Thomas Henry Peterson, David James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6713573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermally triggered compounds that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in the controllable generation of one or more catalyst inhibitors that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, Dick Alan Nagaki, Thomas Henry Peterson, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20040039138
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method to prepare a supported catalyst system comprising preparing a combination comprising 1) a first supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound, and 2) a second supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound and thereafter spray-drying the combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20040034179
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods, useful in polymerization processes, utilizing at least two metal compounds are disclosed. At least one of the metal compounds is a Group 15 containing metal compound and the other metal compound is preferably a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst. The invention also discloses a new polyolefin, generally polyethylene, particularly a multimodal polymer and more specifically, a bimodal polymer, and its use in various end-use applications such as film, molding and pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Donald R. Loveday, David H. McConville, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20040030070
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods, useful in polymerization processes, utilizing at least two metal compounds are disclosed. At least one of the metal compounds is a Group 15 containing metal compound and the other metal compound is preferably a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst. The invention also discloses a new polyolefin, generally polyethylene, particularly a multimodal polymer and more specifically, a bimodal polymer, and its use in various end-use applications such as film, molding and pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Donald R. Loveday, David H. McConville, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20040030066
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods, useful in polymerization processes, utilizing at least two metal compounds are disclosed. At least one of the metal compounds is a Group 15 containing metal compound and the other metal compound is preferably a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst. The invention also discloses a new polyolefin, generally polyethylene, particularly a multimodal polymer and more specifically, a bimodal polymer, and its use in various end-use applications such as film, molding and pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Donald R. Loveday, David H. McConville, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6656866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a supported catalyst system, the method including combining 1) a first supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound, and 2) a second supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound and thereafter spray-drying the combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20030207762
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method to prepare a supported catalyst system comprising preparing a combination comprising 1) a first supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound, and 2) a second supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound and thereafter spray-drying the combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, David James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20030207753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one acid and at least one base and/or at least one reductant and at least one oxidant that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in the controllable generation of a catalyst inhibitor that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, Dick A. Nagaki, Simon Mawson, David James Schreck, Thomas H. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6632769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one solid compound that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in a phase change of the solid compound to a liquid that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, David James Schreck, Thomas H. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6586544
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods to introduce multiple catalysts, activators or catalyst systems into a gas phase reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, David James Schreck, Mark G. Goode, Paul T. Daniell, Matthew G. McKee, Clark C. Williams
  • Patent number: 6566462
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefins comprising reacting olefins with a catalyst system comprising an activator, a metallocene and a second metal compound based on bidentate ligands containing heterocycle moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rex E. Murray, Simon Mawson, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6564416
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head having bristle tufts implanted therein. At least two of the tufts cross so as to permit at least some the bristles to intermingle. One of the two tufts is located adjacent a long side of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Gillette Canada Company
    Inventors: Karen Claire, Thomas Craig Masterman, William A. Bredall, James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6534604
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods, useful in polymerization processes, utilizing at least two metal compounds are disclosed. At least one of the metal compounds is a Group 15 containing metal compound and the other metal compound is preferably a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst. The invention also discloses a new polyolefin, generally polyethylene, particularly a multimodal polymer and more specifically, a bimodal polymer, and its use in various end-use applications such as film, molding and pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald R. Loveday, David H. McConville, John F. Szul, Kersten Anne Erickson, Simon Mawson, Tae Hoon Kwack, Frederick J. Karol, David James Schreck
  • Patent number: 6489263
    Abstract: This invention relates to an olefin polymerization catalyst composition comprising the product of the combination of at least one activator and at least two different transition metal compounds each of which is represented by the formula: ((Z)XAt(YJ))qMQn  (I) where M is a metal selected from Group 3 to 13 or lanthanide and actinide series of the Periodic Table of Elements; Q is bonded to M and each Q is a monovalent, divalent or trivalent anion; X and Y are bonded to M; X and Y are independently C or a heteroatom, provided that at least one of X and Y is a heteroatom and Y is contained in a heterocyclic ring J, where J comprises from 2 to 50 non-hydrogen atoms; Z is bonded to X, where Z comprises 1 to 50 non-hydrogen atoms; t is 0 or 1; when t is 1, A is a bridging group joined to at least one of X, Y or J; q is 1 or 2; n is the oxidation state of M minus q if Q is a monovalent anion, n is (the oxidation state of M−q)/2, if Q is a bivalent anion or n is (the oxidation state of M−q)/3
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rex E. Murray, Simon Mawson, Clark C. Williams, D. James Schreck
  • Publication number: 20020143119
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one solid compound that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in a phase change of the solid compound to a liquid that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, David James Schreck, Thomas H. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20020119890
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method to prepare a supported catalyst system comprising preparing a combination comprising 1) a first supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound, and 2) a second supported catalyst system comprising a support, an activator and a metal catalyst compound and thereafter spray-drying the combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy T. Wenzel, David James Schreck