Patents by Inventor Jan C. Westermeier

Jan C. Westermeier 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).

  • In-line thermally curable coating with peroxide curing agent
    Patent number: 7517584
    Abstract: Scratch-resistant thermoplastic films are disclosed. The films include a scratch-resistant coating that is formed from an acrylated binder, a thermal initiator, and a melamine crosslinker. Of particular advantage, the coating can be formed on the film during an in-line process while the film is being formed. The melamine crosslinker not only causes the coating to crosslink but also improves the adhesion of the coating to the film layer. In one embodiment, the film layer is made from a polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Gust, Jan C. Westermeier
  • Clear barrier coating and coated film
    Patent number: 6911255
    Abstract: An oxygen barrier coating including polyvinyl alcohol and starch. The coating is applied to polymer film, and shows excellent oxygen barrier properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Posey, Edwin C. Culbertson, Jan C. Westermeier
  • In-line ultraviolet curable coating process and products produced thereby
    Patent number: 6649216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating polymer film that includes the steps of extruding a cast sheet; stretching the sheet in a machine direction; applying a UV-curable coating to the sheet in-line; stretching the sheet in a transverse direction in a tenter; and exposing the coated sheet to UV radiation in-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Gust, Patrick M. Smith, Jan C. Westermeier
  • Release coated polymer film
    Patent number: 6613430
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having release properties. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and a release coating on the film layer. The release coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, includes a cross-linkable acrylic and a polyolefin wax. The coating can optionally include a polysiloxane in combination with one or both of the acrylic and polyolefin wax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Stephen J. Gust, Jan C. Westermeier, John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz, Jeffrey R. Rounsley, Jose F. Alfaro
  • Clear barrier coating and coated film
    Publication number: 20020187340
    Abstract: An oxygen barrier coating including polyvinyl alcohol and starch. The coating is applied to polymer film, and shows excellent oxygen barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Posey, Edwin C. Culbertson, Jan C. Westermeier
  • Anti-fog coating and coated film
    Patent number: 6455142
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having an essentially streak-free coated surface that resists the formation of fog. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and an anti-fog coating on the film layer. The anti-fog coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, consisting essentially of a copolyester binder and an anionic surfactant, wherein the surfactant contains less than about 0.5 weight percent of a fluorosurfactant. A slip agent can also be included in the anti-fog coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Heberger, Robin M. Donald, Jan C. Westermeier, F. Gene Funderburk, John G. Rollins
  • In-line ultraviolet curable coating process and products produced thereby
    Publication number: 20020110647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating polymer film that includes the steps of extruding a cast sheet; stretching the sheet in a machine direction; applying a UV-curable coating to the sheet in-line; stretching the sheet in a transverse direction in a tenter; and exposing the coated sheet to UV radiation in-line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Steven J Gust, Patrick M. Smith, Jan C. Westermeier
  • Release coated polymer film
    Publication number: 20020058758
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having release properties. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and a release coating on the film layer. The release coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, includes a cross-linkable acrylic and a polyolefin wax. The coating can optionally include a polysiloxane in combination with one or both of the acrylic and polyolefin wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Stephen J. Gust, Jan C. Westermeier, John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz