Patents by Inventor Jason C. Brodil
Jason C. Brodil 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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Patent number: 11040523Abstract: A multilayer blown film having an inner layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the inner layer comprises an ethylene-based polymer having a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2×log (I2); and the first outer layer and the second outer layer independently comprise a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and, optionally, one or more alpha olefin comonomers, wherein the polyethylene composition is characterized by the following properties: (a) a melt index, I2, of from 0.1 to 2.0 g/10 min; (b) a density of from 0.910 to 0.930 g/cc; (c) a melt flow ratio, I10/I2, of from 6.0 to 7.6; and (d) a molecular weight distribution, (Mw/Mn) of from 2.5 to 4.0.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Fawzi G. Hamad, Mustafa Bilgen, Claudia Hernandez, Swapnil B. Chandak, Jason C. Brodil
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Publication number: 20190210340Abstract: A multilayer blown film having an inner layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the inner layer comprises an ethylene-based polymer having a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2×log (I2); and the first outer layer and the second outer layer independently comprise a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and, optionally, one or more alpha olefin comonomers, wherein the polyethylene composition is characterized by the following properties: (a) a melt index, I2, of from 0.1 to 2.0 g/10 min; (b) a density of from 0.910 to 0.930 g/cc; (c) a melt flow ratio, I10/I2, of from 6.0 to 7.6; and (d) a molecular weight distribution, (Mw/Mn) of from 2.5 to 4.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Fawzi G. Hamad, Mustafa Bilgen, Claudia Hernandez, Swapnil B. Chandak, Jason C. Brodil
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Patent number: 10131114Abstract: The instant invention provides nonwoven fabrics and staple or binder fibers prepared from an ethylene-based polymer having a Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from greater than from 100 to 400, a vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.1 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition; a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range from 1 to less than 2; a density in the range of 0.930 to 0.970 g/cm3, a melt index (12) in the range of from 15 to 30 or from 10 to 50 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 2 to 3.5, and a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of from less than 2.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jacquelyn A Degroot, Gert J. Claasen, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Thor Gudmundsson, Jason C. Brodil
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Patent number: 9765164Abstract: A linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for injection molding applications comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, less than 35 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers, and characterized by its density, molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), a melt index (I2), a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw), vinyl unsaturation, and zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR). The linear low density polyethylene composition exhibits low hexane extractable levels.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: David W. Kababik, Kathleen E. Pletcher, Jian Wang, Jason C. Brodil, Troy M. Tambling, Robert N. Reib, Mridula Kapur
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Publication number: 20160278581Abstract: The instant invention provides a multilayer structure. The multilayer structure according to the present invention comprises: at least a first layer comprising a high-density polyethylene composition having a density in the range of from 0.936 to 0.965 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.05 to 1.0 g/10 minutes, wherein the first layer has a thickness in the range of from 4 to 10 mil; at least a second layer comprising an adhesive composition; and at least a third layer comprising an absorbent material, wherein the second layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Swapnil S. Chandak, Jason C. Brodil
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Patent number: 9267051Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jason C. Brodil, James L. Cooper, Nathan J. Wiker
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Publication number: 20150376311Abstract: A linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for injection molding applications comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, less than 35 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers, and characterized by its density, molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), a melt index (I2), a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw), vinyl unsaturation, and zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR). The linear low density polyethylene composition exhibits low hexane extractable levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: David W. Kababik, Kathleen E. Pletcher, Jian Wang, Jason C. Brodil, Troy M. Tambling, Robert N. Reib, Mridula Kapur
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Publication number: 20150175828Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Jason C. Brodil, James L. Cooper, Nathan J. Wiker
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Patent number: 9000096Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jason C. Brodil, James L. Cooper, Nathan J. Wiker
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Publication number: 20140248811Abstract: The instant invention provides nonwoven fabrics and staple or binder fibres prepared from an ethylene-based polymer having a Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from greater than from 100 to 400, a vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.1 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition; a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range from 1 to less than 2; a density in the range of 0.930 to 0. 970 g/cm3, a melt index (12) in the range of from 15 to 30 or from 10 to 50 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 2 to 3.5, and a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of from less than 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jacquelyn A. Degroot, Gert J. Claasen, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Thor Gudmundsson, Jason C. Brodil
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Publication number: 20140221558Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jason C. Brodil, James L. Cooper, Nathan J. Wiker
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Patent number: 8748539Abstract: Propylene impact copolymers (ICPs) are provided which comprise: (a) a matrix phase which comprises from 60 to 95 weight % of a polypropylene polymer containing from 0 to 6 mole % of units derived from one or more alpha-olefins other than propylene, and (b) a dispersed phase which comprises from 5 to 40 weight % of a copolymer derived from a first comonomer which can be either propylene or ethylene together with a second alpha-olefin comonomer. The ICP is further characterized by having a beta/alpha ratio less than or equal to 1.1. The ICPs of the present invention are particularly well suited for applications requiring clear, tough polymers such as thin walled injection molded articles for frozen food packaging applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Braskem America, Inc.Inventors: Peter S. Martin, Peter S. Dias, Jason C. Brodil, Li-Min Tau, Debra R. Wilson, Jeffrey D. Goad, Matthew J. Fedec
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Publication number: 20120302701Abstract: Propylene impact copolymers (ICPs) are provided which comprise: (a) a matrix phase which comprises from 60 to 95 weight % of a polypropylene polymer containing from 0 to 6 mole % of units derived from one or more alpha-olefins other than propylene, and (b) a dispersed phase which comprises from 5 to 40 weight % of a copolymer derived from a first comonomer which can be either propylene or ethylene together with a second alpha-olefin comonomer. The ICP is further characterized by having a beta/alpha ratio less than or equal to 1.1. The ICPs of the present invention are particularly well suited for applications requiring clear, tough polymers such as thin walled injection molded articles for frozen food packaging applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Peter S. Martin, Peter S. Dias, Jason C. Brodil, Li-Min Tau, Debra R. Wilson, Jeffrey D. Goad, Matthew J. Fedec
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Publication number: 20100227119Abstract: A process for improving the barrier performance of a plasma coated object comprising a polyolefin is disclosed. The process involves ensuring that the surface of the object to be coated is smooth as characterized by having a root-mean-square surface roughness that varies by less than the thickness of the coating to be applied, typically less than 100 nm. The invention also relates to a process for improving the stain resistance of polyolefin based articles comprising plasma polymerizing an organosilicon compound under conditions to deposit a polyorganosiloxane layer onto the article and/or (b) plasma polymerizing a organosilicon compound under conditions to deposit a silicon oxide layer directly on the article or onto a polyorganosiloxane layer prepared according to step (a).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Angela Taha, Christopher M. Weikart, Hoang T. Pham, Terry W. Glass, Matthew Larive, Jason C. Brodil
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Patent number: 7250124Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of article comprising placing a film on each inner surface of each part of a two part mold; placing an article in the mold with film located between the surface of the mold and the article such that there is a small space between the article and the surface of the mold; closing the mold about the article; injecting between the film and the article an expandable plastic material under conditions that the article is coated with the expandable material and the expandable material does not expand; removing the plastic article with the expandable material coated thereon with the two films attached to the expandable plastic material. In another embodiment the invention is an article comprising a shaped plastic article; an expandable material coated in the shaped plastic article; and a film covering the material coated shaped plastic article.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Michelle L. Boven, Zhicheng Li, Glenn G. Eagle, Jason C. Brodil
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Publication number: 20040213932Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of article comprising placing a film on each inner surface of each part of a two part mold; placing an article in the mold with film located between the surface of the mold and the article such that there is a small space between the article and the surface of the mold; closing the mold about the article; injecting between the film and the article an expandable plastic material under conditions that the article is coated with the expandable material and the expandable material does not expand; removing the plastic article with the expandable material coated thereon with the two films attached to the expandable plastic material. In another embodiment the invention is an article comprising a shaped plastic article; an expandable material coated in the shaped plastic article; and a film covering the material coated shaped plastic article..Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Michalle L. Boven, Zhicheng Li, Glenn G. Eagle, Jason C. Brodil
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Publication number: 20030077420Abstract: Thermolaminate a thermally binding overlay onto an inherently non-porous substrate containing vacuum access means using a vacuum assisted process to prepare a thermolaminated inherently non-porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Jason C. Brodil, Michael E. Hus, Ellen M. Dubensky