Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Cernohous

Jeffrey Cernohous 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).

  • Publication number: 20070122915
    Abstract: A system is provided wherein a devolatilizing reactor is used to make combinatorial libraries of materials. Examples of suitable reactors include continuous high viscosity devolatilizers and continuous devolatilizing kneaders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: James Nelson, Ryan Marx, Jeffrey Cernohous, James McNerney
  • Publication number: 20070100006
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymers and end-functionalized polymers containing in their backbones at least one fluoro alkyl (meth)acrylate mer unit comprising —C6F13, —C4F9, or —C3F7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Cernohous, Ryan Marx, James Nelson, Kenneth Hanley, Steven Koecher, Brian Eastin, John Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20070070494
    Abstract: A multilayer optical film is disclosed. The multilayer film includes at least two adjacent optically transmissive tacky adhesive layers. Each tacky adhesive layer reflects light by optical interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Brott, Yaoqi Liu, Jeffrey Cernohous, Ying-Yuh Lu, Robert Moshrefzadeh, Kevin Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20060292357
    Abstract: A foaming additive and a catalyst additive may be used to foam polymeric materials having a low melt flow rate. The foaming additive may include a blowing agent and a hydrophilic component, and the catalyst additive may include a catalyst and a hydrophilic component. Since both the blowing agent and the catalyst are initially combined with a hydrophilic component, the blowing agent and the catalyst are able to find each other easier after being added to the polymeric materials. This makes it simple and economical to make low density foamed materials using polymeric materials having a low melt flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Cernohous, Neil Granlund
  • Publication number: 20060135691
    Abstract: An additive may be used to foam and/or otherwise alter the physical properties of a polymeric material. In particular, a foaming additive may be used to foam a polymeric composite material. The foaming additive may include a blowing agent and a surfactant. The surfactant may be an amphiphilic block copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20060128867
    Abstract: A deprotectable polymer, activating agent, and layered silicate are combined and the deprotectable polymer is at least partially deprotected to form a composite. The composite may be combined with a polymeric resin to form a nanocomposite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Ryan Marx, James Nelson, Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20060074168
    Abstract: A composition comprising exfoliated silicate platelets; a thermoplastic polymer; and a block copolymer and method of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: James Nelson, Ryan Marx, John Longabach, Kenneth Hanley, Mark Napierala, Terri Shefelbine, Myles Brostrom, Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20060074169
    Abstract: A composition comprising a fluorinated block copolymer and at least one of an intercalated layered silicate or exfoliated silicate platelets, and methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: James Nelson, Ryan Marx, John Longabach, Kenneth Hanley, Terri Shefelbine, Myles Brostrom, Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20060074167
    Abstract: A mixture of layered silicate, block copolymer having at least one block that is compatible with the first layered silicate, and a solvent is sheared while the solvent is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: James Nelson, Ryan Marx, John Longabach, Kenneth Hanley, Mark Napierala, Myles Brostrom, Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20060041057
    Abstract: Polymer blend compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided. The polymers containing diacetylene segments are capable of a calorimetric indication in response to stimuli, such as heat, an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors, despite being blended with other materials, such as polymers or additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Koecher, Richard Hansen, Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20060041099
    Abstract: Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Cernohous, Steven Koecher, Richard Hansen, G. Bommarito
  • Publication number: 20050222303
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing highly filled polymers, and more particularly to the use of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene to enhance the mechanical properties filled polymeric materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20050154142
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymers and end-functionalized polymers containing in their backbones at least one fluoro alkyl (meth)acrylate mer unit comprising —C6F13, —C4F9, or —C3F7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Cernohous, Ryan Marx, James Nelson, Brian Eastin, John Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20050154071
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymers and end-functionalized polymers containing in their backbones at least one fluoro alkyl (meth)acrylate mer unit comprising —C6F13, —C4F9, or —C3F7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Cernohous, Ryan Marx, James Nelson, Kenneth Hanley, Steven Koecher, Brian Eastin, John Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20050101722
    Abstract: A composition that employs a fluoropolymer processing aid containing fluorinated copolymer having relatively high amounts of vinylidene fluoride to address melt-processing issues related to melt-processable polymeric compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Joris Briers, Jeffrey Cernohous, Rik Nuyttens