Patents by Inventor Jodi M. Mecca

Jodi M. Mecca 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: 11661238
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more crosslinked coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more crosslinked coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymer; (b) one or more a stabilizing agent; (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, (d) one or more crosslinking agents; and (e) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard Kainz, Richard A. Lundgard, David L. Malotky, Jodi M. Mecca, Charles F. Diehl, Ray E. Drumright
  • Publication number: 20230093828
    Abstract: A curable composition is disclosed. The curable composition comprises (I) an epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer and (II) an aminosiloxane. The epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer comprises acrylate-derived monomeric units comprising siloxane moieties, epoxide-functional moieties, and optionally, hydrocarbyl moieties, and the aminosiloxane comprises an average of at least two amine functional groups per molecule. A method of preparing the curable composition is also disclosed, and includes reacting (A) an acryloxy-functional organosilicon component, (B) an epoxy-functional acrylate component, and optionally (C) an acrylate component, to give the epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer (I), and combining the epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer (I) with the aminosiloxane (II). An aminosiloxane-silicone-acrylate copolymer prepared with the composition, a cured product comprising the same, and methods of preparing the same, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Erin B. VOGEL, Ray E. DRUMRIGHT, Richard COOPER, Jodi M. MECCA, Kangsang LEE, Myoungbae LEE, Matthew JELETIC, Dongchan AHN
  • Publication number: 20230086610
    Abstract: A curable composition is disclosed. The curable composition comprises (I) an epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer, (II) an aminosiloxane, and (III) a conductive filler. The epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer comprises acrylate-derived monomeric units comprising siloxane moieties, epoxide-functional moieties, and optionally, hydrocarbyl moieties, and the aminosiloxane comprises an average of at least two amine functional groups per molecule. Methods of preparing the curable composition, and a cured product thereof, are also disclosed. A method of forming a composite article comprising a conductive layer with the curable composition is disclosed is also disclosed. The method comprises disposing the curable composition on a substrate, and curing the curable composition to give a conductive layer on the substrate, thereby forming the composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Richard COOPER, Jodi M. MECCA, Kangsang LEE, Dongchan AHN, Shane MANGOLD, Dan ZHAO, Kyle MCDONALD, Joseph SOOTSMAN
  • Publication number: 20230086870
    Abstract: A liquid composition is disclosed. The liquid composition comprises a silicone-acrylate polymer. The silicone-acrylate polymer comprises acrylate-derived monomeric units comprising siloxane moieties, optionally epoxide-functional moieties, and optionally, hydrocarbyl moieties. A method of preparing the silicone-acrylate polymer and the liquid composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Erin B. VOGEL, Ray E. DRUMRIGHT, Wesley SATTLER, Tzu-Chi KUO, Jodi M. MECCA, Kangsang LEE
  • Publication number: 20220363945
    Abstract: A liquid applied, silicone-based air and water barrier coating composition and its use as a silicone-based air and water barrier is provided. The barrier is generally vapour permeable and suitable for the construction industry. The liquid coating composition generally has a shelf-life of at least 9 months. The liquid coating composition comprises: (i) a crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion comprising (c) a surfactant and (d) water; (ii) a combination of rheology modifiers and at least one of the following ingredients: (iii) one or more fillers and/or (iv) one or more stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Michael P. TATE, Zhifeng BAI, Jodi M. MECCA, Tirtha CHATTERJEE, Yiyong HE, Michael BRASSEUR, Sudhakar BALIJEPALLI, John J. RABASCO
  • Publication number: 20220227536
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more crosslinked coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more crosslinked coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymer; (b) one or more a stabilizing agent; (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, (d) one or more crosslinking agents; and (e) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Bernhard Kainz, Richard A. Lundgard, David L. Malotky, Jodi M. Mecca, Charles F. Diehl, Ray E. Drumright
  • Patent number: 11312861
    Abstract: A solid carrier component includes a liquid polydiorganosiloxane, an ethylene-based polymer, and a maleated ethylene-based polymer. The solid carrier component is useful in processes for preparing filled composite articles, such as wood plastic composite building materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Marc-Andre Courtemanche, James R. Keenihan, Igor Chorvath, Keith Bruce, Jodi M. Mecca
  • Publication number: 20220041863
    Abstract: A solid carrier component includes a liquid polydiorganosiloxane, an ethylene-based polymer, and a maleated ethylene-based polymer. The solid carrier component is useful in processes for preparing filled composite articles, such as wood plastic composite building materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Marc-Andre Courtemanche, James R. Keenihan, Igor Chorvath, Keith Bruce, Jodi M. Mecca
  • Publication number: 20210403610
    Abstract: A multistage polymer is provided, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Hilda G. BUSS, Fanwen ZENG, Bryan L. McCULLOCH, Jodi M. MECCA, Ralph C. EVEN, Michaeleen L. PACHOLSKI
  • Patent number: 9938413
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a waterborne polyolefin based coating layer that has improved features as compared to epoxy coatings. The coating composition of the present disclosure include 40 to 80 weight percent (wt. %) of a base polymer; 10 to 30 wt. % of a polymeric stabilizing agent; 5 to 15 wt. % of a polymeric coupling agent; 0 to 35 wt. % of a polymeric performance improving agent; a neutralizing agent that partially or fully neutralize the polymeric stabilizing agent; and a fluid medium, where the wt. % values are based on the total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent (as used herein, this total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent may be referred to as the “solid content” of the coating composition).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jay D. Romick, Qing Zhang, David L. Malotky, Richard A. Lundgard, Jodi M. Mecca
  • Patent number: 9856369
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of spheroidal particles having a mode particle size of from 10 to 30 ?m. The spheroidal particles are useful as organic extenders, especially in below-critical pigmented coatings formulations, and provide coatings with improved stain removal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Lundgard, Partha S. Majumdar, David L. Malotky, Jodi M. Mecca, Edwin Nungesser
  • Publication number: 20160160016
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of spheroidal particles having a mode particle size of from 10 to 30 ?m. The spheroidal particles are useful as organic extenders, especially in below-critical pigmented coatings formulations, and provide coatings with improved stain removal properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Lundgard, Partha S. Majumdar, David L. Malotky, Jodi M. Mecca, Edwin Nungesser
  • Publication number: 20160152822
    Abstract: Novel one-part thermoset composition capable of being combined with a reinforcement component such as continuous, woven mat, chopped or recycled fibers in a process to create a molding compound for the formation of composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew T. Bishop, Jodi M. Mecca, Manesh Nadupparambil Sekharan, Robert W. Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20150337140
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a waterborne polyolefin based coating layer that has improved features as compared to epoxy coatings. The coating composition of the present disclosure include 40 to 80 weight percent (wt. %) of a base polymer; 10 to 30 wt. % of a polymeric stabilizing agent; 5 to 15 wt. % of a polymeric coupling agent; 0 to 35 wt. % of a polymeric performance improving agent; a neutralizing agent that partially or fully neutralize the polymeric stabilizing agent; and a fluid medium, where the wt. % values are based on the total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent (as used herein, this total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coup ling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent may be referred to as the “solid content” of the coating composition).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jay D. Romick, Qing Zhang, David L. Malotky, Richard A. Lundgard, Jodi M. Mecca
  • Patent number: 8946329
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 50 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition; a stabilizing solvent composition comprising a first alcohol and a second alcohol, wherein each alkyl chain of the first alcohol and the second alcohol is one to three carbon atoms, with the proviso that neither the first alcohol nor the second alcohol is propylene glycol; a basic water composition; and a crosslinker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Wilbur, Jodi M. Mecca, Houxiang Tang, Dharakumar Metla, Denise Lindenmuth, David L. Malotky, Bernhard Kainz
  • Patent number: 8829083
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a coating composition, a process of making a coating composition, a coated article, and a method of making such articles. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) a dispersion comprising; one or more base polymers; at least one first pigment partially encapsulated by said one or more base polymers, wherein said first pigment is a metal oxide selected from the group consisting of TiO2, SiO2, ZnO, Al2O3, combinations thereof; optionally one or more stabilizing agents; and a liquid media; and (b) optionally a binder composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Lundgard, Jodi M. Mecca
  • Patent number: 8722787
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a waterborne polyolefin based coating layer that has improved features as compared to epoxy coatings. The coating composition of the present disclosure include 40 to 80 weight percent (wt. %) of a base polymer; 10 to 30 wt. % of a polymeric stabilizing agent; 5 to 15 wt. % of a polymeric coupling agent; 0 to 35 wt. % of a polymeric performance improving agent; a neutralizing agent that partially or fully neutralize the polymeric stabilizing agent; and a fluid medium, where the wt. % values are based on the total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent (as used herein, this total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent may be referred to as the “solid content” of the coating composition).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jay D. Romick, Qing Zhang, David L. Malotky, Richard A. Lundgard, Jodi M. Mecca
  • Patent number: 8592013
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymers; (b) one or more a stabilizing agents; and (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, and (d) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Bernhard Kainz, Jodi M. Mecca, Richard A. Lundgard, David L. Malotky, Charles F. Diehl, Ray E. Drumright
  • Patent number: 8434422
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a coating apparatus and method for substantially simultaneously forming a plurality of coatings on a substrate and to a method of analyzing at least one characteristic or property of the coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jodi M. Mecca, Paul L. Morabito, Carol E. Lyons-Bell, James G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120125801
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymers; (b) one or more a stabilizing agents; and (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, and (d) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard Kainz, Jodi M. Mecca, Richard A. Lundgard, David L. Malotky, Charles F. Diehl, Ray E. Drumright