Patents by Inventor John T. Moynihan

John T. Moynihan 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).

  • Soybean oil-based intaglio ink and method for making same
    Patent number: 5569701
    Abstract: Disclosed is an intaglio ink comprising a varnish comprising an alkyd-modified soybean oil and method for producing same. Preferably, the alkyd-modified soybean oil is made by combining soybean oil, pentaerythritol and trimellitic anhydride at elevated temperature. The varnish may further comprise a thermoplastic phenolic resin. Methods of making the alkyd modified soybean oil, thermoplastic phenolic resin, the varnish and the ink are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
    Inventor: John T. Moynihan
  • Letterpress printing ink
    Patent number: 4554019
    Abstract: A non-petroleum base newspaper letterpress printing ink comprising a blend of Gilsonite (uintaite) flakes and tall oil fatty acid together with carbon black pigment. The proportions of the Gilsonite and the tall oil fatty acid may be varied, as viscosity requirements change due to differences in press speeds, newsprint characteristics, and the like. The ink thus has readily adjustable viscosity, together with an enhanced flow and penetration characteristics, while being extremely economical to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: American Newspaper Publishers Association
    Inventor: John T. Moynihan
  • Offset printing ink
    Patent number: 4519841
    Abstract: A non-petroleum base newspaper offset printing ink comprising a blend of Gilsonite (uintaite) flakes and tall oil fatty acid together with carbon black pigment. The proportions of the Gilsonite and the tall oil fatty acid may be varied, as viscosity requirements change due to differences in press speeds, newsprint characteristics, and the like. The ink thus has readily adjustable viscosity, together with an enhanced flow and penetration characteristics, while being extremely economical to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Assignee: American Newspaper Publishers Association
    Inventor: John T. Moynihan
  • Printing ink
    Patent number: 4419132
    Abstract: A non-petroleum base newspaper printing ink comprising a blend of Gilsonite (uintaite) flakes and tall oil fatty acids, together with carbon black pigment. The proportions of the Gilsonite and the tall oil fatty acids may be varied, as viscosity requirements change due to differences in press speeds, newsprint characteristics, and the like. The ink thus has readily adjustable viscosity, together with an enhanced flow and penetration characteristics, while being extremely economical to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Assignee: American Newspaper Publishers Association
    Inventor: John T. Moynihan