Patents by Inventor Jose E. Ruiz

Jose E. Ruiz 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: 12606696
    Abstract: Provided are polyethylene compositions and cast stretch films comprising polyethylene compositions. The cast stretch films can exhibit improved tear strength and on pallet benefits while maintaining other properties. The cast stretch films can also be fully compatible with polyethylene recycling streams and can be free of polypropylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Akanksha Garg, Jon W. Hobson, Jose E. Ruiz, Rajen M. Patel, Jeffrey A. Sims, Frederik Ter Borg, Tyler Culp
  • Publication number: 20230331966
    Abstract: Provided are polyethylene compositions and cast stretch films comprising polyethylene compositions. The cast stretch films can exhibit improved tear strength and on pallet benefits while maintaining other properties. The cast stretch films can also be fully compatible with polyethylene recycling streams and can be free of polypropylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Akanksha Garg, Jon W. Hobson, Jose E. Ruiz, Rajen M. Patel, Jeffrey A. Sims, Frederik Ter Borg, Tyler Culp
  • Patent number: 8580388
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm3, a total heat of fusion less than 120 Joules/gram and a heat of fusion above 115° C. of less than 5 Joules/gram, the total heat of fusion of the inner layer less than the heat of fusion of either of the two exterior layers, and wherein the multi-layer film has an elastic recovery of at least 40% when stretched to 100% elongation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Prashant Mandare, Gregory Bunker, Rajen M. Patel, Yi Jin, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Theresa J. Hermel-Davidock, Sarah M. Hayne, Jose E. Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20130225738
    Abstract: The instant invention provides polyethylene compositions having reduced plate out, and films made therefrom having reduced blooming. The polyethylene composition suitable for film applications according to the present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) an ethylene based polymer; (b) a first antioxidant system comprising one or more antioxidants selected from the group consisting of Octadecyl-3-(3,5-di-tert.butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionate; Pentaerythritol Tetrakis (3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate); and combinations thereof; (c) a second antioxidant system comprising a liquid phosphite corresponding to the formula [4-(2-methylbutan-2-yl)phenyl]x[2,4-bis(2-methylbutan-2-yl)phenyl]3-x phosphate, wherein x=0, 1, 2, 3, or combinations thereof; and (d) optionally one or more neutralizing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John O. Osby, Brian W. Walther, Jose E. Ruiz, Jon W. Hobson, Cristina Serrat
  • Patent number: 8389086
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm3, a total heat of fusion less than 120 Joules/gram and a heat of fusion above 115° C. of less than 5 Joules/gram, the total heat of fusion of the inner layer less than the heat of fusion of either of the two exterior layers, and wherein the multi-layer film has an elastic recovery of at least 40% when stretched to 100% elongation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Prashant Mandare, Gregory Bunker, Rajen M. Patel, Yi Jin, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Theresa J. Hermel-Davidock, Sarah M. Hayne, Jose E. Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20120237741
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm3, a total heat of fusion less than 120 Joules/gram and a heat of fusion above 115° C. of less than 5 Joules/gram, the total heat of fusion of the inner layer less than the heat of fusion of either of the two exterior layers, and wherein the multi-layer film has an elastic recovery of at least 40% when stretched to 100% elongation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Prashant Mandare, Gregory Bunker, Rajen M. Patel, Yi Jin, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Theresa J. Hermel-Davidock, Sarah M. Hayne, Jose E. Ruiz
  • Patent number: 8173232
    Abstract: A multi-layer film structure is made from a specific polyethylene copolymer comprising the inner layer and is useful as a stretch hood film structure. The polyethylene copolymer can be characterized by a Comonomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Prashant Mandare, Gregory Bunker, Rajen M. Patel, Yi Jin, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Theresa J. Hermel-Davidock, Sarah M. Hayne, Jose E. Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20110311792
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-sided stretch cling films having a cling layer, a release layer, and a core layer. The core layer is located between the cling layer and the release layer. The ding layer includes a blend of an olefin block copolymer and an ethylene-based polymer. The present films exhibit improved cling force compared to using a random ethylene copolymer in the cling layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Ashish Batra, Kim L. Walton, Prashant Mandare, Suzanne Guerra, Rajen M. Patel, Christina B. Rollins, Jose E. Ruiz, Jon W. Hobson
  • Publication number: 20110003129
    Abstract: A multi-layer film structure is made from a specific polyethylene copolymer comprising the inner layer and is useful as a stretch hood film structure. The polyethylene copolymer can be characterized by a Comonomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Prashant Mandare, Gregory Bunker, Rajen M. Patel, Yi Jin, Selim Bensason, Mehmet Demirors, Theresa J. Hermel-Davidock, Sarah M. Hayne, Jose E. Ruiz
  • Patent number: 4771602
    Abstract: A gas purification system through a filter system, especially applicable to an internal combustion engine, comprising engine exhaust ducting, an exhaust pipe, an expander on the exhaust pipe between a muffler and the exhaust ducting, a duct connected to the expander for diverting escape gases from the exhaust pipe, a pressure reducer on the duct to suck the gases from the exhaust pipe, a series of filtering parts serially interconnected on the duct between the expander and the pressure reducer to filter the gases, a regulator located between the pressure reducer and the filtering parts, a relay connected to the pressure reducer to start or stop the operation of the pressure reducer, a contactor connected to the engine to detect changes in the engine speed, an electronic circuit connected to both the relay and contactor so as to signal the relay when the contactor detects that the engine is idling or beginning to accelerate, and a delay switch connected to both the relay and electronic circuit so as to momenta
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Inventors: Jose E. Ruiz, Jose M. E. Calvo