Patents by Inventor Jose Eduardo Ruiz
Jose Eduardo 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).
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Patent number: 11939146Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to multilayer silo bags that may include a tube comprising at least two layers, a first open end, a second open end, and a first region and a second region disposed between the first and second end. One or more of the at least three layers may comprise an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having a density of 0.90 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc and an I2 of 0.1 to 6.0 g/10 minutes, a low density ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.917 g/cc to 0.935 g/cc and an I2 of 0.1 to 2.0 g/10 minutes, or combinations thereof. The first region may have a thickness of at least 10% greater than a thickness of the second region. The first region may have a surface area that is at least 50% of an overall surface area of the multilayer silo bag.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, PBBPolisur S.R.L.Inventors: Akanksha Garg, Ashishkumar S. Lokhande, Pavan Kumar Valavala, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Maximiliano Zanetti, Kurt A. Koppi
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Patent number: 11634569Abstract: A composition for odor control includes (A) from 85 wt % to 99.5 wt % of an olefin-based compound and (B) from 15 wt % to 0.5 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant includes a blend of (i) an ionomer, (ii) particles of zinc oxide, and (iii) particles of copper oxide. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value of greater than 45% as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Kefu Sun, Keran Lu, Scott T. Matteucci, Alexander Williamson, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp
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Patent number: 11485116Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to drawtapes for trash bags, wherein the drawtape comprises a multilayer polymer film having an improved stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Fawzi G. Hamad, Mustafa Bilgen, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jon W. Hobson
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Patent number: 11465835Abstract: Embodiments of thermoplastic bags which yield elasticity and stiffness include a first drawtape disposed within the first channel, wherein the first drawtape comprises a linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.902 g/cc to 0.920 g/cc, and a second drawtape disposed within the second channel, wherein the second drawtape comprises a high density polyethylene having a density of from 0.940 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Fawzi G. Hamad, Mustafa Bilgen, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jon W. Hobson
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Publication number: 20220288906Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to multilayer films. Embodiments of the multilayer films may include a first layer comprising a polyethylene composition having a density of 0.924 g/cm3 to 0.936 g/cm3 and a melt index (I2) of 0.25 g/10 minutes to 2.0 g/10 minutes, a second layer comprising a first polyolefin, a third layer comprising a second polyolefin. The first layer may be positioned between the second layer and the third layer. The first polyolefin and the second polyolefin may be the same or different.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Justice Alaboson, Sanjib Biswas, Joshua B. Gaubert, Douglas S. Ginger, Vivek Kalihari, Mridula Kapur, Lori L. Kardos, Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola, Francis O. Olajide, JR., Didem Oner-Dellormanli, Jose Eduardo Ruiz
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Publication number: 20220234341Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-layer blown film, comprising: a first skin layer and a second skin layer, where at least one of the first skin layer and the second skin layer comprises from 80 to 100 wt. % of a LLDPE, where the LLDPE has a density from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cm3; a core layer between the first skin layer and the second skin layer, where the core layer comprises from 70 to 100 wt. % of a second LLDPE having density from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cm3; and a first inner layer and a second inner layer, where at least one of the first inner layer and the second inner layer comprises from 80 to 100 wt. % of a HDPE, where the HDPE has a density from 0.940 to 0.970 g/cm3; where the multi-layer blown film has a density from 0.925 to 0.940 g/cm3 and a total thickness of 15 to 150 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Lanhe Zhang, Jong Young Lee, Lori L. Kardos, Rajen M. Patel, Shaun Parkinson, Hrishikesh R. Munj, Teresa P. Karjala, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Luis Duque, Jesus Nieto
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Publication number: 20220024686Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to multilayer silo bags that may include a tube comprising at least two layers, a first open end, a second open end, and a first region and a second region disposed between the first and second end. One M or more of the at least three layers may comprise an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having a density of 0.90 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc and N an I2 of 0.1 to 6.0 g/10 minutes, a low density ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.917 g/cc to 0.935 g/cc and an I2 of 0.1 to 2.0 g/10 minutes, or combinations thereof. The first region may have a thickness of at least 10% greater than a thickness of the second region. The first region may have a surface area that is at least 50% of an overall surface area of the multilayer silo bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, PBBPolisur S.R.L.Inventors: Akanksha Garg, Ashishkumar S. Lokhande, Pavan Kumar Valavala, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Maximiliano Zanetti, Kurt A. Koppi
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Publication number: 20210363337Abstract: A composition for odor control includes (A) from 85 wt % to 99.5 wt % of an olefin-based compound and (B) from 15 wt % to 0.5 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant includes a blend of (i) an ionomer, (ii) particles of zinc oxide, and (iii) particles of copper oxide. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value of greater than 45% as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Kefu Sun, Keran Lu, Scott T. Matteucci, Alexander Williamson, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp
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Patent number: 11161091Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes (A) from 85 wt % to 99 wt % of an olefin-based polymer and (B) from 15 wt % to 1 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant is a blend of (i) particles of zinc oxide, and (ii) zinc ionomer. The zinc oxide particles have a D50 particle size from 100 nm to 3000 nm, a surface area from 1 m2/g to 9 m2/g, and a porosity less than 0.020 m3/g. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value of less than 70 at 3 days as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Kefu Sun, Keran Lu, Scott T. Matteucci, Alexander Williamson, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Harpreet Singh, Michelle Gallagher, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp
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Patent number: 11161949Abstract: The present disclosure provides a film. In an embodiment, a film for suppressing odors is provided and includes a composition of (A) from 85 wt % to 99 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and (B) from 15 wt % to 1 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant is a blend composed of (Bi) particles of zinc oxide and (Bii) zinc ionomer. The zinc oxide particles (Bi) have a D50 particle size from 100 nm to 3000 nm, a surface area from 1 m2/g to 9 m2/g, and a porosity less than 0.020 m3/g. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value less than 70 at 3 days exposure to methyl mercaptan as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Kefu Sun, Keran Lu, Scott T. Matteucci, Alexander Williamson, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Michelle Gallagher, Harpreet Singh
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Publication number: 20210284438Abstract: Embodiments of thermoplastic bags which yield elasticity and stiffness include a first drawtape disposed within the first channel, wherein the first drawtape comprises a linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.902 g/cc to 0.920 g/cc, and a second drawtape disposed within the second channel, wherein the second drawtape comprises a high density polyethylene having a density of from 0.940 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Fawzi G. Hamad, Mustafa Bilgen, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jon W. Hobson
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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: 20210086484Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to drawtapes for trash bags, wherein the drawtape comprises a multilayer polymer film having an improved stiffness.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Fawzi G. Hamad, Mustafa Bilgen, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jon W. Hobson
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Publication number: 20200181341Abstract: The present disclosure provides a film. In an embodiment, a film for suppressing odors is provided and includes a composition of (A) from 85 wt % to 99 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and (B) from 15 wt % to 1 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant is a blend composed of (Bi) particles of zinc oxide and (Bii) zinc ionomer. The zinc oxide particles (Bi) have a D50 particle size from 100 nm to 3000 nm, a surface area from 1 m2/g to 9 m2/g, and a porosity less than 0.020 m3/g. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value less than 70 at 3 days exposure to methyl mercaptan as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Kefu Sun, Keran Lu, Scott T. Matteucci, Alexander Williamson, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Michelle Gallagher, Harpreet Singh
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Publication number: 20200055018Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes (A) from 85 wt % to 99 wt % of an olefin-based polymer and (B) from 15 wt % to 1 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant is a blend of (i) particles of zinc oxide, and (ii) zinc ionomer. The zinc oxide particles have a D50 particle size from 100 nm to 3000 nm, a surface area from 1 m2/g to 9 m2/g, and a porosity less than 0.020 m3/g. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value of less than 70 at 3 days as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Kefu Sun, Keran Lu, Scott T. Matteucci, Alexander Williamson, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Harpreet Singh, Michelle Gallagher, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp
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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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Publication number: 20170121082Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes A. a front panel, a rear panel, a first gusseted side panel, and a second gusseted side panel, the gusseted side panels adjoining the front panel and the rear panel along peripheral seals to form a chamber, each panel is a multilayer film having at least three layers, each multilayer film comprising (i) an outermost layer comprising a high density polyethylene (HDPE) having a density from greater than 0.94 g/cc to 0.98 g/cc, (ii) a core layer comprising a core ethylene-based polymer having a density from 0.908 g/cc to less than 0.93 g/cc, (iii) an innermost seal layer comprising a seal ethylene-based polymer having a density from 0.86 g/cc to 0.92 g/cc; and B. each panel includes a bottom face comprising two opposing peripheral tapered seals, each peripheral tapered seal extending from a respective peripheral seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Rashi Tiwari, Robert L. McGee, Timothy J. Pope, Lamy J. Chopin, III, Jose Eduardo Ruiz
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Publication number: 20160279909Abstract: The instant invention provides a storage device. The storage device according to the present invention comprises (a) a N sleeve having a 1st end and a 2nd end, and (b) a protective jacket comprising at least 70% by weight of an ultra-linear low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.900 to 0.910 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of less than 5 g/10 minutes, up to 30% by weight of a low-density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.920 to 0.925 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of less than 5 g/10 minutes, and one or more additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Maximiliano M. Zanetti, Jose Eduardo Ruiz, Jorge C. Gomes