Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Hyche

Kenneth W. Hyche 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).

  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 5443910
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: William C. Gose, Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Fluorescent pigment concentrates
    Patent number: 5439968
    Abstract: Disclosed are low plate-out fluorescent pigment concentrates comprising:(a) a pigment comprising a polyamide and a fluorescent dye and(b) a carboxylated polyolefin consisting essentially of polyethylene or polypropylene which contains pendant acid or anhydride residue groups in the amount of about 0.25% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Fluorescent pigment concentrates
    Patent number: 5439971
    Abstract: Disclosed are low plate-out fluorescent pigment concentrates comprising:(a) a pigment comprising a polymer selected from polyesters, melamine-formaldehyde resins and triazine-formaldehyde resins and a fluorescent dye, and(b) a copolymer of ethylene and carbon monoxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 5334644
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: William C. Gose, Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 5190579
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: William C. Gose, Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 5096493
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, William C. Gose
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 5007961
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, William C. Gose
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 4975120
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, William C. Gose
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 4960644
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include additives having a high melting point, additives having a low melting point and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, William C. Gose
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 4898616
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include additives having a high melting point, additives having a low melting point and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, William C. Gose
  • Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles
    Patent number: 4880470
    Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include additives having a high melting point, additives having a low melting point and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, William C. Gose
  • Fire resistant hot-melt adhesives containing modified polyethylene
    Patent number: 4440888
    Abstract: The hot-melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of at least one modified polyethylene resin, a tackifying resin and a combination of halogenated organic compounds and inorganic compounds containing antimony, boron or tin. These hot-melt adhesives have a novel combination of properties including excellent aging properties in combination with improved strength and low viscosity, and they are fire resistant or self-extinguishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Mary J. Cook, Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Heat resistant hot-melt sealant and caulking compound
    Patent number: 4221696
    Abstract: The hot-melt sealant of the present invention comprises a blend of at least one modified polyethylene resin, at least one filler, a thixotropic additive, and an amorphous polypropylene. This hot-melt sealant and caulking compound has a novel combination of properties including excellent aging properties in combination with corrosion resistance, low viscosity, and elevated temperature resistance properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1980
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Mary J. Cook, Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Filled hot-melt adhesives containing modified polyethylene
    Patent number: 4190565
    Abstract: The hot-melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of at least one modified polyethylene resin, at least one filler and a tackifying resin. This hot-melt adhesive has a novel combination of properties including excellent aging properties in combination with improved strength, low viscosity, and elevated temperature resistance properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Mary J. Cook, Kenneth W. Hyche
  • Compositions suitable for making floor tile
    Patent number: T973012
    Abstract: a molding composition capable of forming floor tile comprising (1) about 100 parts of an ethylene containing thermoplastic rubber, (2) about 50 to 200 parts of polyolefin and (3) about 100 to 700 parts filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hyche, Martin F. Schick