Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Brady

Kevin A. Brady 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: 11732161
    Abstract: A masking film includes an adhesion layer that includes a blend of hydrogenated styrene block copolymer and low density polyethylene. The adhesion layer has an outer adhesion surface configured to contact a substrate. The outer adhesion surface has an average surface roughness Ra of between 100 nm and 350 nm, and an average spacing between peaks Sm of between 20 ?m and 150 ?m. The masking film also includes a release layer on a side of the adhesion layer opposite the outer adhesion surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: TREDEGAR SURFACE PROTECTION, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory K. Jones, Bankim Bhupendra Desai, Carl Douglas Ray, Sukwoo Park, Kevin A. Brady
  • Patent number: 11192338
    Abstract: Films may be used as interleaves between hard and non-compressible surfaces such as surfaces of sheets or plates made of glass, metal, such as steel, polycarbonate, and/or poly(methyl methacrylate). The films may be embossed and/or may include a foamed core layer having a plurality of micro-voids. In particular, the films may include a polyolefin, a basis weight of between about 30 gsm and about 70 gsm, an embossed thickness of between about 150 microns and 800 microns, and a stiffness of between about 150 grams and about 750 grams according to the Circular Bend Stiffness Test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: TREDEGAR SURFACE PROTECTION, LLC
    Inventors: Bankim Bhupendra Desai, Carl Douglas Ray, Ricky Santoso, Shailesh Chunilal Patel, Kevin A. Brady
  • Patent number: 11141955
    Abstract: Films may be used as interleaves between hard and non-compressible surfaces such as surfaces of sheets or plates made of glass, metal, such as steel, polycarbonate, and/or poly(methyl methacrylate). The films may be embossed and/or may include a foamed core layer having a plurality of micro-voids. In particular, the films may include a polyolefin, a basis weight of between about 30 gsm and about 70 gsm, an embossed thickness of between about 150 microns and 800 microns, and a stiffness of between about 150 grams and about 750 grams according to the Circular Bend Stiffness Test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: TREDEGAR SURFACE PROTECTION, LLC
    Inventors: Bankim Bhupendra Desai, Carl Douglas Ray, Ricky Santoso, Shailesh Chunilal Patel, Kevin A. Brady
  • Patent number: 6953510
    Abstract: A polyolefin microporous breathable film having improved tear and impact strength as well as a soft feel is provided by a film including a polypropylene precursor film and a filler. Other embodiments include a second polymer component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Tredegar Film Products Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Mackay, Kevin A. Brady
  • Patent number: 6843949
    Abstract: A process for rendering films, film composites, and articles made therefrom less resistant to passage of water vapor by passing a filled precursor film or film composite through the nip of interdigitating grooved rollers. The films or film composites are generally formed using a precursor film of a film forming polyolefin or polyolefin blend, with a relatively high filler loading and optionally an elastomer. A process is disclosed for making diapers or other disposable items where a relatively high water vapor is coupled with a resistance to liquid strikethrough. In one embodiment of the invention, the interdigitating grooved rollers are maintained in a temperature range of from about 91° F. to about 159° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Tredegar Film Products Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. Brady, John H. Mackay
  • Publication number: 20030168776
    Abstract: A process for rendering films, film composites, and articles made therefrom less resistant to passage of water vapor by passing a filled precursor film or film composite through the nip of interdigitating grooved rollers. The films or film composites are generally formed using a precursor film of a film forming polyolefin or polyolefin blend, with a relatively high filler loading and optionally an elastomer. A process is disclosed for making diapers or other disposable items where a relatively high water vapor is coupled with a resistance to liquid strikethrough. In one embodiment of the invention, the interdigitating grooved rollers are maintained in a temperature range of from about 91° F. to about 159° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Brady, John H. Mackay
  • Publication number: 20010041487
    Abstract: A process for rendering films, film composites, and articles made therefrom less resistant to passage of water vapor by passing a filled precursor film or film composite through the nip of interdigitating grooved rollers. The films or film composites are generally formed using a precursor film of a film forming polyolefin or polyolefin blend, with a relatively high filler loading and optionally an elastomer. A process is disclosed for making diapers or other disposable items where a relatively high water vapor is coupled with a resistance to liquid strikethrough. In one embodiment of the invention, the interdigitating grooved rollers are maintained in a temperature range of from about 91° F. to about 159° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Brady, John H. Mackay
  • Patent number: 6258308
    Abstract: A process for rendering films, film composites, and articles made therefrom less resistant to passage of water vapor by passing a filled precursor film or film composite through the nip of interdigitating grooved rollers. The films or film composites are generally formed using a precursor film of a film forming polyolefin or polyolefin blend, with a relatively high filler loading and optionally an elastomer. A process is disclosed for making diapers or other disposable items where a relatively high water vapor is coupled with a resistance to liquid strikethrough. In one embodiment of the invention, the interdigitating grooved rollers are maintained in a temperature range of from about 91° F. to about 159° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Brady, John H. Mackay
  • Patent number: 6106956
    Abstract: A polymer film comprising at least first and second contiguous and coextruded portions, wherein the first portion is extruded from a first polymer composition containing a filler material in an amount sufficient to increase the water vapor permeability of the first portion relative to the second portion, and the second portion is extruded from a second polymer composition such that a tensile strength of the second portion is greater than the tensile strength of the first portion. Such polymer films allow for highly vapor permeability, while providing portions with sufficient strength to allow for taping or attachment of fastening devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans E. Heyn, Kevin A. Brady