Patents by Inventor Kyle R. Heimbach

Kyle R. Heimbach 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).

  • Publication number: 20200024490
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI, Michael T. WATERMAN, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, Brandon S. MILLER
  • Patent number: 10533117
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10526511
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives which can be converted to form structural adhesives are described. The pressure sensitive adhesives include a blend of acrylic PSA resins in combination with one or more particular urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Danny G. Hartinger, Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190359866
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael T. ZAJACZKOWSKI, Qiang LUO, Andrew P. FULL, Christopher E. KOHLER
  • Publication number: 20190345281
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher L. LESTER, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH
  • Patent number: 10457838
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10414953
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Eric L. Bartholomew, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach, Brandon S. Miller, Michael T. Waterman, Michael T. Zajaczkowski, Qiang Luo, Andrew P. Full, Christopher P. Kohler
  • Patent number: 10407525
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lester, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach
  • Patent number: 10266632
    Abstract: Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon S. Miller, Kyle R. Heimbach, William L. Bottorf, Christopher L. Lester, Eric L. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20180305591
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI, Michael T. WATERMAN, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, Brandon S. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20180305585
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI, Michael T. WATERMAN, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, Brandon S. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20180305584
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI, Michael T. WATERMAN, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, Brandon S. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20180305583
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI, Michael T. WATERMAN, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, Brandon S. MILLER
  • Patent number: 10040973
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10040974
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10040978
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10035930
    Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Zajaczkowski, Michael T. Waterman, Kyle R. Heimbach, Eric L. Bartholomew, Brandon S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10011747
    Abstract: Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon S. Miller, Kyle R. Heimbach, William L. Bottorf, Christopher L. Lester, Eric L. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20180179422
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives which can be converted to form structural adhesives are described. The pressure sensitive adhesives include a blend of acrylic PSA resins in combination with one or more particular urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Danny G. HARTINGER, Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI, Michael T. WATERMAN, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, Brandon S. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20180112021
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers comprise a first reactive segment of including a functional group selected from the group consisting of a UV active functional group, a reactive functional group, a non-reactive functional group, and combinations thereof and a second segment including a functional group selected from the group consisting of a reactive functional group, a non-reactive functional group, and combinations thereof. The acrylic copolymers are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI