Patents by Inventor Loren Lower

Loren Lower 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).

  • Titanium containing complex and condensation reaction catalysts, methods for preparing the catalysts, and compositions containing the catalysts
    Patent number: 9371422
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Iron(III) containing complex and condensation reaction catalysts, methods for preparing the catalysts, and compositions containing the catalysts
    Patent number: 9328205
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou, Thomas Galbraith, James Shoemaker
  • Zirconium containing complex and condensation reaction catalysts, methods for preparing the catalysts, and compositions containing the catalysts
    Patent number: 9228061
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Keith Hall, Gary Diamond, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Iron(II) containing complex and condensation reaction catalysts, methods for preparing the catalysts, and compositions containing the catalysts
    Patent number: 9156948
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou, Thomas Galbraith, James Shoemaker
  • Samarium Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20150210809
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Copper Containing Complex, Condensation Reaction Compositions Containing the Complex, and Methods for the Preparation and Use of the Compositions
    Publication number: 20150152301
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Zinc containing complex and condensation reaction catalysts, methods for preparing the catalysts, and compositions containing the catalysts
    Patent number: 9012585
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Iron(III) Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140371056
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Coming Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou, Thomas Galbraith, James Shoemaker
  • Gunnable adhesive composition for use in construction membrane applications
    Patent number: 8889261
    Abstract: A gunnable adhesive composition includes a silicone resin and an organopolysiloxane, or a reaction product thereof; as well as a filler and a solvent. The silicone resin and the organopolysiloxane are present in amounts to provide a resin/polymer ratio ranging from 58% to 64%. The gunnable adhesive composition may be applied to low surface energy substrates at ambient temperatures without primer or other surface treatment. The gunnable adhesive composition and adhesive product thereof are useful in weather barrier applications, such as building wraps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Carbary, Loren Lower, Aaron Seitz
  • Iron(II) Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140296467
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou, Thomas Galbraith, James Shoemaker
  • Zirconium Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140235812
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Zinc Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140221593
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Bradstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge
  • Titanium Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140213690
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Hafnium Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Catalysts, Methods for Preparing the Catalysts, and Compositions Containing the Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140213750
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, MIng-Shin Tzou
  • Bismuth Containing Complex and Condensation Reaction Curable Compositions and Methods for the Preparation and Use of the Compositions
    Publication number: 20140171547
    Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Kurt Brandstadt, Simon Cook, Gary Diamond, Keith Hall, Loren Lower, Avril Surgenor, Richard Taylor, James Tonge, Ming-Shin Tzou
  • Hot melt adhesive compositions and methods for their preparation and use
    Patent number: 8580073
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition can be used to laminate substrates together in construction industry and industrial maintenance and assembly applications. The hot melt adhesive composition is sprayable to form a thin layer (1 to 200 microns in thickness) on a substrate. The hot melt adhesive can cure by exposure to moisture or harden by cooling, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Corning Coporation
    Inventors: Daniel Behl, Glen Gordon, Loren Lower, Ross Noel
  • Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 8298367
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) a bodied MQ resin containing (i) a resinous core and (ii) a nonresinous polyorganosiloxane group, where the nonresinous polyorganosiloxane group is terminated with a silicon-bonded hydroxyl group; (B) a treated MQ resin, where (B)/(A) ratio has a value of 0.3 to 5.0, and (C) a polydiorganosiloxane terminated with a condensation reactable group; where resin/polymer ratio has a value of 2.0 to 3.0; optionally (D) a crosslinker; optionally (E) a catalyst; and optionally (F) a solvent. A pressure sensitive adhesive product prepared by curing the pressure sensitive adhesive composition is useful in structural attachment applications such as structural glazing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Beger, Loren Lower, Timothy Lueder, Rochelle Nesbitt, Randall Schmidt
  • Gunnable Adhesive Composition For Use In Construction Membrane Applications
    Publication number: 20120124931
    Abstract: A gunnable adhesive composition includes a silicone resin and an organopolysiloxane, or a reaction product thereof; as well as a filler and a solvent. The silicone resin and the organopolysiloxane are present in amounts to provide a resin/polymer ratio ranging from 58% to 64%. The gunnable adhesive composition may be applied to low surface energy substrates at ambient temperatures without primer or other surface treatment. The gunnable adhesive composition and adhesive product thereof are useful in weather barrier applications, such as building wraps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Lawrence Carbary, Loren Lower, Aaron Seitz
  • Structural attachment media
    Patent number: 8141324
    Abstract: A structural adhesive tape includes a closed cell silicone foam support and a structural adhesive composition on opposing sides of the closed cell silicone foam support. The structural adhesive composition may be a condensation reaction curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The structural adhesive tape is useful in structural glazing applications, such as curtain wall applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Carbary, Timothy Lueder, Rochelle Nesbitt, Andrew Beger, Loren Lower, Randall Schmidt
  • Hot Melt Adhesive Compositions And Methods For Their Preparation and Use
    Publication number: 20110104506
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition can be used to laminate substrates together in construction industry and industrial maintenance and assembly applications. The hot melt adhesive composition is sprayable to form a thin layer (1 to 200 microns in thickness) on a substrate. The hot melt adhesive can cure by exposure to moisture or harden by cooling, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Behl, Glen Gordon, Loren Lower, Ross Noel