Patents by Inventor Marcus David Shelby
Marcus David Shelby 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: 11816964Abstract: This invention relates to cellulose ester compositions cable of being calendered. The invention also relates to calendered films or sheets comprising the cellulose ester compositions and processes for calendering the cellulose compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: David Wayne Compton, Michael Eugene Donelson, James Collins Maine, Marcus David Shelby, Freddie Wayne Williams, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20230100419Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one low hydroxyl content cellulose ester and at least one polymeric aliphatic polyester (PAP), and optionally at least one impact modifier and/or at least one monomeric plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester compositions as well as articles made using these compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: John Patrick Quigley, Marcus David Shelby, Wenlai Feng, Thomas Joseph Pecorini
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Publication number: 20220363857Abstract: Cellulose ester compositions for expanded foam applications are provided. Specifically, production of melt processed cellulose esters has historically been limited to standard extrusion, molding and solvent casting methods. A combination of cellulose ester formulation and selected blowing agents have been found to produce articles of good density and good dimensional stability for an expanded foam process using conventional polystyrene processing equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, David Wayne Compton, Marcus David Shelby, Carlo Anthony Testa
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Publication number: 20220195149Abstract: Provided is an optically clear protective cover plate for Human Machine Interface (HMI) touch panel displays wherein the cover plate is formed from a cellulose ester composition comprising a cellulose ester having a low hydroxyl content with a total degree of substitution (DS) in the range from 2.85 to 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Laura Bauerle Weaver, Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Michael Gage Armstrong, Douglas Weldon Carico, James Collins Maine
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Publication number: 20220163697Abstract: Provided is an optically clear protective cover plate for Human Machine Interface (HMI) touch panel displays wherein the cover plate is formed from a thermoplastic polymer comprising a high melt flow polycarbonate. The polycarbonate is characterized by a melt flow rate (MFR), or melt flow index (MFI), of between about 60 and about 80 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238, 300?C/1.2 kg).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Robert E. McCrary, Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Michael Gage Armstrong, Douglas Weldon Carico, Michael Eugene Donelson
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Patent number: 11034820Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and optionally at least one plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester compositions as well as articles made using these compositions, such as eyeglass frames, automotive parts, and toys are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Haining An, Michael Eugene Donelson, Wenlai Feng, Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Michael John Rodig, Marcus David Shelby
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Publication number: 20190359794Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and optionally at least one plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester compositions as well as articles made using these compositions, such as eyeglass frames, automotive parts, and toys are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Haining An, Michael Eugene Donelson, Wenlai Feng, Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Michael John Rodig, Marcus David Shelby
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Publication number: 20190256674Abstract: This invention relates to cellulose ester compositions cable of being calendered. The invention also relates to calendered films or sheets comprising the cellulose ester compositions and processes for calendering the cellulose compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: David Wayne Compton, Michael Eugene Donelson, James Collins Maine, Marcus David Shelby, Freddie Wayne Williams, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20170174853Abstract: The present invention relates to films made from cellulose tricacetate having low hydroxyl content and certain plasticizers. These films can exhibit low or zero optical retardation values, making them particularly suitable for use in optical applications, such as in liquid crystal displays (LCD) as protective and compensator films.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, James Collins Maine, Bin Wang, Marcus David Shelby
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Patent number: 9555419Abstract: The present invention is directed to films that are deposited with foamable inks or coatings. One purpose is to facilitate their separation for recycling purposes. The films are particularly useful as packaging labels. The inks/coatings are designed so that foaming is activated when the film is in the hot-wash stage of a typical recycle process. This provides added buoyancy to the film allowing it to float to the surface and be removed, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of the recycle process. A feature of the invention is that, prior to this hot wash, the inks/coatings remain substantially unfoamed and thereby do not negatively affect the aesthetics of labeled package. The foamable inks/coatings can be used with any type of film.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Freddie Wayne Willams, Jeffery Earl Grant Powell, Scott Ellery George, Jeff Scott Howell
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Publication number: 20160237257Abstract: An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one ionomer, at least one filler, and optionally at least one coupling agent. A process of making the elastomeric composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the elastomeric composition. In particular, tires comprising the elastomeric composition are provided wherein the handling and processing characteristics are improved while other performance characteristics are retained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Pruthesh Hariharrao Vargantwar, Frederick Ignatz Hoover, Soumendra Kumar Basu, Bradley James Helmer, Christopher George Robertson, Michael Eugene Donelson, Marcus David Shelby
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Publication number: 20160237258Abstract: An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one ionomer, at least one filler, and optionally at least one coupling agent. A process of making the elastomeric composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the elastomeric composition. In particular, tires comprising the elastomeric composition are provided wherein the handling and processing characteristics are improved while other performance characteristics are retained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Pruthesh Hariharrao Vargantwar, Frederick Ignatz Hoover, Soumendra Kumar Basu, Bradley James Helmer, Christopher George Robertson, Michael Eugene Donelson, Marcus David Shelby
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Patent number: 9273195Abstract: A tire is provided comprising a cellulose ester/elastomer composition wherein the cellulose ester/elastomer comprises at least one cellulose ester, at least one elastomer, and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of at least one compatibilizer and at least one plasticizer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Soumendra Kumar Basu, Bradley James Helmer, Marcus David Shelby, Matthew Davie Wood, Chris Stanley Dagenhart, Jos Simon De Wit, Carlo Antony Testa
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Patent number: 9200147Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer, and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester composition are also provided. In another embodiment, a cellulose ester/elastomer composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one cellulose ester; and at least one additive; wherein the additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester/elastomer composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the cellulose ester/elastomer composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Bradley James Helmer, Soumendra Kumar Basu, Matthew Davie Wood, Chris Stanley Dagenhart, Jos Simon De Wit, Carlo Antony Testa, Marcus David Shelby
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Patent number: 9068063Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer, and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester composition are also provided. In another embodiment, a cellulose ester/elastomer composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one cellulose ester; and at least one additive; wherein the additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester/elastomer composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the cellulose ester/elastomer composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Bradley James Helmer, Soumendra Kumar Basu, Matthew Davie Wood, Chris Stanley Dagenhart, Jos Simon De Wit, Carlo Antony Testa, Marcus David Shelby
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Patent number: 9064994Abstract: Self-corrugating laminates useful in the manufacture of thermoelectric devices are disclosed. The laminates include an upper and a lower shrinkable film layer and a non-shrinkable core with a thermoelectric pattern formed thereon bonded between said upper and lower shrinkable film along bond lines arranged parallel, substantially parallel, radially, or annularly. The bond lines that bond the upper shrinkable film layer to top surface of the nonshrinkable core are staggered relative to the bond lines that bond the lower shrinkable film layer to the bottom surface of the non-shrinkable core such that upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, structural corrugations are formed in the non-shrinkable core. Thermoelectric modules or devices and methods for forming them from the self-corrugating laminates are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, David B. Calvert, Freddie Wayne Williams, Scott Allen Clear, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Candace Michele Tanner, Jennifer Lynne Stikeleather-Peavey, Jeffrey Todd Owens
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Patent number: 8986591Abstract: Disclosed are void-containing polyester shrink films which show excellent density retention upon exposures to high temperatures. The films have high shrinkage and retain their low density after processing under conditions of temperature and moisture used in typical recycling processes. The films are useful for sleeve label and other shrink film applications, and their lower density allows them to be readily separated from soft drink bottles, food containers and the like during recycling operations. Also disclosed is a process for void-containing polyester shrink films having high shrinkage and low density after exposure to elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Candace Michele Tanner, Mark Elliott Tincher, Rondell Paul Little, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140318591Abstract: Self-corrugating laminates useful in the manufacture of thermoelectric devices are disclosed. The laminates include an upper and a lower shrinkable film layer and a non-shrinkable core with a thermoelectric pattern formed thereon bonded between said upper and lower shrinkable film along bond lines arranged parallel, substantially parallel, radially, or annularly. The bond lines that bond the upper shrinkable film layer to top surface of the nonshrinkable core are staggered relative to the bond lines that bond the lower shrinkable film layer to the bottom surface of the non-shrinkable core such that upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, structural corrugations are formed in the non-shrinkable core. Thermoelectric modules or devices and methods for forming them from the self-corrugating laminates are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Marcus David Shelby, David B. Calvert, Freddie Wayne Williams, Scott Allen Clear, Peter Borden MacKenzie, Candace Michele Tanner, Jennifer Lynne Stikeleather-Peavey, Jeffrey Todd Owens
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Patent number: 8735572Abstract: The present inventions relate to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have low intrinsic birefringence. These films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). These films are useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films and in molded optical parts, such as lenses. The resins of the present inventions can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, which is uncharacteristic of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods of melt casting films while minimizing birefringence. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to films made from the cellulose esters described herein further comprising a plasticizer.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Michael Eugene Donelson, Bradley Howard Dayvolt, Alan Kent Wilson, Bryan Kirkman
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Patent number: 8710214Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films made with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have been found to have low intrinsic birefringence. These films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). Such features make these films useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films as well as molded optical parts, such as lenses. Furthermore, it has also been found that resins of the present invention can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, a characteristic which is not typical of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films to be produced having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods melt casting films while minimizing birefringence formation.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Michael Eugene Donelson, Bradley Howard Dayvolt, Alan Kent Wilson, Bryan Scott Kirkman