Patents by Inventor Mark Allan Treece

Mark Allan Treece 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: 20220227993
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recyclable extrusion blow molded articles made from blends of recycled PET and copolyester compositions which comprise residues of terephthalic acid, neopentyl glycol (NPG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), ethylene glycol (EG), and/or 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, in certain compositional ranges that are <4 mm thickness, have a high level of recycled PET content, have low haze and are recyclable in a PET stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, Michael Gage Armstrong, Robert William Seymour
  • Publication number: 20220213263
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recyclable molded articles made from blends of recycled PET and copolyester compositions which comprise residues of terephthalic acid, neopentyl glycol (NPG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), ethylene glycol (EG), and/or 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, in certain compositional ranges that are thick-walled (>4 mm), have a high level of recycled PET content, have low haze and are recyclable in a PET stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, Robert William Seymour
  • Patent number: 11198781
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Patent number: 11198782
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20200308388
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Publication number: 20200190307
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Patent number: 10584238
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
  • Patent number: 10556388
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to prepreg composites, typically in the form of unidirectional tapes, which contain at least one reinforcing fiber and a thermoplastic polyester matrix. The prepreg composites can be thermally bonded to a wood-containing material in order to improve the structural performance of the material without requiring adhesives. The prepreg composite of the present invention can be applied to a wide range of wood substrates, including various hardwoods, softwoods, and engineered wood composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, John Thomas Hofmann, Kendrick Casey Halsey
  • Publication number: 20190233632
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
  • Patent number: 10308799
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
  • Publication number: 20180371225
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
  • Publication number: 20180171631
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to prepreg composites, typically in the form of unidirectional tapes, which contain at least one reinforcing fiber and a thermoplastic polyester matrix. The prepreg composites can be thermally bonded to a mineral-containing substrate in order to improve the performance characteristics of the substrate without requiring adhesives and without significantly increasing the mass or thickness of the substrate. The prepreg composite of the present invention can be applied to a wide range of mineral-containing substrates, including structural panels, gypsum wallboards, plasterboard, drywall, cement boards, or ceiling tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Jeremy Hager Klug, Mark Allan Treece, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ailey, Kendrick Casey Halsey, John Thomas Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20160311156
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to prepreg composites, typically in the form of unidirectional tapes, which contain at least one reinforcing fiber and a thermoplastic polyester matrix. The prepreg composites can be thermally bonded to a wood-containing material in order to improve the structural performance of the material without requiring adhesives. The prepreg composite of the present invention can be applied to a wide range of wood substrates, including various hardwoods, softwoods, and engineered wood composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, John Thomas Hofmann, Kendrick Casey Halsey
  • Patent number: 9062197
    Abstract: Polyester blends comprising (1) polyesters prepared from terephthalic acid, 100 to 5 mol % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 0 to 95 mol % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and (b) polyesters prepared from terephthalic acid and alkylene glycol. The blends may also contain an impact modifier and a phosphorous stabilizer. These blends can have a combination of thermal stability and toughness—making the materials useful in engineering molding plastics, packaging, films, and fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, Gary Michael Stack, Daniel Henry Bolton
  • Patent number: 8893908
    Abstract: Extrusion blow mold assemblies, extrusion blow molded articles exhibiting increased strength and enhanced processability, and processes for making said articles. In some aspects, the articles produced herein can include relatively rigid bottles and other containers that exhibit high drop impact performance, while still being relatively easy to deflash. Such containers can be efficiently produced on a commercial scale and are widely usable in a variety of applications, including those in the food, beverage, cosmetic, and medical industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, William Joseph Burgess, Harold Eugene Dobbs, Michael Wandell Cradic
  • Publication number: 20140034658
    Abstract: Extrusion blow mold assemblies, extrusion blow molded articles exhibiting increased strength and enhanced processability, and processes for making said articles. In some aspects, the articles produced herein can include relatively rigid bottles and other containers that exhibit high drop impact performance, while still being relatively easy to deflash. Such containers can be efficiently produced on a commercial scale and are widely usable in a variety of applications, including those in the food, beverage, cosmetic, and medical industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, William Joseph Burgess, Harold Eugene Dobbs, Michael Wandell Cradic
  • Patent number: 8604139
    Abstract: Extrusion profile articles comprising a polyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The dicarboxlyic acid component comprises at least 90 mole % terephthalic acid residues. The glycol component comprises at least 75 mole % ethylene glycol residues and 15 to 25 mole % residues of a difunctional glycol such as, for example, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. Such extrusion profile articles can exhibit reduced haze, reduced sharkskin, and/or increased compatibility in PET recycling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Spencer Allen Gilliam, Ignacio Garcia, Alan Keith Phillips, Robert Ellis McCrary, Mark Allan Treece, Daniel Christopher Cobb, Harold Eugene Dobbs
  • Patent number: 8604138
    Abstract: Extrusion blow molded (EBM) articles comprising a polyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The dicarboxylic acid component comprises at least 90 mole % terephthalic acid residues. The glycol component comprises at least 75 mole % ethylene glycol residues and 15 to 25 mole % residues of a difunctional glycol such as, for example, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. Such EBM articles can exhibit reduced haze, reduced sharkskin, and/or increased compatibility in PET recycling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Spencer Allen Gilliam, Ignacio Garcia, Alan Keith Phillips, Robert Ellis McCrary, Mark Allan Treece, Daniel Christopher Cobb, Harold Eugene Dobbs
  • Patent number: 8586652
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) copolyesters which are useful for the preparation of clear and tough thick wall molded parts, produced at good cycle times. The copolyesters can be molded into desired shapes such as cosmetic jars, fragrance caps, tool handles, and toothbrushes. These molded articles can have thick or thin walls and may be molded in a two shot molding process. The copolyesters also have good flow and reduced cycle times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Alisa Annette Williams, Mark Allan Treece, Ludovic Claude Robert Gardet, Gary Michael Stack
  • Publication number: 20130029068
    Abstract: Extrusion blow molded (EBM) articles comprising a polyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The dicarboxlyic acid component comprises at least 90 mole % terephthalic acid residues. The glycol component comprises at least 88 mole % ethylene glycol residues and 7 to 12 mole % residues of a difunctional glycol such as, for example, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. Such EBM articles can exhibit reduced haze, reduced sharkskin, and/or increased compatibility in PET recycling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Allan Treece, Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Roger Lee Martin, Bryan Steven Bishop