Patents by Inventor Mark VanSumeren

Mark VanSumeren 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: 20210122148
    Abstract: A synthetic board stock for packaging food product is described, as well as a process for producing the synthetic board stock. The synthetic board stock has multiple layers with chosen properties. The board stock has a density less than 1.0 g/cm3 in order to meet the post-consumer waste stream recycling requirements for polypropylene, polyethylene and other polyolefin polymers. A process for making the synthetic board stock is also described, wherein the process eliminates a step from the prior related to dual print passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: PROFOL AMERICAS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark VanSUMEREN, Justin Young, Thomas Fritz
  • Publication number: 20080009586
    Abstract: A dispersion and methods for forming a dispersion that includes a catalytic linear multi-block olefin interpolymer, and at least one dispersing agent, wherein the catalytic linear multi-block olefin interpolymer includes at least one hard segment and at least one soft segment is disclosed. Various applications of the dispersion are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Mark VanSumeren, Ronald Wevers, Charles Diehl, Gary Strandburg, Brad Moncla, Kevin Maak
  • Publication number: 20070244209
    Abstract: Olefin polymer-based, durable, open-cell foam compositions, structures and articles derived from same; methods for preparation of such foams; and use of the dry durable foams in various applications are disclosed. Further described is use of the foams and structures and articles made of same in absorption, filtration, insulation, cushioning and backing applications, and in particular for odor removal, hygiene and medical applications due to, among other properties, good absorption capabilities, softness and/or flexibility of the foams and their recyclable nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Strandburg, Mark VanSumeren, Shaofu Wu, Luther Stockton
  • Publication number: 20070225389
    Abstract: Olefin polymer-based, durable, open-cell foam compositions, structures and articles derived from same; methods for preparation of such foams; and use of the dry durable foams in various applications are disclosed. Further described is use of the foams and structures and articles made of same in absorption, filtration, insulation, cushioning and backing applications, and in particular for odor removal, hygiene and medical applications due to, among other properties, good absorption capabilities, softness and/or flexibility of the foams and their recyclable nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Strandburg, Mark VanSumeren, Shaofu Wu, Luther Stockton
  • Publication number: 20060211781
    Abstract: Aqueous-based, dispersed olefin polymers, froths, durable, open-cell foam compositions, structures and articles derived from same; methods for preparation of such froths and foams; and use of the dry durable foams in various applications are disclosed. Further described is use of the foams and structures and articles made of same in absorption, filtration, insulation, cushioning and backing applications, and in particular for odor removal, hygiene and medical applications due to, among other properties, good absorption capabilities, softness and/or flexibility of the foams and their recyclable nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Strandburg, Mark VanSumeren, Shaofu Wu, Luther Stockton, David Speth, Brad Moncla, Matthew Kalinowski
  • Publication number: 20050192365
    Abstract: Olefin polymer-based, durable, open-cell foam compositions, structures and articles derived from same; methods for preparation of such foams; and use of the dry durable foams in various applications are disclosed. Further described is use of the foams and structures and articles made of same in absorption, filtration, insulation, cushioning and backing applications, and in particular for odor removal, hygiene and medical applications due to, among other properties, good absorption capabilities, softness and/or flexibility of the foams and their recyclable nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Strandburg, Mark VanSumeren, Shaofu Wu, Luther Stockton