Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Turpin

Matthew J. Turpin 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).

  • Patent number: 10753919
    Abstract: According to one embodiment described herein, the forces of a shrink film may be measured. The method of measuring the forces may include providing a shrink film processing unit and a testing vehicle moveable within the shrink film processing unit, positioning a shrink film around the testing vehicle, processing the wrapped testing vehicle by shrinking the shrink film around the testing vehicle as the testing vehicle moves through the shrink film processing unit, and measuring the forces applied by the shrink film on the testing vehicle with one or more force sensors at multiple separate sensor positions on the exterior of the testing vehicle during processing, after processing, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Effler, Jr., Rashi Tiwari, Matthew J. Turpin, Robert R. Cummer, Lyndi R. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10450114
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container and a process for producing the container. In an embodiment, the process includes placing a sleeve bag on valve assembly (SBoV) in a blow mold apparatus. The blow mold apparatus has two opposing and movable molds. The SBoV has a valve seat. The process includes extending a parison of flowable polymeric material around the SBoV and between the opposing molds. The process includes moving the opposing molds to a closed position and pressing an upstream portion of the parison against the valve seat. The process includes blow molding a downstream portion of the parison into a container-shape within the closed mold. The process includes forming a container with the valve seat melt bonded to a neck portion of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Marc S. Black, Matthew J. Turpin, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Todd A. Hogan
  • Patent number: 10377555
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes (A) four panels, each panel formed from a flexible multilayer film. The flexible multilayer film is composed of one or more polymeric materials. The four panels form (i) a body, and (ii) a neck. The flexible container includes (B) a fitment. The fitment includes a top portion and a base. The base is composed of a polymeric material. The base is sealed in the neck. The flexible container includes (C) a sleeve and bag-on-valve assembly, or SBoV. The SBoV includes a valve seat, a bladder, and an elastic sleeve. (D) The bladder and the elastic sleeve are inserted through the fitment and are located in the body. (E) The valve seat is attached to the fitment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ryan S. Gaston, Rashi Tiwari, Cristina Serrat, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Matthew J. Turpin
  • Publication number: 20190224634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising a plurality of molded hollow parts having different central axis through the hollow elements further having passages in walls of the hollow parts transverse to the central axis of the hollow parts. The present invention also relates to methods of applying two part curable materials to substrates using the molded parts of the invention as mixing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Gary L. Jialanella, Lirong Zhou, Andrew R. Kneisel, Larry R. Ruddy, Peter J. Schulz, Matthew J. Turpin, Michael C. Cocca
  • Patent number: 10322385
    Abstract: A mixing device (10) containing a housing (20) that defines a mixing chamber (30), an A-component feed channel entrance opening (40), a B-component feed channel entrance opening (50), and air feed channel entrance opening (60), and an exit opening (70) where the feed channel entrance openings and exit opening provide fluid communication into and/or out of the mixing chamber, and a static mixing element (80) housed within the mixing chamber between the three entrance feed channels and the exit opening, wherein the air feed channel entrance opening having a cross sectional area that is 0.7 square mm or greater and 7.7 square mm or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Matthew J. Turpin, Gregory T. Stewart, Laura J. Dietsche, Daniel A. Beaudoin
  • Patent number: 10301103
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dispenser for pressurized material. In an embodiment, the dispenser for pressurized material includes a container half having an exposed edge and a closure member at the exposed edge. The container half has a cup half in an interior top portion. The dispenser includes a reciprocal container half having a reciprocal exposed edge and a reciprocal closure member at the reciprocal exposed edge. The reciprocal container half has a reciprocal cup half in an interior top portion. The closure member and the reciprocal closure member matingly engage along the exposed edges to attach the container half to the reciprocal container half and form a container. The dispenser includes a sleeve bag on valve (SBoV) assembly in an interior of the container. The SBoV assembly includes a valve seat. The cup and the reciprocal cup support the valve seat to secure the SBoV assembly in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Marc S. Black, Matthew J. Turpin, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Todd A. Hogan
  • Patent number: 10265666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising a plurality of molded hollow parts (11) having different central axis (14, 15) through the hollow elements, further having passages in walls of the hollow parts transverse to the central axis of the hollow parts. The present invention also relates to methods applying two part curable materials to substrates using the molded parts of the invention as mixing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Gary L Jialanella, Lirong Zhou, Andrew R. Kneisel, Larry R. Ruddy, Peter J. Schulz, Matthew J. Turpin, Michael C. Cocca
  • Publication number: 20190062022
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seal bar. In an embodiment, the seal bar comprises a base member having a flat front surface and a flat recessed surface a distance (d) behind the front surface. The front surface defines an x-axis, X. The flat recessed surface has a first endpoint (A1), wherein an axis that is perpendicular to the flat recessed surface at the first endpoint (A1) defines a first y-axis (Y1). The seal bar has a concave surface extending the distance (d) between the first endpoint (A1) and a point (B1) on the flat front surface. The concave surface defines a quadrant arc segment of an ellipse between the first endpoint (A1) and the point (B1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Liangkai Ma, Sam L. Crabtree, Jorge Caminero Gomes, Mark H. Mirgon, Marc S. Black, Mark O. Labonville, Matthew J. Turpin, Matthew J. Heath, Cory M. Saylor, Leigh Anne VanSumeren, Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola
  • Patent number: 10173821
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes a first multilayer film and a second multilayer film. Each multilayer film comprises a seal layer. The multilayer films are arranged such that the seal layers oppose each other and the second multilayer film is superimposed on the first multilayer film. The multilayer films are sealed along a common peripheral edge. The flexible container includes a fitment. The fitment comprises a base. The base comprises a polymeric blend of from 60 wt % to 90 wt % ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer and from 40 wt % to 10 wt % high density polyethylene (HDPE). The flexible container includes a fitment seal comprising the base located between the multilayer films. The base is sealed to each multilayer film at a portion of the common peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Liangkai Ma, Sam L. Crabtree, Jorge Caminero Gomes, Mark H. Mirgon, Marc S. Black, Mark O. Labonville, Matthew J. Turpin, Matthew J. Heath, Cory M. Saylor, Leigh Anne A. VanSumeren, Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola
  • Patent number: 10155615
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seal bar. In an embodiment, the seal bar comprises a base member having a flat front surface and a flat recessed surface a distance (d) behind the front surface. The front surface defines an x-axis, X. The flat recessed surface has a first endpoint (A1), wherein an axis that is perpendicular to the flat recessed surface at the first endpoint (A1) defines a first y-axis (Y1). The seal bar has a concave surface extending the distance (d) between the first endpoint (A1) and a point (B1) on the flat front surface. The concave surface defines a quadrant arc segment of an ellipse between the first endpoint (A1) and the point (B1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventors: Liangkai Ma, Sam L. Crabtree, Jorge Caminero Gomes, Mark H. Mirgon, Marc S. Black, Mark O. Labonville, Matthew J. Turpin, Matthew J. Heath, Cory M. Saylor, Leigh Anne A. VanSumeren, Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola
  • Publication number: 20180319554
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container and a process for producing the container. In an embodiment, the process includes placing a sleeve bag on valve assembly (SBoV) in a blow mold apparatus. The blow mold apparatus has two opposing and movable molds. The SBoV has a valve seat. The process includes extending a parison of flowable polymeric material around the SBoV and between the opposing molds. The process includes moving the opposing molds to a closed position and pressing an upstream portion of the parison against the valve seat. The process includes blow molding a downstream portion of the parison into a container-shape within the closed mold. The process includes forming a container with the valve seat melt bonded to a neck portion of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Marc S. Black, Matthew J. Turpin, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Todd A. Hogan
  • Publication number: 20180311625
    Abstract: A dynamic mixer (40) comprising a rotatable structure (10, 111, 11, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) having a cylindrical base (14) having a connector disposed at one end, an opposing thinned end, flights of 3 to 6 blades (11, 12, 151, 61), separated by a notches (13, 18) the blades (11, 12, 151, 61) have an inlet face facing the connector end, an outlet (30) face facing the thinned end, a leading edge (21) facing the direction of rotation, a trailing edge (20) opposite the leading edge (21), a standard leading face (154, 65) which tapers from the leading edge (21) to the outlet (30) face and a standard trailing face (166) which tapers from the trailing edge (20) to the inlet face, or a reverse leading face (154, 65) which tapers from the leading edge (21) to the inlet face and a reverse trailing face (155, 66) which tapers from the trailing edge (20) to the outlet (30) face, the notches (13, 18) are offset from one another and the article is adapted for use in a dynamic mixer (40) to mix viscous material when rotated in the m
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Pavan K. Valavala, Matthew J. Turpin, Mark A. Spalding, Jeffery D. Zawisza, Steve Allison, Larry R. Ruddy, Nicholas E. Kennedy, Charles Eslinger, Laura J. Dietsche
  • Publication number: 20180238853
    Abstract: According to one embodiment described herein, the forces of a shrink film may be measured. The method of measuring the forces may include providing a shrink film processing unit and a testing vehicle moveable within the shrink film processing unit, positioning a shrink film around the testing vehicle, processing the wrapped testing vehicle by shrinking the shrink film around the testing vehicle as the testing vehicle moves through the shrink film processing unit, and measuring the forces applied by the shrink film on the testing vehicle with one or more force sensors at multiple separate sensor positions on the exterior of the testing vehicle during processing, after processing, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Effler, Jr., Rashi Tiwari, Matthew J. Turpin, Robert R. Cummer, Lyndi R. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10046889
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container and a process for producing the container. In an embodiment, the process includes placing a sleeve bag on valve assembly (SBoV) in a blow mold apparatus. The blow mold apparatus has two opposing and movable molds. The SBoV has a valve seat. The process includes extending a parison of flowable polymeric material around the SBoV and between the opposing molds. The process includes moving the opposing molds to a closed position and pressing an upstream portion of the parison against the valve seat. The process includes blow molding a downstream portion of the parison into a container-shape within the closed mold. The process includes forming a container with the valve seat melt bonded to a neck portion of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Marc S. Black, Matthew J. Turpin, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Todd A. Hogan
  • Patent number: 10035155
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing defining at least three feed channels, a spool valve with a spool defining at least three flow passages, a deformable sealing plug in at least two of the feed channels and in sealing orientation with both the housing and the spool, and a nipple in at least the two feed channels of the housing comprising sealing plugs; wherein the spool can reversibly rotate between an open orientation and a closed orientation can dispense two-component form formulations that are free of gaseous blowing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael F. Heckert, Peter J. Schulz, Daniel R. Schroer, Matthew J. Turpin, Gregory T. Stewart, Jie Cai
  • Publication number: 20180207667
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cleanout adaptor (1) for a spray foam applicator equipped with a receiver basket (3) having a feed port (3b) adapted to receive an inlet source of foamable material, the cleanout adaptor having an open end that fits securely into the receiver basket, and the cleanout adaptor defining a fluid flow channel extending from the feed port to and securely connecting with a source of cleaner, such as water, for example, from a hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Marc S. Black, Michael D. Bowe, Michael F. Heckert, Matthew J. Turpin
  • Publication number: 20180155114
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dispenser for pressurized material. In an embodiment, the dispenser for pressurized material includes a container half having an exposed edge and a closure member at the exposed edge. The container half has a cup half in an interior top portion. The dispenser includes a reciprocal container half having a reciprocal exposed edge and a reciprocal closure member at the reciprocal exposed edge. The reciprocal container half has a reciprocal cup half in an interior top portion. The closure member and the reciprocal closure member matingly engage along the exposed edges to attach the container half to the reciprocal container half and form a container. The dispenser includes a sleeve bag on valve (SBoV) assembly in an interior of the container. The SBoV assembly includes a valve seat. The cup and the reciprocal cup support the valve seat to secure the SBoV assembly in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Marc S. Black, Matthew J. Turpin, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Todd A. Hogan
  • Publication number: 20180086545
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes (A) four panels, each panel formed from a flexible multilayer film. The flexible multilayer film is composed of one or more polymeric materials. The four panels form (i) a body, and (ii) a neck. The flexible container includes (B) a fitment. The fitment includes a top portion and a base. The base is composed of a polymeric material. The base is sealed in the neck. The flexible container includes (C) a sleeve and bag-on-valve assembly, or SBoV. The SBoV includes a valve seat, a bladder, and an elastic sleeve. (D) The bladder and the elastic sleeve are inserted through the fitment and are located in the body. (E) The valve seat is attached to the fitment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan S. Gaston, Rashi Tiwari, Cristina Serrat, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp, Matthew J. Turpin
  • Publication number: 20180086527
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes a first multilayer film and a second multilayer film. Each multilayer film comprises a seal layer. The multilayer films are arranged such that the seal layers oppose each other and the second multilayer film is superimposed on the first multilayer film. The multilayer films are sealed along a common peripheral edge. The flexible container includes a fitment. The fitment comprises a base. The base comprises a polymeric blend of from 60 wt % to 90 wt % ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer and from 40 wt % to 10 wt % high density polyethylene (HDPE). The flexible container includes a fitment seal comprising the base located between the multilayer films. The base is sealed to each multilayer film at a portion of the common peripheral edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Liangkai Ma, Sam L. Crabtree, Jorge Caminero Gomes, Mark H. Mirgon, Marc S. Black, Mark O. Labonville, Matthew J. Turpin, Matthew J. Heath, Cory M. Saylor, Leigh Anne A. VanSumeren, Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola
  • Publication number: 20180086528
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seal bar. In an embodiment, the seal bar comprises a base member having a flat front surface and a flat recessed surface a distance (d) behind the front surface. The front surface defines an x-axis, X. The flat recessed surface has a first endpoint (A1), wherein an axis that is perpendicular to the flat recessed surface at the first endpoint (A1) defines a first y-axis (Y1). The seal bar has a concave surface extending the distance (d) between the first endpoint (A1) and a point (B1) on the flat front surface. The concave surface defines a quadrant arc segment of an ellipse between the first endpoint (A1) and the point (B1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Liangkai Ma, Sam L. Crabtree, Jorge Caminero Gomes, Mark H. Mirgon, Marc S. Black, Mark O. Labonville, Matthew J. Turpin, Matthew J. Heath, Cory M. Saylor, Leigh Anne A. VanSumeren, Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola