Patents by Inventor Max A. Weaver
Max A. Weaver 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: 8292428Abstract: Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. 2. In one embodiment the ophthalmic devices are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is an Eastman Yellow 035 MA dye.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Martin A Mainster, Alan J Lang, Michael D Lowery, Jason C Pearson, Max A Weaver, Jean C Fleischer, Gregory A King
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Patent number: 8047650Abstract: Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. 2. In one embodiment the ophthalmic devices are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is an Eastman Yellow 035 MA dye.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Martin A Mainster, Alan J Lang, Michael D Lowery, Jason C Pearson, Max A Weaver, Jean C Fleischer, Gregory A King
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Patent number: 6011085Abstract: A yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking composition is described. The yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking composition contains 10-25 percent by weight of a hot melt alkyd binder, 5-10 percent by weight of a thermally stable 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone colorant selected from a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether and a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether polyester, and 65-85 weight percent of a filler. The yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking composition of the invention may also contain other components used in traffic marking compositions, such as a reflectivity aid, a plasticizer, or an impact modifier. Other optional components are discussed below. The yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking compositions may be applied to any paved surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Brian E. Maxwell, Max A. Weaver, Gary R. Robe, Richard A. Miller
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Patent number: 5973028Abstract: A yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking composition is described. The yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking composition contains 10-25 percent by weight of a hot melt adhesive binder, 5-10 percent by weight of a thermally stable 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone colorant selected from a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether and a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether polyester, and 65-85 weight percent of a filler. The yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking composition of the invention may also contain other components used in traffic marking compositions, such as a reflectivity aid, a plasticizer, or an impact modifier. Other optional components are discussed below. The yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking compositions may be applied to any paved surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Brian E. Maxwell, Max A. Weaver, Gary R. Robe
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Patent number: 5703229Abstract: Provided are new compounds useful as near infrared fluorophoric markers. In the practice of this invention a method is also provided for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. The new compounds are phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine derivatives which are covalently bonded to substituted silicon and aluminum compounds. The methods, compositions, and compounds described herein thus provide a total system useful for marking, for identification purposes, the various classes of thermoplastic wastes, so that they can be identified, sorted, and subsequently recycled.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Michael R. Cushman, Clarence A. Coates, William W. Parham, Max A. Weaver, Gabor Patonay
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Patent number: 5554720Abstract: This invention relates to polymer compositions containing naphthalenedicarboxylic acid residues and having reduced fluorescence due to the presence of aromatic thioether compounds. More specifically, the polymer compositions contain poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate) and 0.1 to 5 mole percent of an aromatic thioether compound. The pollers are useful for packaging applications where clarity and/or aesthetic appeal is important.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1994Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Max A. Weaver, David E. Mills, James Tanner, III, Jean C. Fleischer, Wayne P. Pruett, L. Shane Moody
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Patent number: 5553714Abstract: Provided is a method for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. Also provided is a method for identifying a thermoplastic container. Also provided are thermoplastic polymer compositions comprised of the near infrared fluorescing compounds or residues and articles comprised of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael R. Cushman, James J. Krutak, William W. Parham, Clarence A. Coates, Max A. Weaver, Gabor Patonay
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Patent number: 5532332Abstract: Provided are light-absorbing polymers useful for imparting color and/or ultraviolet light screening properties to thermoplastic resins. The polymeric colorants or UV absorbers may be added during the formation of the uncolored thermoplastic polymer or melt or solution blended with other thermoplastic polymers.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1994Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Inventors: Max A. Weaver, James J. Krutak, Clarence A. Coates, Wayne P. Pruett, Samuel D. Hilbert
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Patent number: 5525516Abstract: This invention provides a method for imparting invisible markings for identification purposes to petroleum hydrocarbons by incorporating one or more infrared fluorescing compounds therein. Certain infrared fluorophores from the classes of squaraines (derived from squaric acid), phthalocyanines and naphthalocyanines are useful in providing invisibly marked petroleum hydrocarbons such as crude oil, lubricating oils, waxes, gas oil (furnace oil), diesel oil, kerosene and in particular gasoline. The near infrared fluorophores are added to the hydrocarbons at extremely low levels and are detected by exposing the marked hydrocarbon compositions to near infrared radiation having a wavelength in the 670-850 nm range and then detecting the emitted fluorescent light via near infrared light detection means.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: June 11, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Michael R. Cushman, Max A. Weaver
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Patent number: 5461136Abstract: Provided is a method for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. Also provided is a method for identifying a thermoplastic container. Also provided are thermoplastic polymer compositions comprised of the near infrared fluorescing compounds or residues and articles comprised of such compositions. Also provided are new compounds useful as near infrared fluorophoric markers in the practice of this invention. The methods, compositions, and compounds of the present invention thus provide a total system useful for marking, for identification purposes, the various classes of thermoplastic wastes, so that they can be identified, sorted, and subsequently recycled.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Michael R. Cushman, Clarence A. Coates, William W. Parham, Max A. Weaver, Gabor Patonay
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Patent number: 5459224Abstract: The present invention provides a copolyester having improved weatherability and photostability. The copolyester is useful for producing fibers useful for automobile interior, draperies, outdoor awning, and for polyester sheeting for applications such as glazing, window-well covers, signs, skylights, etc.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Wayne P. Pruett, Samuel D. Hilbert, Max A. Weaver, Louis T. Germinario
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Patent number: 5453482Abstract: Provided is a new process useful for preparing arylsulfonyl halides, which comprises the addition or drowning of halosulfonation reaction products, produced by the reaction of aromatic compounds (arenes), with excess halosulfonic acid, into C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 aliphatic ketones, preferably acetone, isopropyl alcohol, or mixtures thereof, instead of drowning into water as is known in the art of aromatic sulfonyl chloride preparation. Less heat of reaction is observed, thus making the drowning of the halosulfonation reaction mixture safer and more controllable. Further, less hydrogen chloride gas is evolved from the drowning mixture and generally more highly pure arylsulfonyl chlorides are produced.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1994Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Max A. Weaver, William W. Parham, James J. Krutak, Kim S. Chamberlin
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Patent number: 5442086Abstract: Disclosed are certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --0-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1994Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Max A. Weaver, Clarence A. Coates, Jr., Samuel D. Hilbert, Terry A. Oldfield, William W. Parham, Wayne P. Pruett
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Patent number: 5423432Abstract: Provided are water-dissipatable, sulfo-containing polyesters and polyester-amides having copolymerized therein thermally stable near infrared flourophoric compounds. The polymers are useful in coating or ink compositions, which are in turn useful for marking articles for identification/authentication purposes. Also provided is a method for invisibly marking such articles and a method for detecting and sorting articles by utilizing the near infrared flourophoric ink or coating compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1994Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Michael R. Cushman, William W. Parham, Clarence A. Coates, Max A. Weaver, Gabor Patonay
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Patent number: 5397819Abstract: Provided is a method for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. Also provided is a method for identifying a thermoplastic container. Also provided are thermoplastic polymer compositions comprised of the near infrared fluorescing compounds or residues and articles comprised of such compositions. Also provided are new compounds useful as near infrared fluorophoric markers in the practice of this invention. The methods, compositions, and compounds of the present invention thus provide a total system useful for marking, for identification purposes, the various classes of thermoplastic wastes, so that they can be identified, sorted, and subsequently recycled.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Michael R. Cushman, Clarence A. Coates, William W. Parham, Max A. Weaver, Gabor Patonay
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Patent number: 5384377Abstract: This invention provides certain blue substituted 1,4-bis(2,6-dialkylanilino) anthraquinones in combination with selected red anthraquinone and anthrapyridone (3H-dibenz[f,ij]isoquinoline-2,7-dione) compounds which provide a toner system useful in imparting a desirable neutral to slightly blue hue to polyesters having a yellow appearance. The thermally stable colored compounds can have polyester reactive groups and are preferably incorporated into the polyester polymer structure during polymerization.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1994Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Max A. Weaver, Wayne P. Pruett, Gerry Rhodes, Samuel D. Hilbert, William W. Parham
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Patent number: 5376650Abstract: Provided are light-absorbing polymers which contain backbone unsaturations and which are produced by knoevenagel condensation and which are useful for imparting color and/or ultraviolet light screening properties to thermoplastic resins. The polymeric colorants or UV absorbers may be added during the formation of the uncolored thermoplastic polymer or melt or solution blended with other thermoplastic polymers.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1994Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Max A. Weaver, James J. Krutak, Clarence A. Coates, Wayne P. Pruett, Samuel D. Hilbert
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Patent number: 5374419Abstract: Disclosed are sunscreen compositions containing certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --O-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1992Date of Patent: December 20, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James J. Krutak, Max A. Weaver, Clarence A. Coates, Jr., Samuel D. Hilbert, Terry A. Oldfield, William W. Parham, Wayne P. Pruett
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Patent number: 5372864Abstract: This invention provides certain blue substituted 1,4-bis(2,6-dialkylanilino) anthraquinones in combination with selected red anthraquinone and anthrapyridone (3H-dibenz[f,ij] isoquinoline-2,7-dione) compounds which provide a toner system useful in imparting a desirable neutral to slightly blue hue to polyesters having a yellow appearance. The thermally stable colored compounds can have polyester reactive groups and are preferably incorporated into the polyester polymer structure during polymerization.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1993Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Max A. Weaver, Wayne P. Pruett, Gerry Rhodes, Samuel D. Hilbert, William W. Parham
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Patent number: 5369081Abstract: A dye donor element for thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye in a polymeric binder, the dye being a 4-nitro-pyrazol-5-yl-azoaniline magenta dye, such as one having the formula: ##STR1##Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Steven Evans, Max A. Weaver, Helmut Weber