Patents by Inventor Michael B. Barker

Michael B. Barker 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).

  • Polymer compositions comprising nucleating or clarifying agents and articles made using such compositions
    Patent number: 7786203
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a polyolefin and a nucleating or clarifying agent dispersed or dissolved in the polyolefin. Methods for producing the polymer composition and method for producing articles from the polymer composition are also described. Molded polymer articles and polymer film may be manufactured using the compositions of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Rob Hanssen, Michael B. Barker, Nathan A. Mehl, Weihua Sonya Wolters, Sean M. Bernhardt, Alan T. Radwanski