Patents by Inventor Michael D. Matzinger

Michael D. Matzinger 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: 6689837
    Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more hybrid polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6616981
    Abstract: A cationic, water-soluble polymer is disclosed as a substrate treatment resin (i.e., coating) to improve color-fastness and adhesion of an ink-jet ink printed onto the substrate. More particularly, a 50% solids aqueous solution of a cationic acrylic resin is provided as the printed substrate treatment resin. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the invention resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: G. Frederick Hutter, Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6541538
    Abstract: A cationic, water-soluble polymer is disclosed as an ink-jet ink resin to improve color-fastness and adhesion of an ink-jet printing ink. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the invention resin and the ink-jet ink formulation comprising same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Matzinger, G. Frederick Hutter
  • Patent number: 6479586
    Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more hybrid polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6476146
    Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more hybrid polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20020137850
    Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation, New York, NY
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20020086933
    Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6376611
    Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more hybrid polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20010049420
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrocarbon resins and the process for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to the production of hydrocarbon/acrylic hybrid resins which are suitable for use in formulating adhesives, printing inks, and other coating compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20010008921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrocarbon/acrylic hybrid resins. In particular, the invention relates to the production of hydrocarbon/acrylic hybrid resin compositions which exhibit properties that make them useful as surface sizing compositions for cellulosic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20010000514
    Abstract: The present invention relates to gravure printing ink systems containing improved binder resins. In particular, the invention relates to the use of hydrocarbon/acrylic hybrid resin binder compositions in gravure printing ink formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: April 26, 2001
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20010000342
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lithographic printing ink systems containing improved binder resins. In particular, the invention relates to the use of hydrocarbon/acrylic hybrid resin binder compositions in lithographic printing ink formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: April 19, 2001
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Publication number: 20010000253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ink compositions for use in ink jet printers. More particularly, it relates to the use of hydrocarbon/acrylic hybrid resin compositions in solvent-based, continuous ink jet inks. The ink compositions demonstrate water and rub resistance properties while achieving excellent print quality, jetting properties, storage stability, reliability, and drying times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: April 12, 2001
    Applicant: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6172174
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel phenolic rosin resin compositions. In particular, the invention relates to novel phenolic rosin resin compositions and dienophile-modified phenolic rosin resin compositions which exhibit properties that make them useful in formulating vehicles for lithographic printing inks and other coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6156384
    Abstract: A cationic, water-soluble polymer is disclosed as a substrate treatment resin (i.e., coating) to improve color-fastness and adhesion of an ink-jet ink printed onto the coated substrate. More particularly, a 50% solids aqueous solution of a cationic acrylic resin is provided as the substrate pre-treatment resin. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the invention resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: G. Frederick Hutter, Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6153693
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel rosin-based resins and the process for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to elastomeric-modified pigment binder compositions which exhibit properties that make them useful in formulating vehicles for lithographic printing inks and other coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Matzinger, G. Frederick Hutter
  • Patent number: 6103780
    Abstract: A pigment-based, ink jet ink composition is disclosed which is characterized by water and accent marker resistance and by high optical density and acuity of the print. Such improvements are achieved (without loss of print quality, jetting properties, storage stability, reliability, and drying time) by adding to the ink a polymer comprised of the polymerizable half-ester of an aliphatic, nonionic surfactant, and a monomer, preferably chosen from the group of styrene, acrylic acid, and butyl acrylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Matzinger, Charles G. Ruffner, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6045606
    Abstract: An ink jet ink composition is disclosed comprising (a) from about 40% to about 98% of a water-based solvent system (carrier medium), (b) from about 1% to about 20% of one or more colorants, and (c) from about 0.1% to about 20% of carboxylated lignin. It has been found that ink jet ink formulations in accordance with this invention have improved water resistance properties while achieving excellent print quality, jetting properties, storage stability, reliability, and drying times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6025022
    Abstract: A printing system consisting of at least two reactive components is disclosed, in which one component is a polymer having attached at least one functional group that is reactive with an aziridine, such as a carboxyl, thiocarboxyl, sulfonic, phosphoric, epoxy, or isocyanate group or derivative thereof, and the other component is an aziridine, which printing system can be used to provide printed images of excellent quality that are wet-rub resistant and accent marker resistant. In addition to using the invention two-component system to produce printed images directly, a method for using the two-component system to prepare lithographic printing plates is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger
  • Patent number: 6020397
    Abstract: A printing system consisting of at least two reactive components is disclosed, in which one component is a polymer having attached at least one functional group that is reactive with an aziridine, such as a carboxyl, thiocarboxyl, sulfonic, phosphoric, epoxy, or isocyanate group or derivative thereof, and the other component is an aziridine, which printing system can be used to provide printed images of excellent quality that are wet-rub resistant and accent marker resistant. In addition to using the invention two-component system to produce printed images directly, a method for using the two-component system to develop lithographic printing plates is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Matzinger