Patents by Inventor Michael E. Kimball, deceased

Michael E. Kimball, deceased 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).

  • Epoxy adhesives and methods of using cured compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 5218063
    Abstract: An epoxy composition suitable for adhesives, coatings and sealants is prepared from (a) at least one reaction product of an epoxy and amine-capped oligomer, (b) an epoxy adduct of dimer acid, (c) dicyandiamide and (d) a catalyst which yields a dimethyl amine radical upon being heated. When the epoxy composition is cured, it exhibits two glass transition temperatures and good adhesion properties at and below room temperature. The epoxy is particularly suitable for adhesives used in the manufacturing of automobiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventor: Michael E. Kimball, deceased