Patents by Inventor Michael Gene Altes

Michael Gene Altes 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).

  • High solids emulsions of elastomeric polymers
    Patent number: 7153902
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Craig Steven Gross, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki, Raymond Lee Tabler
  • High solids emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers
    Patent number: 6831128
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the silylated elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Anne Katja Shim, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki
  • High solids emulsions of elastomeric polymers
    Publication number: 20040162386
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Craig Steven Gross, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki, Raymond Lee Tabler
  • High solids emulsions of elastomeric polymers
    Patent number: 6737473
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Craig Steven Gross, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki, Raymond Lee Tabler
  • High solids emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers
    Patent number: 6713558
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the silylated elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki
  • High solids emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers
    Publication number: 20030109616
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Anne Katja Shim, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki
  • High solids emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers
    Publication number: 20030092810
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki
  • High solids emulsions of elastomeric polymers
    Publication number: 20030092811
    Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Craig Steven Gross, Lee Bowen Jensen, Shaow Burn Lin, Anil Kumar Saxena, Todd Matthew Starke, Toshio Suzuki, Raymond Lee Tabler
  • Sealants containing fungicides exhibiting less chromophoric development upon exposure to UV by the incorporation of zinc oxide
    Patent number: 5973023
    Abstract: The discoloration of a non-acidic room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant containing a ultraviolet radiation degradable fungicide is delayed by adding zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Virginia Kay O'Neil, Arthur James Tselepis, Andreas Thomas Franz Wolf
  • Enhanced longevity of surface drying oil on a sealant modified by incorporation of zinc oxide
    Patent number: 5733960
    Abstract: The longevity of a surface driving oil layer on a room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant is increased by adding zinc oxide to a non-acidic composition and exposing the composition to atmospheric moisture which forms the surface drying oil layer on an air exposed surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Gene Altes, Virginia Kay O'Neil, Arthur James Tselepis, Andreas Thomas Franz Wolf