Patents by Inventor Michael Martin-Gatius

Michael Martin-Gatius 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).

  • Polyolefin Compositions, Articles Thereof, and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20230113979
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Carolyn N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. Van den Bossche
  • Polyolefin compositions, articles thereof, and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11555104
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL CHEMICALS PATENTS INC.
    Inventors: Caroline N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. van den Bossche
  • Polyolefin Compositions, Articles Thereof, and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20200317896
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Caroline N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. van den Bossche
  • Multilayer Films and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20190322088
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide desired film performance and balanced overall performance suited for various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Zhen-Yu Zhu, Xiao-Chuan Wang, Stefan B. Ohlsson, Achiel J.M. Van Loon, Xin Y. Zhang, Michael Martin-Gatius