Patents by Inventor Michael MELICK

Michael MELICK 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).

  • PROCESS FOR EFFICIENT MILLING OF PARTICLES TO A PREDETERMINED PARTICLE SIZE AND/OR PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20110290918
    Abstract: The present invention is a process for efficiently milling particles to a predetermined particle size and/or particle size distribution. The process includes feeding a fluid dispersion containing particles to be milled into a chamber. The process also includes contacting a fiber milling assembly in said chamber with said particles. Further, the process includes milling said particles for less than or equal to 40 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael MELICK, Lisa CLAPP, Paul MERCHAK, Russell SCHWARTZ
  • FIBER BASED MILLING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110290922
    Abstract: The present invention describes a fiber based milling device for milling particles. The fiber based milling device includes a milling chamber with an inlet and an outlet, and also at least one fiber assembly. The fiber assembly contacts a particle to be milled in the milling chamber. Also disclosed is a method for milling particles by contacting the particles to be milled with a fiber assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael MELICK, Lisa CLAPP, Paul MERCHAK, Russell SCHWARTZ