Patents by Inventor Neil R. Granlund

Neil R. Granlund 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).

  • Publication number: 20230331968
    Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt% wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt% thermoplastic polymer wherein the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Robert T. Hamilton, Harshadkumar M. Shah, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David E. Fish
  • Patent number: 11345781
    Abstract: A melt-processable consumable material configured as a feedstock for use in an additive manufacturing system includes a polymeric matrix comprising one or more polyaryletherketones, wherein the polymeric matrix comprises between about 10 wt % and about 50 wt % of the total weight of the feedstock. The material includes radiation shielding particles dispersed within the polymer matrix wherein the radiation shielding particles comprise between about 50 wt % and less than 90 wt % of the total weight of the feedstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Hanson, Neil R. Granlund
  • Publication number: 20210230804
    Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % clear mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. A composition comprising 65 to 85 wt % wood pulp fiber, 15 to 35 wt % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund
  • Publication number: 20200406505
    Abstract: A composition including 6 to 50 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 45 to 93.45 weight percent thermoplastic polymer. In some embodiments, the average dispersion of the wood pulp fibers within the thermoplastic polymer is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test. In some embodiments, the dilution level for detection in a bang at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679. In some embodiments, the composition further includes 0.5 to 5 weight percent of an additive, such as a compatibilizer, a coupling agent, an anti-oxidant, and/or a lubricant. In some embodiments, the wood pulp fiber is bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Hamilton, Harshadkumar M. Shah, David E. Fish, Neil R. Granlund, Jeffrey J. Cernohous
  • Patent number: 10745562
    Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: SACO AEI POLMERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, David Geraint Roberts, Neil R. Granlund
  • Publication number: 20200048435
    Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the composition has a brightness of at least 20 as measured by the Brightness Test. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The brightness may be at least 30 as measured by the Brightness Test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Hamilton, Harshadkumar M. Shah, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20200048444
    Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Hamilton, Harshadkumar M. Shah, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20200024394
    Abstract: A melt-processable consumable material configured as a feedstock for use in an additive manufacturing system includes a polymeric matrix comprising one or more polyaryletherketones, wherein the polymeric matrix comprises between about 10 wt % and about 50 wt % of the total weight of the feedstock. The material includes radiation shielding particles dispersed within the polymer matrix wherein the radiation shielding particles comprise between about 50 wt % and less than 90 wt % of the total weight of the feedstock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew Hanson, Neil R. Granlund
  • Patent number: 10457833
    Abstract: Part materials for additive manufacturing applications include materials with a fluoropolymer processing aid (material-FP). These materials include one or more thermoplastic polymers and one or more fluoropolymers as a processing aid. The material-FP is used to build parts with additive manufacturing systems. Parts built using material-FP have improved physical properties including improved strength in the z-direction of the parts. Composite systems such as reinforced filaments with the material-FP also have a higher density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil R. Granlund, Adam R. Pawloski, Garrett S. Van Gorden, Luke M. B. Rodgers, Vittorio L. Jaker
  • Publication number: 20190084185
    Abstract: A composition including 6 to 50 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 45 to 93.45 weight percent thermoplastic polymer. In some embodiments, the average dispersion of the wood pulp fibers within the thermoplastic polymer is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test. In some embodiments, the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679. In some embodiments, the composition further includes 0.5 to 5 weight percent of an additive, such as a compatibilizer, a coupling agent, an anti-oxidant, and/or a lubricant. In some embodiments, the wood pulp fiber is bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Hamilton, Harshadkumar M. Shah, David E. Fish, Neil R. Granlund, Jeffrey J. Cernohous
  • Publication number: 20180030275
    Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: SACO AEI Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, David Geraint Roberts, Neil R. Granlund
  • Publication number: 20170298521
    Abstract: A material for an additive manufacturing system having a build environment includes a filament coated with a barrier wherein barrier comprises less than about 1 wt % of the filament wherein the barrier substantially prevents the transmission of moisture or gasses into the filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Demuth, Adam R. Pawloski, Neil R. Granlund
  • Patent number: 9708457
    Abstract: A moisture scavenger composition to address the processing of moisture sensitive materials or high moisture content materials in melt processable feed stocks. The moisture scavenger includes a desiccant, an elastomeric dispersant, and an optional hydrophillic synergist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund
  • Publication number: 20170174932
    Abstract: Part materials for additive manufacturing applications include materials with a fluoropolymer processing aid (material-FP). These materials include one or more thermoplastic polymers and one or more fluoropolymers as a processing aid. The material-FP is used to build parts with additive manufacturing systems. Parts built using material-FP have improved physical properties including improved strength in the z-direction of the parts. Composite systems such as reinforced filaments with the material-FP also have a higher density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Neil R. Granlund, Adam R. Pawloski, Garrett S. Van Gorden, Luke M.B. Rodgers, Vittorio L. Jaker
  • Publication number: 20160289364
    Abstract: A grafted polymer derived from the free radical reaction of a polymer, a reactive low molecular weight polymer and optionally an ethylenically unsaturated reactive monomer is provided. The grafted polymer compositions may be produced using melt processing techniques, such as reactive extrusion. Composite compositions including the grafted polymer product, a host polymer, and a cellulosic filler are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: SACO AEI Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Ross, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David Geraint Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160201266
    Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % clear mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. A composition comprising 65 to 85 wt % wood pulp fiber, 15 to 35 wt % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jason M. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund
  • Publication number: 20150376409
    Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: SACO POLYMERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, David Geraint Roberts, Neil R. Granlund
  • Patent number: 9109117
    Abstract: In the process of forming a wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer composition the step of adding mineral oil to the composition during mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser NR Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund
  • Patent number: 8722773
    Abstract: A composition comprising 65 to 90 weight percent kraft chemical wood pulp fibers and a thermoplastic polymer and a method of making the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser NR Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Hamilton, Harshadkumar M. Shah, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20140005307
    Abstract: A moisture scavenger composition to address the processing of moisture sensitive materials or high moisture content materials in melt processable feed stocks. The moisture scavenger includes a desiccant, an elastomeric dispersant, and an optional hydrophillic synergist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Interfacial Solutions IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund