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).

  • Process for Making Composite Polymer
    Publication number: 20130276670
    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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Jason M. Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund
  • OPTICALLY ENHANCED FILMS FOR AEROSTATS
    Publication number: 20120244779
    Abstract: The present invention enhances the optical features of aerostats. The invention utilizes a barrier film having at least one layer containing optically enhancing elements. Aerostats formed from the barrier film possess unique aesthetic features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, Kent Kaske, Adam R. Pawloski
  • POLYMERIC COMPOSITES
    Publication number: 20120208933
    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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert T. HAMILTON, Harshadkumar M. Shah, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David E. Fish
  • Compositions and method for improving the processing of polymer composites
    Patent number: 8236874
    Abstract: A composition that employs a coupling agent with a fluoropolymer processing aid to address melt-processing issues related to the use of interfering components in melt-processable polymeric binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James M. Nelson, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Siegmund Papp, Neil R. Granlund, Ryan E. Marx, Jeffrey G. Linert
  • Compatibilizer Blend For Polymeric Compositions
    Publication number: 20120196957
    Abstract: A compatibilizer blend having at least one compatibilizer and at least one desiccant to address the presence of certain interfering components, such as water, in a polymeric matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE PROCESSING OF POLYMER COMPOSITES
    Publication number: 20090020914
    Abstract: A composition that employs a coupling agent with a fluoropolymer processing aid to address melt-processing issues related to the use of interfering components in melt-processable polymeric binders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: James M. Nelson, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Siegmund Papp, Neil R. Granlund, Ryan E. Marx, Jeffrey G. Linert
  • Compositions and method for improving the processing of polymer composites
    Patent number: 7402625
    Abstract: A composition that employs a coupling agent with a fluoropolymer processing aid to address melt-processing issues related to the use of interfering components in melt-processable polymeric binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Siegmund Papp, Neil R. Granlund, James M. Nelson, Ryan E. Marx, Jeffrey G. Linert
  • Compositions and method for improving the processing of polymer composites
    Publication number: 20040254268
    Abstract: A composition that employs a coupling agent with a fluoropolymer processing aid to address melt-processing issues related to the use of interfering components in melt-processable polymeric binders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Siegmund Papp, Neil R. Granlund, James M. Nelson, Ryan E. Marx, Jeffrey G. Linert