Patents by Inventor Pat Morabito

Pat Morabito 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 manufacturing recording sheet
    Patent number: 9981288
    Abstract: A method for making a recording sheet is provided, the recording sheet comprising a sizing or coating composition, which comprises a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g or greater; a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment; and a paper or plastic substrate in contact with the composition, wherein the sizing or coating composition is comprised within first and second sublayers, and said method for making the recording sheet comprising contacting, in any order: the first binder resin; the second binder resin; the first pigment; the second pigment; or a mixture thereof, and the paper or plastic substrate, to produce the recording sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Jay C. Song, Sen Yang, Michelle X. Wang, Pat Morabito
  • COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRINTING AND RECORDING SHEET CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20160136986
    Abstract: A paper sizing or coating composition is provided, which includes; a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin, and which is different from the first binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g; and a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment. Recording sheets which include the composition, methods of making the composition and recording sheets, and methods for making an image are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: JAY C. SONG, SEN YANG, MICHELLE X. WANG, PAT MORABITO
  • COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRINTING AND RECORDING SHEET CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20160124333
    Abstract: A paper sizing or coating composition is provided, which includes: a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin, and which is different from the first binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g; and a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment. Recording sheets which include the composition, methods of making the composition and recording sheets, and methods for making an image are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Jay C. Song, Sen Yang, Michelle X. Wang, Pat Morabito
  • Composition suitable for multifunctional printing and recording sheet containing same
    Patent number: 9296244
    Abstract: A paper sizing or coating composition is provided, which includes: a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin, and which is different from the first binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g; and a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment. Recording sheets which include the composition, methods of making the composition and recording sheets, and methods for making an image are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Jay C. Song, Sen Yang, Michelle X. Wang, Pat Morabito
  • Paper substrate containing a fluorine containing compound and having enhanced grease-resistance and glueability
    Patent number: 8025973
    Abstract: The invention relates to the papermaking art and, in particular, to the manufacture of paper substrates, paper-containing articles such as multilayered paper or paperboard packaging, containing a fluorine-containing compound and having enhanced glueability and/or grease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Internatonal Paper Company
    Inventors: Richard F Rudolph, Timothy J Bradford, Barry Chapman, Pat Morabito
  • Composition Suitable for Multifunctional Printing and Recording Sheet Containing Same
    Publication number: 20100080916
    Abstract: A paper sizing or coating composition is provided, which includes: a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin, and which is different from the first binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g; and a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment. Recording sheets which include the composition, methods of making the composition and recording sheets, and methods for making an image are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Jay C. Song, Sen Yang, Michelle X. Wang, Pat Morabito
  • Paper substrate containing a fluorine containing compound and having enhanced grease-resistance and glueability
    Publication number: 20070020462
    Abstract: The invention relates to the papermaking art and, in particular, to the manufacture of paper substrates, paper-containing articles such as multilayered paper or paperboard packaging, containing a fluorine-containing compound and having enhanced glueability and/or grease resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Rudolph, Timothy Bradford, Barry Chapman, Pat Morabito