Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Sunderland

Patrick J. Sunderland 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).

  • Patent number: 10246584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive to prevent phase separation between a low profile additive and the other components of the molding composition, said other components comprising at least an unsaturated resin and an unsaturated monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliot Coulbeck, Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20180265696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive to prevent phase separation between a low profile additive and the other components of the molding composition, said other components comprising at least an unsaturated resin and an unsaturated monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliot COULBECK, Dean THETFORD, Patrick J. SUNDERLAND
  • Patent number: 9718984
    Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid, an organic medium and a dispersant comprising a polyacrylic copolymer functionalized with a polyether and reacted with an aminic polybasic species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliot Coulbeck, John D. Schofield, Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford
  • Publication number: 20160268633
    Abstract: A polymeric polycarboxylic acid functionalized with polyether groups is disclosed as an additive to a lithium-ion battery to help improve properties such as energy density, cycle durability, or other durability issues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: John D. Schofield, Elliot Coulbeck, Stuart N. Richards, Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford
  • Publication number: 20160215160
    Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid, an organic medium and a dispersant comprising a polyacrylic copolymer functionalized with a polyether and reacted with an aminic polybasic species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Elliot Coulbeck, John D. Schofield, Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford
  • Patent number: 9115259
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, plastic material (such as polyvinyl chloride), and a dispersant/agent comprising an oligomer from polymerizing a C7-20 hydroxycarboxylic acid optionally with a C1-6 hydroxycarboxylic acid or its corresponding lactone form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland, Eric L. Rohr, Jatin S. Panchal, Shelly A. Barnhart, John D. Schofield, Peter E. Bloyce
  • Patent number: 9044720
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium, and a (meth)acrylic polymer. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the (meth)acrylic polymer as a dispersant, typically a pigment dispersant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford, John D. Schofield
  • Patent number: 9034979
    Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid (typically a pigment or filler), an organic medium (typically the organic medium may be a plastics material or an organic liquid) and a polyacrylic copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford, Elliot Coulbeck, Stuart N. Richards
  • Patent number: 9018288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a plastic material (such as a thermoplastic polymer) and a compound capable of having dispersant properties. The compound may be obtained/obtainable by reacting (i) a carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof with (ii) an amine or an aminoalcohol, to form a product, wherein the carboxylic acid contains a lipophilic group R containing six or more carbon atoms; and wherein the product formed is derived from a molar ratio of (i) to (ii) is either: (a) 1:1 or greater when (i) is a carboxylic acid anhydride, or (b) ratio of greater than 1:1 when (i) is a carboxylic acid. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford
  • Patent number: 9018302
    Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid (typically a pigment or filler), an organic medium (typically the organic medium may be a plastics material or an organic liquid) and a polyacrylic-acid-containing copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Elliot Coulbeck, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20140288227
    Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid (typically a pigment or filler), an organic medium (typically the organic medium may be a plastics material or an organic liquid) and a polyacrylic-acid-containing copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Elliot Coulbeck, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20140249265
    Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid (typically a pigment or filler), an organic medium (typically the organic medium may be a plastics material or an organic liquid) and a polyacrylic copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford, Elliot Coulbeck, Stuart N. Richards
  • Patent number: 8778218
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic or aqueous medium, and a compound with a head group derived from phosphoric acid or sulphuric acid. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Lubrizol Limited
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Patent number: 8703850
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic or aqueous medium, and a compound with a head group derived from phosphoric acid. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20140005316
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a plastic material (such as a thermoplastic polymer) and a hydrogenated vegetable oil wax. The hydrogenated vegetable oil wax is capable of being a dispersant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Patent number: 8604112
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a plastic material (such as a thermoplastic polymer) and a compound capable of having dispersant properties. The compound may be obtained/obtainable by reacting a fatty acid with either (i) a hydroxy-C4-5-alkylene carboxylic acid, or (ii) a lactone. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford, Thomas Forder
  • Patent number: 8524818
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a plastic material (such as a thermoplastic polymer) and a compound containing an amide group. The compound is capable of being a dispersant. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20130041082
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium, and a (meth)acrylic polymer. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the (meth)acrylic polymer as a dispersant, typically a pigment dispersant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Sunderland, Dean Thetford, John D. Schofield
  • Patent number: 8167992
    Abstract: A composition comprising a particulate Solid, an organic medium and a compound with an alkyleneoxy compound with an inorganic acidic polar head group (Z), wherein the compound is defined by Formula (1) and salts thereof: U—(Y)x-T-N(G)r(B—Z)q (Formula 1) wherein U is independently R?—N—(C)-T?-O—, or R—O—; R or R? may be the same or different and are independently H or C1-50-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or hydrocarbonyl group (acyl group), or the residue of an epoxide, or the residue of an optionally substituted (meth) acrylic ester or amide group; Y is C2-4-alkyleneoxy; T or T? is independently C2-4 alkylene; B is an alkylene group, such as, methylene; Z is an inorganic acidic polar head group, such as, a sulphur or phosphorus acidic polar head group; G and G? may be the same or different and are independently H or C1-50-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or C1-50-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or hydrocarbonyl group or the residue of an epoxide, or the residue of an optionally substituted (meth) ac
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Lubrizol Limited
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland, Neil L. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20110319538
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic or aqueous medium, and a compound with a head group derived from phosphoric acid. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Dean Thetford, Patrick J. Sunderland