Patents by Inventor Paul Snowwhite
Paul Snowwhite 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).
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Patent number: 11814795Abstract: The present disclosure relates to weatherproof or moisture-resistant writable or printable paper or paper-containing substrates, which includes recyclable cellulosic sheets coated with a coating layer. Sheets are suitable for writing and printing and are prepared by impregnantly coating a cellulosic substrate. In addition, a composition used for coating paper sheets and related substrates to obtain general-purpose weatherproof sheets comprising a substrate, a polymer, a cross-linking agent and methods for producing and using the same are disclosed. The sheets resist degradation, remain legible, can be written upon when wet, and are recyclable.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: JL Darling LLCInventors: John T. Mattingly, Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20210246614Abstract: The present disclosure relates to food safe water resistant articles, which include recyclable cellulosic utensils having a food safe water resistant material. In addition, food safe water resistant composition used for preparing food safe water resistant articles as well as use of the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: JL Darling LLCInventors: John T. Mattingly, Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20200271427Abstract: The present disclosure relates to weatherproof or moisture-resistant writable or printable paper or paper-containing substrates (i.e., targets), which include recyclable cellulosic targets coated with a single layer coating and an optional weatherproof coating. The targets visibly react to a projectile, resist degradation, remain legible, can be written upon when wet, and are recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: John T. Mattingly, Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20180282947Abstract: The present disclosure relates to weatherproof or moisture-resistant writable or printable paper or paper-containing substrates, which includes recyclable cellulosic sheets coated with a coating layer. Sheets are suitable for writing and printing and are prepared by impregnantly coating a cellulosic substrate. In addition, a composition used for coating paper sheets and related substrates to obtain general-purpose weatherproof sheets comprising a substrate, a polymer, a cross-linking agent and methods for producing and using the same are disclosed. The sheets resist degradation, remain legible, can be written upon when wet, and are recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: John T. Mattingly, Paul Snowwhite
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Patent number: 9701876Abstract: A two-part adhesive includes an A side, a B side, at least one of a polyurethane prepolymer and a diisocyanate, at least one polyol, at least one catalyst, and at least one chain extender. The two-part adhesive may include an adhesion promoter.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: ADCO PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John William Miller, Paul Snowwhite
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Patent number: 9573150Abstract: A system for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a prime mover for providing an output torque, a first pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the first pump having an inlet and an outlet, a second pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the second pump having an inlet and an outlet, a first compound in communication with the inlet of the first pump, a second compound in communication with the inlet of the second pump, a first accumulator in communication with the outlet of the first pump, a second accumulator in communication with the outlet of the second pump, a first manifold in communication with the outlet of the first pump, and a second manifold in communication with the outlet of the second pump. A plurality of applicators is included.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLCInventors: Paul Snowwhite, Ronald Vollmer, John William Miller
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Patent number: 9498792Abstract: A distribution apparatus for applying a one or two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a wand with a plurality of openings through which the adhesive is dispensed. An extension is connected in fluid communication to the wand. The extension directs a flow of adhesive to the wand.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: ADCO Products, LLCInventors: John W. Miller, James Galvin, Nicholas J. Berard, Robert Reel, Kathleen Lamb, Kevin Wiese, Steven A. Zetts, Paul Snowwhite, Scott Ulibarri, Andy Rouru
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Patent number: 9381536Abstract: An apparatus for concurrently applying to a substrate a plurality of substantially parallel strips of an adhesive is provided. The apparatus includes a housing or carrier with motive supports for transporting the carrier along a path of travel over the substrate. A plurality of cradles are mounted on the carrier and are arranged in a line transversely of the path of travel of the carrier over the substrate. Each cradle is adapted to hold a canister of the adhesive. A discharging mechanism is mounted on the carrier and is adapted, when a driving force is applied, to concurrently discharge the adhesive from the plurality of canisters in the cradles. Also mounted on the carrier is an actuating mechanism for selectively providing a driving force to the discharging mechanism. The discharging mechanism may include at least one plunger located at each cradle.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: ADCO PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: James Galvin, Paul Snowwhite, Ronald Vollmer
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Publication number: 20150337534Abstract: A roofing system includes a first membrane, second membrane and an adhesive layer with no VOC content. A portion of the second membrane overlaps a portion of the first membrane. The adhesive layer directly adheres the overlapping portions of the first membrane and the second membrane together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: ADCO PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John William Miller, Paul Snowwhite, Robert Reel
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Patent number: 9174234Abstract: A system and method for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a prime mover for providing an output torque, a first pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the first pump having an inlet and an outlet, a second pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the second pump having an inlet and an outlet, a first compound in communication with the inlet of the first pump, a second compound in communication with the inlet of the second pump, a first accumulator in communication with the outlet of the first pump, a second accumulator in communication with the outlet of the second pump, a first manifold in communication with the outlet of the first pump, and a second manifold in communication with the outlet of the second pump.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: ADCO Products, LLCInventors: Paul Snowwhite, Ronald Vollmer, John William Miller
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Publication number: 20150283575Abstract: A distribution apparatus for applying a one or two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a wand with a plurality of openings through which the adhesive is dispensed. An extension is connected in fluid communication to the wand. The extension directs a flow of adhesive to the wand.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: ADCO PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John William Miller, James Galvin, Nicholas J. Berard, Robert Reel, Kathleen Lamb, Kevin Wiese, Steven A. Zetts, Paul Snowwhite, Scott Ulibarri, Andy Rouru
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Patent number: 9115272Abstract: A sealant composition for use in two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules, the sealant composition including: a) an olefinic polymer having a number average molecular weight from about 100 D to about 700,000 D, preferably from about 100 D to about 300,000 D; b) a modified olefinic polymer; c) a fine-particle inert filler; d) at least one of a desiccant and a water scavenger, and e) an aging resistor. The sealant composition has a tensile strength greater than 20 PSI, preferably greater than 50 PSI, a lap shear strength greater than 20 PSI, preferable greater than 40 PSI, and the tensile and lap shear strengths balanced such that the sealant fails cohesively before failing adhesively.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: ADCO Products LLCInventors: Rahul Rasal, Paul Snowwhite, Harold Becker, Heike Brucher, Norbert Schott
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Patent number: 9089869Abstract: A device for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a carrier, a first pump, a second pump, at least one manifold and at least one applicator. The first pump and the second pump are mounted on the carrier and each pump has an inlet and an outlet. The first pump pumps a first part of the two-part adhesive from its inlet to its outlet, and the second pump pumps a second part of the two-part adhesive from its inlet to its outlet. The at least one applicator is configured to mix the first part with the second part to form the two-part adhesive that is discharged from the outlet of the at least one applicator onto the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: ADCO Products, LLCInventors: James Galvin, David L. Kunkle, James D. Haaser, Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20140209614Abstract: A two part adhesive packaging system is provided. The packaging system includes two containers for holding a two-part adhesive. The packaging system further includes a connector having two ports for communicating with the containers. A membrane is adhered overtop the ports to prevent the two-part adhesive from draining from the containers. The membrane is configured to break upon application of a sufficient force thereon, such as by pumping or pushing the two-part adhesive from the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: ADCO Products, Inc. d.b.a. Royal Adhesives and Sealants, Inc.Inventors: John William Miller, Ronald Vollmer, Paul Snowwhite, Kathleen Lamb, Scott Ulibarri
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Publication number: 20140127448Abstract: A two-part adhesive includes an A side, a B side, at least one of a polyurethane prepolymer and a diisocyanate, at least one polyol, at least one catalyst, and at least one chain extender. The two-part adhesive may include an adhesion promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: ADCO Products, Inc.Inventors: John William Miller, Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20130277391Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a two-part adhesive includes a first collapsible bag containing a first part of the two-part adhesive, a second collapsible bag containing a second part of the two-part adhesive, and a manifold that communicates with the first collapsible bag and the second collapsible bag. The manifold includes a first projection device that pierces the first collapsible bag and a second projection device that pierces the second collapsible bag. Each part flows from its respective collapsible bag into the manifold after the bag is pierced. The manifold directs each part of the two-part adhesive separately through the manifold and out of an exit of the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20130008376Abstract: A system for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a prime mover for providing an output torque, a first pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the first pump having an inlet and an outlet, a second pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the second pump having an inlet and an outlet, a first compound in communication with the inlet of the first pump, a second compound in communication with the inlet of the second pump, a first accumulator in communication with the outlet of the first pump, a second accumulator in communication with the outlet of the second pump, a first manifold in communication with the outlet of the first pump, and a second manifold in communication with the outlet of the second pump. A plurality of applicators is included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ADCO PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Paul Snowwhite, Ronald Vollmer, John William Miller
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Publication number: 20120198780Abstract: A method of attaching a solar module to a substrate includes first applying an adhesive to the substrate. The adhesive is preferably a liquid or hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Once the adhesive has been applied to the substrate, the solar module is placed in contact with the adhesive. Where the solar module is a flexible solar module, the solar module is preferably rolled onto the adhesive. Where the solar module is a rigid unit, the solar module is preferably first positioned above the adhesive and then pressed down into contact with the adhesive. The solar module is securely attached to the substrate upon curing of the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: ADCO Products, Inc.Inventor: Paul Snowwhite
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Publication number: 20120192947Abstract: A sealant composition for use in two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules, the sealant composition including: a) an olefinic polymer having a number average molecular weight from about 100 D to about 700,000 D, preferably from about 100 D to about 300,000 D; b) a modified olefinic polymer; c) a fine-particle inert filler; d) at least one of a desiccant and a water scavenger, and e) an aging resistor. The sealant composition has a tensile strength greater than 20 PSI, preferably greater than 50 PSI, a lap shear strength greater than 20 PSI, preferable greater than 40 PSI, and the tensile and lap shear strengths balanced such that the sealant fails cohesively before failing adhesively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: ADCO PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Rahul Rasal, Paul Snowwhite, Harald Becker, Heike Brucher, Norbert Schott
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Patent number: 8211952Abstract: A foamed composition adapted to seal to a substrate is provided. The foamed composition includes a radiation curable rubber, a photoinitiator, a blowing agent, a styrene-ethylene/butylene block copolymer, a light mineral oil, rheology modifier, a tackifier, and one of a radiation curable monomer and radiation curable oligomer, and wherein the composition is foamed upon application to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ADCO Products, Inc.Inventors: Eli Kendra, Dennis Booth, Paul Snowwhite