Patents by Inventor Peter F. Payne

Peter F. Payne 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).

  • Flame resistant polyolefin compositions containing organically modified clay
    Patent number: 6414070
    Abstract: Nanocomposite compositions comprising organically modified clays and polyolefins or copolymers containing repeat units derived from olefins have flame retardant or flame resistant properties. Sheets and laminates of the nanocomposite can be utilized wherever flame retardant properties are desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Omnova Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Kausch, Anthony Verrocchi, John E. Pomeroy, III, Kristen M. Peterson, Peter F. Payne
  • Embossed, waterproof lining and method of making the same
    Patent number: 6352760
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, waterproof shower pan liner comprised of a water-insoluble thermoplastic sheet. The shower pan liner includes on at least one surface selected indicia such as product information or plumbing codes at regular intervals. The indicia are embossed into the shower pan liner thereby eliminating the need for a protective top coat. In a process for making the invention, the thermoplastic is heated, calendered, and thereafter embossed with the selected indicia while in a heated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Omnova Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Fishel, Peter F. Payne
  • Method of making an embossed, waterproof shower pan liner
    Patent number: 6187244
    Abstract: A method for making a flexible, waterproof shower pan liner comprised of a water-insoluble thermoplastic sheet. The shower pan liner includes on at least one surface selected indicia such as product information or plumbing codes at regular intervals. The indicia are embossed into the shower pan liner thereby eliminating the need for a protective top coat. In the process for making the invention, the thermoplastic is heated, calendered, and thereafter embossed with the selected indicia while in a heated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Omnova Services Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Fishel, Peter F. Payne
  • Embossed, waterproof lining and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5914173
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, waterproof shower pan liner comprised of a water-insoluble thermoplastic sheet. The shower pan liner includes on at least one surface selected indicia such as product information or plumbing codes at regular intervals. The indicia are embossed into the shower pan liner thereby eliminating the need for a protective top coat. In a process for making the invention, the thermoplastic is heated, calendered, and thereafter embossed with the selected indicia while in a heated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: GenCorp Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Fishel, Peter F. Payne