Patents by Inventor Peter Sandkuehler
Peter Sandkuehler 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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Publication number: 20230356512Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to multilayer films, labels, and packages. In one aspect, a multilayer film having at least one matte surface comprises (a) an outer layer comprising (i) 30 to 99.5 weight percent of a first low density polyethylene having a density of 0.919 g/cm3 to 0.940 g/cm3 and a melt index (I2) of 0.3 to 5 g/10 minutes, (ii) 0.1 to 20 weight percent of polymer particles having a core and a shell structure wherein the core comprises a first polymeric material having a first refractive index and the shell comprises a second polymeric material having a second refractive index that is different from the first refractive index, and (iii) optionally, up to 50 weight percent of a first polyethylene having a density of 0.925 g/cm3 to 0.970 g/cm3 and a melt index (I2) of 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Thomas Hentschel, Eduardo Alvarez-acedo, Peter Sandkuehler
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Publication number: 20200047460Abstract: Embodiments of laminate structures and flexible packaging materials incorporating same comprise a first film comprising biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET), and a second film laminated to the first film and comprising a co-extruded film, wherein the second film comprises a polyamide layer and a polyolefin layer, the polyolefin layer comprising a first composition. The first composition comprises at least one ethylene based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2× log (I2).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, PT Dow IndonesiaInventors: Hoai Son Nguyen, Jian Wang, Hwee-Lun Goh, Falikul Isbah Batubara, Adit Pradhana Jayusman Setyogroho, Rou Hua Chua, Peter Sandkuehler
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Patent number: 10324013Abstract: Methods are provided that facilitate the selection of a film structure for use in a package. In one aspect, a method of selecting a film structure for use in a package comprises determining a critical impact direction of a package by finite elemental method (FEM) analysis, wherein the package has a predetermined volume, a predetermined shape, and a predetermined fill material; determining one or more desired tensile properties of a film structure to use in the package based on the critical impact direction, wherein the one or more desired tensile properties comprise at least one of toughness in the machine direction, toughness in the cross direction, elongation at break in the machine direction, elongation at break in the cross direction, stress at break in the machine direction, and stress at break in the cross direction; and selecting a film structure based on the one or more desired tensile properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Prashant Sharad Shembekar
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Publication number: 20180045631Abstract: Methods are provided that facilitate the selection of a film structure for use in a package. In one aspect, a method of selecting a film structure for use in a package comprises determining a critical impact direction of a package by finite elemental method (FEM) analysis, wherein the package has a predetermined volume, a predetermined shape, and a predetermined fill material; determining one or more desired tensile properties of a film structure to use in the package based on the critical impact direction, wherein the one or more desired tensile properties comprise at least one of toughness in the machine direction, toughness in the cross direction, elongation at break in the machine direction, elongation at break in the cross direction, stress at break in the machine direction, and stress at break in the cross direction; and selecting a film structure based on the one or more desired tensile properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Prashant Sharad Shembekar
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Patent number: 9890273Abstract: The invention provides an oriented article, for example, a yarn, tape or filaments made from a three component polymer blend.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Jill M. Martin
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Patent number: 9040627Abstract: Provided is an artificial turf yarn having improved heat resistance, durability, softness and extensibility. The artificial turf yarn contains two components: an olefin block copolymer (OBC) and a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). The yarn includes from about 10 wt % to about 80 wt % of the OBC and from about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of the LLDPE which produces an artificial turf yarn with improved softness and toughness while maintaining heat resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jill M. Martin, Peter Sandkuehler
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Publication number: 20140242304Abstract: An artificial turf comprising a turf yarn prepared from an ethylene-based polymer composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene; and less than 30 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said ethylene-based polymer composition is characterized by having a Comonomer Distribution Constant of equal to or greater than 40, a vinyl unsaturation of less than 100 vinyls per one million carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition; a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) equal to or greater than 1.75; a density in the range of 0.915 to 0.930 g/cm3, a melt index (12) in the range of from 0.8 to 5 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 2 to 3.6, and a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) equal to or less than 3; and wherein the turf yarn exhibits one or more of the following properties (a) shrink of less than 4.8%, and (b) curl of less than 0.5 is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Selim Bensason
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Publication number: 20140030500Abstract: The present invention relates to films comprising a number of repeating microlayer units. The repeating units include one layer made from a barrier resin derived from one or more monomers having at least one oxygen atom, and one layer comprising a non-polar polyolefin. By ensuring that the micro layers are a micron or less it has been discovered that the microlayers adequately adhere to each other without the need for a tie layer between the polar and non-polar layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Peter Sandkuehler, David Munoz, Ester Baiget
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Publication number: 20130216736Abstract: The invention provides an oriented article, for example, a yarn, tape or filaments made from a three component polymer blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Jill M. Martin
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Publication number: 20130209707Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a tape or monofilament of a polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the polyethylene composition derived from ethylene monomers, and less than 20 percent by weight of the polyethylene composition derived from one or more ?-olefin monomers, where the polyethylene composition of the tape or monofilament has a density in the range of 0.920 to 0.970 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of 1.70 to 3.5, a melt index (I2) in the range of 0.2 to 50 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of less than 2.5, vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.1 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the polyethylene composition, where the tape or monofilament has a decitex of greater than 500 g/10,000 m.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Gert J. Claasen
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Publication number: 20130065071Abstract: The instant invention provides a multilayer sheet, a thermoformed article, and a method for making the same. The multilayer sheet comprises (a) at least one sealant layer comprising: less than 1 percent by weight of one or more antimicrobial agents, based on the total weight of the sealant layer; at least 20 percent by weight of a base polymer, based on the total weight of the sealant layer, wherein said base polymer comprises a propylene/ethylene copolymer composition, wherein said propylene/ethylene copolymer has a crystallinity in the range of from 1 percent by weight to 30 percent by weight, a heat of fusion in the range of from 2 Joules/gram to 50 Joules/gram), and a DSC melting point in the range of 25° C. to 110° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Barbara Bonavoglia, Kurt Brunner, Peter Sandkuehler
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Publication number: 20130030123Abstract: Provided is an artificial turf yarn having improved heat resistance, durability, softness and extensibility. The artificial turf yarn contains two components: an olefin block copolymer (OBC) and a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). The yarn includes from about 10 wt % to about 80 wt % of the OBC and from about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of the LLDPE which produces an artificial turf yarn with improved softness and toughness while maintaining heat resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jill M. Martin, Peter Sandkuehler
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Publication number: 20120325403Abstract: A process for laminating a substrate, where the process may include: disposing at least one a thermoplastic film on a porous substrate; heat softening the at least one thermoplastic film; conjoining the at least one thermoplastic film and the porous substrate to form a laminated substrate; and cooling the laminated substrate; wherein the conjoining comprises suctioning the thermoplastic film into the porous substrate. An apparatus for laminating a substrate, where the apparatus may include: a system for disposing a thermoplastic film on a tufted substrate; a heater for heat softening the thermoplastic film; and a vacuum for suctioning the thermoplastic film into the tufted substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Loic F. Chereau, Miguel A. Prieto, Emmanuelle C. Yvon, Peter Sandkuehler
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Publication number: 20110217540Abstract: The invention provides an article comprising at least the following components: A) a substrate formed from a composition comprising at least one ceramic component or at least one natural stone component, B) a polymer layer formed from a composition comprising at least one functionalized olefin-based polymer; and wherein the polymer layer is formed over one surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Peter Sandkuehler, Shaun Parkinson, Jesus Nieto, Carola Rosenthal, Mario Perez Segu, Vicente S. Solana, Enrique S. Vilches, Arnaldo M. Berto
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Publication number: 20110021698Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of polymeric particles, aqueous coating compositions, coating compositions, processes of making polymeric particles hydrophobic coatings, processes for making hydrophobic synthetic latex compositions, processes of forming polymeric particle agglomerates for use in a hydrophobic coating, and process of making hydrophobic polymeric binders. In some embodiments, the polymeric particle includes a polymer having an elastic modulus greater than about 108 Pascal (Pa), measured at 25 degrees Celsius (° C.) and at a deformation frequency of 1 radian per second, where the polymeric particle is hydrophobic, and where the hydrophobicity is achieved by polymerizing a monomer in a mixture comprising water and a fatty acid, or salt thereof, where the monomer contains less than about 3 parts acid monomer per 100 parts dry monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Jouko T. Vyörykkä, Pekka J. Salminen, Etienne Lazarus, Peter Sandkuehler, Gerald A. Vandezande, Kenneth W. Hester, Juergen Dombrowski
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Publication number: 20100136273Abstract: The present invention is an article of construction formed from an article adhesively-bonded to a layering material through (a) reactive coupling of a functionalized nitroxide or (b) the adhesion of components in a polymer matrix made from or containing a polymer, an organic peroxide, and a functionalized nitroxide. The initial article may be expanded. It may also be polar or nonpolar. Similarly, the layering material may be polar or nonpolar. Other embodiments of the present invention are described, including other articles and methods for preparing the articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Miguel A. Prieto, Peter Sandkuehler, Antonio Batistini, Sandra Hofmann, Stephen F. Hahn, Mohamed Esseghir, Monika Plass, Mark F. Sonnenschein, H. Craig Silvis, Hamed Lakrout, Kevin J. Bouck, Muthu Subramanian, Jinder Jow, Thiam Aik Lim, Stephen Y. Cheng, Lester Yeong
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Publication number: 20080274307Abstract: A process for laminating a substrate, where the process may include: disposing at least one a thermoplastic film on a porous substrate; heat softening the at least one thermoplastic film; conjoining the at least one thermoplastic film and the porous substrate to form a laminated substrate; and cooling the laminated substrate; wherein the conjoining comprises suctioning the thermoplastic film into the porous substrate. An apparatus for laminating a substrate, where the apparatus may include: a system for disposing a thermoplastic film on a tufted substrate; a heater for heat softening the thermoplastic film; and a vacuum for suctioning the thermoplastic film into the tufted substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Loic F. Chereau, Miguel A. Prieto, Emmanuelle C. Yvon, Peter Sandkuehler
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Publication number: 20080087380Abstract: The present invention is an article of construction formed from an article adhesively-bonded to a layering material through (a) reactive coupling of a functionalized nitroxide or (b) the adhesion of components in a polymer matrix made from or containing a polymer, an organic peroxide, and a functionalized nitroxide. The initial article may be expanded. The initial article may be expanded. It may also be polar or nonpolar. Similarly, the layering material may be polar or nonpolar. Other embodiments of the present invention are described, including other articles and methods for preparing the articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Miguel A. Prieto Goubert, Peter Sandkuehler, Antonio Batistini, Sandra Hofmann, Stephen F. Hahn, Mohamed Esseghir, Monika Plass, Mark F. Sonnenschein, H. Craig Silvis, Hamed Lakrout, Kevin J. Bouck
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Patent number: 6531439Abstract: Surfactant combinations containing C12-18 alkyl sulfates wherein less than 10% by weight of the C12-18 alkyl sulfates, based on the C12-18 alkyl sulfates, have carbon chains with fewer than 14 carbon atoms and C9-13 alkyl benzenesulfonates in a weight ratio of 1:10 to 10:1. The combinations are useful in powder and granular as well as liquid washing and cleaning detergents.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Georg Meine, Andreas Syldath, Dieter Nickel, Thomas Mueller-Kirschbaum, Dagmar Zaika, Ansgar Behler, Hans-Christian Raths, Peter Sandkuehler
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Patent number: 6458755Abstract: A spray-dried amorphous alkali metal silicate compound which provides multiple-cycle washing performance. The silicate compound has a molar ratio of M2O to SiO2 of 1:1.5 to 1:3.3 wherein M represents an alkali metal. The compound contains 0.5 to less than 30% by weight of anionic surfactant and has an absorption capacity for liquid components which is at least 20% higher than that of the same quantity of the alkali metal silicate compound which is free from anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Kathrin Schnepp-Hentrich, Rene-Andres Artiga Gonzalez, Katrin Burmeister, Hubert Freese, Manfred Greger, Bernd Larson, Volker Bauer, Peter Sandkuehler, Wilfried Raehse