Patents by Inventor Raymond L. Laakso, Jr.

Raymond L. Laakso, Jr. 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: 11753521
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least the following components: A) one or more ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymers, which comprise ?3.5 wt % of a non-conjugated diene, based on the weight of the one or more ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymers; B) an acid acceptor selected from the following: MgO, ZnO, or combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Guang Ming Li, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Yuming Lai, Xiaosong Wu
  • Patent number: 10927243
    Abstract: A modifier for forming sub-ambient temperature use containers includes (a) from 10 wt % to 50 wt % of a block composite, a specified block composite, or a crystalline block composite, (b) from 20 wt % to 90 wt % of a first polyolefin copolymer, the first polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 0.5 g/10 min to 1500 g/10 min, and having a density from 0.850 g/cm3 to 0.910 g/cm3, and (c) optionally, from 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a second polyolefin copolymer, the second polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min, and having a density from 0.860 g/cm3 to 0.900 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Colin Li Pi Shan, Jihean Lee, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Yushan Hu, Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin
  • Publication number: 20200407532
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least the following components: A) one or more ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymers, which comprise ?3.5 wt % of a non-conjugated diene, based on the weight of the one or more ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymers; B) an acid acceptor selected from the following: MgO, ZnO, or combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Guang Ming Li, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Yuming Lai, Xiaosong Wu
  • Patent number: 10870746
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to compositions comprising: (a) from 60 wt % to 90 wt % of a propylene polymer base that has a melt flow rate from 2 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min according to ASTM D1238 (230° C./2.16 kg); (b) from 2 wt % to 39.5 wt % of an olefin block copolymer; and (c) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of a composite component comprising a crystalline block composite or a block composite. In certain embodiments, the composition may further comprise: (d) from 1 wt % to 30 wt % a polyolefin copolymer, the polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min according to ASTM D1238 (190° C./2.16 kg), and having a density from 0.860 g/cc to 0.900 g/cc. In further embodiments, the composition may further comprise: (e) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % of an antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Colin Li Pi Shan, Jihean Lee, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin, Yushan Hu
  • Publication number: 20190218383
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to compositions comprising: (a) from 60 wt % to 90 wt % of a propylene polymer base that has a melt flow rate from 2 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min according to ASTM D1238 (230° C./2.16 kg); (b) from 2 wt % to 39.5 wt % of an olefin block copolymer; and (c) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of a composite component comprising a crystalline block composite or a block composite. In certain embodiments, the composition may further comprise: (d) from 1 wt % to 30 wt % a polyolefin copolymer, the polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min according to ASTM D1238 (190° C./2.16 kg), and having a density from 0.860 g/cc to 0.900 g/cc. In further embodiments, the composition may further comprise: (e) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % of an antioxidant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Colin Li Pi Shan, Jihean Lee, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin, Yushan Hu
  • Patent number: 10308796
    Abstract: A modifier for forming sub-ambient temperature use containers includes (a) from 20 wt % to 40 wt % of a block composite, the block composite including (i) an ethylene-propylene copolymer, (ii) an isotactic polypropylene polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer, (b) from 40 wt % to 60 wt % of a polyolefin copolymer, the polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 1500 g/10 min, according to ASTM D1238 and at 190° C./2.16 kg, and having a density from 0.860 g/cm3 to 0.900 g/cm3, and (c) optionally, from 0 wt % to 30 wt % of at least one of a first additional copolymer that has a refractive index from 1.490 to 1.510 and a second additional copolymer that is miscible with polypropylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Colin Li Pi Shan, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin
  • Publication number: 20190055386
    Abstract: A modifier for forming sub-ambient temperature use containers includes (a) from 10 wt % to 50 wt % of a block composite, a specified block composite, or a crystalline block composite, (b) from 20 wt % to 90 wt % of a first polyolefin copolymer, the first polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 0.5 g/10 min to 1500 g/10 min, and having a density from 0.850 g/cm3 to 0.910 g/cm3, and (c) optionally, from 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a second polyolefin copolymer, the second polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min, and having a density from 0.860 g/cm3 to 0.900 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Colin Li Pi Shan, Jihean Lee, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Yushan Hu, Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin
  • Patent number: 9982122
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition, process for producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polyolefin blend composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 75 to 97 percent by weight of one or more random propylene copolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of from 120° C. to 160° C., and a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range of from 1 to 120 g/10 minutes; (b) from 3 to 25 percent by weight of one or more ethylene ?-olefin copolymers having a melt index (I2) in the range of from 100 to 1500 g/10 minutes, a density in the range of 0.860 to 0.910 g/cm3, and a molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 10,000 to 50,000 g/mole, wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is homogenously branched copolymer, and wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is linear or substantially linear; (c) optionally from 5 to 15 percent by weight of one or more propylene ?-olefin interpolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of less than 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Guang Ming Li, Colin LiPiShan, Kim L. Walton, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Walter J. Brown
  • Patent number: 9975982
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a food contact article. The food contact article includes a polymeric composition composed of a neat olefin block copolymer. The food contact article exhibits a total color change value, ?E, of less than 20. The polymeric composition provides an article that is suitable for food contact application, the article having softness and stain resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ashish Batra, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Lisa S. Madenjian
  • Publication number: 20180051165
    Abstract: A modifier for forming sub-ambient temperature use containers includes (a) from 20 wt % to 40 wt % of a block composite, the block composite including (i) an ethylene-propylene copolymer, (ii) an isotactic polypropylene polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer, (b) from 40 wt % to 60 wt % of a polyolefin copolymer, the polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 1500 g/10 min, according to ASTM D1238 and at 190° C./2.16 kg, and having a density from 0.860 g/cm3 to 0.900 g/cm3, and (c) optionally, from 0 wt % to 30 wt % of at least one of a first additional copolymer that has a refractive index from 1.490 to 1.510 and a second additional copolymer that is miscible with polypropylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Colin Li Pi Shan, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin
  • Patent number: 9840604
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composition and articles containing the composition. The composition comprises a foam and a plurality of gel particles dispersed in the foam. The gel particles comprise an olefin block copolymer and an oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Munro, Kaoru Aou, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Gary R. Marchand, Rogelio R. Gamboa
  • Patent number: 9752024
    Abstract: A comprising includes one or more polyethylene, one or more polypropylene, one or more polyolefin elastomer, and a crystalline block composite having the following three components: (i) a crystalline ethylene based polymer, (ii) a crystalline propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer having a crystalline ethylene based block and a crystalline propylene block. The composition of component (i) is the same as the crystalline ethylene based block of the block copolymer and the composition of component (ii) is the same as the crystalline propylene block of the block copolymer. The composition is useful for forming rotomolded articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Russell P. Barry, Yushan Hu, Kim L. Walton, Gary R. Marchand, Colin LiPiShan, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170029588
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composition and articles containing the composition. The composition comprises a foam and a plurality of gel particles dispersed in the foam. The gel particles comprise an olefin block copolymer and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Munro, Kaoru Aou, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Gary R. Marchand, Rogelio R. Gamboa
  • Patent number: 9464177
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composition and articles containing the composition. The composition comprises a foam and a plurality of gel particles dispersed in the foam. The gel particles comprise an olefin block copolymer and an oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Munro, Kaoru Aou, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Gary R. Marchand, Rogelio R. Gamboa
  • Publication number: 20160264765
    Abstract: A comprising includes one or more polyethylene, one or more polypropylene, one or more polyolefin elastomer, and a crystalline block composite having the following three components: (i) a crystalline ethylene based polymer, (ii) a crystalline propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer having a crystalline ethylene based block and a crystalline propylene block. The composition of component (i) is the same as the crystalline ethylene based block of the block copolymer and the composition of component (ii) is the same as the crystalline propylene block of the block copolymer. The composition is useful for forming rotomolded articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Russell P. Barry, Yushan Hu, Kim L. Walton, Gary R. Marchand, Colin LiPiShan, Raymond L. Laakso, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160083571
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition, process for producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polyolefin blend composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 75 to 97 percent by weight of one or more random propylene copolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of from 120° C. to 160° C., and a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range of from 1 to 120 g/10 minutes; (b) from 3 to 25 percent by weight of one or more ethylene ?-olefin copolymers having a melt index (I2) in the range of from 100 to 1500 g/10 minutes, a density in the range of 0.860 to 0.910 g/cm3, and a molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 10,000 to 50,000 g/mole, wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is homogenously branched copolymer, and wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is linear or substantially linear; (c) optionally from 5 to 15 percent by weight of one or more propylene ?-olefin interpolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of less than 110° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Guang Ming Li, Colin LiPiShan, Kim L. Walton, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Walter J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20150158965
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a food contact article. The food contact article includes a polymeric composition composed of a neat olefin block copolymer. The food contact article exhibits a total color change value, ?E, of less than 20. The polymeric composition provides an article that is suitable for food contact application, the article having softness and stain resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Ashish Batra, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Lisa S. Madenjian
  • Patent number: 9034972
    Abstract: Disclosed are oil-extended olefin block copolymer compositions with precipitated silica. The precipitated silica reduces oil-bleed while maintaining composition softness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. Johnston, Ashish Batra, Raymond L. Laakso, Jr., Wenbin Liang
  • Publication number: 20150010765
    Abstract: Disclosed are olefin block copolymer formulations comprising polyethylene and polypropylene that provide improved adhesion properties to polypropylene while maintaining desired flexural modulus characteristics and are particularly suited for overmolded goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Munro, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Lisa S. Madenjian
  • Publication number: 20140378566
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composition and articles containing the composition. The composition comprises a foam and a plurality of gel particles dispersed in the foam. The gel particles comprise an olefin block copolymer and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Munro, Kaoru Aou, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Gary R. Marchand, Rogelio R. Gamboa