Patents by Inventor Richard H. Evans

Richard H. Evans 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).

  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 10253138
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Oxygen-scavenging composition and articles thereof
    Patent number: 10232593
    Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging composition is provided that includes an oxygen-scavenging component and an oxidation catalyst. In preferred embodiments, the oxygen-scavenging composition includes a thermoplastic polymer that may optionally include the oxygen-scavenging composition as a portion thereof. In preferred embodiments, the composition is suitable for use in packaging articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Share, Richard H. Evans
  • Methods of Preparing Compositions for Containers and Other Articles and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20190048126
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be uses in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier, Lan Deng, Richard H Evans, David J. Santure, Benoit Prouvost
  • LIQUID EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR MAKING POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20190031816
    Abstract: A liquid epoxy resin composition is provided. In preferred embodiments, the liquid epoxy resin composition is free of bisphenol A, bisphenol F, and bisphenol S, including epoxides thereof, and is useful in preparing a polyether polymer having utility in coating compositions, including, e.g., coating compositions for use on food or beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Benjamin J. Webster, Robert M. O'Brien, Jeffrey Niederst
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTAINERS AND OTHER ARTICLES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20180346199
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be used in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Methods of preparing compositions for containers and other articles and methods of using same
    Patent number: 10113027
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be uses in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier, Lan Deng, Richard H Evans, David J. Santure, Benoit Prouvost
  • Coating Compositions for Aluminum Beverage Cans and Methods of Coating Same
    Publication number: 20180258309
    Abstract: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, Richard H. Evans
  • COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF COATING
    Publication number: 20180112102
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer that is useful in a variety of applications, including as a binder polymer of a coating composition, and especially a packaging coating composition. Packaging articles (e.g., containers) comprising the polymer and methods of making such packaging articles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Jeffrey Niederst, Robert M. O'Brien, Benoit Prouvost, Kevin Romagnoli, Grant Schutte, Paul Stenson, Tom Van Kuren
  • COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF COATING
    Publication number: 20180112101
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer that is useful in a variety of applications, including as a binder polymer of a coating composition, and especially a packaging coating composition. Packaging articles (e.g., containers) comprising the polymer and methods of making such packaging articles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Jeffrey Niederst, Robert M. O'Brien, Benoit Prouvost, Kevin Romagnoli, Grant Schutte, Paul Stenson, Tom Van Kuren
  • Polycarbonates
    Patent number: 9944749
    Abstract: Polycarbonates made from polyhydric phenols that preferably exhibit estrogenic activity less than bisphenol S exhibit properties such as high impact strengths, moderate to high glass transition temperatures, chemical resistance, and good color and clarity similar to conventional BPA-derived polycarbonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: SWIMC, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier, Dan G. Hartinger
  • Coating compositions for aluminum beverage cans and methods of coating same
    Patent number: 9862854
    Abstract: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, Richard H. Evans
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20170335056
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing. Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Methods and Materials for the Functionalization of Polymers and Coatings Including Functionalized Polymer
    Publication number: 20170313473
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W O'Dell
  • Dental materials and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9724276
    Abstract: Dental materials may be made from polyhydric phenols that are non-genotoxic and exhibit estrogenic activity less than that of bisphenol S, while exhibiting properties such as strength and flexibility comparable to those of conventional BPA-derived dental materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 9663613
    Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Methods and materials for the functionalization of polymers and coatings including functionalized polymer
    Patent number: 9650176
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W O'Dell
  • Methods of Preparing Compositions for Containers and Other Articles and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20170096521
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be uses in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier, Lan Deng, Richard H Evans, David J. Santure, Benoit Prouvost
  • Coating Compositions for Aluminum Beverage Cans and Methods of Coating Same
    Publication number: 20170029652
    Abstract: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, Richard H. Evans
  • Compositions for Containers and Other Articles and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20170029657
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be uses in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Developer for thermally responsive record materials
    Patent number: 9475328
    Abstract: A thermally responsive composition includes a dye and a developer that is free of polyhydric phenols having estrogenic agonist activity greater than or equal to that of bisphenol S. The thermally responsive composition can be used to make BPA-free thermally responsive record materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier, Lan Deng