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
    Publication number: 20160264722
    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: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Coating compositions for aluminum beverage cans and methods of coating same
    Patent number: 9415900
    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: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 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
    Patent number: 9409219
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Coating Compositions for Aluminum Beverage Cans and Methods of Coating Same
    Publication number: 20160137348
    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: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, Richard H. Evans
  • Coating compositions for aluminum beverage cans and methods of coating same
    Patent number: 9242763
    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: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    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
    Patent number: 9200176
    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: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9187212
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Oxygen scavenging composition
    Patent number: 9156940
    Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging composition is provided that includes an oxygen-scavenging polymer and a catalyst. The oxygen-scavenging polymer, which in preferred embodiments is suitable for use in packaging articles, includes a base polymer having a backbone, and an unsaturated side chain attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the side chain comprises an unsaturated fatty-acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Jeffrey Niederst, Paul E. Share
  • POLYCARBONATES
    Publication number: 20150259471
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier, Dan G. Hartinger
  • DENTAL MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20150224034
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier
  • STABILIZER AND COATING COMPOSITIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150203713
    Abstract: Coating compositions that include a thermoplastic dispersion and an epoxy-functional stabilizer having polyhydric phenols that exhibit estrogenic activity less than bisphenol S.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier, Mary E. Tishey, Gregory M. Paulson
  • CONTAINER COATING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150197657
    Abstract: A multi-coat coating system having an undercoat composition and an overcoat composition, wherein the undercoat, overcoat or both the undercoat and overcoat contain a polymer having segments of a specified formula and are substantially free of polyhydric phenols having estrogenic activity greater than or equal to that of bisphenol S. The coating system is suitable for use on a food-contact surface of food or beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier, Mary E. Tishey, Gregory M. Paulson
  • Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom
    Publication number: 20150175839
    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: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20150175305
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • DEVELOPER FOR THERMALLY RESPONSIVE RECORD MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20150165805
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O' Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, T. Howard Killilea, Mark S. Von Maier, Lan Deng
  • Compositions for Containers and Other Articles and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20150151878
    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: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Polymer having unsaturated cycloaliphatic functionality and coating compositions therefrom
    Patent number: 8946346
    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: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, Greg Paulson, Richard H. Evans, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8946316
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Coating Compositions for Aluminum Beverage Cans and Methods of Coating Same
    Publication number: 20150030770
    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: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    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: 20150021323
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer, for use in coating compositions. Containers comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided. The invention further provides powder coating compositions including the polymer, which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier