Patents by Inventor Richard L. McConnell

Richard L. McConnell 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: 4554303
    Abstract: Disclosed are blends of low-melting, slowly crystallizing copolyesters or of substantially amorphous copolyesters having relatively high glass transition temperatures containing very small amounts of low-molecular-weight polyolefins. These blends have sharply increased crystallinity and crystallization rates and provide significant improvements in production because of the enhanced crystallization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick D. Petke, Charles W. Ramsey, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4554206
    Abstract: Disclosed are low-melting thermoplastic copolyesters containing repeat units from a halogenated glycol or halogenated dibasic acid which are useful as hot-melt adhesives for applications in which reduced flammability is important.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel D. Hilbert, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4551521
    Abstract: A linear, essentially crystalline, thermoplastic copolyester having an I.V. of about 0.4-1.2 and a melting point of about 60.degree.-130.degree. C., said copolyester having repeat units from adipic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and about 30-0.5 mole % of aliphatic coglycol having 2-8 carbon atoms, said copolyester having a bonding temperature of about 90.degree.-120.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Abraham J. Cox, William R. Darnell
  • Patent number: 4540749
    Abstract: Disclosed are low-melting blends of polyesters and polyethylene glycols which are useful as adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Max F. Meyer, Jr., Gary L. Bond, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4487919
    Abstract: This invention relates to new linear polyester waxes which contain as the acid member at least about 75 mol percent 1,12-dodecanedioic acid. The polyester waxes may be viscous liquids, amorphous or semicrystalline solids with melting points less than about 100.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful as modifiers for ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer based adhesives and as additives to improve the hardness of polyolefin coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4483969
    Abstract: This invention relates to new emulsifiable polyester waxes which are linear polyester waxes which are end capped with polyfunctional organic anhydrides. The emulsifiable polyester waxes are generally amorphous or semicrystalline solids with melting points less than about 100.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful in preparing clear emulsions which can be applied to surfaces to form protective and decorative films or coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4481351
    Abstract: This invention relates to new branched polyester waxes which contain particular amounts of tri- or tetrafunctional hydroxyl containing compounds. The branched polyester waxes may be semicrystalline or crystalline solids with melting points less than about 200.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful as modifiers for ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer based adhesives and as additives to improve the hardness of polyolefin coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter
  • Patent number: 4481352
    Abstract: This invention relates to normally solid linear polyester waxes which contain from about 5 to about 50 mol percent of a mixture of aliphatic dibasic acids which are chemically combined in the polyester molecule. The polyester waxes may be substantially amorphous solids or low-melting solids with melting points up to about 200.degree. C. and a heat of fusion of less than 7 cal/g. These polyester waxes are useful in preparing coating compositions for extrusion coating of paper, paperboard, or metal foils such as aluminum foil or in the lamination of these substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner
  • Patent number: 4480087
    Abstract: This invention relates to new linear polyester waxes which contain as the acid member at least 75 mole percent alkylsuccinic anhydride or alkenylsuccinic anhydride. The polyester waxes may be viscous oils or amorphous or semicrystalline solids with melting points less than about 100.degree. C. These polyester waxes are useful as modifiers for ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer based adhesives and as additives to improve the hardness of polyolefin coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, Frederick B. Joyner, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4468490
    Abstract: Disclosed are blends of polyesters and esters of glycerin or propylene glycol which are useful as hot-melt adhesives for fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Max F. Meyer, Jr., Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4450250
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising:(a) an amorphous or a crystallizable polyester having a melting point of about 80.degree. C. to about 230.degree. C. and a heat of fusion of 0 to about 18 calories per gram, and(b) from about 1 to about 35% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is benzyl or phenyl and R.sub.2 is benzyl, phenyl or an alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is phenyl or benzyl, R.sub.4 is phenyl or benzyl and R.sub.5 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1984
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Max F. Meyer, Jr., Frederick D. Petke
  • Patent number: 4401720
    Abstract: Disclosed are plastisol compositions comprising a poly(vinyl chloride) resin, a plasticizer for the resin in an amount sufficient to form a plastisol, and from about 4 to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a saturated, thermoplastic polyester dispersed in the plastisol, the polyester being in particulate form, having a melting point of about 70.degree. to about 200.degree. C., a heat of fusion of about 10 calories per gram or less, and an inherent viscosity of about 0.3 to about 1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Davis, Richard L. McConnell, Max F. Meyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4384064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a spreadable solid adhesive composition comprising(A) from about 10 to about 30% by weight of a copolymer of(a) an acrylamide or substituted acrylamide and(b) an unsaturated mono or dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkali metal salt thereof,said copolymer having an I.V. of about 0.1-3.0,(B) from about 1 to about 10% by weight of a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of (1) dibenzal sorbitol, (2) alkali metal salts of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acids having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and (3) calcium or magnesium salts of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acids having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms complexed with the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and(C) from about 67 to about 89% by weight of water or a mixture of alcohol and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: National Starch And Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Trotter, James M. Hawkins, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4375540
    Abstract: Copolyesters derived from aromatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic dibasic acid moieties; aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol moieties including at least 10 mole % of 1,6-hexanediol moieties; and 2 to 40 mole % of an alkyl or alkenylsuccinic anhydride moiety. The copolyesters are useful as bonding or coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1983
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4363908
    Abstract: Linear copolyesters derived from at least 65 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid moiety of which at least 85 mole % thereof is of the trans configuration; 0 to 33 mole % of an aromatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic dibasic acid moiety, 2 to 35 mole % of an alkylsuccinic or alkenylsuccinic anhydride moiety and one or more aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol moieties. The copolyesters are useful as bonding or coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Joyner, Jimmy R. Trotter, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4352925
    Abstract: Disclosed are heat-resistant adhesive compositions comprising a copolyester derived from terephthalic acid, from about 30 to about 50 mol % diethylene glycol, and at least 50 mol % ethylene glycol, the polyester having an inherent viscosity of from about 0.4 to about 1.0. The composition is especially useful in bonding parts of ovenable food containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick D. Petke, Bobby J. Sublett, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4350807
    Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component, at least 2 mole % of which is the reaction product of ethylene and at least one dialkyl ester of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dibasic acid, said dibasic acid containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms and the alkyl groups of wich contain from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and 100 mole % of at least one aliphatic or alicyclic glycol having 2 to 12 carbon atoms. These polyesters are useful as adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Glenn C. Jones
  • Patent number: 4350808
    Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component, about 2-30 mole % of which is the reaction product of ethylene and at least one dialkyl ester of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dibasic acid, said dibasic acid containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms and the alkyl groups of which contain from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and 100 mole % of at least one aliphatic or alicyclic glycol having 2 to 12 carbon atoms. These polyesters have a crystalline melting point of at least 200.degree. C. and are useful in the form of fibers, films, and molded objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard L. McConnell, Jimmy R. Trotter, Glenn C. Jones
  • Patent number: 4340526
    Abstract: Polyesters comprising residues of terephthalic acid, 1,4-butanediol and 1,6-hexanediol or polyesters comprising residues of cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, dimer acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol used as hot melt adhesives are found to have good adhesion, low melt viscosity and good viscosity stability when blended with certain monomeric ester plasticizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick D. Petke, Richard L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 4329270
    Abstract: This invention is directed to blends of polymers of 2-substituted norbornenes such as poly(2-methoxycarbonyl-5-norbornene) and plasticized poly(vinyl chloride). These blends provide plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) compositions having high clarity as well as improved low temperature flexibility and improved low temperature impact strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Max F. Meyer, Jr., Richard L. McConnell, Frederick B. Joyner