Patents by Inventor Rick D. Martz

Rick D. Martz 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).

  • Masterbatch composition
    Patent number: 7442742
    Abstract: A masterbatch composition is provided that includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. Also provided is a method for making a masterbatch composition and a method for making a colorized polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Carolina Color Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Smink, Ronald M. Harris, Robert R. Powers, Andrew J. Schwartz, Rick D. Martz
  • Masterbatch composition
    Publication number: 20080249211
    Abstract: A masterbatch composition is provided that includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. Also provided is a method for making a masterbatch composition and a method for making a colorized polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Smink, Ronald M. Harris, Robert R. Powers, Andrew J. Schwartz, Rick D. Martz