Patents by Inventor Rick Dowell Davis

Rick Dowell Davis 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).

  • Elastomeric compositions comprising hydrocarbon polymer additives
    Patent number: 9062189
    Abstract: Provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive. Preferably the hydrocarbon polymer additive comprises from 60 to 90% piperylene, from 5 to 15% cyclic components, from 5 to 20% styrenic components, up to 5% isoprene, up to 5% indenic components, and up to 10% amylene. Also provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive, wherein the hydrocarbon polymer additive has a molecular weight of from 520 to 650 g/mole and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 48 to 53° C. The elastomeric compositions are particularly useful in making tires and other cured rubber articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Rodgers, Anthony J. Dias, Rick Dowell Davis, Thomas R. Barbee, Shawn W. Mowry
  • Elastomeric Compositions Comprising Hydrocarbon Polymer Additives
    Publication number: 20090186965
    Abstract: Provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive. Preferably the hydrocarbon polymer additive comprises from 60 to 90% piperylene, from 5 to 15% cyclic components, from 5 to 20% styrenic components, up to 5% isoprene, up to 5% indenic components, and up to 10% amylene. Also provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive, wherein the hydrocarbon polymer additive has a molecular weight of from 520 to 650 g/mole and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 48 to 53° C. The elastomeric compositions are particularly useful in making tires and other cured rubber articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Michael B. Rodgers, Anthony J. Dias, Rick Dowell Davis, Thomas R. Barbee, Shawn W. Mowry