Patents by Inventor Robert Lespinasse

Robert Lespinasse 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: 11667810
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20200283656
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 10752400
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 10689539
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: The Sherwin Williams Company
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20180346196
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20180223125
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 9981776
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: SWIMC, LLC
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 9938430
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20150368507
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 9096772
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20150147505
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 8927075
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20110315591
    Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester 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. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Lespinasse, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20100068433
    Abstract: Food and beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The food and beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating composition that includes a water-dispersible resin system and an aqueous carrier. The resin system includes an epoxy component and an acrylic component. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is at least minimally retortable when cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Robert Lespinasse, Georges Sion, Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Publication number: 20050196629
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous dispersions that comprise the reaction product of (A) a polyester that is a reaction product of at least a (i) polybasic acid containing at least two carboxyl groups and (ii) a polyhydric alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups and (B) at least (i) a (meth)acrylic acid ester, and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated mono- or multi-functional acid. Also described are coating compositions containing the aqueous dispersion, methods of forming the aqueous dispersion, and metal containers bearing internal liners derived from the coating compositions with beverages or wet foodstuffs located in the metal containers and in contact with the internal liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Bariatinsky, Alistair Charleston, Michael Cleaver, Ulrich Leibelt, Robert Lespinasse, Paul Stenson, Regis Garcia