Patents by Inventor Robert M. O'Brien

Robert M. O'Brien 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).

  • Coating compositions for cans and methods of coating
    Patent number: 8092876
    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: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, III, Richard H. Evans, T. Howard Killilea, Carl Cavallin
  • Aqueous Dispersions and Coatings
    Publication number: 20110195213
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous dispersions that, for example, include the reaction product of an oxirane-functional vinyl addition polymer having an oxirane functionality between 0.5 and 5; an acid-functional polymer having an acid number 30 to 500; and a tertiary amine. Also described are coating compositions containing the dispersion and methods of forming the dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Grant Schutte, Jeffrey Niederst, John W. Condit, Dawn S. Herko, Daniel E. Rardon
  • Coating Compositions for Containers and Methods of Coating
    Publication number: 20110136940
    Abstract: This invention provides a coating composition for use on a food-contact surface of a container (e.g., a food or beverage can) that includes a polymer having one or more segments of Formula I: —O—Ar—Rn—C(O)—O—R1—O—C(O)—Rn—Ar—O— wherein each Ar is independently a divalent aryl group (i.e., an arylene group) or heteroarylene group; R1 is a divalent organic group; each R is independently a divalent organic group; and n is 0 or 1. Containers comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Rachael A. Spynda
  • Coating compositions for containers and methods of coating
    Patent number: 7910170
    Abstract: This invention provides a coating composition for use on a food-contact surface of a container (e.g., a food or beverage can) that includes a polymer having one or more segments of Formula I: —O—Ar—Rn—C(O)—O—R1—O—C(O)—Rn—Ar—O— wherein each Ar is independently a divalent aryl group (i.e., an arylene group) or heteroarylene group; R1 is a divalent organic group; each R is independently a divalent organic group; and n is 0 or 1. Containers comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Rachael A. Spynda
  • Coating Suitable for Medicament Contact
    Publication number: 20100282248
    Abstract: A coating composition is provided that is suitable for use on a medicament-contact surface. The coating composition preferably includes one or more acrylic-containing polymer and a carrier. In preferred embodiments, the coating composition is an aqueous dispersion or solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Grant Schutte, Robert M. O'Brien
  • Coating Compositions for Cans and Methods of Coating
    Publication number: 20100183835
    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: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, III, Richard H. Evans, T. Howard Killilea, Carl Cavallin
  • Coating Compositions for Cans and Methods of Coating
    Publication number: 20100178442
    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: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, III, Richard H. Evans, T. Howard Killilea, Carl Cavallin
  • Coating Compositions for Cans and Methods of Coating
    Publication number: 20100075084
    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: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, III, Richard H. Evans, Howard Killilea, Carl Cavallin, Bruce G. Sicklesteel
  • Coatings having low volatile organic compound content
    Patent number: 7682699
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making an aqueous coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of an epoxy acrylate resin and a polymerized reactive diluent. The aqueous coating composition preferably has a volatile organic compound content of no greater than 0.4 kilogram per liter of solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald G. Wind, Robert M. O'Brien, Richard H. Evans
  • Coating compositions for cans and methods of coating
    Patent number: 7592047
    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 salt of an acid- or anhydride-functional polymer and an amine, preferably, a tertiary amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Daniel E. Rardon, Rachael Ann Spynda, George K. Bartley, III, Richard H. Evans
  • Composition for Coating Glass
    Publication number: 20090061219
    Abstract: A coating composition is provided that is suitable for use on glass articles. When suitably cured on a glass substrate, the coating composition provides a durable and abrasion resistant coating. The coating composition preferably includes an acrylic polymer, an optional crosslinker, and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Rachael Spynda, Robert M. O'Brien, Bobbie List, Rick Boswell
  • Aqueous dispersions and coatings
    Patent number: 7189787
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous dispersions that, for example, include the reaction product of an oxirane-functional vinyl addition polymer having an oxirane functionality between 0.5 and 5; an acid-functional polymer having an acid number 30 to 500; and a tertiary amine. Also described are coating compositions containing the dispersion and methods of forming the dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Grant Schutte, Jeffrey Niederst, John W. Condit, Dawn S. Herko, Daniel E. Rardon
  • Coatings having low volatile organic compound content
    Patent number: 7037584
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making an aqueous coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of an epoxy acrylate resin and a polymerized reactive diluent. The aqueous coating composition preferably has a volatile organic compound content of no greater than 0.4 kilogram per liter of solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald G. Wind, Robert M. O'Brien, Richard H. Evans
  • Stabilized coating compositions
    Patent number: 6924328
    Abstract: A coating composition includes a thermoplastic dispersion and a stabilizer. The stabilizer includes the reaction product of an epoxy resin and an acid, wherein the stabilizer has at least two oxirane functional groups per molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. Legleiter, Robert M. O'Brien
  • Aqueous dispersions and coatings
    Publication number: 20040259989
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous dispersions that, for example, include the reaction product of an oxirane-functional vinyl addition polymer having an oxirane functionality between 0.5 and 5; an acid-functional polymer having an acid number 30 to 500; and a tertiary amine. Also described are coating compositions containing the dispersion and methods of forming the dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Robert M. O'Brien, Grant Schutte, Jeffrey Niederst, John W. Condit, Dawn S. Herko, Daniel E. Rardon
  • Stabilized coating compositions
    Publication number: 20030069334
    Abstract: A coating composition includes a thermoplastic dispersion and a stabilizer. The stabilizer includes the reaction product of an epoxy resin and an acid, wherein the stabilizer has at least two oxirane functional groups per molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Jason M. Legleiter, Robert M. O'Brien