Patents by Inventor Robin D. O'Dell
Robin D. O'Dell 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).
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Patent number: 5962134Abstract: Aminoplast and phenoplast particles are obtained by providing an aqueous solution of such a resin having a water tolerance level, adding a particulate core-forming material in solid form, e.g. mineral particles or cured resin particles, as well as a mixture of water and a stabilizing agent, the amount of water being sufficient to exceed the water tolerance level of the aminoplast or phenoplast, and thus forming an emulsion or suspension of the resin coated particles in water, and advancing cure of the resin to form partially or fully cured resin coatings having a thickness preferably about 5-75 .mu.m encapsulating the particulate core-forming material.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Jayesh Shah, Alice M. Simon, Robin D. O'Dell
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Patent number: 5866207Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5866208Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5866209Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5856389Abstract: A solid thermoplastic filler-filled surfacing material having a deep semi-translucent appearance, in the form of a thin, rigid sheet contains 19-25% polymethyl methacrylate, 19-25% styrene acrylonitrile copolymer, 5-20% styrene maleic anhydride copolymer, and 30-60% finely divided filler of barium sulfate, kaolin, basic aluminum oxalate and/or wollastonite.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: International PaperInventors: Witold Kostrzewski, Leonard Elbon, Robin D. O'Dell, Eric Franzoi
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Patent number: 5807608Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance. The surface of the decorative laminate sheet consists essentially of resin particulates which melted and flowed in the forming method to form a surface layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5728797Abstract: A suspension of finally divided hardened aminoplast or phenoplast resin, particularly melamine-formaldehyde resin, is prepared by mixing an aqueous solution of the resin or its precursors with a water-insoluble stabilizing agent, particularly microcrystalline cellulose; sufficient water is provided to exceed the water tolerance level of the resin and thus form a uniform emulsion or suspension of resin particles in water. Cure of the resin is then advanced such as by heating to form partially or fully cured resin particles of relatively uniform particle size.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1995Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: International PaperInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Jayesh Shah, Alice M. Simon
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Patent number: 5702806Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Inventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5545476Abstract: A highly glossy thick aesthetic laminate surface layer is achieved by using pre-cured particulates of the impregnating resin preferably along with an initial binder material and abrasion resistant mineral particles. The protective overcoating may be applied in a thick layer to give gouge resistance and a deep look in the glossy laminate. The overcoated decor sheet is pressed against a mirror plate in the laminate manufacturing process, and gives a gloss meter reading well over 100. Because the impregnating resin and the pre-cured particulates have the same index of refraction, the transparency of the coating and the resultant clarity of the underlying decor sheet are excellent.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph A. Lex, Alice M. Simon, Jayesh Shah
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Patent number: 5466511Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1993Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5422168Abstract: A low-pressure board having reduced show-through and reduced resin migration is obtained by interposing a coating between the decor sheet and the substrate, e.g. fiberboard, chipboard or particle board, which is preferably microcrystalline cellulose or a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose with CMC at a dry-coating weight of 2-16 pounds per ream, preferably 4 pounds per ream.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1994Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, William C. Decker, III, Joseph A. Lex
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Patent number: 5344704Abstract: A thick aesthetic laminate surface layer is achieved by using pre-cured particulates of the impregnating resin along with an initial binder material and preferably also abrasion resistant mineral particles. The protective overcoating may be applied in a thick layer to give gouge resistance and a deep look. Because the impregnating resin and the pre-cured particulates have the same index of refraction, the transparency of the coating and the resultant clarity of the underlying decor sheet are excellent.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1993Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph A. Lex, Alice M. Simon
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Patent number: 5275876Abstract: A static dissipative laminate consistently having an internal resistance less than 2.times.10.sup.6 and a resistance to ground measurement of about 5.times.10.sup.6 and a surface resistance in the static dissipative range even at a very low humidities is produced by the use of an ionic salt and an humectant in the overlay and further by the use of a special top core sheet containing 0.6-1.0% by weight of carbon fibers.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1992Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Christine C. Wyche, Israel S. Ungar
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Patent number: 5266384Abstract: A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers that are compatible with a laminate resin system to a decorative laminate facing sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1991Date of Patent: November 30, 1993Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph Lex
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Patent number: 5093185Abstract: A wear and gouge resistant decorative laminate is made by consolidating, under heat and pressure, a suitable backing over which lays a decor layer covered by an overlay sheet, the overlay sheet being provided on its upper surface with an ultra-thin abrasion resistant layer consistent with the disclosure of Scher et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,255,480 and optionally O'Dell et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,499,137.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1991Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Israel S. Ungar, Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph A. Lex
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Patent number: 5037694Abstract: A wear and gouge resistant decorative laminate is made by consolidating, under heat and pressure, a suitable backing over which lays a decor layer covered by an overlay sheet, the overlay sheet being provided on its upper surface with an ultra-thin abrasion resistant layer consistent with the disclosure of Scher et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,255,480 and optionally O'Dell et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,499,137.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1986Date of Patent: August 6, 1991Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Israel S. Ungar, Robin D. O'Dell, Joseph A. Lex
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Patent number: 4971855Abstract: A glossy laminate is made using highly polished caul plates, the laminate having superior sliding can wear resistance, and without damaging the plates. This result is effected by use of the technology of Scher et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,255,480; O'Dell et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,491,137 and 4,567,087; and/or Ungar et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,713,138, except that the particles size of the grit is maintained at less than 9 micrometers. In this way a glossy laminate is obtained which retains its glossy appearance under normal wear conditions, and without rapid destruction of the expensive polished caul plates.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1988Date of Patent: November 20, 1990Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Joseph Lex, Robin D. O'Dell, Herbert I. Scher, Israel S. Ungar
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Patent number: 4784908Abstract: A static dissipative laminate having a resistivity on the order of 10.sup.6 to 10.sup.9 ohms/square and a surface resistance in the static dissipative range even at very low humidities is produced by adding to the melamine resin for the decor sheet a small amount of ionic salt and a small amount of an aliphatic tertiary amine or glycerin which is believed to function as a humectant. The core sheets are formed of carbon filled paper impregnated with a phenolic resin containing a small amount of ionic salt.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1987Date of Patent: November 15, 1988Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Israel S. Ungar, Robin D. O'Dell, Alice Simon, Joseph A. Lex
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Patent number: 4741946Abstract: The scuff-resistance and rub-resistance of decorative laminate made using the special paper of Lane et al U.S. Pat. No. 3,798,111 is substantially improved by incorporating in or very near the surface of the decor paper finely divided polyethylene wax having a particle size of 1-30 microns.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1986Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Israel S. Ungar, Robin D. O'Dell, Sheridan Neimark
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Patent number: 4724187Abstract: A decorative, high pressure, conductive laminate for flooring material is formed of a plurality of phenolic impregnated carbon-containing core sheets, a melamine resin impregnated decor sheet containing about 3-5% carbon fibers having a length greater than 1/16 inch and preferably 1/8 inch or more, and a melamine resin impregnated abrasion resistant overlay. The overlay melamine resin also contains an ionic salt and a tertiary aliphatic amine, both also preferably being in the decor melamine as well. The laminate has a volume resistance of 2.5.times.10.sup.4 to about 10.sup.6 ohms. To make the product more dimensionally stable, carbon containing core sheets are interleaved with non-carbon-containing kraft sheets, the phenolic resin of which also contains ionic salt.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1986Date of Patent: February 9, 1988Assignee: Nevamar CorporationInventors: Israel S. Ungar, Robin D. O'Dell, Alice M. Simon