Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Cochran

Ronald L. Cochran 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).

  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6700106
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Thermoformed polypropylene mineral-filled microwaveable containers having food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6670592
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable mineral-filled polypropylene food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Donald C. McCarthy, Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Publication number: 20030150854
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Thermoformed polypropylene mineral-filled microwaveable containers having food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Publication number: 20030141297
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable mineral-filled polypropylene food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Donald C. McCarthy, Ronald L. Cochran, Mark B. Littlejohn, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Thermoformed polypropylene mineral-filled microwaveable containers having food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6459075
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable mineral-filled polypropylene food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Donald C. McCarthy, Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6420689
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6403936
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Publication number: 20010032842
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Thermoformed polypropylene mineral-filled microwaveable containers having food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Publication number: 20010015354
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable mineral-filled polypropylene food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: Donald C. McCarthy, Ronald L. Cochran, Mark B. Littlejohn, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6255636
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Disposable, microwaveable containers having suitable food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6211500
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Donald C. McCarthy, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek
  • Thermoformed polypropylene mineral-filled microwaveable containers having food contact compatible olfactory properties and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6211501
    Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable mineral-filled polypropylene food contact articles are disclosed. The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Donald C. McCarthy, Ronald L. Cochran, II, Mark B. Littlejohn, Cristian M. Neculescu, Robert Patterson, Anthony J. Swiontek