Patents by Inventor Ryan T. Gleason

Ryan T. Gleason 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).

  • Hot melt wetness indicator composition that includes a leuco dye, and articles including the same
    Patent number: 10383972
    Abstract: A hot melt wetness indicator composition that includes a water insoluble thermoplastic polymer, an anionic surfactant, a leuco dye, and a component selected from the group consisting of acid, rosin-based tackifying agent, plasticizer and combinations thereof, and is homogeneous is disclosed. The hot melt wetness indicator composition exhibits a color change after contact with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Yuanyan Gu, Ryan T. Gleason, Michael C. Krzoska, Steven R. Vaughan, Carlos Briseno, Kevin P. Davis
  • Pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive composition including propylene thermoplastic elastomer and articles including the same
    Patent number: 9522213
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive composition is disclosed that includes at least 10% by weight of a first propylene thermoplastic elastomer, at least 25% by weight of a first tackifying agent exhibiting a softening point of at least 120° C., and at least 25% by weight plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Kevin P. Davis, Ryan T. Gleason, Peter Remmers
  • HOT MELT WETNESS INDICATOR COMPOSITION THAT INCLUDES A LEUCO DYE, AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160287742
    Abstract: A hot melt wetness indicator composition that includes a water insoluble thermoplastic polymer, an anionic surfactant, a leuco dye, and a component selected from the group consisting of acid, rosin-based tackifying agent, plasticizer and combinations thereof, and is homogeneous is disclosed. The hot melt wetness indicator composition exhibits a color change after contact with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Yuanyan Gu, Ryan T. Gleason, Michael C. Krzoska, Steven R. Vaughan, Carlos Briseno, Kevin P. Davis
  • PRESSURE-SENSITIVE HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITION INCLUDING PROPYLENE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140371703
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive composition is disclosed that includes at least 10% by weight of a first propylene thermoplastic elastomer, at least 25% by weight of a first tackifying agent exhibiting a softening point of at least 120° C., and at least 25% by weight plasticizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: KEVIN P. DAVIS, Ryan T. Gleason, Peter Remmers
  • COMPOSITION, AN ARTICLE AND A METHOD FOR THE BONDING OF NON-WOVEN SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20140162082
    Abstract: A composition, an article and a method for the bonding of non-woven substrates is disclosed. The composition includes solid particles comprising one or more polymers which are emulsified, dispersed and or suspended in a fluid carrier. The composition forms a molten blend when energy activated at temperatures in excess of 60° C. (140° F.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Ryan T. Gleason, Kevin P. Davis, Peter M. Simone, Peter Remmers, Mark S. Kroll