Patents by Inventor Sean GAAL

Sean GAAL 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).

  • Publication number: 20240124709
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %. wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) arc based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Keith BRUCE, Igor CHORVATH, Marc-Andre COURTEMANCHE, Jon V. DEGROOT, JR., Sean GAAL, Craig GROSS, James KEENIHAN, Shawn MEALEY, Scott MILLER, Tom PARSONS, Andrew SCHLADER, Cristina SERRAT, Lauren TONGE
  • Patent number: 11884821
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: Dow Silicones Corporation, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Jon V. Degroot, Jr., Sean Gaal, Craig Gross, James Keenihan, Shawn Mealey, Scott Miller, Tom Parsons, Andrew Schlader, Cristina Serrat, Lauren Tonge
  • Publication number: 20240026158
    Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jodi Mecca, James Keenihan, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Sean Gaal
  • Patent number: 11859086
    Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: DOW SILICONES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jodi Mecca, James R. Keenihan, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Sean Gaal
  • Patent number: 11820898
    Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Jodi Mecca, James Keenihan, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Sean Gaal
  • Publication number: 20230102976
    Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jodi Mecca, James Keenihan, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Sean Gaal
  • Publication number: 20220251389
    Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Jodi Mecca, James R. Keenihan, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Sean Gaal
  • Patent number: 11377561
    Abstract: An alkenyl-functional polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added in liquid form to a composition, or may form part of a solid carrier component, used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Igor Chorvath, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, James Keenihan, Keith Bruce, Sean Gaal, Jodi Mecca
  • Publication number: 20220073748
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Keith BRUCE, Igor CHORVATH, Marc-Andre COURTEMANCHE, Jon V. DEGROOT, JR., Sean GAAL, Craig GROSS, James KEENIHAN, Shawn MEALEY, Scott MILLER, Tom PARSONS, Andrew SCHLADER, Cristina SERRAT, Lauren TONGE
  • Patent number: 11208557
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignees: Dow Silicones Corporation, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Jon V. Degroot, Jr., Sean Gaal, Craig Gross, James Keenihan, Shawn Mealey, Scott Miller, Tom Parsons, Andrew Schlader, Cristina Serrat, Lauren Tonge
  • Publication number: 20210388209
    Abstract: An alkenyl-functional polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added in liquid form to a composition, or may form part of a solid carrier component, used to make the wood plastic composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Igor Chorvath, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, James Keenihan, Keith Bruce, Sean Gaal, Jodi Mecca
  • Publication number: 20210024751
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Keith BRUCE, Igor CHORVATH, Marc-Andre COURTEMANCHE, Jon V. DEGROOT, JR., Sean GAAL, Craig GROSS, James KEENIHAN, Shawn MEALEY, Scott MILLER, Tom PARSONS, Andrew SCHLADER, Cristina SERRAT, Lauren TONGE
  • Publication number: 20200369866
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer comprises a polyvinyl. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Keith BRUCE, Igor CHORVATH, Marc-Andre COURTEMANCHE, Jon V. DEGROOT, JR., Sean GAAL, Craig GROSS, Hailan GUO, James KEENIHAN, Shawn MEALEY, Scott MILLER, Tom PARSONS, Steven R. RAPACKI, Andrew SCHLADER, Cristina SERRAT, Lauren TONGE
  • Patent number: 10836908
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignees: Dow Silicones Corporation, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Jon V. Degroot, Jr., Sean Gaal, Craig Gross, James Keenihan, Shawn Mealey, Scott Miller, Tom Parsons, Andrew Schlader, Cristina Serrat, Lauren Tonge
  • Publication number: 20200216668
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) are based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Keith BRUCE, Igor CHORVATH, Marc-Andre COURTEMANCHE, Jon V. DEGROOT, Jr., Sean GAAL, Craig GROSS, James KEENIHAN, Shawn MEALEY, Scott MILLER, Tom PARSONS, Andrew SCHLADER, Christina SERRAT, Lauren TONGE