Patents by Inventor Steven A. Schwartz

Steven A. Schwartz 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).

  • Patent number: 11639436
    Abstract: A high melt strength resin composition includes at least a) non-functionalized polypropylene, b) at least one acrylate such as zinc diacrylate, calcium diacrylate or aluminum triacrylate in a total amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the weight of non-functionalized polypropylene, and c) at least one acid neutralizer in a total amount of from 0.005 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the at least one acrylate. The resin composition is compounded at a processing temperature between 185° C. and 260° C. to obtain the high melt strength polypropylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventors: Brett Robb, Steven A. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20210301114
    Abstract: A high melt strength resin composition includes at least a) non-functionalized polypropylene, b) at least one acrylate such as zinc diacrylate, calcium diacrylate or aluminum triacrylate in a total amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the weight of non-functionalized polypropylene, and c) at least one acid neutralizer in a total amount of from 0.005 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the at least one acrylate. The resin composition is compounded at a processing temperature between 185° C. and 260° C. to obtain the high melt strength polypropylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Brett ROBB, Steven A. SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: 9185528
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of transceivers positioned to transmit and/or receive signals that pass through at least a portion of a structure of interest, wherein each of the transceivers receives a signal from at least one of the other transceivers, and a processor using the strength of the received signals, the locations of the transceivers, prior knowledge of building practices, and exterior characteristics of the structure to produce a map of the structure of interest and/or to detect movement of persons in the structure of interest. A method of producing a map of the structure of interest and/or detecting the movement of persons in the structure of interest is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Bruce F. Queen
  • Publication number: 20140004874
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of transceivers positioned to transmit and/or receive signals that pass through at least a portion of a structure of interest, wherein each of the transceivers receives a signal from at least one of the other transceivers, and a processor using the strength of the received signals, the locations of the transceivers, prior knowledge of building practices, and exterior characteristics of the structure to produce a map of the structure of interest and/or to detect movement of persons in the structure of interest. A method of producing a map of the structure of interest and/or detecting the movement of persons in the structure of interest is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Bruce F. Queen
  • Patent number: 8404352
    Abstract: A laminate and a process for making it are disclosed. The laminate comprises a metal substrate and a polymer layer that adheres to at least one plasma-treated surface of the metal substrate. The polymer layer comprises a blend of a first polyolefin and a grafted polyolefin. The laminate can be prepared by plasma-treating at least one surface of a metal substrate and extruding onto the plasma-treated surface a polymer layer comprising a blend of a first polyolefin and a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Equistar Chemicals, LP
    Inventors: Thomas J. Schwab, Steven A. Schwartz, Maged G. Botros, Charles S. Holland, Robert S. Weber, Richard T. E. Sylvester, Neil W. Morris
  • Publication number: 20100098958
    Abstract: A laminate and a process for making it are disclosed. The laminate comprises a metal substrate and a polymer layer that adheres to at least one plasma-treated surface of the metal substrate. The polymer layer comprises a blend of a first polyolefin and a grafted polyolefin. The laminate can be prepared by plasma-treating at least one surface of a metal substrate and extruding onto the plasma-treated surface a polymer layer comprising a blend of a first polyolefin and a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas J. Schwab, Steven A. Schwartz, Maged G. Botros, Charles S. Holland, Robert S. Weber, Richard T.E. Sylvester, Neil W. Morris
  • Patent number: 7393424
    Abstract: A gypsum composition comprising water, stucco, clay, an amine compound, a polyoxyalkylene, and a comb-branched copolymer is disclosed. The gypsum composition has improved fluidity. A method for preparing the gypsum composition is also disclosed. The method comprises mixing the components to form a slurry, casting the slurry into a product, and drying the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Sallie J. Lee, Frank J. Liotta, Jr., Robert M. Arrell
  • Publication number: 20080087198
    Abstract: A gypsum composition comprising water, stucco, clay, an amine compound, a polyoxyalkylene, and a comb-branched copolymer is disclosed. The gypsum composition has improved fluidity. A method for preparing the gypsum composition is also disclosed. The method comprises mixing the components to form a slurry, casting the slurry into a product, and drying the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Sallie J. Lee, Frank J. Liotta, Robert M. Arrell
  • Patent number: 7261772
    Abstract: A gypsum composition comprising water, stucco, clay, an amine compound, a polyoxyalkylene, and a comb-branched copolymer is disclosed. The gypsum composition has improved fluidity. A method for preparing the gypsum composition is also disclosed. The method comprises mixing the components to form a slurry, casting the slurry into a product, and drying the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Sallie J. Lee, Frank J. Liotta, Jr., Robert M. Arrell
  • Patent number: 7175918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polyolefin compositions that incorporate an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer, articles made from the compositions, such as polyolefin films and polyolefin fibers, and methods for making the compositions and the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignees: Equistar Chemicals, LP, Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Anil W. Saraf, Steven A. Schwartz, Edward T. Shawl, Michael Bridges, Venki Chandrashekar
  • Patent number: 7070648
    Abstract: A gypsum composition containing a sulfonate-containing comb-branched copolymer is disclosed. The sulfonate-containing comb-branched copolymer comprises recurring units of a polyether macromonomer, an acrylic monomer, and a sulfonate monomer. The sulfonate-containing comb-branched copolymer not only increases the fluidity of gypsum slurry but also has reduced retardation on the gypsum setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Frank J. Liotta, Jr., Edward A. Barsa
  • Patent number: 6937746
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a threat level associated with a collection of detected objects within a geographical area of interest are disclosed. A set of formation templates representative of organizational patterns are defined. Configurations for the templates are defined. Data is collected from objects detected in the area of interest. A density image is generated based on the geographic locations of the detected objects. Sections of the density image that are too sparse to contain a formation are determined and excluded from further analysis. The density image is compared to each of the template configurations. The probability of finding points in each of the template cells for each of the template configurations is determined. The probable formation(s), if any, based on the probability of finding points in each of the template cells for each of the possible configurations of each of the possible templates is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventor: Steven A. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 6869988
    Abstract: A gypsum composition suitable for use in the manufacture of gypsum products is provided. The gypsum composition includes gypsum, water, and a solid dispersant comprising a supported acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer. A method of making a gypsum composition is also provided. The method includes mixing together, in any combination, gypsum, water, and a solid dispersant comprising a supported acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Arco Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Frank J. Liotta, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6816109
    Abstract: A method for automatic association of moving target indications from at least one entity traveling along a route. A moving target indicator radar is used to detect a plurality of moving target indication data. The moving target indication data proximate to the identified route is selected and presented in a distance-time graph, such that each selected moving target indication data has a unique distance along route and a unique observation-time value. The selected moving target indication data are then transformed from the distance-time coordinate to a slope-intercept coordinate, such that co-linear moving target indication data in the distance-time coordinate are transformed into a plurality of points superposed together with nearly identical slope values and nearly identical distance intercept value. The superposed points are mapped back to the distance-time coordinate, and the moving target indication data corresponding to the superposed points are thus associated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventor: Steven A. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20040209979
    Abstract: A gypsum composition suitable for use in the manufacture of gypsum products is provided. The gypsum composition includes gypsum, water, and a solid dispersant comprising a supported acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer. A method of making a gypsum composition is also provided. The method includes mixing together, in any combination, gypsum, water, and a solid dispersant comprising a supported acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Frank J. Liotta
  • Patent number: 6582510
    Abstract: A pigment dispersion suitable for use in the manufacture of pigmented coating compositions is provided. The pigment dispersion comprises a) pigment, b) carrier, and c) an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer dispersant wherein the polyether portion of the copolymer is free of any acidic groups. A method of making a present dispersion is also provided. The method comprises mixing together, in any combination: a) pigment, b) carrier, and c) an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer dispersant wherein the polyether portion of the copolymer is free of any acidic groups. A pigmented coating composition is also provided comprising a pigment dispersion made in accordance with present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: ARCO Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventor: Steven A. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 6527850
    Abstract: A gypsum composition suitable for use in the manufacture of construction materials is provided. The gypsum composition includes gypsum, water, and a dispersant formulation comprising an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer. A method of making a gypsum composition is also provided. The method includes mixing together, in any combination, gypsum, water, and a dispersant formulation comprising an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer. A wallboard is provided including two sheets of board paper, and a gypsum core between the sheets of board paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Arco Chemical Technology L.P.
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Mohamad A. Dehyar
  • Publication number: 20030031367
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a threat level associated with a collection of detected objects within a geographical area of interest are disclosed. A set of formation templates representative of organizational patterns are defined. Configurations for the templates are defined. Data is collected from objects detected in the area of interest. A density image is generated based on the geographic locations of the detected objects. Sections of the density image that are too sparse to contain a formation are determined and excluded from further analysis. The density image is compared to each of the template configurations. The probability of finding points in each of the template cells for each of the template configurations is determined. The probable formation(s), if any, based on the probability of finding points in each of the template cells for each of the possible configurations of each of the possible templates is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Steven A. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20030019401
    Abstract: A gypsum composition suitable for use in the manufacture of construction materials is provided. The gypsum composition includes gypsum, water, and a dispersant formulation comprising an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer. A method of making a gypsum composition is also provided. The method includes mixing together, in any combination, gypsum, water, and a dispersant formulation comprising an acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer. A wallboard is provided including two sheets of board paper, and a gypsum core between the sheets of board paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: ARCO Chemical Technology L.P.
    Inventors: Steven A. Schwartz, Mohamad A. Dehyar
  • Patent number: 6511952
    Abstract: A liquid laundry detergent formulation is described including a surfactant, a polycarboxylate builder and a 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol carrier solvent. A particularly preferred builder comprises a non-hydrophobically modified, acrylic/polyether comb-branched copolymer, wherein the polyether portion comprises moieties derived from at least two constituents selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and butylene oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: ARCO Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventor: Steven A. Schwartz