Patents by Inventor Steven Hallberg

Steven Hallberg 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).

  • High block, tack and scrub resistant polymer
    Patent number: 10301501
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition or paint comprising a multistage latex with at least first and second stages, wherein the composition or paint is substantially free of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and capable of film formation even in the absence of coalescent agents. The base paint formulation is capable of being tinted at a point-of-sale (i.e. in-store) using a colorant composition of a type and quantity required to produce a paint of desired color and finish. The paints, including deeply colored paints, show improved block resistance, scrub resistance and tack resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Mary Jane Hibben, Nicholas Rebel, Steven Hallberg
  • HIGH BLOCK, TACK AND SCRUB RESISTANT POLYMER
    Publication number: 20170226369
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition or paint comprising a multistage latex with at least first and second stages, wherein the composition or paint is substantially free of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and capable of film formation even in the absence of coalescent agents. The base paint formulation is capable of being tinted at a point-of-sale (i.e. in-store) using a colorant composition of a type and quantity required to produce a paint of desired color and finish. The paints, including deeply colored paints, show improved block resistance, scrub resistance and tack resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Jane Hibben, Nicholas Rebel, Steven Hallberg
  • High block, tack and scrub resistant polymer
    Patent number: 9611393
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition or paint comprising a multistage latex with at least first and second stages, wherein the composition or paint is substantially free of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and capable of film formation even in the absence of coalescent agents. The base paint formulation is capable of being tinted at a point-of-sale (i.e. in-store) using a colorant composition of a type and quantity required to produce a paint of desired color and finish. The paints, including deeply colored paints, show improved block resistance, scrub resistance and tack resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Jane Hibben, Nicholas Rebel, Steven Hallberg
  • HIGH BLOCK, TACK AND SCRUB RESISTANT POLYMER
    Publication number: 20140256868
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition or paint comprising a multistage latex with at least first and second stages, wherein the composition or paint is substantially free of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and capable of film formation even in the absence of coalescent agents. The base paint formulation is capable of being tinted at a point-of-sale (i.e. in-store) using a colorant composition of a type and quantity required to produce a paint of desired color and finish. The paints, including deeply colored paints, show improved block resistance, scrub resistance and tack resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Mary Jane Hibben, Nicholas Rebel, Steven Hallberg