Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Baranowski

Thomas R. Baranowski 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).

  • Transparent closure cap liner having oxygen barrier properties
    Publication number: 20040191445
    Abstract: Plastic compositions for liners in closures are disclosed. The compositions are blends of a synthetic butyl rubber component, a polyolefinic component and two or more lubricant type additives. The liners made from the composition are substantially transparent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas R. Baranowski, Richard W. Cormack
  • Closure cap liners having oxygen barrier properties
    Publication number: 20040161560
    Abstract: Liners with improved oxygen barrier properties for use with closure caps are disclosed. The liners are made of a composition that includes a thermoplastic elastomer, polyisobutylene and polybutylene. The liner is adhered to the inner facing surface of a closure cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas R. Baranowski, Richard W. Cormack, James Taber
  • Reduced application energy closure
    Publication number: 20040069738
    Abstract: Closure caps having a tamper evident band are disclosed. The tamper-evident band includes an angled top surface and an outer surface with notch therein. The closure cap allows for a reduction in the energy required for application to the container and reduced likelihood of premature bridge breakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin William Orth, Darren R. Neputy, Stephen J. Kras, Thomas R. Baranowski, Catherine D. Brady
  • Closure cap liners having oxygen barrier properties
    Patent number: 6677397
    Abstract: Liners with improved oxygen barrier properties for use with closure caps are disclosed. The liners are made of a composition that includes a thermoplastic elastomer, polyisobutylene and polybutylene. The liner is adhered to the inner facing surface of a closure cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: White Cap, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Baranowski, Richard W. Cormack, James Taber
  • Cationic polyurethane compositions, quaternary ammonium salts and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 6221954
    Abstract: The preparation and use of quarternized bis hydroxy alkyl amines by the reaction of a tertiary amine and an alkylene oxide in a strong acid system are disclosed. Cationic polyurethane compositions containing pendent hydroxy alkyl groups and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Witco Corporation
    Inventors: Ibrahim Bechara, Thomas R. Baranowski
  • Scorch resistant additives for polyurethane foams
    Patent number: 6051620
    Abstract: Polyester polyols which contain at least one dihydrazide linkage --C(.dbd.O)--NHNH--C(.dbd.O)-- reduce the incidence of scorching when used as a reactant in the manufacture of polyurethane foam. Also disclosed are compounds of structures (2) and (3):D--HN(--NH--C(.dbd.O)--R--C(.dbd.O)NH).sub.0-1 --NH--D (2)(A--C(.dbd.T)--NH)--.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: CK Witco Corporation
    Inventors: Ibrahim Bechara, Thomas R. Baranowski, James Stogis, Thomas H. Morong
  • Cationic polyurethane compositions, quaternary ammonium salts and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 5696291
    Abstract: The preparation and use of quarternized bis hydroxy alkyl amines by the reaction of a tertiary amine and an alkylene oxide in a strong acid system are disclosed. Cationic polyurethane compositions containing pendent hydroxy alkyl groups and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Witco Corporation
    Inventors: Ibrahim Bechara, Thomas R. Baranowski
  • Cationic polyurethane compositions, quaternary ammonium salts and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 5561187
    Abstract: The preparation and use of quarternized bis hydroxy alkyl amines by the reaction of a tertiary amine and an alkylene oxide in a strong acid system are disclosed. Cationic polyurethane compositions containing pendent hydroxy alkyl groups and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Witco Corporation
    Inventors: Ibrahim Bechara, Thomas R. Baranowski