Patents by Inventor Tim Teague

Tim Teague 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).

  • Paint remover having reduced flammability
    Patent number: 12617953
    Abstract: A composition comprises dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and has a flash point of 70° F. or greater. The composition has a total VOC content defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 50 weight percent (%) or less. The composition removes or strips paint in a period of time of two hours or less. The composition may further comprises one or more corrosion inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Tim Teague, Matthew Michael Petkus, Dennis Earl Shireman, Alana Byrd
  • Paint remover having reduced flammability
    Patent number: 12509597
    Abstract: A composition comprises dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and has a flash point of 70° F. or greater. The composition has a total VOC content defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 50 weight percent (%) or less. The composition removes or strips paint in a period of time of two hours or less. The composition may further comprises one or more corrosion inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Tim Teague, Matthew Michael Petkus, Dennis Earl Shireman, Alana Byrd
  • Paint remover compositions comprising tetrahydrofuran, alkanediol, and amine and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 12466966
    Abstract: A paint remover composition including (a) tetrahydrofuran (THF) at a sufficient concentration to remove paint; (b) a low vapor pressure (LVP) coupling co-solvent present at an effective amount to maintain miscibility of the single-phase paint remover composition and to remove paint; (c) an amine with a molar volume of <100 cm3/mol; and (d) water at a concentration of greater than 18 wt % of an overall concentration of the single-phase paint remover composition and the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Breon, Tim Teague, Dennis Shireman
  • PAINT REMOVER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING TETRAHYDROFURAN, ALKANEDIOL, AND AMINE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20250326944
    Abstract: A paint remover composition including (a) tetrahydrofuran (THF) at a sufficient concentration to remove paint; (b) a low vapor pressure (LVP) coupling co-solvent present at an effective amount to maintain miscibility of the single-phase paint remover composition and to remove paint; (c) an amine with a molar volume of <100 cm3/mol; and (d) water at a concentration of greater than 18 wt % of an overall concentration of the single-phase paint remover composition and the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan BREON, Tim TEAGUE, Dennis SHIREMAN
  • Paint remover compositions comprising tetrahydrofuran, alkanediol, and amine; and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 12359075
    Abstract: A paint remover composition including (a) tetrahydrofuran (THF) at a sufficient concentration to remove paint; (b) a low vapor pressure (LVP) coupling co-solvent present at an effective amount to maintain miscibility of the single-phase paint remover composition and to remove paint; (c) an amine with a molar volume of <100 cm3/mol; and (d) water at a concentration of greater than 18 wt % of an overall concentration of the single-phase paint remover composition and the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Breon, Tim Teague, Dennis Shireman
  • Paint remover compositions comprising tetrahydrofuran, alkanediol, and amine and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 12247139
    Abstract: A paint remover composition including (a) tetrahydrofuran (THF) at a sufficient concentration to remove paint; (b) a low vapor pressure (LVP) coupling co-solvent present at an effective amount to maintain miscibility of the single-phase paint remover composition and to remove paint; (c) an amine with a molar volume of <100 cm3/mol; and (d) water at a concentration of greater than 18 wt % of an overall concentration of the single-phase paint remover composition and the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: W. M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Breon, Tim Teague, Dennis Shireman
  • Paint remover compositions comprising tetrahydrofuran, alkanediol, and amine and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 12240998
    Abstract: A paint remover composition including (a) tetrahydrofuran (THF) at a sufficient concentration to remove paint; (b) a low vapor pressure (LVP) coupling co-solvent present at an effective amount to maintain miscibility of the single-phase paint remover composition and to remove paint; (c) an amine with a molar volume of <100 cm3/mol; and (d) water at a concentration of greater than 18 wt % of an overall concentration of the single-phase paint remover composition and the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: W. M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Breon, Tim Teague, Dennis Shireman
  • Automotive paint remover composition and method of making
    Patent number: 12012572
    Abstract: A chemical composition and method of making and using are provided for paint removal and/or for adhesive removal. The chemical composition comprises THF and a solvent selected from the group consisting of methyl acetate, acetone, dimethyl carbonate, propylene carbonate, and 1-chloro-4 (trifluoromethyl) benzene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hawes, Tim Teague
  • Paint remover composition and method of making
    Patent number: 11958991
    Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The paint remover composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of THF, toluene, acetone, DMSO, dioxalane, 1,2 trans dichloroethylene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hawes, Tim Teague
  • PAINT REMOVER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20230323140
    Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The paint remover composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of THF, toluene, acetone, DMSO, dioxalane, 1,2 trans dichloroethylene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Charles L. HAWES, Tim Teague
  • Paint remover composition and method of making
    Patent number: 11708502
    Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The paint remover composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of THF, toluene, acetone, DMSO, dioxalane, 1,2 trans dichloroethylene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hawes, Tim Teague
  • PAINT REMOVER HAVING REDUCED FLAMMABILITY
    Publication number: 20220251405
    Abstract: A composition comprises dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and has a flash point of 70° F. or greater. The composition has a total VOC content defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 50 weight percent (%) or less. The composition removes or strips paint in a period of time of two hours or less. The composition may further comprises one or more corrosion inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Tim TEAGUE, Matthew Michael PETKUS, Dennis Earl SHIREMAN, Alana BYRD
  • PAINT REMOVER HAVING REDUCED FLAMMABILITY
    Publication number: 20190330481
    Abstract: A composition comprises dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and has a flash point of 70° F. or greater. The composition has a total VOC content defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 50 weight percent (%) or less. The composition removes or strips paint in a period of time of two hours or less. The composition may further comprises one or more corrosion inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Tim Teague, Matthew Michael Petkus, Dennis Earl Shireman, Alana Byrd
  • AUTOMOTIVE PAINT REMOVER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20190106657
    Abstract: A chemical composition and method of making and using are provided for paint removal and/or for adhesive removal. The chemical composition comprises THF and a solvent selected from the group consisting of methyl acetate, acetone, dimethyl carbonate, propylene carbonate, and 1-chloro-4 (trifluoromethyl) benzene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Charles L. Hawes, Tim Teague
  • PAINT REMOVER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20180362781
    Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The paint remover composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of THF, toluene, acetone, DMSO, dioxalane, 1,2 trans dichloroethylene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Charles L. Hawes, Tim Teague