Patents by Inventor Van R Foster

Van R Foster 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).

  • BIOCIDAL WRAPPING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20230228361
    Abstract: A pipe-wrapping material or compound, comprising a thermoplastic blend, wherein the thermoplastic blend includes at least one isobutylene-isoprene copolymer; at least one multi-arm polymer based on ethylene/propylene; at least one ethylene copolymer; and at least one polybutene polymer; at least one filler; at least paraffinic oil; and at least one biocide, wherein the at least one biocide is formulated to be effective against anaerobic bacteria, and wherein the anaerobic bacteria include sulfate-reducing bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: David L. Melampy, Van R. Foster, Howard E. Wingert
  • ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20210122951
    Abstract: Adhesive formulations containing an acrylic polymer system, a solvent, a defoaming agent, an organic amine, an adhesion promoter, a caustic solution, and a processing oil, and associated methods of making adhesive formulations and products are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Van R. Foster, Joseph Wayne Kreft, Yogeshbhai Babubhai Patel
  • Glue compositions and methods
    Patent number: 10689554
    Abstract: Glue compositions and methods for their manufacture are provided. A glue composition contains a metallocene-catalyzed polyolefin wax present in an amount of at least 25 percent, by weight, and a tackifier present in an amount of at least 20 percent, by weight. The glue composition is solid at room temperature and is configured to provide an adhesive layer onto a substrate upon abrasion thereagainst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster
  • Oxazoline-based adhesive formulations
    Patent number: 10336926
    Abstract: Adhesive formulations and methods for making adhesive formulations are provided. An adhesive formulation includes at least one oxazoline polymer and casein. Methods of making adhesive formulations include combining at least one oxazoline polymer and casein to form the adhesive formulation. Glue sticks made using these adhesive formulations and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster
  • OXAZOLINE-BASED ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20180327642
    Abstract: Adhesive formulations and methods for making adhesive formulations are provided. An adhesive formulation includes at least one oxazoline polymer and casein. Methods of making adhesive formulations include combining at least one oxazoline polymer and casein to form the adhesive formulation. Glue sticks made using these adhesive formulations and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Joginder KUKREJA, Van R. FOSTER
  • Glue Compositions and Methods
    Publication number: 20180134935
    Abstract: Glue compositions and methods for their manufacture are provided. A glue composition contains a metallocene-catalyzed polyolefin wax present in an amount of at least 25 percent, by weight, and a tackifier present in an amount of at least 20 percent, by weight. The glue composition is solid at room temperature and is configured to provide an adhesive layer onto a substrate upon abrasion thereagainst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster
  • Color-changing wood filler
    Patent number: 9376555
    Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filter that includes a modified styrene butadiene latex; at least one pH indicator, wherein pH indicator causes the composition to change color as the composition dries; one or more types of microspheres, wherein the microspheres provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition; and high-density polyethylene fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai Patel, Van R. Foster
  • COLOR-CHANGING WOOD FILLER
    Publication number: 20150274946
    Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filter that includes a modified styrene butadiene latex; at least one pH indicator, wherein pH indicator causes the composition to change color as the composition dries; one or more types of microspheres, wherein the microspheres provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition; and high-density polyethylene fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ELMER'S PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai PATEL, Van R. FOSTER
  • Wood filler with hot melt adhesive
    Patent number: 9074100
    Abstract: A wood-filling composition that includes at least one hot melt adhesive, wherein the at least one hot melt adhesive further includes ethylene-vinyl acetate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or combinations thereof; and at least one filler, wherein the at least one filler further includes ceramic microspheres, calcium carbonate, wood flour, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Van R. Foster
  • Color-changing wood filler
    Patent number: 9068058
    Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes a modified styrene butadiene latex; at least one pH indicator, wherein pH indicator causes the composition to change color as the composition dries; and one or more types of microspheres, wherein the microspheres provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ELMER'S PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai Patel, Van R. Foster
  • Liquid glue formulated with acrylic emulsions
    Patent number: 8957127
    Abstract: A liquid adhesive formulation, that includes a blend of at least one all-acrylic emulsion polymer and at least one styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion; as well as at least one organic amine; at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer; at least one, bactericide; at least one mildewcide; at least one surfactant; at least one coalescent; at least one adhesion promoter; at least one solvent; at least one rheology modifier; at least one defoamer; or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai B. Patel, Van R. Foster
  • Color-changing wood filling composition
    Patent number: 8927620
    Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes at least two modified styrene butadiene latexes; at least one pH color indicator, wherein the pH color indicator is operative to provide a visual indication that the wood filling composition is dry; and microspheres, wherein the microspheres further include glass or ceramic, and wherein the microspheres are operative to provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai Patel, Van R. Foster
  • WOOD FILLER WITH HOT MELT ADHESIVE
    Publication number: 20140323615
    Abstract: A wood-filling composition that includes at least one hot melt adhesive, wherein the at least one hot melt adhesive further includes ethylene-vinyl acetate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or combinations thereof; and at least one filler, wherein the at least one filler further includes ceramic microspheres, calcium carbonate, wood flour, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Van R. Foster
  • High-strength glue formulation
    Patent number: 8871830
    Abstract: A pourable glue formulation is provided. The pourable glue formulation includes a first urethane polymer, wherein the first urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate tensile strength to the formulation; a second urethane polymer, wherein the second urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate flexibility to the formulation; propylene glycol; an ester alcohol; a biocide; a crosslinking agent; a defoamer; and a viscosity modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai B. Patel, Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster, Dana L. Conover
  • COLOR-CHANGING WOOD FILLER
    Publication number: 20140275328
    Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes a modified styrene butadiene latex; at least one pH indicator, wherein pH indicator causes the composition to change color as the composition dries; and one or more types of microspheres, wherein the microspheres provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ELMER'S PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai PATEL, Van R. FOSTER
  • COLOR-CHANGING WOOD FILLING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20140275327
    Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes at least two modified styrene butadiene latexes; at least one pH color indicator, wherein the pH color change indicator is operative to provide a visual indication that the wood filling composition is dry; and microspheres, wherein the microspheres further include glass or ceramic, and wherein the microspheres are operative to provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai PATEL, Van R. Foster
  • HIGH-STRENGTH GLUE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20140080939
    Abstract: A pourable glue formulation is provided. The pourable glue formulation includes a first urethane polymer, wherein the first urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate tensile strength to the formulation; a second urethane polymer, wherein the second urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate flexibility to the formulation; propylene glycol; an ester alcohol; a biocide; a crosslinking agent; a defoamer; and a viscosity modifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Yogeshbhai B. Patel, Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster, Dana L. Conover
  • GLUE STICKS FORMULATED WITH ACRYLIC DISPERSIONS
    Publication number: 20130059954
    Abstract: A glue stick formulation that includes at least one acrylic dispersion; at least one solvent; at least one defoamer; at least one fatty acid; at least one caustic solution; at least one processing oil; and at least one adhesion promoter. At least one color indicator and at least one organic amine may also be included in some versions of this formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: ELMER'S PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster, Dana L. Conover
  • GLUE STICK FORMULATED WITH NATURALLY OCCURRING POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20130008342
    Abstract: A “green” glue stick formulation that includes at least one starch; casein; and, optionally, a mixture of naturally occurring fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: ELMER'S PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster
  • HIGH-STRENGTH GLUE STICK FORMULATION WITH COLOR INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20120316260
    Abstract: A high-strength, solid adhesive formulation is provided. This formulation includes polyvinylpyrrolidone; at least one polymer dispersion that further includes polyurethane and that is capable of withstanding high mixing temperatures; casein for conferring lubricity to the formulation; and sodium stearate, which is operative to facilitate formation of a glue stick product for use in for joining paper or non-paper items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: ELMER'S PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Joginder Kukreja, Van R. Foster, Dana L. Conover