Patents by Inventor Vince Wilkins

Vince Wilkins 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: 11795636
    Abstract: Systems and methods to produce thermoplastic products in a process are described herein. In some cases, the systems and methods may eliminate contact between the product and a heat transfer fluid. The thermoplastic compositions can be useful for roadway markings. In some examples, a formed thermoplastic product is discharged by a product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter, cooled, and cut to a desired product dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Ennis-Flint, Inc.
    Inventors: Vince Wilkins, Paul Seropian, Russell Huff, Maxwell Heavner, Nathan Hoover Cross
  • Patent number: 11613655
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system comprising a mixer and a smoothing system. Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation The mixing system may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Ennis-Flint, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Hoover Cross, Alex Cady, Bradley Hepler, Andy Parker, Vince Wilkins
  • Patent number: 11326061
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using a hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition includes a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20200347562
    Abstract: Systems and methods to produce thermoplastic products in a process are described herein. In some cases, the systems and methods may eliminate contact between the product and a heat transfer fluid. The thermoplastic compositions can be useful for roadway markings. In some examples, a formed thermoplastic product is discharged by a product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter, cooled, and cut to a desired product dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Vince Wilkins, Paul Seropian, Russell Huff, Maxwell Heavner, Nathan Hoover Cross
  • Publication number: 20200291242
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using is described wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Flint Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20200224039
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system comprising a mixer and a smoothing system. Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation The mixing system may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Hoover Cross, Alex Cady, Bradley Hepler, Andy Parker, Vince Wilkins
  • Patent number: 10703916
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using wherein the composition comprises a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of: one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20190292378
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using is described wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Flint Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Patent number: 10214649
    Abstract: A hot-applied thermoplastic pavement marking composition comprising a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, and one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants or light stabilizers, and methods of applying a hot-applied thermoplastic pavement marking composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20180179393
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using is described wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Patent number: 9790372
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition, comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers. A method of applying the composition to a roadway includes heating the composition and/or the roadway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Flint Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20170283621
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using is described wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Patent number: 9499948
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using, wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Flint Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20160060829
    Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using is described wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Derron Henderson, Vince Wilkins