Patents by Inventor Wayne G. Eklund

Wayne G. Eklund 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: 10836939
    Abstract: Disclosed is a one-part, atmospheric curing, polyurethane adhesive composition that includes a polyurethane prepolymer that includes a reaction product of a polyol component and an isocyanate component, the polyol component comprising an unsaturated fatty acid esterified polyol comprising a reaction product of a first polyol and at least one of an ethylenically unsaturated oil and an ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid, the first polyol comprising at least three hydroxyl groups, and a % NCO of from at least 4% by weight to no greater than 7% by weight based on the weight of the prepolymer, the adhesive composition exhibiting a viscosity of no greater than 15,000 centipoise at 60° C., and a T-peel value of greater than 40 grams per 25 millimeter in no greater than 4 hours, a method of making a laminate, and a laminate that includes a one-part, atmospheric curing, polyurethane adhesive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ostlund, Dorian P. Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund, Marlen A. Valverde
  • Patent number: 10428172
    Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive composition that includes a polyurethane prepolymer that includes the reaction product of a first polyol component that includes glycerol monoester and a polyisocyanate, and a second polyol. A polyurethane prepolymer that includes the reaction product of glycerol monoester, a hydroxy functional triglyceride, and a polyisocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Wayne G. Eklund, Anthony J. Ostlund, Stephen G. Rippe, XiaJi Dai
  • Publication number: 20170313807
    Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive composition that includes a polyurethane prepolymer that includes the reaction product of a first polyol component that includes glycerol monoester and a polyisocyanate, and a second polyol. A polyurethane prepolymer that includes the reaction product of glycerol monoester, a hydroxy functional triglyceride, and a poly isocyanate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne G. Eklund, Anthony J. Ostlund, Stephen G. Rippe, XiaJi Dai
  • Publication number: 20170204310
    Abstract: Disclosed is a one-part, atmospheric curing, polyurethane adhesive composition that includes a polyurethane prepolymer that includes a reaction product of a polyol component and an isocyanate component, the polyol component comprising an unsaturated fatty acid esterified polyol comprising a reaction product of a first polyol and at least one of an ethylenically unsaturated oil and an ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid, the first polyol comprising at least three hydroxyl groups, and a % NCO of from at least 4% by weight to no greater than 7% by weight based on the weight of the prepolymer, the adhesive composition exhibiting a viscosity of no greater than 15,000 centipoise at 60° C., and a T-peel value of greater than 40 grams per 25 millimeter in no greater than 4 hours, a method of making a laminate, and a laminate that includes a one-part, atmospheric curing, polyurethane adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ostlund, Dorian P. Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund, Marlen A. Valverde
  • Publication number: 20170002240
    Abstract: A two-part laminating adhesive including a Part A polyol component and a Part B isocyanate component. The polyol component includes a polylactide polyol as a first polyol, and the isocyanate component includes an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer. The adhesive is suited for making flexible laminates for use in packaging including food packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ostlund, Dorian P. Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund
  • Patent number: 9453152
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions using modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate are disclosed along with methods and articles using the adhesive compositions. The adhesive compositions are especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Dorian Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund
  • Patent number: 9181460
    Abstract: A two-part, solvent-free laminating adhesive including a Part A that is a liquid mixture of a first polyol and a hydroxyl functional acrylic polymer having a molecular weight of no greater than 15,000 g/mole, and a Part B that is an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer. The adhesive is especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging. When adhered two polymeric film materials and in cured form, the adhesive provides substantially no contribution to the oxygen barrier properties of the laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Wayne G. Eklund, Stephen G. Rippe
  • Publication number: 20140322400
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions using modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate are disclosed along, with methods and articles using the adhesive compositions. The adhesive compositions are especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: BRIAN W. CARLSON, Dorian Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund
  • Publication number: 20140255560
    Abstract: A two-part, solvent-free laminating adhesive including a Part A that is a liquid mixture of a first polyol and a hydroxyl functional acrylic polymer having a molecular weight of no greater than 15,000 g/mole, and a Part B that is an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolyiner. The adhesive is especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging. When adhered two polymeric film materials and in cured form, the adhesive provides substantially no contribution to the oxygen barrier properties of the laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: H.B. FULLER COMPANY
    Inventors: WAYNE G. EKLUND, Stephen G. Rippe
  • Patent number: 8808495
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions using modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate are disclosed along with methods and articles using the adhesive compositions. The adhesive compositions are especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Carlson, Dorian Nelson, Wayne G. Eklund
  • Patent number: 6180726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high temperature resistant coating composition and a method of using thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a coating composition comprising a resin containing functional hydroxyl groups (A), a polyfunctional epoxy resin (B), and an anhydride compound.(C).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Eklund, Paula Bushendorf
  • Patent number: 5905104
    Abstract: The invention provides a protective coating composition for use on substrates including steel, aluminum, iron and the like. This composition further provides abrasion resistance, electrical resistance, ultra-violet protection, corrosion resistance and heat resistance. It can be particularly useful for coating high temperature stacks, mufflers, manifolds, boilers, ovens, furnaces, steam lines, heat exchangers, barbecue equipment, cooking utensils and other parts that require such powder coating composition. This composition further provides good initial adhesion.This invention also provides a powder coating composition containing a hydroxyl-functional silicone resin, a glycidyl-functional acrylic resin and an optional flow control agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Eklund, Paula Torrejon Ramos, Charles J. Torborg
  • Patent number: 5684066
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the preparation of heat-resistant protective coatings wherein powder-based compositions are cured at temperatures greater than about 205.degree. C. to form high-film-build coatings which are substantially free of coating defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Eklund, Stephen C. Hart