Patents by Inventor William D. Emmons

William D. Emmons 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: 4299867
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with, as a hydrocurable composition, a mixture of an oxazolidine-functional polymer and a compound of a monomeric or polymeric character having a plurality of acryloxy groups. The first-mentioned polymer contains a plurality of pendant groups containing 2,2-dialkyl oxazolidine groups. The mixture of these two components can be stored under anhydrous conditions in a closed container without co-reaction so that a one-pot or one-package composition can be made up with many conventional ingredients of coating compositions other than aqueous components and stored without gelling until the time for application when the composition may be applied at ambient temperature and humidity whereupon reaction between the main two components mentioned above occurs in the film deposited and the film set up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Wayne E. Feely
  • Patent number: 4299761
    Abstract: Polymer concrete compositions of essentially anhydrous character comprising an inert, inorganic particulate or granular material, such as sand, crushed stone or rock, and mixtures thereof, mixed with a monomeric dicyclopentenyloxylalkyl acrylate or methacrylate or mixture thereof to form a paste or slurry suitable upon addition thereto of a polyvalent metal salt drier or siccative, preferably with an organic peroxide free radical initiator to be used to form (or to patch previously formed or laid) concrete floors and road pavements are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Kayson Nyi
  • Patent number: 4279959
    Abstract: Disclosed is a water-insoluble addition copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated unsubstituted amide and at least one other ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising sufficient amide groups mono-functionally bonded to a polyaldehyde to render the copolymer thermosettable. The copolymer is adapted for use as or for formulation in a binder. Such a binder is readily made from a copolymer latex and is useful in processes for the preparation of products such as nonwoven fabrics and bonded papers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Dominic R. Falgiatore, William D. Emmons
  • Patent number: 4263372
    Abstract: This application concerns compositions comprising a mixture of an air-drying dicyclopentenyl acrylate or methacrylate binder and a granular or particulate aggregate material, which may comprise a hydraulic cement, and is adapted to be formed by casting, extruding, or molding in any fashion into any desired shape and air-drying the resulting shaped article, thereby producing an integral, solid article of unitary mass and structure. The dicyclopentenyl (meth)acrylate may be used as an impregnant, polymerizable in situ, for already formed articles of porous nature, e.g., concrete, wood, pressed boards, and pressed powdered metal, such as iron, aluminum, steel, etc., to reduce the permeability at their surfaces and provide hard, continuous, hydrophobic, wear-resistant, and weather-resistant surfaces thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Peter R. Sperry
  • Patent number: 4261872
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel autoxidizable compositions comprising an unsaturated acid ester of a glycol monodicyclopentenyl ether, a condensation or vinyl addition polymer, a siccative and a volatile stabilizer, which compositions are uniquely adapted to be formulated with high solids and practical viscosity ranges for coating and/or impregnating purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Kayson Nyi
  • Patent number: 4260210
    Abstract: A pluggable module actuation and retention device comprising a spring housing fastened to a printed circuit board and having openings which contain a matrix of contact springs extending from said board. A bail retaining latch is fastened to the spring housing and an actuator bail is pivotally mounted on the spring housing and has an opening which overlies the openings in the spring housing. A module to be actuated and retained has a matrix of pins corresponding to the matrix of contact springs and is provided with actuator tabs. Actuator tab mating means are provided on the spring housing for engaging the module actuator tabs when a module is inserted through the opening in the actuator bail to align the matrix of pins with the matrix of contact springs. Camming means on the actuator bail are effective when the bail is pivoted in one direction to engage the actuator tabs and slide the module to move the matrix of pins on the module into engagement with the matrix of contact springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Babuka, William D. Emmons, Robert L. Weiss, Peter Yacko
  • Patent number: 4255196
    Abstract: Disclosed are inks containing compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where --R.sup.1 is --H or --CH.sub.3--R.sup.2 is an aliphatic, preferably linear hydrocarbyl, radical having 11-23 carbon atoms and containing at least one olefinic double bond, or mixtures thereof, --R.sup.2 being free of terminal double bonds, and--X-- is either (a) --OR.sup.3 O-- in which R.sup.3 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon residue containing from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, or (b) --O(CH.sub.2 CHR.sup.4 O).sub.n -- where R.sup.4 is --H or --CH.sub.3 and n is an integer of from 2-10, or mixtures thereof.Preferably, --X-- is --OR.sup.3 O-- wherein R.sup.3 is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## --R.sup.1 is --CH.sub.3, and --R.sup.2 is a mixture of hydrocarbyl moieties derived from drying oils and is at least in part polyunsaturated, and more preferably, predominantly so.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Peter R. Sperry, Fred A. Kaplan
  • Patent number: 4253397
    Abstract: Disclosed are inks containing compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where --R.sup.1 is --H or --CH.sub.3--R.sup.2 is an aliphatic, preferably linear hydrocarbyl, radical having 11-23 carbon atoms and containing at least one olefinic double bond, or mixtures thereof, -R.sup.2 being free of terminal double bonds, and--X-- is either (a) --OR.sup.3 O-- in which R.sup.3 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon residue containing from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, or (b) --O(CH.sub.2 CHR.sup.4 O).sub.n -- where R.sup.4 is --H or --CH.sub.3 and n is an integer of from 2-10, or mixtures thereof.Preferably, --X-- is --OR.sup.3 O-- wherein R.sup.3 is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## --R.sup.1 is --CH.sub.3, and --R.sup.2 is a mixture of hydrocarbyl moieties derived from drying oils and is at least in part polyunsaturated, and more preferably, predominantly so.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Peter R. Sperry, Fred A. Kaplan
  • Patent number: 4251597
    Abstract: Addition polymers containing a plurality of terminal and/or pendant amine groups in which the nitrogen atom of at least some of such groups is of primary or secondary character, or aldimine or ketimine groups form the main film-forming component in compositions for coating and the like purposes, which also contain a polyfunctional acrylic monomer, such as ethylene glycol diacrylate, with or without monoethylenically unsaturated acrylic ester. Such compositions provide durable films having excellent mechanical and resistance properties even on ambient curing though baking may be used to accelerate the cure. A method of use is also claimed in which the components are mixed in suitable vehicles, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Wayne E. Feely
  • Patent number: 4234711
    Abstract: This invention relates to liquid adhesive and/or sealing compositions capable of hardening or curing under exclusion of oxygen comprising dicyclopentenyloxyethyl acrylate and/or methacrylate and an organic peroxy compound having 3 to 18 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of organic peroxides and organic hydroperoxides, preferably the latter, and an imide or amine accelerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Vincent J. Moser
  • Patent number: 4210565
    Abstract: Ambient or low-temperature curable solutions or aqueous dispersions of (1) a polymer containing units polymerized from a monomer mixture of (a) from about 0.25% to about 30% by weight of a polymerizable aldehyde, and (b) at least one copolymerizable mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, with (2) a curing agent selected from the group of dicarboxylic acid bis-hydrazides, dicarboxylic acid bis-hydrazones, and acrylic oligomers and low molecular weight acrylic solution polymers containing a plurality of pendant hydrazide or hydrazone groups. The solutions or dispersions are useful as general industrial coatings, maintenance coatings, furniture and appliance coatings, heavy transportation coatings, automobile refinishes and plastics coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventor: William D. Emmons
  • Patent number: 4199643
    Abstract: Disclosed is a water-insoluble addition copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated unsubstituted amide and at least one other ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising sufficient amide groups mono-functionally bonded to a polyaldehyde to render the copolymer thermosettable. The copolymer is adapted for use as or for formulation in a binder. Such a binder is readily made from a copolymer latex and is useful in processes for the preparation of products such as nonwoven fabrics and bonded papers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Dominic R. Falgiatore, William D. Emmons
  • Patent number: 4197225
    Abstract: This application concerns compositions comprising a mixture of air-drying dicyclopentenyl acrylate or methacrylate binder and a granular or particulate aggregate material, which may comprise a hydraulic cement, and is adapted to be formed by casting, extruding, or molding in any fashion into any desired shape and air-drying and resulting shaped article, thereby producing an integral, solid article of unitary mass and structure. The dicyclopentenyl (meth)acrylate may be used as an impregnant, polymerizable in situ, for already formed articles of porous nature, e.g., concrete, wood, pressed boards, and powdered pressed metal, such as aluminum, iron, steel, etc., to reduce the permeability at their surfaces and provides hard, continuous, hydrophobic, wear-resistant, and weather-resistant surfaces thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1980
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Peter R. Sperry
  • Patent number: 4180645
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with autoxidizable coating compositions which contain(a) a member selected from the group consisting of an organic polyisocyanate, a urethane oil, and a uralkyd;(b) at least one non-volatile reactive liquid monomer selected from the group consisting of dicyclopentenyl acrylate and dicyclopentenyl methacrylate; and(c) an effective amount of a polyvalent metal-containing complex or salt that catalyzes the curing of (a) and (b).Use of the non-volatile reactive liquid component enables the production of coating compositions having high application solids content and yet having suitable viscosity for efficient handling. The coatings obtained from the compositions of the present invention combine the typical desirable properties including durability, weather-resistance, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Kayson Nyi, Peter R. Sperry
  • Patent number: 4180598
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with improvement in coating compositions that are curable by actinic radiation, such as ultraviolet, electron beam, or mercury arc radiation, and especially those that are rapidly cured at ambient temperature conditions while subjected to radiation in the ultraviolet wave length range from about 2,000 to about 5,000 Angstroms or longer. .beta.-acryloxypropionic acid is added to such compositions as part or all of the reactive diluent in the radiation curable compositions to impart improved adhesion of the cured coating to many substrates, especially to bare metals, such as aluminum, steel, copper, zinc, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventor: William D. Emmons
  • Patent number: 4178425
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with autoxidizable coating compositions which contain(1) a member of the group consisting of an organic polyisocyanate, an isocyanate-modified drying oil, and a uralkyd;(2) at least one non-volatile reactive liquid monomer selected from the group consisting of dicyclopentenyloxyalkyl acrylate and dicyclopentenyloxyalkyl methacrylate; and(3) an effective amount of a polyvalent metal-containing complex or salt that catalyzes the curing of (1) and (2).Use of the non-volatile reactive liquid component enables the production of coating compositions having high application solids content and yet having suitable viscosity for efficient handling. The reduced volatile component improves the environmental aspects of preparing and using the coating compositions while the combining of these materials in the film results in enhancement of the film properties without detriment to the qualities normally desired and attained with the polyurethane type of coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Kayson Nyi
  • Patent number: 4155892
    Abstract: Latex and other aqueous systems are thickened by incorporation of a low molecular weight polyurethane characterized by at least three hydrophobic groups interconnected by hydrophilic polyether groups. The thickeners are nonionic, hydrolytically stable and are resistant to biodegradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Travis E. Stevens
  • Patent number: 4145503
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel autoxidizable compositions comprising an unsaturated acid ester of a glycol monodicyclopentenyl ether, a condensation or vinyl addition polymer, a siccative and a volatile stabilizer, which compositions are uniquely adapted to be formulated with high solids and practical viscosity ranges for coating and/or impregnating purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Kayson Nyi
  • Patent number: 4143020
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel monomers containing sulfonic acid groups or salts thereof and polymers thereof which are useful for many purposes, such as antistatic agents for textiles and other shaped articles formed of hydrophilic materials. They are useful for making copolymers that are particularly valuable in coating compositions, especially in the form of aqueous latices or organic solvent solutions thereof. Examples of the monomers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, such as methyl, A is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, at least 2 of which extend in one chain between the oxygen atoms, andX is an aromatic nucleus or an alkyl group, substituted by a sulfonic acid group and optionally one or more groups selected from sulfonic acid, carboxylic acid, and lower alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Graham Swift
  • Patent number: 4141868
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with film-forming polymer dispersions, especially in aqueous systems, such as aqueous solutions of polymers of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers as well as latices or dispersions in an aqueous medium of water-insoluble particles of polymers, such as those obtained by emulsion polymerization. It involves the addition to such aqueous polymer systems in order to improve hardness, blocking-resistance, print-resistance and film-formation to yield coherent films at room temperature or below, of a non-volatile, reactive monomer comprising a (meth)acrylic acid ester of a monohydroxy diolether of dicyclopentenyl alcohol to serve as an air-curing coalescent.The designation (meth)acrylic acid is intended to refer to either acrylic acid or methacrylic acid and also generically to both. Similarly, (meth)acrylate, if and when used in the specification and claims herein, is intended to generically refer to an "acrylate" and a "methacrylate".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: William D. Emmons, Kayson Nyi