Patents by Inventor William J. Schoenherr

William J. Schoenherr 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: 5473026
    Abstract: A moisture-curable silicone hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition is disclosed, said composition comprising: (A) a solid alkoxy functional organopolysiloxane resin containing curing radicals of the formula --ZSiR.sup.1.sub.x (OR.sup.2).sub.3-x ; wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of a alkyl radical and alkoxyalkyl radical, Z is a divalent linking radical, and the subscript x has a value of 0 or 1; (B) a diorganopolysiloxane polymer, each terminal group thereof containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrolyzable functional radical selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, ketoxime radicals, aminoxy radicals, acetamido radicals, N-methylacetamido radicals and acetoxy radicals; said polymer having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 20 to <100,000 mm.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Strong, Martin E. Cifuentes, Bernard VanWert, William J. Schoenherr
  • Patent number: 5470923
    Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which cure in the presence of moisture comprise an adhesive component which bears alkoxy radical-containing curing radicals and, optionally, a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of moisture with the alkoxy radicals to form siloxane bonds. Curing provides adhesives ranging from pressure sensitive adhesives having improved properties to permanent adhesives. The adhesives are useful for adhering an object to a surface and thereafter improving the bond between the object and the surface by exposure to moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Robert H. Krahnke, Shawn K. Mealey, William J. Schoenherr, Schuyler B. Smith, deceased, Thomas J. Tangney
  • Patent number: 5389170
    Abstract: Curable adhesive compositions comprise combinations of organosiloxane MQ resins and liquid polyorganosiloxanes of specified viscosity and functionality. The compositions are substantially free of unreactive materials and are applied in the molten state. Depending upon the concentration of reactive groups on the resin and polyorganosiloxane, the compositions may also include a silane containing an average of more than two hydrolyzable groups per molecule. Preferred compositions develop excellent adhesion to a variety of organic and metallic substrates during curing under ambient conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: William P. Brady, Martin E. Cifuentes, William J. Schoenherr, David L. Stickles, Michael R. Strong, Bernard Vanwert, Gary A. Vincent, Randall G. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5340887
    Abstract: A moisture-curable silicone hot-melt adhesive composition is disclosed, which composition comprises(i) a solid hydroxyl-functional organopolysiloxane resin comprising R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 siloxane units and SiO.sub.4/2 siloxane units in a molar ratio of 0.5/1 to 1.2/1, wherein R is selected from hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals;(ii) a diorganopolysiloxane polymer having silicon-bonded hydroxyl terminal groups and having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 100 to 500,000 centipoise, the weight ratio of said resin (i) to said polymer being (ii) in the range 40:60 to 75:25;(iii) a ketoximosilane, the amount of said ketoximosilane being sufficient to provide a molar ratio of X groups to total hydroxyl groups on said resin (i) and said diorganopolysiloxane (ii) of 0.9 to 3; and(iv) optionally, sufficient catalyst to accelerate the cure of said composition, said composition being an essentially solvent-free non-slump solid at room temperature, being extrudable at .ltoreq.150.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Vincent, William P. Brady, Martin E. Cifuentes, William J. Schoenherr, Harold L. Vincent
  • Patent number: 5300171
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive tape comprising a tape substrate having at least a portion of one or more sides coated with a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is constructed using an adhesive which cures to a permanent adhesive. The adhesive is covered on the outer side with a release film, preferably coated with a fluorosilicone release layer, to allow storage of the tape. Preferably the curable silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is cured upon exposure to moisture, the tape therefore being stored in the absence of moisture. A silicone elastomeric structural glazing tape is made by using a silicone elastomer as the tape substrate. The tape can be used to bond glazing panels to building components without the use of other means of fastening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph T. Braun, Joseph N. Clark, Virgil J. Johnson, Shawn K. Mealey, William J. Schoenherr
  • Patent number: 5210156
    Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which cure in the presence of moisture comprise an adhesive component which bears alkoxy radical-containing curing radicals, a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of moisture with the alkoxy radicals to form siloxane bonds and a multialkoxy silicon compound to stabilize the composition in the solventless state. Curing provides adhesives ranging from pressure sensitive adhesives having improved properties to permanent adhesives. The adhesives are useful for adhering an object to a surface and thereafter improving the bond between the object and the surface by exposure to moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph N. Clark, Robert H. Krahnke, Shawn K. Mealey, William J. Schoenherr
  • Patent number: 5208300
    Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are stable in the absence of moisture but which cure in the presence of moisture comprise an adhesive component which bears alkoxy radical-containing curing radicals and, optionally, a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of moisture with the alkoxy radicals to form siloxane bonds. Curing provides adhesives ranging from pressure sensitive adhesives having improved properties to permanent adhesives. The adhesives are useful for adhering an object to a surface and thereafter improving the bond between the object and the surface by exposure to moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Robert H. Krahnke, Shawn K. Mealey, William J. Schoenherr