Patents by Inventor William L. Bottorf

William L. Bottorf 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: 12065588
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Eric L. Bartholomew, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach, Brandon S. Miller, Michael T. Waterman, Michael T. Zajaczkowski, Qiang Luo, Andrew P. Full, Christopher E. Kohler
  • Publication number: 20240263055
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael T. ZAJACZKOWSKI, Qiang LUO, Andrew P. FULL, Christopher E. KOHLER
  • Publication number: 20220213360
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael T. ZAJACZKOWSKI, Qiang LUO, Andrew P. FULL, Christopher E. KOHLER
  • Patent number: 11312884
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Eric L. Bartholomew, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach, Brandon S. Miller, Michael T. Waterman, Michael T. Zajaczkowski, Qiang Luo, Andrew P. Full, Christopher E. Kohler
  • Publication number: 20220041784
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain a reactive segment and a non-reactive segment and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher L. LESTER, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael J. ZAJACZKOWSKI, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH
  • Patent number: 11117994
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lester, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach
  • Patent number: 11091675
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Eric L. Bartholomew, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach, Brandon S. Miller, Michael T. Waterman, Michael T. Zajaczkowski, Qiang Luo, Andrew P. Full, Christopher E. Kohler
  • Patent number: 11034787
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain a reactive segment and a non-reactive segment and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lester, Brandon S. Miller, Michael J. Zajaczowski, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach
  • Publication number: 20210087440
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael T. ZAJACZKOWSKI, Qiang LUO, Andrew P. FULL, Christopher E. KOHLER
  • Patent number: 10640595
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers comprise a first reactive segment of including a functional group selected from the group consisting of a UV active functional group, a reactive functional group, a non-reactive functional group, and combinations thereof and a second segment including a functional group selected from the group consisting of a reactive functional group, a non-reactive functional group, and combinations thereof. The acrylic copolymers are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Eric L. Bartholomew, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach, Brandon S. Miller, Michael T. Waterman, Michael Zajaczkowski
  • Publication number: 20190359866
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael T. ZAJACZKOWSKI, Qiang LUO, Andrew P. FULL, Christopher E. KOHLER
  • Publication number: 20190345281
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher L. LESTER, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH
  • Patent number: 10414953
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Eric L. Bartholomew, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach, Brandon S. Miller, Michael T. Waterman, Michael T. Zajaczkowski, Qiang Luo, Andrew P. Full, Christopher P. Kohler
  • Patent number: 10407525
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lester, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach
  • Patent number: 10266632
    Abstract: Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon S. Miller, Kyle R. Heimbach, William L. Bottorf, Christopher L. Lester, Eric L. Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 10011747
    Abstract: Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon S. Miller, Kyle R. Heimbach, William L. Bottorf, Christopher L. Lester, Eric L. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20180112021
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers comprise a first reactive segment of including a functional group selected from the group consisting of a UV active functional group, a reactive functional group, a non-reactive functional group, and combinations thereof and a second segment including a functional group selected from the group consisting of a reactive functional group, a non-reactive functional group, and combinations thereof. The acrylic copolymers are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael ZAJACZKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20170240783
    Abstract: Methods for forming melt processable, actinic radiation polymerizable and crosslinkable adhesives are described. In certain versions, the adhesives or pre-adhesive compositions include two initiators and are polymerized and/or crosslinked by exposure to actinic radiation such as UV light or electron beam radiation. Also described are pre-adhesive compositions including polymerizable monomers, articles including the adhesives, and various methods and systems related to the adhesives and their application. In addition, various apparatuses are described for polymerizing or crosslinking the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Brandon S. MILLER, Michael T. WATERMAN, Michael T. ZAJACZKOWSKI, Qiang LUO, Andrew P. FULL, Christopher P. KOHLER
  • Patent number: 9738740
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lester, William L. Bottorf, Kyle R. Heimbach
  • Publication number: 20170226259
    Abstract: Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Brandon S. MILLER, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, William L. BOTTORF, Christopher L. LESTER, Eric L. BARTHOLOMEW