Allen Kershner Ross

US Patent:

7939169, May 10, 2011

Filed:

May 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/305312

Inventors:

Robert L. McGee - Midland MI, US
Allen W. Ross - Midland MI, US

Assignee:

Dow Global Technologies LLC - Midland MI

International Classification:

B32B 7/12
B32B 5/16
B29C 59/00

US Classification:

428343, 428354, 428355, 428323, 156 60

Abstract:

Disclosed is a multilayer film having: (A) an adhesive layer comprising at least about 40 weight percent of an ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymer and at least about 20 weight percent of a low density polyethylene, and at most about 7 weight percent filler; (C) a barrier layer comprising at least about 90 weight percent high density polyethylene; and (B) a core layer comprising at least about 20 weight percent linear low density polyethylene, at least about 20 weight percent low density polyethylene, at least about 10 weight percent high density polyethylene and at most about 5 weight percent filler. Such a film is useful to protect surfaces and preferably adheres when needed for protection and is removable after protection is no longer desired.

US Patent:

8062745, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/663375

Inventors:

Robert L. McGee - Midland MI, US
Allen W. Ross - Midland MI, US

Assignee:

Dow Global Technologies LLC - Midland MI

International Classification:

B32B 15/04
B32B 7/12
B32B 27/30
B32B 27/32

US Classification:

428343, 428354, 428355, 428520, 428522, 428515, 428523

Abstract:

Blend an ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymer and an ethylene/α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer in a weight ratio of more than 1:1 and convert the blend to a film that has adhesive properties. The film is particularly suitable for use as an external adhesive layer in a multilayer film structure. Such multilayer film structures may be used, for example as a strippable protective film for any of a variety of surfaces such as freshly painted metal surfaces.

US Patent:

20100129635, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Apr 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/595352

Inventors:

Elizabeth Mae Drzyzga - Midland MI, US
Allen Ross - Midland MI, US
Matthew Jay Hansen - Midland MI, US
Robert Lee McGee - Midland MI, US

International Classification:

B32B 5/02
B32B 38/10

US Classification:

4282921, 156269

Abstract:

The present invention is an improved product (and process for making the same) that includes as a single integrated structure an insulation layer (particularly a layer that includes insulation made from a polymeric synthetic material) and a facer layer that helps function to resist moisture and retard vapor. An optional bond interface layer including at least one adhesive joins the facer layer with the insulation layer.

US Patent:

20100297438, Nov 25, 2010

Filed:

May 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/470158

Inventors:

Allen W. Ross - Midland MI, US
Lih-Long Chu - Midland MI, US
Robert L. McGee - Midland MI, US

International Classification:

B32B 7/12
C08K 3/34
C08K 3/26
C08K 3/10
C08K 3/36
C08K 3/40
C08L 33/08
C08L 33/00
C08L 23/00
C08L 23/06
C08L 23/12
B32B 27/06
B32B 15/085
B32B 15/082
B32B 27/32
B32B 27/30

US Classification:

428341, 524570, 524449, 524445, 524451, 524450, 524427, 524444, 524493, 524494, 524522, 524524, 524582, 524587, 524585, 428355 AC, 428355 EN, 428354, 428340, 428463, 428461, 428523, 428522

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a polymer film comprising a roughening material. The polymer film comprises a base polyolefin, and a roughening material present in an amount of equal to or greater than about 3 weight percent, based on total weight of the polymer film, wherein the roughening material has an average particle size ranging from about 20 to about 60 microns. A multilayer film including an adhesive layer and the polymer film is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20100316843, Dec 16, 2010

Filed:

May 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/781018

Inventors:

Lih-Long Chu - Midland MI, US
Allen W. Ross - Midland MI, US
Robert L. McGee - Midland MI, US

International Classification:

C09J 7/00
B32B 27/20
C09J 7/02

US Classification:

428143

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a multilayer polymer film for application to and removal from a substrate, having controlled surface adhesion and peelably removable from a surface, the film having a layer comprising components (A) at least one polyolefin, (B) an adhesive composition in an amount equal to or greater than 3 weight percent, (C) a tackifier composition in an amount of from 1 to 12 weight percent, (D) at least one colorant in an amount from 0 to 15 weight percent, (E) anti-block additive in an amount of less than 1 weight percent, and (F) roughening material in an amount of less than or equal to 20 weight percent, each based on total weight of the adhesive layer; the components (A) through (F) with optional incidental carriers and additives being 100 percent by weight of the adhesive layer; wherein the adhesive composition consists essentially of ethylene/methyl acrylate and ethylene/acrylic acid in a weight ratio of from 60:40 to 50:15, that is, 77:23, ethylene/methyl acrylate to ethylene/acrylic acid; the tackifier is selected from a terpene phenolic resin or an acrylic hot melt resin; and the roughening material has an average particle size ranging from 20 to 60 microns.