Edward J Mirra

US Patent:

59896620, Nov 23, 1999

Filed:

Sep 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/940463

Inventors:

Richard T. Janicki - Oaklawn IL
Donn R. Vermilion - Newark OH
Kevin P. Gallagher - Pataskala OH
Frederick H. Ponn - Newark OH
Michael R. Franzen - Lombard IL
Jorge A. Marzari - Darien IL
Jay W. Keating - Tinley Park IL
David C. Trumbore - La Grange IL
Steven G. Harris - Newark OH
Edward Mirra - Toledo OH

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B65D 5700

US Classification:

428 357

Abstract:

A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e. g. , as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e. g.

US Patent:

57336164, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

May 31, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/657831

Inventors:

Richard T. Janicki - Oaklawn IL
Donn R. Vermilion - Newark OH
Kevin P. Gallagher - Pataskala OH
Frederick H. Ponn - Newark OH
Michael R. Franzen - Lombard IL
Jorge A. Marzari - Darien IL
Jay W. Keating - Tinley Park IL
David C. Trumbore - La Grange IL
Steven G. Harris - Newark OH
Edward Mirra - Toledo OH

Assignee:

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B65D 5700

US Classification:

428 357

Abstract:

A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e. g. , as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e. g.