This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Westvaco Corporation. Active years: 1991-1993.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991-1993
Title: John P. Cosgrove: Oleochemical and Alkyd Resin Innovations
Introduction
John P. Cosgrove is an inventor associated with Charleston, South Carolina, and Westvaco Corporation. His patent work includes processes for producing high-purity oleic acid and formulations for solvent-borne alkyd resins. He is credited with 3 patents.
Latest Patents
Cosgrove’s patent, “Process for Making High-Purity Oleic Acid,” describes reacting tall oil fatty acid containing pre-conjugated linoleic acid with a dienophile at temperatures between 180°C and 300°C. The reaction requires neither a catalyst nor a solvent. The resulting adduct is distilled to produce light-colored, high-purity oleic acid.
His patent, “Solvent-Borne Alkyd Resin Compositions,” concerns resin formulations containing a 21-carbon dicarboxylic acid. Replacing the dibasic carboxylic acid component with this compound can reduce resin viscosity without lowering its average molecular weight.
Career Highlights
Cosgrove’s listed work connects his inventive contributions with Westvaco Corporation. His patents address chemical processing and materials formulation, with a focus on improving product purity and controlling resin viscosity.
Collaborations
J. George Hayden and Philip L. Robinson are identified as Cosgrove’s coworkers. Their names provide context for the professional environment associated with his work.
Conclusion
John P. Cosgrove’s patent record reflects contributions to oleic acid purification and alkyd resin composition, linking practical chemical-process improvements with materials innovation.
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