Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2022-2024
Title: Innovations by Kathleen M Farris
Introduction
Kathleen M Farris is an accomplished inventor based in West Allis, WI (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of adhesives, holding a total of 2 patents. Her work focuses on developing innovative hot melt adhesive compositions that enhance performance in various applications.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "Hot melt adhesive containing a hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer and an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer exhibiting low blocking force." This invention describes a hot melt adhesive composed of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a liquid plasticizer. The preferred ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer has a vinyl acetate content between 8 and 28 percent by weight, while the hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer is a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene with about 30% styrene content and essentially no diblock. This hot melt adhesive provides excellent peel strength when used as a construction adhesive for disposable nonwoven articles and can be formulated to exhibit very low bleed-through and blocking characteristics on low basis weight nonwoven fabrics.
Another notable patent is "Hot melt adhesive compositions containing propylene copolymers and methods for using the same." This composition is designed for use as a construction adhesive in hygiene articles and comprises a first polymer that is a unimodal copolymer of propylene and ethylene with a weight average molecular weight between about 5,000 and 60,000 daltons. It also includes a second polymer with a weight average molecular weight of at least 100,000 daltons, a tackifying resin with a Ring & Ball softening point of at most 115°C, and a plasticizer. This composition demonstrates good peel strength and shear resistance and is sprayable at low application temperatures, such as around 121°C.
Career Highlights
Kathleen M Farris is currently employed at Bostik, Inc., where she continues to innovate in the field of adhesives. Her expertise and contributions have made a significant impact on the development of high-performance adhesive solutions.
Collaborations
Some of her notable coworkers include Kevin J Stafeil and Jill Marie Scheu, who collaborate with her on various projects within the company.
Conclusion
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