Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001-2005
Title: Innovations by Keri Krueger in Adhesion Technology
Introduction
Keri Krueger, an inventive mind based in Livonia, MI, has made significant contributions to the field of coatings and adhesion technologies. With a total of two patents to her name, Keri's work focuses on specialized compositions that enhance adhesion to olefinic substrates, revolutionizing industry standards in this area.
Latest Patents
Keri's latest patents include:
1. **Compound and coating compositions for adhesion to olefinic substrates** - This invention introduces an olefin-based block copolymer featuring a substantially saturated olefin block combined with at least one (poly)ester or (poly)ether block. The innovative copolymer is created by reacting a hydroxyl-functional, saturated olefin polymer with a chain-extension reagent that reacts with hydroxyl groups, resulting in a head-to-tail polymerization of monomer units. This copolymer serves as an exceptional adhesion promoter, ensuring high adhesion of subsequent coating layers to olefinic substrates like Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), outperforming prior adhesion promoters that contained chlorinated polyolefins. Moreover, it can function as an additive in curable coating compositions, demonstrating remarkable adhesion properties even in minor amounts.
2. **Additive for coating compositions for adhesion to TPO substrates** - This patent mirrors the first in terms of its fundamental technology, reinforcing Keri's consistent focus on enhancing adhesion to olefinic materials. The applications and benefits remain similar, emphasizing the efficiency and effectiveness of her innovative copolymers.
Career Highlights
Keri is currently employed at BASF Corporation, a globally recognized leader in chemical and material sciences. Her role at BASF allows her to leverage her innovative spirit, contributing to state-of-the-art chemical solutions that address the evolving demands of the market and the industry.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Keri has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including John D McGee and Daniel Blickberndt. These partnerships have played a pivotal role in fostering a creative and innovative work environment, further enhancing the quality and applicability of their collective advancements in polymer chemistry.
Conclusion
Keri Krueger exemplifies the innovative spirit of today's inventors, with her work impacting various applications across industries that require robust adhesion solutions. With her two patents, Keri continues to push the boundaries of chemical engineering and adhesion technologies, ensuring that industries can effectively meet the challenges of modern materials. Her contributions thus stand as a testament to the importance of innovation in creating more effective and sustainable solutions.