Patents Assigned to Armstrong Cork Company
  • Device for cleaning floater oven nozzles
    Patent number: 4139921
    Abstract: A device for cleaning the nozzle openings of a floater oven having duct-like nozzles with rows of nozzle openings along their length. A main frame which may be disposed adjacent to the oven nozzles is provided as a support structure. A main carriage adapted to travel back and forth along the length of the main frame is slidably mounted on the frame. A set of brushes adapted to be driven in rotation are mounted on the main carriage so they may be positioned in contact with the nozzle openings to be cleaned. In operation, the main frame is located adjacent to an oven nozzle. The main carriage is transported along the main frame as the brushes are rotated. The brushes automatically clean the nozzle openings along the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: James L. Kline, Clyde B. Wissler
  • Method of and apparatus for metering fast-reacting saturant onto sheet material
    Patent number: 4139662
    Abstract: A sheet material to be saturated with a fast-reacting saturant, approximately one minute at room temperature, passes under a trough positioned across the travelling web and having a longitudinal slot through its bottom. A threaded rod having a diameter larger than the slot width is laid over the slot in the trough. The fast-reacting saturant is supplied to a traversing dispensing device located above the trough. This traversing device dispenses the saturant into the trough. The threaded rod co-acts with the slot in the bottom of the trough to meter the amount of fast-reacting saturant flowing through the trough and onto the sheet material moving under and contacting the bottom of the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Rickie L. Sitler
  • Process utilizing a photopolymerizable and moisture curable coating containing partially capped isocyanate prepolymers and acrylate monomers
    Patent number: 4138299
    Abstract: A liquid radiation and moisture curable 100% reactive coating which cures to yield a clear, tough, glossy abrasion-resistant cured coating is described. The radiation and moisture curable 100% reactive coating composition comprises: 15 to 60 parts by weight acrylate diluents; and 40 to 85 parts by weight of isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymers formed by reacting a mixture of polyester diols and triols with excess aliphatic diisocyanate to form --NCO terminated prepolymer and then reacting the --NCO terminated prepolymers with sufficient hydroxy acrylate to cap between about 5% and 15% of the available --NCO sites to form addition polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated sites and a photoinitiator when light is the radiation source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Nicholas C. Bolgiano
  • Molecular-weight modification of polyphosphazenes
    Patent number: 4136084
    Abstract: A novel process has been developed for the molecular-weight modification of polyphosphazenes. Poly(aryloxyphosphazenes) are thermally treated in an inert atmosphere or vacuum at temperatures from 100.degree. C. to 300.degree. C. so as to yield materials having reduced molecular weights, improved processability, and enhanced thermal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Dieck, Louis Goldfarb, Nancy D. Hann
  • Paper carrier stripping method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4135675
    Abstract: A flooring product is made on a paper carrier and the paper carrier is removed from the flooring just prior to the time the flooring is rolled up. The paper carrier, which is free from the flooring, is wrapped up with the roll of flooring to prevent adhesion between the flooring surfaces in the roll and to provide some physical stability to the roll of flooring when it is standing on its end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: William A. Greiner, Jr., Richard J. Evans
  • Roll-on ceiling for manufactured homes
    Patent number: 4135341
    Abstract: There is provided a roll-on type ceiling material that has a monolithic appearance free from batten strips, rosettes, or plastic inserts. A base surface is applied and this is covered by a flexible, decorative sheet to form the ceiling covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Norman A. Johnson, Raymond C. Kent
  • Multilevel embossing of sheet materials
    Patent number: 4131663
    Abstract: The process herein is used for achieving multilevel mechanical embossing of a sheet material having a fused or cured wear layer. An embossed pattern is provided in register with a printed design under the wear layer. A two stage embossing is carried out. In the first stage embossing, a texturing is placed on the raised areas of the finished product. The second stage embossing provides deep embossing, which would be in register with the printed design under the wear layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Walter J. Lewicki, Jr.
  • Use of an open porous thermoplastic netting as the laminating adhesive in forming a mineral wool fiberboard product
    Patent number: 4129637
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a mineral wool fiberboard product is described in copending application, Ser. No. 780,419, filed Mar. 23, 1977. This invention constitutes an improvement thereover in that an open porous thermoplastic netting is utilized as the laminating adhesive for bonding the open mesh glass fabric to the mineral wool fiberboard. The thermoplastic netting is fed into the forming chamber immediately over the open mesh glass fabric and beneath the layer of fibers and resins being formed thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Wayne C. Kennedy
  • Process for shrinking nylon fabrics
    Patent number: 4129416
    Abstract: The longitudinal contraction of fibers of nylon in textile fabrics is caused by the application of a nylon textile fabric contracting agent. The agent comprises a mixture of ammonium or a metal nitrate; an acid selected from the group inorganic acid, organic carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, and mixtures thereof; and a halo, carbocyclic aryl, carbocyclic aryloxy or alkoxy substituted aliphatic alcohol. The textile fabric is treated with the contracting agent and heated to a temperature of from about 200.degree. F. to about 400.degree. F., to initiate a longitudinal contraction of the treated portions of the nylon fabric. After removal of substantially all of the textile fabric treating agent, the textile fabric is dried, thereby completing the longitudinal contraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Roxanne L. Bennett, James A. Tshudy
  • Composites of metal-modified urea-melamine-formaldehyde resins and fillers
    Patent number: 4128524
    Abstract: A composite molded product comprising a pressure molded and cured product of(a) expanded perlite particles; and(b) a metal-modified urea-melamine-formaldehyde resin; optionally containing an inorganic or organic fiber with or without a filler, and a method for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: David L. Barnett, Peter A. Christie, Lewis W. Eckert
  • Solar energy collector
    Patent number: 4128095
    Abstract: A solar energy collector in which gas is heated comprising a substantially transparent outer member overlying a corrugated, thermally conductive absorbent transformer means separated from the outer member by a longitudinal fluid space. The corrugations of the thermally conductive absorbent transformer are disposed at an angle in the collector and the transparent outer member is separated from the peaks of the corrugations by an amount such that the flow of gas through the collector assumes a helical pattern. Efficient scrubbing of the thermally conductive absorbent transformer surface results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Jess W. Oren, III, Eugene M. Kirchner, Charles F. Wehry, Jr.
  • Tamper proof safety cut-off fluid nozzle
    Patent number: 4124164
    Abstract: A fluid nozzle designed to shut off when the pressure of the fluid exiting the nozzle reaches a predetermined value, e.g., 30 psi, as set forth in OSHA regulations. The nozzle has a body having an inlet, an outlet, a passage therebetween, and a conventional valve for manually opening and closing the passage between the inlet and outlet. An apertured closure is inserted in the outlet and has a valve seat on its inner surface. A valve having a face on its one end and a passageway through the valve is positioned in the passage to slideably move between the valve seat of the apertured closure and a valve stop. A vent hole through the wall of the body is located between the conventional opening and closing valve and the valve stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Robert C. Bachman
  • Catalytic process for the preparation of phosphazene polymers
    Patent number: 4124567
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the catalytically-induced preparation of phosphazene polymers. Cyclic halophosphazenes are polymerized in the presence of a catalytically sufficient amount of a compound having the formula M(OR').sub.x where M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, x is equal to the valence of the metal and R' is C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 substituted linear or branched alkyl, the substituent selected from the group consisting of nitro, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkoxy, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryl and C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryloxy, or N.sub.3 P.sub.3 Cl.sub.z (OR').sub.6-z wherein R' is as defined above and z equals 0 to 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Dieck, Alan B. Magnusson
  • Polyphosphazene plasticized resins
    Patent number: 4124557
    Abstract: Flame-retardant and low-smoke plasticized polyphosphazenes are disclosed. The plasticizers are substituted cyclotriphosphazenes and cyclotetraphosphazenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Dieck, Edwin J. Quinn
  • Non-punking non-corrosive phenolic foam containing sodium tetraborate
    Patent number: 4122045
    Abstract: A phenolic foam that is non-corrosive to metallic substrates over which it is applied is disclosed herein. The foam is prepared by hardening an intimate mixture of a conventional foamable phenolic resole resin containing a blowing agent, a hardener and a surface active agent, and sodium tetraborate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: William L. Garrett, Roy G. Grube, Wayne C. Kennedy
  • Product and method of printing carpet-II
    Patent number: 4119397
    Abstract: A pattern is placed on a carpet backing by the use of sublimable dyes. Carpet facing is tufted into the backing. Subsequent heating with vacuum action causes the sublimable dye to move from the carpet backing to the face yarn to provide the dyed pattern on the face yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Robert W. Synder
  • Ceiling panel attachment clip
    Patent number: 4117642
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a clip structure for fastening a specific type of ceiling panel to a specific type of support structure. Both the support structure and ceiling panel have flanges and the clip spans the two flanges to fasten them together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Lewis W. Eckert, Harold W. Nikolaus, James C. Ollinger
  • Emissimeter and method of measuring emissivity
    Patent number: 4117712
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for ready measurement of total hemispherical emissivity of a surface under ambient conditions, in situ. The apparatus, which may be readily made portable, comprises a heat sink to which is laminated a metal foil heater enclosed in a thermal insulating film. A black coating of known emissivity is applied to the exposed surface of the film and a fast-responding heat flux sensor is attached thereto. This apparatus is spaced a predetermined distance from a test surface and the enclosed air space is surrounded by a reflective skirt. A power source, such as a battery, powers the heater with a fixed current, and a suitable voltmeter is driven by the heat sensor. The method of measurement comprises equalizing the temperature of heat sink and test surface, energizing the heater and noting the steady state value of the voltage provided by the heat sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Nathaniel E. Hager, Jr.
  • Catalytic process for the preparation of phosphazene polymers
    Patent number: 4116891
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the catalytically-induced preparation of phosphazene polymers. Cyclic halophosphazenes are polymerized in the presence of a catalytically sufficient amount of a Lewis acid catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Dieck, Thomas B. Garrett, Alan B. Magnusson
  • Ceiling tile or similar article
    Patent number: D249895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Ronald F. Oleski