Patents Examined by Anish P. Desai
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Patent number: 10669459Abstract: A polyurethane based adhesive containing one polyol compound derived from caprolactone monomer having a number average molecular weight between 200 and 1000 combined with a polyisocyanate compound. The functionality of the polycaprolactone polyol is between 1 and 4. Other aspects include a polarizing layered structure, a polarized lens and a method for manufacturing same all of which include the polyurethane based adhesive. The adhesive avoids delamination and is useful in optical applications where it will be in contact with water, for example during surfacing or edging process.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Essilor InternationalInventors: Ronald A. Berzon, Aref Jallouli
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Patent number: 10669456Abstract: Provided are an adhesive resin composition that can be uniformly applied, has high adhesiveness, and further has high strength in acid resistance, and a laminate including the same. Provided is an adhesive resin composition including an acid-modified polyolefin resin component having a melting point of higher than 80° C. and 140° C. or lower, a crosslinking agent component, and a solvent component, in which the solvent component contains an aromatic solvent, an aliphatic solvent, and a ketone-based solvent, the aromatic solvent has a highest boiling point, and the solvent component contains the aromatic solvent in an amount of 50 parts by mass or more and 80 parts by mass or less, the aliphatic solvent in an amount of 10 parts by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less, and the ketone-based solvent in an amount of 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, based on 100 parts by mass of a total amount of the solvent component.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: FUJIMORI KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Hirokazu Iizuka, Kunihiro Takei, Jun Suzuki
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Patent number: 10661530Abstract: Methods and apparatus to couple a decorative layer to a panel via a high-bond adhesive layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a panel, a high-bond adhesive layer fixed to the panel, a liner fixed to the high-bond adhesive layer that is fixed to the panel, and a first decorative layer removably coupled to the liner that is fixed to the high-bond adhesive layer via a second adhesive layer. The high-bond adhesive layer is to impede at least one of gas or vapor from escaping the panel to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on the first decorative layer to deter a portion of the first decorative layer from separating from the panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John Wilde, Jason Drexler, Xiaoxi Wang, Gary Benham
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Patent number: 10650706Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Patent number: 10632720Abstract: A cover for a print bed for a three-dimensional object, and methods of manufacturing the same, are disclosed. The cover may include a polycarbonate substrate having a selectively textured upper surface and a double coated adhesive layer provided to adhere the polycarbonate substrate to a print bed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Ideal Jacobs CorporationInventors: Andrew C. Jacobs, Michael T. Valentine
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Patent number: 10633512Abstract: It has conventionally been difficult to achieve a sheet adhesive which adheres in a low temperature (from 20 to 90° C.), and has both of softness and high adhering strength. The present invention realizes a sheet adhesive capable of adhering in a low temperature (from 20 to 90° C.) which exhibits a high adhesiveness in spite of being a soft sheet of thin film, by forming a simulated multiple layer by using an elastomer as a substrate layer, and by forming a reactive layer by means of spraying or application. A sheet adhesive including a substrate layer and a reactive layer, wherein the substrate layer includes a component (A) and a component (B) below, and the reactive layer is formed with a liquid agent including a component (C) below in an amount of from 0.01% by mass to 45% by mass, component (A): a urethane elastomer, component (B): an epoxy resin, component (C): an amine compound and/or phenol compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: THREE BOND CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Kimura, Yoshihide Arai
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Patent number: 10633562Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive sheet is provided which comprises a base material having insulation properties, an inorganic filler-containing resin layer provided at least at one side of the base material and containing an insulating inorganic filler, and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer provided as an outermost layer of at least one surface. According to such a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet, insulation properties can be ensured even when the base material undergoes carbonization and/or combustion/decomposition due to high temperatures and insulation breakdown occurs in the base material.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: LINTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Yuichi Kurata, Takeshi Ansai, Satoru Shoshi
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Patent number: 10604324Abstract: The present invention provides multilayer absorbent laminates useful for absorbing undesired liquids released from packaged food products during storage, display, or heating, including microwave cooking. In one aspect, the present invention provides a multilayer absorbent laminate comprising a first layer comprising an absorbent material, a second layer comprising a polymeric bonding material, a third layer comprising a polymeric support film layer, and a fourth layer comprising an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Bemis Company, Inc.Inventors: Otacilio T. Berbert, Bruce D. Kehler, Shayne D. Spence, Gary A. McMaster
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Patent number: 10570321Abstract: Provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive film and a method of manufacturing an organic electronic device using the same. The pressure-sensitive adhesive film that may effectively block moisture or oxygen penetrated into an organic electronic device from an external environment, and exhibit reliability under harsh conditions such as high temperature and high humidity and excellent optical characteristics is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Yoon Gyung Cho, Kyung Yul Bae, Hyun Jee Yoo
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Patent number: 10573204Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of labeling a plurality of products includes coating a pressure sensitive adhesive to a roll of face stock, the roll of face stock configured to be converted to a plurality of individual labels aligned in a single lane; singulating an individual label from the roll of face stock; and applying the individual label to a product of the plurality of products, wherein the coating, singulating and applying are conducted sequentially in a single continuous operation with a single continuous web of material.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: FLEX R&D INC.Inventors: Prakash Mallya, David Nicholas Edwards
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Patent number: 10550289Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for use for a battery is provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet comprises a base material, a hard coat layer provided at one side of the base material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer provided at a side of the hard coat layer opposite to the base material. The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet can well maintain the adhesive strength to suppress delamination from an adherend even in case of contact with an electrolyte solution.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: LINTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Yuichi Kurata, Takeshi Ansai, Satoru Shoshi
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Patent number: 10545367Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, an optical member, a polarizing plate, and a display device. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to an embodiment of the present invention may form a pressure-sensitive adhesive which has excellent general physical properties such as coating properties, endurance reliability, or the like, and which may stably maintain the physical properties for the long term. Further, the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition may be particularly applied to various optical films, thereby forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer which exhibits excellent adhesion with the optical film, and when the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is applied to the polarizing plate, bending properties may be effectively prevented.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Min Ki Lee, Sung Soo Yoon, Su Jeong Kim, Sang Hyun Hong, Jeong Ae Yoon, Han Na Chi
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Patent number: 10538690Abstract: Adhesive formulations are described that upon sufficient curing and drying, are not sticky or tacky at room temperature, yet can be heat bonded. The adhesives are particularly useful for use in bonding brake components together and find wide application in vehicle brake systems. When used in such systems, the adhesives do not flow in parking applications yet sufficiently dampen vibration in slowing or stopping applications to counter brake squeal. The adhesives can be provided in a tape form and used for bonding brake shims to brake pads in electronic parking brake systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Dominique Wouters, Jef Keustermans, Peter Lenaerts
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Patent number: 10525685Abstract: Methods and apparatus to couple a decorative composite having a reinforcing layer to a panel are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a decorative layer and a first reinforcing layer coupled to the decorative layer. The example apparatus includes a coil reduction layer that is to apply a force to the first reinforcing layer to reduce coiling of the first reinforcing layer. The example apparatus includes an adhesive layer applied to the coil reduction layer that is coupled to the first reinforcing layer to enable the decorative layer to be coupled to a panel. A rigidity of the first reinforcing layer is to enable the first reinforcing layer to distribute a force exerted by at least one of gas or vapor disposed between the first reinforcing layer and the decorative layer to impede separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Xiaoxi Wang, John Wilde, Jason Drexler
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Patent number: 10519347Abstract: Described herein is a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing an acrylic block copolymer (I) having a polymer block (A) containing methacrylic acid ester units and a polymer block (B) containing acrylic acid ester units which are derived from an acrylic acid ester (1) represented by the general formula CH2?CH—COOR1 (1) (wherein R1 is an organic group of 4 to 6 carbon atoms) and an acrylic acid ester (2) represented by the general formula CH2?CH—COOR2 (2) (wherein R2 is an organic group of 7 to 12 carbon atoms), the mass ratio (1)/(2) of said acrylic acid ester (1) to said acrylic acid ester (2) being 65/35 to 20/80. The tan ? value of viscoelasticity of the acrylic block copolymer (I), as measured at a frequency of 1 Hz, is 1×10?2 to 1×10?1 in the range of 50 to 100° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kanayo Nakada, Yoshihiro Morishita, Shinya Oshita
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Patent number: 10519320Abstract: Methods are generally disclosed for forming and using a release sheet. To form the release sheet, a release coating is applied over a first surface of a base sheet. Generally, the release coating includes a fatty alcohol ester of acrylic acid and a curable monomer, and can also include a curable polymeric resin. Then, the release coating can be cured. In one particular embodiment, the release coating can be substantially free from siloxanes. The release sheet formed according to this method is also generally provided, along with methods of forming a casting sheet using the release sheet are also generally provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Neenah, Inc.Inventors: Frank J. Kronzer, Stephen C. Lapin, Melanie K. Calkins, Gerry D. Rector
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Patent number: 10479058Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet that shows high peel strength to low polar adherends while having excellent flexibility. This invention provides a PSA sheet that comprises a PSA layer (A) constituting an adhesive face and a viscoelastic layer (B) supporting the PSA layer (A). In the PSA sheet, the viscoelastic layer (B) comprises hollow particles or have bubbles. The PSA layer (A) comprises an acrylic polymer (a) as the base polymer. The copolymerization ratio of an acidic group-containing monomer in the acrylic polymer (a) is 5% by weight or lower.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Kenichi Nishikawa, Takuma Ogawa
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Patent number: 10457842Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition and an adhesive film including the same, and provides a curable composition and an adhesive film which may prevent damage to an element from moisture contained in the composition, ionic substances, and other foreign substances, and effectively block electrochemical corrosion, thereby improving a lifespan and durability of an organic electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Yoon Gyung Cho, Hyun Jee Yoo, Seung Min Lee, Suk Ky Chang, Jung Sup Shim
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Patent number: 10450484Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following components: A) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer comprising the following properties: i) a melt viscosity (177° C.) less than, or equal to, 50,000 cP; and ii) a density from 0.855 to 0.895 g/cc; B) a rosin-based tackifier; and wherein the tackifier is selected from the following: i) a partially hydrogenated glycerol ester; ii) a fully hydrogenated pentaerythritol ester; iii) a fully hydrogenated glycerol ester; iv) a non-hydrogenated ester with a Tg from 30° C. to 50° C.; or v) a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Livia Li Wen Chen, Selim Yalvac
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Patent number: 10449705Abstract: The transfer film for in-mold molding of the invention has transfer layer 11 being a transfer layer to be transferred onto a transfer object in in-mold molding and cured by irradiation with an active energy ray after being transferred; and film-like base L0. Transfer layer 11 has topcoat layer L2 laminated on base L0 to be arranged on a surface of a molded product after in-mold molding; and conductor layer L4 laminated on a side opposite to a base L0 side of topcoat layer L2, and laminated on topcoat layer L2. Topcoat layer L2 is composed of a mixed composition containing an active energy ray-curable resin and a thermosetting resin, and conductor layer L4 is formed of at least one kind selected from the group of a flexible metal, carbon and conductive polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: JNC CORPORATIONInventors: Kenya Ito, Koji Ohguma