Patents Examined by Ellen S Raudenbush
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Patent number: 9017814Abstract: Articles having substantially cylindrical bodies including a plurality of circumferential layers, each layer having at least one ply of material, the material comprising a weave fabric, a non-crimp fabric, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ming Xie, Michael Scott Braley, Curt Brian Curtis, Warren Rosal Ronk
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Patent number: 8916246Abstract: A structure of the present invention is the structure which is formed of a base made of a metal and an inorganic material surface layer made of crystalline and amorphous inorganic materials, wherein thermal conductivity of the inorganic material surface layer is lower than the thermal conductivity of the base, infrared emissivity of the inorganic material surface layer is higher than the infrared emissivity of the base, and the base is an annular body.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Ibiden Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yasutaka Ito
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Patent number: 8911840Abstract: The invention relates to a coated pipe comprising a core, an adhesion layer coated on the core and an outer coating layer coated on the adhesion layer, wherein at least the adhesion layer comprises a propylene polymer composition comprising: (A) a propylene homo- or copolymer, and (B) an elastomeric component and to the use of such a propylene polymer composition for coating a pipe.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Borealis Technology OyInventors: Leif Leiden, Jouni Purmonen, Kauno Alastalo
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Patent number: 8900680Abstract: A packaging material comprises a plurality of magnetisable portions thereon, the magnetisable portions comprising at least one spot per package to be formed from the packaging laminate. The packaging material further comprises at least one preparation feature for enhancing finishing of packages, wherein the at least one preparation feature is aligned with a magnetic field mark in the at least one magnetisable portion. Methods for writing and reading, respectively, a magnetic mark on a packaging material are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finanace S.A.Inventor: Tommy Nilsson
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Patent number: 8883279Abstract: Fluid-assisted injection molding articles and processes for producing the articles are described. In one embodiment, a fluid-assisted injection molded article is formed from a polymeric composition containing a polyethylene terephthalate homopolymer in combination with a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer. The polyethylene terephthalate copolymer may comprise a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate with isophthalic acid. The polymeric composition can also contain a reinforcing agent, such as glass fibers. Products made in accordance with the present disclosure have shown dramatically improved surface characteristics. In particular, pitting on the surface of the molded article is minimized.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Ticona LLCInventor: Kenneth Leon Price
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Patent number: 8877306Abstract: This invention relates to a pipe for fluid transport that is comprised of a hollow cylinder having an outer wall and an aperture extending longitudinally through the cylinder, wherein the outer wall is comprised of (a) from about 60 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (b) from about 5 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of a thermoplastic vulcanizate, and (c) from about 3 weight percent to about 15 weight percent of a compatibilizer. The present invention also relates to an impact resistant polyarylene sulfide composition which is comprised of (a) from about 60 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (b) from about 5 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of a thermoplastic vulcanizate, and (c) from about 3 weight percent to about 15 weight percent of a compatibilizer.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Manoj Ajbani
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Patent number: 8877307Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an improved elastic drawstring for use with a trash bag. The elastic drawstring is comprised primarily of a two-component polyethylene blend. The first polyethylene component is a linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) having a density of 0.915 g/cc or less, with a preferred range of between 0.900 g/cc and 0.915 g/cc. In certain preferred embodiments, the density of the first polyethylene component is approximately 0.906 g/cc. The second polyethylene component is a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) having a density of between 0.915 g/cc and 0.929 g/cc. In a preferred embodiment, the second polyethylene component has a density of approximately 0.918 g/cc.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Poly-America, L.P.Inventor: George M. Hall
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Patent number: 8871313Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical sheet for use in a liquid crystal display. The optical sheet of the present invention allows for ease of handling, reduces defective proportions and manufacturing costs, improves throughput, and prevents the deterioration of luminance attributable to the damage of the optical sheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Kolon Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kyoung Hwa Kim, Dae Shik Kim, Kyoung Jong Kim
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Patent number: 8871335Abstract: Provided are solar control laminates comprising a solar control film and a polymeric sheet. The solar control film comprises a polymeric film coated with a coating comprising inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles. Preferably, inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles comprise nanoparticles of antimony tin oxide (ATO), indium tin oxide (ITO), lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) or mixtures thereof. Optionally, the solar control laminate also comprises a rigid sheet, such as a glass sheet.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Kuraray America Inc.Inventors: Jerrel C. Anderson, Richard A. Fugiel, Richard A. Hayes, Lee A. Silverman
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Patent number: 8852748Abstract: A polymeric resin having a density of greater than about 0.960 g/cc, a melt index of from about 1.3 g/10 min. to about 2.8 g/10 min., a zero shear viscosity of from about 1×104 Pa*s to about 1×105 Pa*s, a recoverable shear parameter of from about 220 to about 370, and a CY-a parameter of from about 0.155 to about 0.200. A polymeric resin having an initial tension defined by the equation IT??1.67*(MI)+b where b is 5.17 and a percent decrease in the extrusion pressure of the resin of about 30% when compared to polymer resin of similar melt index prepared with a catalyst that has not undergone an activation comprising an oxidation, reduction, oxidation sequence wherein the resin when formed into a film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.21 g.mil/100 in2/day to about 0.33 g.mil/100 in2/day.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPInventors: Ashish M. Sukhadia, Max P. McDaniel, Ted Cymbaluk, Rajendra K. Krishnaswamy, Lawrence Szmutko
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Patent number: 8828419Abstract: A medical device has a structure made of one biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material. A degradation additive is encapsulated by another biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material forming a nanoparticle or microparticle. The nanoparticle or microparticle is together with the one biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material of the structure. The other biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material of the nanoparticle or microparticle has a degradation rate that is faster than a degradation rate of the one biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material. The structure experiences a period of accelerated degradation upon release of the degradation additive from the nanoparticle or microparticle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventors: Vipul Davé, George Landau
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Patent number: 8830561Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrophoretic display comprising: (a) microcups comprising partition walls and top-openings; (b) an organic-based electrophoretic fluid filled in the microcups, wherein said fluid comprises charged pigment particles dispersed in a solvent; and (c) a top-sealing layer formed from a sealing composition to enclose the electrophoretic fluid within the microcups. The sealing composition comprises: (i) a water soluble polymer, (ii) a water-based suspension, a water-based dispersion, a water-based emulsion, or a water-based latex, each comprising a polymer; and (iii) water.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: E Ink California, LLCInventors: HongMei Zang, Hui Chen
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Patent number: 8822000Abstract: The present invention provides a nanostructure on an upper surface of which a small-diameter carbon nanotube (CNT) is formed and which improves an adhesive strength between a substrate and the CNT while controlling an orientation of the CNT, and a method for manufacturing the nanostructure. The nanostructure includes a substrate 101, a porous layer 102 formed on the substrate 101 to have a fine pore, a fine pore diameter control layer 103 formed on the porous layer 102, and a carbon nanotube 701 formed to extend from the fine pore defined by the fine pore diameter control layer 103, and one end of the carbon nanotube is fixed by the fine pore diameter control layer 103. It is preferable that the substrate 101 and the fine pore diameter control layer 103 be electrically conductive. It is preferable that the porous layer 102 be an anode oxide film. It is preferable that a melting point of the fine pore diameter control layer 103 be 600° C. or higher.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Hironori Kumagai, Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Shigeo Hayashi, Takuma Asari, Toshiya Yokogawa
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Patent number: 8815353Abstract: The present invention generally relates to wireless flexible hose articles and methods. Some embodiments include low-mass hoses. Furthermore, some embodiments can comprise methods for making and/or using such hose articles.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Veyance Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Ranieri Torchio, Antonio Rodrigues Da Silva
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Patent number: 8806969Abstract: To provide a ceramic member having a thermal expansion coefficient close to that of silicon and has satisfactory workability, a probe holder formed by using this ceramic member, and a method of manufacturing the ceramic member. For this purpose, at least mica and silicon dioxide are mixed and an external force oriented in one direction is caused to act on this mixed mixture to sinter the mixture. It is more preferable that, in the mixture, a volume content of the mica is 70 to 90 volume % and a volume content of the silicon dioxide is 10 to 30 volume %.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinya Miyaji, Shinji Saito
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Patent number: 8802238Abstract: An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein having a polymer film and a substrate, wherein the polymer film has a positive birefringence greater than 0.005 throughout the wavelength range of 400 nm<?<800 nm, the film having been cast from a polymer solution comprising a solvent and a polymer having a moiety of wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, substituted alkyl groups, or halogens, wherein at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is a fluorine atom, and wherein R is hydrogen or a substituent on the styrenic ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.Inventors: Xiaoliang Zheng, Dong Zhang, Jiaokai Jing, Frank Harris, Brian King, Ted Germroth, Thauming Kuo
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Patent number: 8790759Abstract: A label for a bottle where the label is comprised of a laminate where an outer layer (3) is a material susceptible to losing opaqueness when made wet, and an inner layer (5) behind this first layer which is a material that is opaque, and such that it will maintain such opaqueness when wet.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignees: Collotype Services Pty Ltd, Avery Dennison Materials Pty LtdInventor: John Frankhuisen
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Patent number: 8778479Abstract: A pre-form and a method of preparing pre-forms are provided. The pre-forms comprise a resin and at least two layers of oriented fiber tows. The pre-forms comprise fiber tows instead of the traditional prepregs to enhance rearranging of resin and/or fibers during subsequent processing as well as provide greater freedom, a price reduction and/or a reduction of waste. The pre-forms may be formed three-dimensionally to enhance coupling to further pre-forms or other structures and/or to enhance shaping of the pre-form to a final three-dimensional shape. The method of preparation of pre-forms involves providing an adhesive between layers of fibers and providing a resin in contact with at least one of the layers of fibers. The resin is preferably provided in a non-continuous layer to allow for removal of gas at least partially in a direction orthogonal to the layers of resin. The pre-forms are suitable for preparation of composite structures like for example spars for wind turbine blades.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/SInventor: Anton Bech
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Patent number: 8778106Abstract: A pre-form and a method of preparing pre-forms are provided. The pre-forms comprise a resin and at least two layers of oriented fiber tows. The pre-forms comprise fiber tows instead of the traditional prepregs to enhance rearranging of resin and/or fibers during subsequent processing as well as provide greater freedom, a price reduction and/or a reduction of waste. The pre-forms may be formed three-dimensionally to enhance coupling to further pre-forms or other structures and/or to enhance shaping of the pre-form to a final three-dimensional shape. The method of preparation of pre-forms involves providing an adhesive between layers of fibers and providing a resin in contact with at least one of the layers of fibers. The resin is preferably provided in a non-continuous layer to allow for removal of gas at least partially in a direction orthogonal to the layers of resin. Advantageously, during manufacturing, the fibers are placed with an exact start and ending location, thereby avoiding waste.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/SInventor: Anton Bech
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Patent number: 8771815Abstract: Provided are processes for making, and processes for using triglycerides as plasticizers.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Jihad Mohammed Dakka, Edmund John Mozeleski