Patents by Inventor Edouard Brodeur
Edouard Brodeur has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20050079314Abstract: A fabric reinforced closed cell foam composite having a textured or smooth surface which is substantially free of nodular surface irregularities. The fabric may be formed of woven fibers or of non-woven random fibers which are bonded together by resin or heat. The fabric is then coated to a suitable thickness with a foamed or unfoamed polymer formulation. The cushion has a high strength to weight ratio, is substantially impermeable to liquids, significantly dampens sound and absorbs energy. In addition, the cushion is non-slip, remaining substantially fixed in relation to the surface to which it is in contact by means of friction. Further, the surface of the cushion is relatively easily decorated with printed designs. Dyes could also be added to the foam formulation to produce a wide range of decorative colored cushions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Edouard Brodeur, Robert Weber
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Publication number: 20040191469Abstract: A carpet in tile or roll form is produced using an open mesh reinforced foam layer with foam nodules. The carpet is produced having a primary backing through which carpet fiber bundles are tufted and a precoat layer which locks the tufts in place to prevent easy extraction of the fibers so that a tufted face and a relatively smooth back face are provided. The foam layer with foam nodules is brought into intimate contact with the relatively smooth back face, and is substantially permanently adhered to it producing a carpet tile or roll that is substantially prevented from curling or doming (or they are significantly reduced) and may be installed without adhesive if desired. Adhering may be practiced by using a non-fused adhesive formulation which is subsequently fused at a low temperature (about 310° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Mohawk IndustriesInventors: Edouard A. Brodeur, Joseph W. Wilson
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Patent number: 6794009Abstract: A carpet in tile or roll form is produced using an open mesh reinforced foam layer with foam nodules. The carpet is produced having a primary backing through which carpet fiber bundles are tufted and a precoat layer which locks the tufts in place to prevent easy extraction of the fibers so that a tufted face and a relatively smooth back face are provided. The foam layer with foam nodules is brought into intimate contact with the relatively smooth back face, and is substantially permanently adhered to it producing a carpet tile or roll that is substantially prevented from curling or doming (or they are significantly reduced) and may be installed without adhesive if desired. Adhering may be practiced by using a non-fused adhesive formulation which is subsequently fused at a low temperature (about 310° F.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Mohawk Brands, Inc.Inventors: Edouard A. Brodeur, Jr., Joseph W. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030104205Abstract: A fabric reinforced closed cell foam composite having a textured or smooth surface which is substantially free of nodular surface irregularities. The fabric may be formed of woven fibers or of non-woven random fibers which are bonded together by resin or heat. The fabric is then coated to a suitable thickness with a foamed or unfoamed polymer formulation. The cushion has a high strength to weight ratio, is substantially impermeable to liquids, significantly dampens sound and absorbs energy. In addition, the cushion is non-slip, remaining substantially fixed in relation to the surface to which it is in contact by means of friction. Further, the surface of the cushion is relatively easily decorated with printed designs. Dyes could also be added to the foam formulation to produce a wide range of decorative colored cushions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Edouard A. Brodeur, Robert F. Weber
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Publication number: 20020182404Abstract: This composite uses the bonding of PVC to a variety of materials, from cloth to concrete, by the simple laying of the PVC surface to the other surface without the use of conventional wet, tacky, intermediate layer or layers of conventional adhesives. A simple preapplication of a chemical intermediate to the second surface in latex form and dried to a nontacky state is done. This is followed in any length of time thereafter with the simple contact of both surfaces, one to the other. A mild to aggressive tack bond, or a hard permanent joining of both surfaces is achieved. This bond is formed by the polar attraction of certain acrylics to the plasticizers in the PVC.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Edouard A. Brodeur, Henry Pete Coke
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Patent number: 6432551Abstract: This composite uses the bonding of PVC to a variety of materials, from cloth to concrete, by the simple laying of the PVC surface to the other surface without the use of conventional wet, tacky, intermediate layer or layers of conventional adhesives. A simple preapplication of a chemical intermediate to the second surface in latex form and dried to a nontacky state is done. This is followed in any length of time thereafter with the simple contact of both surfaces, one to the other. A mild to aggressive tack bond, or a hard permanent joining of both surfaces is achieved. This bond is formed by the polar attraction of certain acrylics to the plasticizers in the PVC.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Panda Products, Inc.Inventors: Edouard A. Brodeur, Jr., Henry Pete Coke
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Publication number: 20020086176Abstract: This composite uses the bonding of PVC to a variety of materials, from cloth to concrete, by the simple laying of the PVC surface to the other surface without the use of conventional wet, tacky, intermediate layer or layers of conventional adhesives. A simple preapplication of a chemical intermediate to the second surface in latex form and dried to a nontacky state is done. This is followed in any length of time thereafter with the simple contact of both surfaces, one to the other. A mild to aggressive tack bond, or a hard permanent joining of both surfaces is achieved. This bond is formed by the polar attraction of certain acrylics to the plasticizers in the PVC.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 1999Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: EDOUARD A. BRODEUR, HENRY PETE COKE
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Patent number: 6187865Abstract: These articles relate to rubber compositions and laminates thereof. The laminates bring together materials not easily bonded to each other. The compositions comprise rubber and a resin component containing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). The laminates are useful for providing a protective covering such as shelf or drawer liners.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Ludlow Composites CorporationInventor: Edouard A Brodeur, Jr.
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Patent number: 6162309Abstract: A carpet in tile or roll form is produced using an open mesh reinforced foam layer with foam nodules. The carpet is produced having a primary backing through which carpet fiber bundles are tufted and a precoat layer which locks the tufts in place to prevent easy extraction of the fibers so that a tufted face and a relatively smooth back face are provided. The foam layer with foam nodules is brought into intimate contact with the relatively smooth back face, and is substantially permanently adhered to it producing a carpet tile or roll that is substantially prevented from curling or doming (or they are significantly reduced) and may be installed without adhesive if desired. Adhering may be practiced by using a non-fused adhesive formulation which is subsequently fused at a low temperature (about 310.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1998Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.Inventors: Edouard A. Brodeur, Jr., Joseph W. Wilson
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Patent number: 5352158Abstract: A tennis court surface comprising a foam material, a scrim material and a top surface containing a thermosetting resin that resists absorption of plasticizers. The composition can be varied to simulate various types of tennis court surfaces such as grass, clay and hard surfaces. The tennis court surface optionally may contain additional components including a thermoplastic back and a thermoplastic face coating on the scrim material, and a barrier layer component between the scrim material and the top surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Inventor: Edouard A. Brodeur, Jr.