Patents by Inventor Edward W. Cole

Edward W. Cole 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).

  • Polymeric MDI prepolymer composition and flexible foams prepared therefrom
    Patent number: 6090864
    Abstract: The present invention relates to prepolymers, comprising(a) a polymethylene polyphenylene polyisocyanate; and(b) a polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl equivalent weight of at least about 700;wherein the resulting prepolymer has an average viscosity of between about 400 to about 2000 centipoise at 25.degree. C. The prepolymer is useful, for example, for the production of polyurethane foams and, more particularly, to medium density flexible foams having superior flow characteristic and fast demold times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Thirumurti Narayan, Gary E. Brant, Edward W. Cole, III
  • Trampoline basketball game
    Patent number: 5833557
    Abstract: A trampoline basketball game structure comprising an elevated horizontal rebound surface, two opposing and facing goals, and a resilient barrier separating the horizontal rebound surface into two playing areas is disclosed. Also disclosed is a game employing the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Edward W. Cole
  • Adhesion enhancer for covered polyurethane panels
    Patent number: 4812350
    Abstract: Covered polyurethane foam panels have incorporated in them an adhesion enhancer which is composed of a polyester polyol and a heteric polyether polyol. The polyester polyol is preferably an adduct of adipic acid with ethylene glycol and butanediol. The heteric polyether polyol contains from about 35 weight percent to about 75 weight percent ethylene oxide, the remainder being propylene or butylene oxide and has a functionality from about 2 to about 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Shrewsburg, Edward W. Cole, III