Patents by Inventor Eric E. Gardner

Eric E. Gardner 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).

  • Publication number: 20140134346
    Abstract: A system for the application of nanofiber to a substrate includes a tank having an outlet, an agitator disposed in the tank, a pump located at the tank outlet and an applicator disposed proximate to the substrate. One or more fluid conduits extend from the tank to the pump and from the pump to the applicator. The fluid conduits are configured so as to minimize bends and interferences. The system includes a controller. A nanofiber formulation in a fluid carrier in the tank is pumped from the tank to the applicator for application to the substrate at a predetermined flow rate. The pump is controlled by the controller to vary the output of the pump to match the predetermined flow rate, and the nanofiber formulation is applied by the applicator head at a predetermined coat weight on the substrate. A method for the application of nanofiber to a substrate is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Illinois tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Budai, Eric E. Gardner
  • Patent number: 5779956
    Abstract: A molded glass run channel corner assembly formed by molding an extruded rigid division post and a flexible extruded header such that the corner assembly is capable of providing a continuous seal with contiguous corner edges of glass windows positioned on each side of the division post and a method of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: GenCorp Inc.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hollingshead, Eric E. Gardner
  • Patent number: 5566510
    Abstract: A molded glass run channel corner assembly formed by molding an extruded rigid division post and a flexible extruded header such that the corner assembly is capable of providing a continuous seal with contiguous corner edges of glass windows positioned on each side of the division post and a method of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: GenCorp Inc.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hollingshead, Eric E. Gardner
  • Patent number: 5363537
    Abstract: A retaining clip for securing a weather sealing strip to the perimeter of a window opening of an automotive vehicle includes a substantially planar vertical centered portion; an integral downwardly depending, substantially planar arm connected to one side of, and substantially parallel with the central portion; a pair of wings which extend upwardly and outwardly from the downwardly depending arms and being adapted to engage the narrow sides of, and secure the downwardly depending arm within, a narrow rectangular slot formed in a sheet material such as a sheet metal body panel; and an integral, substantially upwardly extending arm connected to the other side of the central portion. The clip is adapted to secure a weather sealing strip between the control portion of the clip and the upwardly extending arm.In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, a tab is provided on a shoulder portion of each wing to facilitate removal of the clip for servicing or replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: GenCorp Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schneider, Rick L. Rogers, Eric E. Gardner