Patents by Inventor Eric R. Medaris

Eric R. Medaris 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).

  • EXPANDING MATERIAL IN NONWOVEN 3-D STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140042706
    Abstract: A continuous filament non-woven web is disclosed, wherein filaments of the web include an expandable thermoplastic material. Mattings fabricated from the continuous filament non-woven web are also disclosed. The web or matting can be used in sealing applications as it can be cut into desired dimensions and inserted into a cavity. The web or matting allows for introduction and drainage of further fluids in and from the cavity. The extendable thermoplastic material can be activated and foamed to fill a part of or the entire cavity. The sealing can prevent air, water or noise from intruding into the cavity and a space behind that cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Thomas Sam PILLARS, Patricia Heidtman, Frank Hoefflin, Eric R. Medaris, John I. Hanley, IV
  • Method for incorporating long glass fibers into epoxy-based reinforcing resins
    Patent number: 8133929
    Abstract: A structural reinforcing material and method of making the same is disclosed and described. The material is prepared by coating glass reinforcing fibers with a molten epoxy-based composition. The glass fiber reinforced material can then be formed into a preform suitable for injection molding into an expandable sealing baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Sika Technology AG
    Inventors: Frank Hoefflin, Patricia Heidtman, Eric R. Medaris
  • METHOD FOR INCORPORATING LONG GLASS FIBERS INTO EPOXY-BASED REINFORCING RESINS
    Publication number: 20090258217
    Abstract: A structural reinforcing material and method of making the same is disclosed and described. The material is prepared by coating glass reinforcing fibers with a molten epoxy-based composition. The glass fiber reinforced material can then be formed into a preform suitable for injection molding into an expandable sealing baffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Hoefflin, Patricia Heidtman, Eric R. Medaris
  • Orifice sealing physical barrier
    Patent number: 6708979
    Abstract: The present invention is a physical barrier for an orifice in a panel member which includes a plastic carrier and a patch adapted to adhere to said carrier and the panel member. The present invention also includes a method of sealing an orifice in a metal panel member with a plastic carrier. Lastly, the present invention includes a thermoplastic which adheres to both plastic and metal upon the application of heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Sika Automotive
    Inventors: Randy Stratman, Robert B. Davis, Chin Jui Chang, Eric R. Medaris
  • Orifice sealing physical barrier
    Publication number: 20030094771
    Abstract: The present invention is a physical barrier for an orifice in a panel member which includes a plastic carrier and a patch adapted to adhere to said carrier and the panel member. The present invention also includes a method of sealing an orifice in a metal panel member with a plastic carrier. Lastly, the present invention includes a thermoplastic which adheres to both plastic and metal upon the application of heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: SIKA AUTOMOTIVE
    Inventors: Randy Stratman, Robert B. Davis, Chin Jui Chang, Eric R. Medaris