Patents by Inventor Ernie Wilson
Ernie Wilson 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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Patent number: 8408766Abstract: The present invention relates to surfacing material which may emit radiation in response to exposure to a given light source. Such surfacing material may be polymeric based, and e.g., fiber based, and may be used in relatively low-light areas, including low-light areas as applied to vehicular applications. The fiber-based or molded materials may emit radiation in response to exposure to a selected light source and may be used in relatively dimly lit areas. The materials may also provide a visible contrast to other objects located adjacent their surface which do not emit radiation. Optical brighteners and luminous particles may be included in the materials to make them luminous.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, IncInventors: Ernie Wilson, Mitchell Whitesell, Sean Simmons
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Publication number: 20100084575Abstract: The present invention relates to surfacing material which may emit radiation in response to exposure to a given light source. Such surfacing material may be polymeric based, and e.g., fiber based, and may be used in relatively low-light areas, including low-light areas as applied to vehicular applications. The fiber-based or molded materials may emit radiation in response to exposure to a selected light source and may be used in relatively dimly lit areas. The materials may also provide a visible contrast to other objects located adjacent their surface which do not emit radiation. Optical brighteners and luminous particles may be included in the materials to make them luminous.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2007Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Ernie Wilson, Mitchell Whitesell, Sean Simmons
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Patent number: 7682681Abstract: Sound absorbing/sound blocking products, including trim products formed from a porous fibrous layer backed by a sound absorbing layer and a sound blocking layer for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous fibrous layer structure including a fibrous layer backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to vacuum to draw air through the fibrous layer backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing and a layer of sound blocking material may be applied to the porous fibrous layer backing to provide improved acoustic properties. An underlayment may further be included to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Allison, Carroll L. Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie Lash
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Patent number: 7658984Abstract: Light weight acoustic carpet including porous carpeting backed by a primary sound reducing layer and localized secondary insulators for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous carpet structure including a carpet backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to intense vacuum to draw air through the carpet backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing or insulating material may be applied to the porous carpet structure to provide improved acoustic properties. Secondary sound reducing absorbers/insulators may further be included as part of the molding process to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Allison, Carroll L. Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie O. Lash
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Publication number: 20080233337Abstract: A floor covering for the dispersion of a liquid. The floor covering includes an upper layer that is permeable to liquid, a base layer that is substantially impermeable to liquid, and a wicking layer disposed between the upper and base layers. The wicking layer is configured to disperse and promote evaporation of the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS GROUP NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ernie Wilson, Jessie M. Martin
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Publication number: 20070065628Abstract: Sound absorbing/sound blocking products, including trim products formed from a porous fibrous layer backed by a sound absorbing layer and a sound blocking layer for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous fibrous layer structure including a fibrous layer backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to vacuum to draw air through the fibrous layer backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing and a layer of sound blocking material may be applied to the porous fibrous layer backing to provide improved acoustic properties. An underlayment may further be included to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: Collins & Aikman Products Co.Inventors: Timothy Allison, Carroll Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie Lash
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Publication number: 20070031634Abstract: Light weight acoustic carpet including porous carpeting backed by a primary sound reducing layer and localized secondary insulators for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous carpet structure including a carpet backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to intense vacuum to draw air through the carpet backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing or insulating material may be applied to the porous carpet structure to provide improved acoustic properties. Secondary sound reducing absorbers/insulators may further be included as part of the molding process to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Timothy ALLISON, Carroll OWENBY, Ernie WILSON, Ronnie LASH
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Patent number: 7105069Abstract: Sound absorbing/sound blocking products, including trim products formed from a porous fibrous layer backed by a sound absorbing layer and a sound blocking layer for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous fibrous layer structure including a fibrous layer backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to vacuum to draw air through the fibrous layer backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing and a layer of sound blocking material may be applied to the porous fibrous layer backing to provide improved acoustic properties. An underlayment may further be included to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.Inventors: Timothy J. Allison, Carroll L. Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie Lash
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Patent number: 7097723Abstract: Light weight acoustic carpet including porous carpeting backed by a primary sound reducing layer and localized secondary insulators for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous carpet structure including a carpet backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to intense vacuum to draw air through the carpet backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing or insulating material may be applied to the porous carpet structure to provide improved acoustic properties. Secondary sound reducing absorbers/insulators may further be included as part of the molding process to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.Inventors: Timothy J. Allison, Carroll L. Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie O. Lash
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Publication number: 20050064779Abstract: Sound absorbing/sound blocking products, including trim products formed from a porous fibrous layer backed by a sound absorbing layer and a sound blocking layer for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous fibrous layer structure including a fibrous layer backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to vacuum to draw air through the fibrous layer backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing and a layer of sound blocking material may be applied to the porous fibrous layer backing to provide improved acoustic properties. An underlayment may further be included to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Timothy Allison, Carroll Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie Lash
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Publication number: 20050051264Abstract: Light weight acoustic carpet including porous carpeting backed by a primary sound reducing layer and localized secondary insulators for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A porous carpet structure including a carpet backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to intense vacuum to draw air through the carpet backing to create a porous structure. A layer of sound absorbing or insulating material may be applied to the porous carpet structure to provide improved acoustic properties. Secondary sound reducing absorbers/insulators may further be included as part of the molding process to provide selected areas of increased thickness and provide tailoring of sound attenuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: Timothy Allison, Carroll Owenby, Ernie Wilson, Ronnie Lash