Patents by Inventor Gary Balakoff

Gary Balakoff 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: 20070036945
    Abstract: A method of removably adhering a masking film to a textured surface having a surface roughness greater than about 150 Ra, the film having a first side with a smooth, non-coated adhesive surface comprising from about 30 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of at least one thermoplastic elastomer having saturated rubber mid-blocks selected from the group consisting of styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene/propylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene/butylene, and styrene-ethylene/propylene, and a second side having a rough surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Tredegar Film Products Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Balakoff, Paul Stecher, Beth Powell
  • Publication number: 20040265540
    Abstract: A masking film providing protection to a variety of textured surfaces is disclosed. The film provides an adjustable and controlled level of adhesion between the masking film and the textured surface to be protected without the use of an adhesive coating. The use of varying blends of materials and percentages allows for control of the adhesion level produced between the masking film and the textured surface to be protected. The masking film of the present invention will easily remove from the textured surface even after exposure to heat and aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Gary Balakoff, Paul Stecher, Beth Powell