Patents by Inventor Heather E. Burik

Heather E. Burik 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).

  • System and method of providing individual quantities of custom colored sealing compound
    Patent number: 9352354
    Abstract: A system and method for providing custom colored sealant are generally provided with a dispensing container, containing a quantity of sealant base solution. A nozzle, is shaped and sized to be removably secured with an open end portion of the dispensing container. A supplemental container is provided that contains a quantity of sealant thickener. A quantity of at least one coloring agent is added to the dispensing container and mixed with the sealant base solution, by agitating the dispensing container, until a desired color is attained. The sealant thickener is then added and the dispensing container is then agitated again. The nozzle is then coupled with the dispensing container and the custom-colored sealant is ready to be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: SASHCO, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne L. Summons, Elliot P. Summons, Heather E. Burik
  • Latex marking inks
    Patent number: 8618190
    Abstract: A latex marking ink suitable for marking rubber articles has been developed. The ink comprises vulcanizable rubber latex, pigment, vulcanizing agent, and non-ionic stabilizer dispersed in water. Shear stability is dramatically and unexpectedly increased by the presence of the non-ionic stabilizer even though viscosity also increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Heather E. Burik, Steve White
  • System and method of providing individual quantities of custom colored sealing compound
    Patent number: 8100296
    Abstract: A system and method for providing custom colored sealant are generally provided with a dispensing container, containing a quantity of sealant base solution. A nozzle, is shaped and sized to be removably secured with an open end portion of the dispensing container. A supplemental container is provided that contains a quantity of sealant thickener. A transfer pipette may be provided for selectively transferring a coloring agent to the dispensing container. The coloring agent may be mixed with the sealant base solution by agitating the dispensing container, until a desired color is attained. The sealant thickener may then added and mixed by similar agitation of the dispensing container. The nozzle is then coupled with the dispensing container and the custom-colored sealant is ready to be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sashco, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Summons, Elliot Summons, Heather E. Burik
  • LATEX MARKING INKS
    Publication number: 20110189418
    Abstract: A latex marking ink suitable for marking rubber articles has been developed. The ink comprises vulcanizable rubber latex, pigment, vulcanizing agent, and non-ionic stabilizer dispersed in water. Shear stability is dramatically and unexpectedly increased by the presence of the non-ionic stabilizer even though viscosity also increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Heather E. BURIK, Steve WHITE
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL QUANTITIES OF CUSTOM COLORED SEALING COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20100018995
    Abstract: A system and method for providing custom colored sealant are generally provided with a dispensing container, containing a quantity of sealant base solution. A nozzle, is shaped and sized to be removably secured with an open end portion of the dispensing container. A supplemental container is provided that contains a quantity of sealant thickener. A transfer pipette may be provided for selectively transferring a coloring agent to the dispensing container. The coloring agent may be mixed with the sealant base solution by agitating the dispensing container, until a desired color is attained. The sealant thickener may then added and mixed by similar agitation of the dispensing container. The nozzle is then coupled with the dispensing container and the custom-colored sealant is ready to be dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Sashco, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Summons, Elliot Summons, Heather E. Burik
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL QUANTITIES OF CUSTOM COLORED SEALING COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20090236365
    Abstract: A system and method for providing custom colored sealant are generally provided with a dispensing container, containing a quantity of sealant base solution. A nozzle, is shaped and sized to be removably secured with an open end portion of the dispensing container. A supplemental container is provided that contains a quantity of sealant thickener. A quantity of at least one coloring agent is added to the dispensing container and mixed with the sealant base solution, by agitating the dispensing container, until a desired color is attained. The sealant thickener is then added and the dispensing container is then agitated again. The nozzle is then coupled with the dispensing container and the custom-colored sealant is ready to be dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Sashco, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne L. Summons, Elliot P. Summons, Heather E. Burik