Patents by Inventor Henry Gerard Ardiff
Henry Gerard Ardiff 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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Publication number: 20230160665Abstract: Ballistic resistant composite materials having high positive buoyancy in water are provided. More particularly, provided are foam-free, buoyant composite materials fabricated using dry processing techniques. The materials comprise fibrous plies that are partially coated with a particulate binder that is thermopressed to transform a portion of the binder into raised, discontinuous patches bonded to fiber/tape surfaces, while another portion of the particulate binder remains on the fibers/tapes as unmelted particles. The presence of the unmelted binder particles maintains empty spaces within the composite to materials which increases the positive buoyancy of the composites in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: ASHOK BHATNAGAR, TYLER BARTELT, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, GARY KRATZER, DAVID A. HURST, LORI L. WAGNER
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Patent number: 11561069Abstract: Ballistic resistant composite materials having high positive buoyancy in water are provided. More particularly, provided are foam-free, buoyant composite materials fabricated using dry processing techniques. The materials comprise fibrous plies that are partially coated with a particulate binder that is thermopressed to transform a portion of the binder into raised, discontinuous patches bonded to fiber/tape surfaces, while another portion of the particulate binder remains on the fibers/tapes as unmelted particles. The presence of the unmelted binder particles maintains empty spaces within the composite materials which increases the positive buoyancy of the composites in water.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ashok Bhatnagar, Tyler Bartelt, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Gary Kratzer, David A. Hurst, Lori L. Wagner
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Patent number: 11530513Abstract: A method for improving the translation efficiency of fiber strength into composite strength is provided. A single unidirectional tape, single unidirectional fiber web or a stack of unidirectional web/unidirectional tape plies formed from partially oriented fibers/tapes is primed under mild conditions followed by subjecting the primed plies to an axial extension stress in the axial fiber direction of each fiber ply by passage through a compression apparatus. The axial extension stress extends the fibers, strengthening them, while also compacting the plies together and thereby forming a composite having improved strength. Production yield is improved by avoiding maximal fiber stretching and thereby avoiding typical manufacturing loss, and low weight composite armor having increased strength is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ashok Bhatnagar, David A. Hurst, Charles Arnett, Gary Kratzer, Henry Gerard Ardiff
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Patent number: 11465388Abstract: Hybrid fibrous composite materials incorporating at least two different fabric components and a multicomponent adhesive system for adhering the fabric components together. The adhesive system enhances the bond strength between the fabric components, which would otherwise easily delaminate from each other and peel apart. The components of the adhesive system bond strongly to each other as well as to the fabric elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Lori L. Wagner, Gregory A. Davis, Brian Duane Arvidson, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Brian Waring
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Patent number: 11066765Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, and the fibers and articles produced therefrom. Exposed surfaces of the fibers are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces. Such treated surfaces are subsequently coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment. The coating comprises at least one poly(alkyl-oxide) polymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Henry Gerard Ardiff, Ralf Klein, John Armstrong Young, Thomas Tam
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Patent number: 11046047Abstract: Multilayer composite materials combining a low tenacity nylon fabric with a fabric formed from high tenacity fibers. The fabrics are bonded with a compatibilizing adhesive system that achieves a peel strength of at least 1.5 lbs/inch. The nylon is colored with a camouflage pattern and the high strength fabric is colored with a color that does not stand out relative to the camouflage pattern. The composite materials are used for forming vest covers and plate carrier materials, particularly webless plate carrier materials having slots for hanging modular accessories.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brian Duane Arvidson, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Brian Waring, Lori L. Wagner, Gregory A. Davis
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Patent number: 11027501Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, David A. Hurst, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Brian Duane Arvidson
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Publication number: 20200354886Abstract: A method for improving the translation efficiency of fiber strength into composite strength is provided. A single unidirectional tape, single unidirectional fiber web or a stack of unidirectional web/unidirectional tape plies formed from partially oriented fibers/tapes is primed under mild conditions followed by subjecting the primed plies to an axial extension stress in the axial fiber direction of each fiber ply by passage through a compression apparatus. The axial extension stress extends the fibers, strengthening them, while also compacting the plies together and thereby forming a composite having improved strength. Production yield is improved by avoiding maximal fiber stretching and thereby avoiding typical manufacturing loss, and low weight composite armor having increased strength is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: ASHOK BHATNAGAR, DAVID A. HURST, CHARLES ARNETT, GARY KRATZER, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF
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Publication number: 20200307119Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, DAVID A. HURST, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
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Publication number: 20200284552Abstract: Ballistic resistant composite materials having high positive buoyancy in water are provided. More particularly, provided are foam-free, buoyant composite materials fabricated using dry processing techniques. The materials comprise fibrous plies that are partially coated with a particulate binder that is thermopressed to transform a portion of the binder into raised, discontinuous patches bonded to fiber/tape surfaces, while another portion of the particulate binder remains on the fibers/tapes as unmelted particles. The presence of the unmelted binder particles maintains empty spaces within the composite materials which increases the positive buoyancy of the composites in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: ASHOK BHATNAGAR, TYLER BARTELT, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, GARY KRATZER, DAVID A. HURST, LORI L. WAGNER
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Patent number: 10760878Abstract: Multilayer composite materials having a camouflaged appearance. More particularly, camouflaged tactical vest covers having slots for the webless attachment of accessories. An easily colored outer fabric is provided with a colored camouflage pattern and backed with a non-colored high tenacity fabric for enhanced durability. A colored intermediate adhesive is employed to maintain a camouflaged visual appearance without the added complexity of dying the high tenacity fibers of the backing material.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Lori L. Wagner, Brian Duane Arvidson, Gregory A. Davis, Henry Gerard Ardiff
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Patent number: 10605573Abstract: Ballistic resistant composite materials having high positive buoyancy in water are provided. More particularly, provided are foam-free, buoyant composite materials fabricated using dry processing techniques. The materials comprise fibrous plies that are partially coated with a particulate binder that is thermopressed to transform a portion of the binder into raised, discontinuous patches bonded to fiber/tape surfaces, while another portion of the particulate binder remains on the fibers/tapes as unmelted particles. The presence of the unmelted binder particles maintains empty spaces within the composite materials which increases the positive buoyancy of the composites in water.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ashok Bhatnagar, Tyler Bartelt, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Gary Kratzer, David A. Hurst, Lori L. Wagner
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Patent number: 10562238Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, David A. Hurst, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Brian Duane Arvidson
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Patent number: 10450676Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (“UHMW PE”) filaments and multi-filament yarns, and the yarns and articles produced therefrom. Each process produces UHMW PE yarns having tenacities of 45 g/denier to 60 g/denier or more at commercially viable throughput rates.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Thomas Tam, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Mark Tallent, Henry Gerard Ardiff
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Patent number: 10443160Abstract: Lightweight, breathable, non-woven fibrous materials and composite articles incorporating the same are provided. Composite articles are formed by merging an open, non-woven grid formed from high tenacity elongate bodies with at least one substrate, forming an article having excellent tensile strength, excellent breathability and a unique aesthetic appearance.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brian Duane Arvidson, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Ashok Bhatnagar, Tamara L. Ehle, Shari E. Litow, Brian Waring, Mark Benjamin Boone, Thomas Tam
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Patent number: 10132006Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yarns, and the yarns and articles produced therefrom. The surfaces of partially oriented yarns are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces and are coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment. The coated, treated yarns are then post drawn to form highly oriented yarns.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ralf Klein, Henry Gerard Ardiff, John Armstrong Young, Thomas Tam
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Patent number: 10132010Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yarns, and the yarns and articles produced therefrom. The surfaces of highly oriented yarns are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the yarn surfaces and are coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the expected shelf life of the treatment.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Henry Gerard Ardiff, Ralf Klein, John Armstrong Young, Thomas Tam
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Publication number: 20180200986Abstract: Hybrid fibrous composite materials incorporating at least two different fabric components and a multicomponent adhesive system for adhering the fabric components together. The adhesive system enhances the bond strength between the fabric components, which would otherwise easily delaminate from each other and peel apart. The components of the adhesive system bond strongly to each other as well as to the fabric elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: LORI L. WAGNER, GREGORY A. DAVIS, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRIAN WARING
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Publication number: 20180200987Abstract: Multilayer composite materials combining a low tenacity nylon fabric with a fabric formed from high tenacity fibers. The fabrics are bonded with a compatibilizing adhesive system that achieves a peel strength of at least 1.5 lbs/inch. The nylon is colored with a camouflage pattern and the high strength fabric is colored with a color that does not stand out relative to the camouflage pattern. The composite materials are used for forming vest covers and plate carrier materials, particularly webless plate carrier materials having slots for hanging modular accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRIAN WARING, LORI L. WAGNER, GREGORY A. DAVIS
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Publication number: 20180179679Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, and the fibers and articles produced therefrom. Exposed surfaces of the fibers are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces. Such treated surfaces are subsequently coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment. The coating comprises at least one poly(alkyl-oxide) polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, RALF KLEIN, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, THOMAS TAM