Patents by Inventor Jack Reed
Jack Reed 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: 20210364029Abstract: An interlocking thread with a tooth-cross-section that is wider at its crest than at its root and with “V” angles located both along the crest and the root which tightens into a tapped hole that has a similar thread cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Gary Jack REED
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Patent number: 11136443Abstract: The invention relates to multi-layer thermoplastic composites, and in particular composites having fluoropolymer in the outer layer and a thermoplastic substrate layer. The fluoropolymer outer layer may either be a layer comprising a majority, and preferably 100 percent fluoropolymer, or may be a blend of a thermoplastic matrix with fluoropolymer at a level of from 5 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of all polymers. Especially useful thermoplastic matrices include acrylic polymers, and styrenic polymers, especially styrenic copolymers such as acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate (ASA), acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) and styrene/acrylonitrile (SAN). While the fluoropolymer may be any fluoropolymer, thermoplastic fluoropolymers, such as polymers and copolymers of polyvinylidene fluoride are especially useful.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Charles C. Crabb, Jack Reed, Florence Mehlmann, Adam N. Toft, Amy A. Lefebvre
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Patent number: 11111947Abstract: An interlocking thread with a tooth-cross-section that is wider at its crest than at its root and with “V” angles located both along the crest and the root which tightens into a tapped hole that has a similar thread cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: LOCK-N-STITCH, INC.Inventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Patent number: 11007760Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer composites having improved weathering properties without reducing flame retardation properties. The composites have a fluoropolymer layer over a thermoplastic layer. The multilayer composite may be a fluoropolymer layer directly over a relatively flammable substrate or non-flammable substrate (like PVC), or it may be a fluoropolymer layer over a relatively flammable cap layer, over a substrate (that is flammable or non-flammable). The composite is formed using coating, coextrusion and/or lamination techniques. The multilayer composite is especially useful in articles having surfaces that are used in a relatively horizontal position, including decking, railings, roofing and window profiles. The composites provide improved weathering for the substrate without a reduction in flame-resistance, when compared to the substrate without the outer fluoropolymer layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Adam N. Toft, Jack Reed, Amy A. Lefebvre, Charles C. Crabb, Florence Mehlmann
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Publication number: 20200156357Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer composites having improved weathering properties without reducing flame retardation properties. The composites have a fluoropolymer layer over a thermoplastic layer. The multilayer composite may be a fluoropolymer layer directly over a relatively flammable substrate or non-flammable substrate (like PVC), or it may be a fluoropolymer layer over a relatively flammable cap layer, over a substrate (that is flammable or non-flammable). The composite is formed using coating, coextrusion and/or lamination techniques. The multilayer composite is especially useful in articles having surfaces that are used in a relatively horizontal position, including decking, railings, roofing and window profiles. The composites provide improved weathering for the substrate without a reduction in flame-resistance, when compared to the substrate without the outer fluoropolymer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Adam N. TOFT, Jack REED, Amy A. LEFEBVRE, Charles C. CRABB, Florence MEHLMANN
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Patent number: 10639086Abstract: A dual-start fastener is disclosed having two threads helically wound about its shaft. The thread tooth profile (in section) constitutes substantially parallel upper and lower facets on each thread flank. A first thread has a crest diameter greater than a second thread. A distal end of the fastener includes self-tapping cutters formed on the threads which force shards of bone to advance into shallow troughs adjacent the cutters for subsequent resorption by adjacent osseous tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: RTG Scientific, LLCInventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Patent number: 10562282Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer composites having improved weathering properties without reducing flame retardation properties. The composites have a fluoropolymer layer over a thermoplastic layer. The multilayer composite may be a fluoropolymer layer directly over a relatively flammable substrate or non-flammable substrate (like PVC), or it may be a fluoropolymer layer over a relatively flammable cap layer, over a substrate (that is flammable or non-flammable). The composite is formed using coating, coextrusion and/or lamination techniques. The multilayer composite is especially useful in articles having surfaces that are used in a relatively horizontal position, including decking, railings, roofing and window profiles. The composites provide improved weathering for the substrate without a reduction in flame-resistance, when compared to the substrate without the outer fluoropolymer layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Adam N. Toft, Jack Reed, Amy A. Lefebvre, Charles C. Crabb, Florence Mehlmann
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Publication number: 20190063482Abstract: An interlocking thread with a tooth-cross-section that is wider at its crest than at its root and with “V” angles located both along the crest and the root which tightens into a tapped hole that has a similar thread cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Patent number: 10085782Abstract: A threaded fastener for embedment into bone is disclosed. Threads are formed on cylindrical stock. The thread pattern features upper and lower surfaces. The upper surface includes (in section) two facets which intersect to form a “V” shaped contour and a lower surface which is undercut below an upper facet nearest a root of the fastener thread. The fastener includes a self-tapping cutter at a distal extremity and a driving head at its proximal extremity. The cylindrical stock contemplates two variants: it may be hollow from the proximal end to the self-tapping cutter or from the self-tapping cutter to its distal end. The self-tapping cutter is configured to feed bone shards into the hollow.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: RTG SCIENTIFIC, LLCInventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Patent number: 10066656Abstract: An interlocking thread with a tooth-cross-section that is wider at its crest than at its root and with “V” angles located both along the crest and the root which tightens into a tapped hole that has a similar thread cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: LOCK-N-STITCH, INC.Inventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Patent number: 9901379Abstract: An orthopedic structure includes a method for making a threaded fastener with thread geometry and leading edge geometry which provides greater precision during installation. Specifically, thread pitch and tooth profiles are independently variable. A leading portion of the fastener advances bone shards forward of the forward of the fastener to reduce insertion torque and prevent the shards from residing in the upstream tooth profile for better retention.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: RTG SCIENTIFICInventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Publication number: 20170360490Abstract: A dual-start fastener is disclosed having two threads helically wound about its shaft. The thread tooth profile (in section) constitutes substantially parallel upper and lower facets on each thread flank. A first thread has a crest diameter greater than a second thread. A distal end of the fastener includes self-tapping cutters formed on the threads which force shards of bone to advance into shallow troughs adjacent the cutters for subsequent resorption by adjacent osseous tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventor: Gary Jack REED
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Patent number: 9782209Abstract: A dual-start fastener is disclosed having two threads helically wound about its shaft. The thread tooth profile (in section) constitutes substantially parallel upper and lower facets on each thread flank. A first thread has a crest diameter greater than a second thread. A distal end of the fastener includes self-tapping cutters formed on the threads which force shards of bone to advance into shallow troughs adjacent the cutters for subsequent resorption by adjacent osseous tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: RTG SCIENTIFICInventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Publication number: 20170119444Abstract: A threaded fastener for embedment into bone is disclosed. Threads are formed on cylindrical stock. The thread pattern features upper and lower surfaces. The upper surface includes (in section) two facets which intersect to form a “V” shaped contour and a lower surface which is undercut below an upper facet nearest a root of the fastener thread. The fastener includes a self-tapping cutter at a distal extremity and a driving head at its proximal extremity. The cylindrical stock contemplates two variants: it may be hollow from the proximal end to the self-tapping cutter or from the self-tapping cutter to its distal end. The self-tapping cutter is configured to feed bone shards into the hollow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Gary Jack REED
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Patent number: 9526547Abstract: A threaded fastener for embedment into bone is disclosed. Threads are formed on cylindrical stock. The thread pattern features upper and lower surfaces. The upper surface includes (in section) two facets which intersect to form a “V” shaped contour and a lower surface which is undercut below an upper facet nearest a root of the fastener thread. The fastener includes a self-tapping cutter at a distal extremity and a driving head at its proximal extremity. The cylindrical stock contemplates two variants: it may be hollow from the proximal end to the self-tapping cutter or from the self-tapping cutter to its distal end. The self-tapping cutter is configured to feed bone shards into the hollow.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: RGT SCIENTIFIC INC.Inventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Publication number: 20160009060Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer composites having improved weathering properties without reducing flame retardation properties. The composites have a fluoropolymer layer over a thermoplastic layer. The multilayer composite may be a fluoropolymer layer directly over a relatively flammable substrate or non-flammable substrate (like PVC), or it may be a fluoropolymer layer over a relatively flammable cap layer, over a substrate (that is flammable or non-flammable). The composite is formed using coating, coextrusion and/or lamination techniques. The multilayer composite is especially useful in articles having surfaces that are used in a relatively horizontal position, including decking, railings, roofing and window profiles. The composites provide improved weathering for the substrate without a reduction in flame-resistance, when compared to the substrate without the outer fluoropolymer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Arkema FranceInventors: Adam N. TOFT, Jack REED, Amy A. LEFEBVRE, Charles C. CRABB, Florence MEHLMANN
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Publication number: 20160009910Abstract: The invention relates to multi-layer thermoplastic composites, and in particular composites having fluoropolymer in the outer layer and a thermoplastic substrate layer. The fluoropolymer outer layer may either be a layer comprising a majority, and preferably 100 percent fluoropolymer, or may be a blend of a thermoplastic matrix with fluoropolymer at a level of from 5 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of all polymers. Especially useful thermoplastic matrices include acrylic polymers, and styrenic polymers, especially styrenic copolymers such as acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate (ASA), acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) and styrene/acrylonitrile (SAN). While the fluoropolymer may be any fluoropolymer, thermoplastic fluoropolymers, such as polymers and copolymers of polyvinylidene fluoride are especially useful.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Charles C. Crabb, Jack REED, Florence MEHLMANN, Adam N. TOFT, Amy A. LEFEBVRE
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Publication number: 20140257409Abstract: A threaded fastener for embedment into bone is disclosed. Threads are formed on cylindrical stock. The thread pattern features upper and lower surfaces. The upper surface includes (in section) two facets which intersect to form a “V” shaped contour and a lower surface which is undercut below an upper facet nearest a root of the fastener thread. The fastener includes a self-tapping cutter at a distal extremity and a driving head at its proximal extremity. The cylindrical stock contemplates two variants: it may be hollow from the proximal end to the self-tapping cutter or from the self-tapping cutter to its distal end. The self-tapping cutter is configured to feed bone shards into the hollow.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Publication number: 20140094859Abstract: A dual-start fastener is disclosed having two threads helically wound about its shaft. The thread tooth profile (in section) constitutes substantially parallel upper and lower facets on each thread flank. A first thread has a crest diameter greater than a second thread. A distal end of the fastener includes self-tapping cutters formed on the threads which force shards of bone to advance into shallow troughs adjacent the cutters for subsequent resorption by adjacent osseous tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Gary Jack Reed
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Publication number: 20140053696Abstract: An orthopedic structure includes a method for making a threaded fastener with thread geometry and leading edge geometry which provides greater precision during installation. Specifically, thread pitch and tooth profiles are independently variable. A leading portion of the fastener advances bone shards forward of the forward of the fastener to reduce insertion torque and prevent the shards from residing in the upstream tooth profile for better retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventor: Gary Jack Reed