Patents by Inventor James D. Idol

James D. Idol 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).

  • Patent number: 9340666
    Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Jennifer Lynch, Thomas Nosker, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Kenneth Van Ness, Richard W. Renfree
  • Publication number: 20130331502
    Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Jennifer Lynch, Thomas Nosker, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Kenneth Van Ness, Richard W. Renfree
  • Patent number: 8497324
    Abstract: An immiscible polymer blend that includes an amount of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and an amount of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA). A method for preparing an immiscible polymer blend by (a) identifying a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component as immiscible when blended; (b) combining the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component; and (c) mixing the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component to produce an immiscible polymer blend that includes structures in the blend having a maximum size of less than about 1,000 ?m is also presented. An article that includes an immiscible polymer blend of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and an article formed from an immiscible polymer blend prepared by the method of the present invention are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Nosker, Jennifer K. Lynch, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Maryann Renfree
  • Patent number: 8455588
    Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Jennifer Lynch, Thomas Nosker, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Kenneth Van Ness, Richard W. Renfree, Maryann Renfree
  • Publication number: 20110294917
    Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Jennifer K. Lynch, Thomas J. Nosker, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Kenneth Van Ness, Richard W. Renfree, Maryann Renfree
  • Patent number: 8008402
    Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Jennifer K. Lynch, Thomas J. Nosker, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Kenneth Van Ness, Richard W. Renfree, Maryann Renfree, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20110143058
    Abstract: An immiscible polymer blend that includes an amount of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and an amount of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA). A method for preparing an immiscible polymer blend by (a) identifying a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component as immiscible when blended; (b) combining the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component; and (c) mixing the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component to produce an immiscible polymer blend that includes structures in the blend having a maximum size of less than about 1,000 ?m is also presented. An article that includes an immiscible polymer blend of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and an article formed from an immiscible polymer blend prepared by the method of the present invention are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Nosker, Jennifer K. Lynch, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Richard W. Renfree, Maryann Renfree
  • Publication number: 20090205278
    Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Jennifer K. Lynch, Thomas J. Nosker, Richard Lehman, James D. Idol, Kenneth Van Ness, Richard W. Renfree, Maryann Renfree
  • Patent number: 7541400
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising polyacrylonitriles that contain greater than 90% acrylonitrile as monomer, or copolymers of such polyacrylonitriles with an olefinic unsaturated co-monomer, can be formed by the use of certain compatibilizers and/or thermal stabilizers. Other thermoplastic compositions comprising the high nitrile polyacrylonitriles can be obtained by melt blending the polyacrylonitriles with certain aromatic engineering thermoplastic polymers in the presence of compatibilizers and thermal stabilizers. All of the foregoing high nitrile compositions have been found to possess good optical and gas barrier properties, and good stress crack resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: H. Harald Lutzmann, James D. Idol, Gerald W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20070270529
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising polyacrylonitriles that contain greater than 90% acrylonitrile as monomer, or copolymers of such polyacrylonitriles with an olefinic unsaturated co-monomer, can be formed by the use of certain compatibilizers and/or thermal stabilizers. Other thermoplastic compositions comprising the high nitrile polyacrylonitriles can be obtained by melt blending the polyacrylonitriles with certain aromatic engineering thermoplastic polymers in the presence of compatibilizers and thermal stabilizers. All of the foregoing high nitrile compositions have been found to possess good optical and gas barrier properties, and good stress crack resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: H. HARALD LUTZMANN, JAMES D. IDOL, GERALD W. MILLER
  • Patent number: 5203936
    Abstract: Green ceramic formulations comprising a polyisobutylene binder are suitable for tape casting and can be effectively removed during thermal processing in reducing atmospheres. The binder may be removed in substantially dry reducing atmosphere. The tapes may be used for forming ceramic substrates and metallized ceramics such as those used in electronic packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Leonard E. Dolhert, James D. Idol, Jr.