Patents by Inventor Jeffrey R. Apfel
Jeffrey R. Apfel 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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Patent number: 11577500Abstract: A method comprising providing a polymeric substrate having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 190° C., and locating a material layer onto the substrate, wherein the material layer comprises one or more polymeric materials that liquefy upon exposure to temperatures of at least about 100° C., to blend with a softened portion of the polymeric substrate. Upon exposure of one or more of the substrate and the material layer to a stimulus, the temperature is increased in a predetermined temperature zone of one or more of the substrate and material layer to cause blending of the one or more polymeric materials of the material layer with the softened portion of the polymeric substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth A. Mazich, Jeffrey R. Apfel, Kenneth S. Makuch
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Patent number: 11097378Abstract: A weldable adhesive or sealant formulation comprising a plurality of discrete solid metallic portions within a material having a viscosity of greater than 10,000 Pa s in its green state and at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Publication number: 20210094269Abstract: A method comprising providing a polymeric substrate having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 190° C., and locating a material layer onto the substrate, wherein the material layer comprises one or more polymeric materials that liquefy upon exposure to temperatures of at least about 100° C., to blend with a softened portion of the polymeric substrate. Upon exposure of one or more of the substrate and the material layer to a stimulus, the temperature is increased in a predetermined temperature zone of one or more of the substrate and material layer to cause blending of the one or more polymeric materials of the material layer with the softened portion of the polymeric substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Kenneth A. Mazich, Jeffrey R. Apfel, Kenneth S. Makuch
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Patent number: 10882292Abstract: A method comprising providing a polymeric substrate having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 190° C., and locating a material layer onto the substrate, wherein the material layer comprises one or more polymeric materials that liquefy upon exposure to temperatures of at least about 100° C., to blend with a softened portion of the polymeric substrate. Upon exposure of one or more of the substrate and the material layer to a stimulus, the temperature is increased in a predetermined temperature zone of one or more of the substrate and material layer to cause blending of the one or more polymeric materials of the material layer with the softened portion of the polymeric substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth A. Mazich, Jeffrey R. Apfel, Kenneth S. Makuch
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Publication number: 20180318967Abstract: A weldable adhesive or sealant formulation comprising a plurality of discrete solid metallic portions within a material having a viscosity of greater than 10,000 Pa s in its green state and at room temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Jeffrey R. APFEL
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Publication number: 20180186141Abstract: A method comprising providing a polymeric substrate having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 190° C., and locating a material layer onto the substrate, wherein the material layer comprises one or more polymeric materials that liquefy upon exposure to temperatures of at least about 100° C., to blend with a softened portion of the polymeric substrate. Upon exposure of one or more of the substrate and the material layer to a stimulus, the temperature is increased in a predetermined temperature zone of one or more of the substrate and material layer to cause blending of the one or more polymeric materials of the material layer with the softened portion of the polymeric substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Kenneth A. Mazich, Jeffrey R. Apfel, Kenneth S. Makuch
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Patent number: 9194408Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Patent number: 9016973Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Publication number: 20140334868Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Publication number: 20140169861Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Zephyros Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Patent number: 8707534Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Publication number: 20120201627Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Zephyros Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Patent number: 8181327Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Zephyros, IncInventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Publication number: 20090202294Abstract: A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Patent number: 7484946Abstract: There is disclosed a method and assembly for locating a material adjacent or with a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The assembly typically includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a mixing initiator.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Olaf Nitsche, Eric White, Abraham Kassa, Jeffrey R. Apfel, Erin Matthew White
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Patent number: 6774171Abstract: A magnetic composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polymeric mixture and a magnetic material.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Kassa, Jeffrey R. Apfel
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Publication number: 20030144409Abstract: A magnetic composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polymeric mixture and a magnetic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Kassa, Jeffrey R. Apfel