Patents by Inventor Marc S. Theisen
Marc S. Theisen 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: 8555544Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a visual attenuation composition is provided to be applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition can be formulated to impart colorfastness as applied for a period of up to 6 weeks or longer. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be premixed with an erosion control medium or a blended mulch product described herein to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the erosion control medium and the blended mulch product can be applied to a ground surface prior to coloring and or color reinforcement with the visual attenuation composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
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Patent number: 8256158Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Profile Products LLCInventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
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Patent number: 8256159Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Profile Products, LLCInventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
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Patent number: 7883291Abstract: Fiber filtration tubes containing flocculant are produced by winding a preformed mat of natural fibers about a mandrel. The tubes may be joined end to end to produce products of significant length, and are highly suitable in removing even very fine sediment during use in erosion control.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.Inventors: Marc S. Theisen, Kevin S. Spittle
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Publication number: 20100242356Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
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Patent number: 7752804Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
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Publication number: 20090265980Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Profile Products L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
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Publication number: 20090265979Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a visual attenuation composition is provided to be applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition can be formulated to impart colorfastness as applied for a period of up to 6 weeks or longer. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be premixed with an erosion control medium or a blended mulch product described herein to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the erosion control medium and the blended mulch product can be applied to a ground surface prior to coloring and or color reinforcement with the visual attenuation composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Profile Products L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
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Publication number: 20090071596Abstract: Fiber filtration tubes containing flocculant are produced by winding a preformed mat of natural fibers about a mandrel. The tubes may be joined end to end to produce products of significant length, and are highly suitable in removing even very fine sediment during use in erosion control.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.Inventors: Marc S. Theisen, Kevin S. Spittle
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Publication number: 20080202024Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
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Patent number: 5616399Abstract: A method for stabilizing soil and reinforcing vegetation includes placing a single-layered, three-dimensional, high-profile woven geotextile fabric into the soil. The single-layered, homogeneous fabric is woven from monofilament yarns having different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, when heated, the fabric forms a thick three-dimensional, cuspated profile. The monofilament yarns have a relatively high tensile strength and a relatively high modulus at 10 percent elongation so as to provide a fabric which is greater in strength and more dimensionally stable than other geotextile structures. Thus, the geotextile fabric is suitable for use on slopes, ditches and other embankments and surfaces where erosion control, soil stabilization and/or vegetative reinforcement may be necessary. The homogeneous, single-component nature of the fabric promotes easier handling and minimizes failure points, while offering a thick, strong and dimensionally stable product upon installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Synthetic Industries, Inc.Inventor: Marc S. Theisen
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Patent number: 5567087Abstract: A method for stabilizing soil and reinforcing vegetation includes placing a single-layered, three-dimensional, high-profile woven geotextile fabric into the soil. The single-layered, homogeneous fabric is woven from monofilament yarns having different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, when heated, the fabric forms a thick three-dimensional, cuspated profile. The monofilament yarns have a relatively high tensile strength and a relatively high modulus at 10 percent elongation so as to provide a fabric which is greater in strength and more dimensionally stable than other geotextile structures. Thus, the geotextile fabric is suitable for use on slopes, ditches and other embankments and surfaces where erosion control, soil stabilization and/or vegetative reinforcement may be necessary. The homogeneous, single-component nature of the fabric promotes easier handling and minimizes failure points, while offering a thick, strong and dimensionally stable product upon installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: October 22, 1996Assignee: Synthetic Industries, Inc.Inventor: Marc S. Theisen