Patents by Inventor Peter Mertinooke
Peter Mertinooke 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: 10676985Abstract: A weatherseal has a stiffener and a foam profile. A first portion of the foam profile is connected to the stiffener. A second portion of the foam profile is joined to the first portion at a hinge. The first and second foam profile portions have inner surfaces facing substantially towards each other and outer surfaces facing substantially away from each other. The foam profile defines at least one continuous elongate lumen. A portion of the foam profile has a resin coating.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John Huntress
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Patent number: 10329834Abstract: A weatherseal has a stiffener and a foam profile. A first portion of the foam profile is connected to the stiffener. A second portion of the foam profile is joined to the first portion at a hinge. The first and second foam profile portions have inner surfaces facing substantially towards each other and outer surfaces facing substantially away from each other. The foam profile defines at least one continuous elongate lumen. A portion of the foam profile has a resin coating.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John Huntress
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Patent number: 10265900Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Publication number: 20180328103Abstract: A weatherseal has a stiffener and a foam profile. A first portion of the foam profile is connected to the stiffener. A second portion of the foam profile is joined to the first portion at a hinge. The first and second foam profile portions have inner surfaces facing substantially towards each other and outer surfaces facing substantially away from each other. The foam profile defines at least one continuous elongate lumen. A portion of the foam profile has a resin coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John Huntress
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Publication number: 20180283089Abstract: A method of manufacturing a corner pad weatherseal includes forming a substantially E-shaped foam profile. The foam profile has several legs and a portion of the foam profile is coated in resin. A backer is secured to the foam profile in such a way that a lumen is formed between the foam and the backer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John Huntress
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Publication number: 20180154567Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Publication number: 20160318226Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Publication number: 20160237738Abstract: A weatherseal has a stiffener and a foam profile. A first portion of the foam profile is connected to the stiffener. A second portion of the foam profile is joined to the first portion at a hinge. The first and second foam profile portions have inner surfaces facing substantially towards each other and outer surfaces facing substantially away from each other. The foam profile defines at least one continuous elongate lumen. A portion of the foam profile has a resin coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John Huntress
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Publication number: 20160237737Abstract: A pile weatherstrip has an elongate base portion. The base portion amplitude is greater than the base portion width. A pile extends from a central portion of the elongate base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, Mike May, Gary Sleeman
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Patent number: 9358716Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.Inventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Publication number: 20100136317Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Amesbury GroupInventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Patent number: 7718251Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Publication number: 20070218270Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: John Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Patent number: D569998Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John E. Huntress, John St. John