Patents by Inventor Philip Francis
Philip Francis 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: 11987728Abstract: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Kiarash Alavi, Uranchimeg Lester, Ameya Natu, James Cottier, Jawed Asrar, Philip Francis Miele
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Publication number: 20240159771Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the analysis of endogenous biomarkers isolated from biological samples. In certain embodiments, the samples comprise dried body fluids such as dried plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Laboratory Corporation of America HoldingsInventors: Christopher Michael Shuford, Russell Philip Grant, Meghan Norris Bradley, Patricia Louise Miller Holland, Michael Levandoski, Matthew Lee Francis Crawford, Bradley Collier
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Patent number: 11685848Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Philip Francis Miele, Michael Ketzer
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Publication number: 20230080427Abstract: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Kiarash Alavi, Uranchimeg Lester, Ameya Natu, James Cottier, Jawed Asrar, Philip Francis Miele
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Patent number: 11505724Abstract: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 1×107 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 1×107 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Kiarash Alavi, Uranchimeg Lester, Ameya Natu, James Cottier, Jawed Asrar, Philip Francis Miele
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Publication number: 20220296694Abstract: Disclosed herein are Mycoplasma bovis immunogenic compositions useful in raising an immune response in animals against M. bovis. Also disclosed herein are methods for generating a protective response against infections in mammals caused by M. bovis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Glenn Francis Browning, Philip Francis Markham, Marc Serge Marenda, Fred H. Weber, Suman Mahan
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Patent number: 11389518Abstract: Disclosed herein are Mycoplasma bovis immunogenic compositions useful in raising an immune response in animals against M. bovis. Also disclosed herein are methods for generating a protective response against infections in mammals caused by M. bovis.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignees: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Glenn Francis Browning, Philip Francis Markham, Marc Serge Marenda, Fred H. Weber, Suman Mahan
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Patent number: 11161925Abstract: Described herein are polymeric aminoacrylates formed by the reaction of polyalkylene glycol diacrylates with bireactive amines. The polymeric aminoacrylate are comprised of moieties of poly(alkylene glycol) diacrylate and moieties of bireactive amines. Also described herein are energy curable ink and coating compositions that include the described polymeric aminoacrylates. The energy curable ink and coating compositions that include the described polymeric aminoacrylates are well-suited for use in packaging applications where low migration of uncured monomer material after cure is desired, such as in the packaging of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Sun Chemical CorporationInventors: Derek Ronald Illsley, Shaun Lawrence Herlihy, Sean Philip Francis Mayers
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Patent number: 11047615Abstract: A shelf includes a floor plate, a cam plate, and a first pin joint plate. The cam plate extends away from an upper surface of the floor plate. A top edge of the cam plate is opposite a bottom edge of the cam plate that is mounted to the upper surface and has a concave shape that curves inward toward the upper surface. The first pin joint plate is mounted to the floor plate to extend away from a lower surface of the floor plate. The first pin joint plate is configured to mate with a second pin joint plate mounted to a first wall. The top edge of the cam plate is positioned to abut a tab mounted to the second wall when the floor plate is rotated toward the second wall. The upper surface faces the second wall when the floor plate is rotated toward the second wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: SUB-ZERO GROUP, INC.Inventors: Paul V. Sikir, Philip Francis Hottmann
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Publication number: 20210163796Abstract: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Kiarash Alavi, Uranchimeg Lester, Ameya Natu, James Cottier, Jawed Asrar, Philip Francis Miele
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Publication number: 20210139755Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Philip Francis Miele, Michael Ketzer
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Patent number: 10988643Abstract: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 1×107 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 1×107 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Kiarash Alavi, Uranchimeg Lester, Ameya Natu, James Cottier, Jawed Asrar, Philip Francis Miele
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Patent number: 10954421Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Philip Francis Miele, Michael Ketzer
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Publication number: 20210009738Abstract: Described herein are polymeric aminoacrylates formed by the reaction of polyalkylene glycol diacrylates with bireactive amines. The polymeric aminoacrylate are comprised of moieties of poly(alkylene glycol) diacrylate and moieties of bireactive amines. Also described herein are energy curable ink and coating compositions that include the described polymeric aminoacrylates. The energy curable ink and coating compositions that include the described polymeric aminoacrylates are well-suited for use in packaging applications where low migration of uncured monomer material after cure is desired, such as in the packaging of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Derek Ronald ILLSLEY, Shaun Lawrence HERLIHY, Sean Philip Francis MAYERS
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Patent number: 10544325Abstract: Aqueous binder compositions with reduced rates of salt precipitation are described. The compositions may include a carbohydrate and a sequestrant for sequestering one or more multivalent ions (e.g., Ca2+, Mg2+, Ba2+, Al3+, Fe2+, Fe3+, etc.). The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition. Methods of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition are also described. The methods may include the steps of providing an aqueous binder solution having one or more carbohydrates. They may also include adding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution. The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Kiarash Alavi, Philip Francis Miele, Uranchimeg Lester, Jawed Asrar
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Publication number: 20190382628Abstract: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 10×106 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Kiarash Alavi, Uranchimeg Lester, Ameya Natu, James Cottier, Jawed Asrar, Philip Francis Miele
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Publication number: 20190338170Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Philip Francis Miele, Michael Ketzer
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Patent number: 10407597Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Philip Francis Miele, Michael Ketzer
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Patent number: 10408528Abstract: A refrigerator door includes an insulated door panel, a first hinge, and a second hinge used to mount the refrigerator door to a refrigerator body. The door panel includes a refrigerator section, a freezer section, a gasket channel, and a gasket. The freezer section is mounted below the refrigerator section to cover a freezer compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The gasket channel is formed in the insulated door panel surrounding only the refrigerator section. The gasket is mounted in the gasket channel to seal the refrigerator compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The first hinge is attached to a top surface of the insulated door panel above the refrigerator section. The second hinge is attached to a bottom surface of the insulated door panel below the freezer section. The freezer section is not surrounded by any gasket mounted to the insulated door panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Sub-Zero, Inc.Inventors: Randy Wayne Hurlebaus, Alan C. Wood, Philip Francis Hottmann
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Publication number: 20190255166Abstract: Disclosed herein are Mycoplasma bovis immunogenic compositions useful in raising an immune response in animals against M. bovis. Also disclosed herein are methods for generating a protective response against infections in mammals caused by M. bovis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Glenn Francis Browning, Philip Francis Markham, Marc Serge Marenda, Fred H. Weber, Suman Mahan