Patents by Inventor Robert E. Williams, Jr.
Robert E. Williams, Jr. 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: 11910870Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may include one or more of the following: a knitted component forming a collar of the upper, the collar at least partially forming an opening for providing access to an interior of the article of footwear; and a first knit edge and a second knit edge that extend along the collar of the upper, wherein a knitted central portion of the collar extends between the first knit edge and the second knit edge. The collar may consist of a single seam to join together the first knit edge and the second knit edge. The single seam may be offset from a centerline at the rear-most portion of a heel area such that the knitted central portion of the collar extends through the centerline of the heel area.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Podhajny, Benjamin A. Shaffer, Erin E. Toraya, Robert C. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 9296242Abstract: A reinforced two-side-printable laminate material constructed of a top layer of coated-one-side paper or related material, a middle layer of foamed polypropylene film or related material, and a bottom layer of paper material, said bottom layer being coated with a direct thermal emulsion with the thermal emulsion facing outward.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Sev-Rend CorporationInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 8586180Abstract: A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which in turn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper to form a composite construction the individual layers of which are not thereafter generally separable from one another. The resulting composite construction is a laminated two-sided printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Sev-Rend CorporationInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130071648Abstract: A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which in turn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper to form a composite construction the individual layers of which are not thereafter generally separable from one another. The resulting composite construction is a laminated two-sided printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Robert E. Williams, JR.
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Patent number: 8156673Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer contains print materials such as for functioning as a coupon, and its is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pulled free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Sev-Rend CorporationInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110094915Abstract: A label for use on separable-lid containers, hinged-lid containers, film-lid containers, and other types of packaging. The label includes at least one primary surface and at least two ends, with a patterned adhesive applied to said ends, and is designed to wrap substantially around a container, adhering to the container only at the surfaces with patterned adhesive. The bottom side of the primary surface of the label is left free for printing, couponing, or other use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Robert E. Williams, JR.
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Publication number: 20110086188Abstract: A reinforced two-side-printable laminate material constructed of a top layer of coated-one-side paper or related material, a middle layer of foamed polypropylene film or related material, and a bottom layer of paper material, said bottom layer being coated with a direct thermal emulsion with the thermal emulsion facing outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventor: Robert E. Williams, JR.
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Publication number: 20090172989Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer contains print materials such as for functioning as a coupon, and its is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pulled free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Robert E. Williams, JR.
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Patent number: 4840982Abstract: Polymer blends having improved impact resistance and structural integrity comprise at least one aromatic polymer such as polyphenylene oxide, optionally in combination with a styrene homopolymer; at least one elastomer containing highly polar ionic (e.g., sulfonate or carboxylate) substituents, such as a sulfonated EPDM rubber or a zwitterionic polysiloxane sulfonate; and at least one substituted aromatic polymer in which the substituents are highly polar ionic substituents, such as a sulfonated polyphenylene oxide or styrene-sodium acrylate copolymer. The compositions preferably also contain at least one plasticizer.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1987Date of Patent: June 20, 1989Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John R. Campbell, Robert E. Williams, Jr., Sterling B. Brown, Paul M. Conroy, Robert A. Florence
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Patent number: 4588805Abstract: Sulfonate-terminated polyimides and polyamic acids are prepared by the reaction of a dianhydride such as bisphenol A dianhydride, a diamine such as m-phenylenediamine or bis(4-aminophenyl)methane, and an amino sulfonic acid such as p- or m-aminobenzenesulfonic acid or 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid. The products may be used as compatibilizing agents for blends of aromatic polymers with ionomeric elastomers.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1984Date of Patent: May 13, 1986Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 4533744Abstract: A hydrosilation catalyst is provided having platinum atoms anchored onto a hydroxylated oxide of silicon or aluminum by Pt--S linkages through sulfur organo siloxy groups. A hydrosilation method and a method for making such platinum catalyst is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1984Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 4525567Abstract: Siloxane polymers containing zwitterions on tertiary silicone atoms and their aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates are provided. Methods of their production are also provided. The aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates and the zwitterionic siloxane polymers are obtained by co-polymerizing trifunctional aminoalkyl silanes or zwitterionic silanes, respectively, with hydroxy-terminated siloxane oligomers in the presence of an acid catalyst. The aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates are converted to zwitterionic siloxane polymer by reaction with an organosultone or an organolactone. Trifunctional aminoalkyl silanes are readily available and utilizing these silanes provides an economical route to obtaining zwitterionic siloxane polymers.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1984Date of Patent: June 25, 1985Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John R. Campbell, Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 4523002Abstract: Zwitterionic siloxane polymers containing tertiary silicone atoms with zwitterions and their aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates production are provided. Methods of their production are also provided. The aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates and the zwitterionic siloxane polymers are obtained by co-polymerizing trifunctional aminoalkyl silanes or zwitterionic silanes, respectively, with hydroxy-terminated siloxane oligomers in the presence of an acid catalyst. The aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates are converted to zwitterionic siloxane polymer by reaction with an organosultone or an organolactone. Trifunctional aminoalkyl silanes are readily available and utilizing these silanes provides an economical route to obtaining zwitterionic siloxane polymers.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1984Date of Patent: June 11, 1985Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John R. Campbell, Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 4503160Abstract: A hydrosilation catalyst is provided having platinum atoms anchored onto a hydroxylated oxide of silicon or aluminum by Pt-S linkages through sulfur organo siloxy groups. A hydrosilation method and a method for making such platinum catalyst is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1983Date of Patent: March 5, 1985Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 4496705Abstract: A method is provided for producing aminoalkyl-siloxane polymers of a high molecular weight by hydrolyzing a difunctional aminoalkyl-silane prior to incorporation into the siloxane polymer. The high molecular weight siloxane polymers obtained may be converted to zwitterionic siloxane rubbers with excellent engineering properties and integrity.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1984Date of Patent: January 29, 1985Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert A. Florence, John R. Campbell, Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 4493926Abstract: A method is provided wherein ionically cross-linked zwitterionic siloxane polymers are solubilized by the addition of a weak base to a combination of the zwitterionic siloxane polymers and an organic solvent. Where a weak base having a high vapor pressure is utilized, the zwitterionic siloxane polymers can be recured by evaporation of the organic solvent and base.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1984Date of Patent: January 15, 1985Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert E. Williams, Jr., John R. Campbell
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Patent number: 4447630Abstract: A method is provided for making cyclopolysiloxanes by hydrolyzing diorganodichlorosilanes and aqueous hydrochloric acid in the presence of an effective amount of a perfluorinated alkyl substituted organic material, such as a perfluorinated alkyl sulfonic acid salt.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1983Date of Patent: May 8, 1984Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: D272784Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1981Date of Patent: February 28, 1984Assignee: Omni R & D, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: D585497Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignees: Sev-Rend Corporation, Mo Corp.Inventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: D813684Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Sev-Rend CorporationInventors: Robert E. Williams, Jr., Greg Petermeyer, Darren Harvey