Patents by Inventor Robert S. Simpson

Robert S. Simpson 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).

  • Patent number: 11928015
    Abstract: A fault insertion device (FID) comprises a transceiver and an FPGA. The transceiver receives signals from a MIL-STD-1553/1760 communications bus. The FPGA evaluates the signals received from the communications bus against a set of rules stored by the FPGA. Based upon the set of rules, the FPGA can selectively modify messages received from the communications bus prior to transmission to a remote terminal or a bus controller that is configured to communicate on the communications bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Jason P. Krein, Jeremy W. Giron, Matthew S. Geuss, Robert Nevett, IV, Stephen T. Simpson, Roger Martin Kilgore, Jacob Edward Leemaster
  • Patent number: 9347215
    Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: MFM Building Products Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Michael L. Wright, Whitney J. Croft
  • Publication number: 20140059953
    Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: MFM BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Michael L. Wright, Whitney J. Croft
  • Patent number: 8603629
    Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: MFM Building Products Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Michael L. Wright, Whitney J. Croft
  • Publication number: 20110091675
    Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: MFM BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Michael L. Wright, Whitney J. Croft
  • Patent number: 6627017
    Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and a release paper overlying the adhesive remote from the aluminum layer. This laminate reduces or eliminates the overheating problems common in prior art tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: MFM Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Robert S. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20030039789
    Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and a release paper overlying the adhesive remote from the aluminum layer. This laminate reduces or eliminates the overheating problems common in prior art tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: Robert S. Simpson
  • Patent number: 6479119
    Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and a release paper overlying the adhesive remote from the aluminum layer. This laminate reduces or eliminates the overheating problems common in prior art tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: MFM Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Robert S. Simpson
  • Patent number: 5142837
    Abstract: A laminated roofing material includes an aluminum foil top sheet laminated to a polyethylene film by an ionomer resin. After the sheets are bonded together they are cooled to set the resin and a asphalt coating is applied to the exposed polyethylene sheet and covered with a release paper. The roofing material is applied over an underlayment to form a roof supported by conventional sheeting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Mineral Fiber Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Robert E. Simpson
  • Patent number: 5096759
    Abstract: A laminated roofing material includes an aluminum foil top sheet laminated to a polyethylene film by an ionomer resin. After the sheets are bonded together they are cooled to set the resin and a bitumen coating is applied to the exposed polyethylene sheet and covered with a release paper. The roofing material is applied over an underlayment to form a roof supported by conventional sheeting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Mineral Fiber Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Robert E. Simpson
  • Patent number: 4936938
    Abstract: A laminated roofing material includes an aluminum foil top sheet laminated to a polyethylene film by an ionomer resin. After the sheets are bonded together they are cooled to set the resin and a bitumen coating is applied to the exposed polyethylene sheet and covered with a release paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: Mineral Fiber Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Simpson, Robert E. Simpson
  • Patent number: 4264993
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the space dyeing of yarn while the yarn is in the form of a loosely gathered package, such as a conventional yarn skein, and which includes injecting an atomized spray of dye and air at a plurality of spaced apart locations in the package, and such that the dye contacts only a portion of the yarn. The resulting yarn is characterized by essentially random and relatively short colorband lengths, which avoid the formation of unsightly streaks or "chevrons" on the face of a fabric formed from the yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Assignee: Calhoun Yarn Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny M. Freeman, Milton M. Knight, Jr., Clarence M. Payton, Robert S. Simpson, Howard B. Smith, Jr.