Patents by Inventor Yongjun Chen
Yongjun Chen 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: 8281535Abstract: Protected prefinished fiber cement articles are manufactured by applying a protective layer on the finished surface of a fiber cement article. The protective layer protects the finish layer of the prefinished fiber cement article during handling, storage, and transport. Removing the protective layer leaves no residue on the finish layer, does not damage the finish layer, and does not substantially tear the protective layer. Protected prefinished fiber cement article are typically stacked on pallets for storage and transport. Optionally, spacers may be placed between the stacked protected prefinished fiber cement article.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Yongjun Chen, Luan Giang, Caidian Luo, Weiling Peng
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Publication number: 20120035284Abstract: Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITYInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Publication number: 20110000854Abstract: A method uses anionic and cationic polymers added in, any order or simultaneously, to aqueous media for the removal of substances. The sequential addition of the two biopolymers, anionic xanthan, followed by cationic chitosan, causes the rapid formation of very large and cohesive fibrillar aggregates that may exhibit high solids to liquid ratios and that quickly settle out from the aqueous media. The aqueous media can be easily separated from the large fibrillar aggregates by settling under gravity or by filtration through a porous containment device, such as a synthetic or non-synthetic woven or non-woven fabric including a geotextile fabric or a solid containment device containing a solid mesh screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: HaloSource, Inc.Inventors: Everett J. Nichols, James R. Scott, Jeffrey F. Williams, Yongjun Chen
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Patent number: 7687072Abstract: Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications, as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Publication number: 20100029797Abstract: Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITYInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Publication number: 20090004468Abstract: An improved primer formulation for composite building materials, such as materials that are generally cementitious, gypsum, or of another inorganic building material, such as those containing cellulose, glass, steel or polymeric fibers. The improved formulation effectively blocks moisture from penetrating the composite building material and is better than alternate or conventional primers. The formulation also improves adhesion and prevents peel failure of a topcoat when applied to the composite building material. The improved formulation acts as a weather-guard and a hydrophobic treatment to all surfaces of the composite building material upon application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Yongjun Chen, Caidian Luo
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Patent number: 7335373Abstract: N-halamine compounds which contain hindered amine and amide functional groups. Compounds include wherein X, X?, and X? independently are H, Cl, or Br, wherein no more than two of X, X?, and X? are H and wherein R, R?, and R? are independently alkyl groups containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydrogen, and X and X? are independently H, Cl, or Br. Compositions comprising the compounds are also described. The compounds and/or compositions can be used, for example, for the purpose of constructing biocidal coatings and materials. The biocidal activity can inactivate pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as, virus particles.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen, Jie Liang, Rong Wu, Kevin Barnes, Royall M. Broughton, Unchin Cho, Jaewoong Lee
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Publication number: 20080003438Abstract: Heterocyclic and acyclic silane monomers and siloxane polymers, and their halogenated derivatives, are provided for the purpose of functionalizing surfaces or materials so as to render them biocidal upon exposure to oxidative halogen solutions. The biocidal function can be imparted either before or after bonding or adhesion to the surface or material. The biocidal surfaces and materials can then be used to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as virus particles, which can cause infectious diseases, and those microorganisms which cause noxious odors and unpleasant coloring such as mildew. Examples of surfaces and materials which can be rendered biocidal in this invention include, but are not limited to, cellulose, chitin, chitosan, synthetic fibers, glass, ceramics, plastics, rubber, cement grout, latex caulk, porcelain, acrylic films, vinyl, polyurethanes, silicon tubing, marble, metals, metal oxides, and silica.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicants: Auburn University, Vanson Halosource, Inc.Inventors: Shelby Worley, Yongjun Chen, Jia-Wang Wang, Rong Wu, Yanjun Li
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Publication number: 20070196611Abstract: Protected prefinished fiber cement articles are manufactured by applying a protective layer on the finished surface of a fiber cement article. The protective layer protects the finish layer of the prefinished fiber cement article during handling, storage, and transport. Removing the protective layer leaves no residue on the finish layer, does not damage the finish layer, and does not substantially tear the protective layer. Protected prefinished fiber cement article are typically stacked on pallets for storage and transport. Optionally, spacers may be placed between the stacked protected prefinished fiber cement article.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Yongjun Chen, Luan Giang, Caidian Luo, Weiling Peng
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Publication number: 20070015921Abstract: N-halaminehydantoinyl epoxide compounds which can be used for the construction of coatings and materials which can be rendered biocidal by exposure to halogen solutions either before or after curing the coating or material are disclosed. The biocidal coatings and materials can then be used to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as virus particles, which can cause infectious diseases, and those microorganisms which cause noxious odors and unpleasant coloring such as mildew. The coatings are compatible with a variety of substrates including, but not limited to, cellulose, chitin, chitosan, synthetic fibers, cement grout, latex caulk, acrylic films, polyurethanes, plastics and paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: S.D. Worley, Jie Liang, Yongjun Chen, Royall Broughton, Jia-Wang Wang, Rong Wu, Unchin Cho, Jaewoong Lee, Kevin Barnes
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Patent number: 6969769Abstract: Heterocyclic and acyclic silane monomers and siloxane polymers, and their halogenated derivatives, are provided for the purpose of functionalizing surfaces or materials so as to render them biocidal upon exposure to oxidative halogen solutions. The biocidal function can be imparted either before or after bonding or adhesion to the surface or material. The biocidal surfaces and materials can then be used to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as virus particles, which can cause infectious diseases, and those microorganisms which cause noxious odors and unpleasant coloring such as mildew. Examples of surfaces and materials which can be rendered biocidal in this invention include, but are not limited to, cellulose, chitin, chitosan, synthetic fibers, glass, ceramics, plastics, rubber, cement grout, latex caulk, porcelain, acrylic films, vinyl, polyurethanes, silicon tubing, marble, metals, metal oxides, and silica.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Vanson Halosource, Inc.Inventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen, Jia-Wang Wang, Rong Wu, Yanjun Li
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Publication number: 20050186173Abstract: N-halamine compounds which contain hindered amine and amide functional groups. Compounds include wherein X, X?, and X? independently are H, Cl, or Br, wherein no more than two of X, X?, and X? are H and wherein R, R?, and R? are independently alkyl groups containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydrogen, and X and X? are independently H, Cl, or Br. Compositions comprising the compounds are also described. The compounds and/or compositions can be used, for example, for the purpose of constructing biocidal coatings and materials. The biocidal activity can inactivate pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as, virus particles, which can cause infectious diseases, and those microorganisms which cause noxious odors and unpleasant coloring, such as mildew.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Shelby Worley, Yongjun Chen, Jie Liang, Rong Wu, Kevin Barnes, Royall Broughton, Unchin Cho, Jaewoong Lee
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Patent number: 6852312Abstract: Method for preparing biocidal halogenated polystyrene hydantoins. The biocidal polymers poly-1,3-dichloro-5-methyl-5-(4?-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, poly-1,3-dibromo-5-methyl-5-(4?-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, and their monohalogenated alkali metal salts and protonated derivatives have been prepared as porous beads by use of highly crosslinked polystyrene beads as starting materials. The porous beads will be useful in water and air disinfection applications when employed in cartridge filters and carafes (for water), as well as for controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, fabrics, and air filters or the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Publication number: 20040127667Abstract: Heterocyclic and acyclic silane monomers and siloxane polymers, and their halogenated derivatives, are provided for the purpose of functionalizing surfaces or materials so as to render them biocidal upon exposure to oxidative halogen solutions. The biocidal function can be imparted either before or after bonding or adhesion to the surface or material. The biocidal surfaces and materials can then be used to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as virus particles, which can cause infectious diseases, and those microorganisms which cause noxious odors and unpleasant coloring such as mildew. Examples of surfaces and materials which can be rendered biocidal in this invention include, but are not limited to, cellulose, chitin, chitosan, synthetic fibers, glass, ceramics, plastics, rubber, cement grout, latex caulk, porcelain, acrylic films, vinyl, polyurethanes, silicon tubing, marble, metals, metal oxides, and silica.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen, Jia-Wang Wang, Rong Wu, Yanjun Li
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Publication number: 20040086480Abstract: Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications, as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Patent number: 6548054Abstract: Method for preparing biocidal halogenated polystyrene hydantoins. The biocidal polymers poly-1,3-dichloro-5-methyl-5-(4′-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, poly-1,3-dibromo-5-methyl-5-(4′-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, and their monohalogenated alkali metal salts and protonated derivatives have been prepared as porous beads by use of highly crosslinked polystyrene beads as starting materials. The porous beads will be useful in water and air disinfection applications when employed in cartridge filters and carafes (for water), as well as for controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, fabrics, and air filters or the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Publication number: 20030044378Abstract: Method for preparing biocidal halogenated polystyrene hydantoins. The biocidal polymers poly-1,3-dichloro-5-methyl-5-(4′-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, poly-1,3-dibromo-5-methyl-5-(4′-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, and their monohalogenated alkali metal salts and protonated derivatives have been prepared as porous beads by use of highly crosslinked polystyrene beads as starting materials. The porous beads will be useful in water and air disinfection applications when employed in cartridge filters and carafes (for water), as well as for controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, fabrics, and air filters or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Publication number: 20030044377Abstract: Method for preparing biocidal halogenated polystyrene hydantoins. The biocidal polymers poly-1,3-dichloro-5-methyl-5-(4′-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, poly-1,3-dibromo-5-methyl-5-(4′-vinylphenyl)hydantoin, and their monohalogenated alkali metal salts and protonated derivatives have been prepared as porous beads by use of highly crosslinked polystyrene beads as starting materials. The porous beads will be useful in water and air disinfection applications when employed in cartridge filters and carafes (for water), as well as for controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, fabrics, and air filters or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Auburn UniversityInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Yongjun Chen
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Patent number: 6261538Abstract: Disclosed is a series of the water-insoluble polymeric quaternary phosphonium salt-type bactericides, which consists of as active bactericidal components an amino quaternary phosphonium salt, a quaternary ammonium group-containing quaternary phosphonium salt, an amino quaternary phosphonium salt-quaternay ammonium salt, or a quaternary ammonium salt-containing quaternary phosphonium salt and quaternary ammonium salt carried on a resin carrier which can be chloromethylated. Said bactericide series has rapid and highly effective bactericidal activity, and can be used repeatedly, and used widely for sterilizing and disinfecting various fluid media such as different industrial and domestic water and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1998Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignees: China Petrochemical Corporation, Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPECInventors: Yongjun Chen, Xieqing Wang, Bengao Li