Including Moisture Or Waterproof Component Patents (Class 428/351)
  • Patent number: 11440303
    Abstract: Disclosed is a laminate which includes one or more soft layers and an electronic device enclosed by the one or more soft layers, wherein the one or more soft layers have a flexural modulus of 80 MPa or more and 1,000 MPa or less and a water vapor permeability at 40° C. and 90% RH of 15 [g/(m2·24 h)·100 ?m] or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ZEON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryuta Kurihara, Daido Chiba
  • Patent number: 11267996
    Abstract: Provided are an adhesive composition and an organic electronic device (OED) including the same, and more particularly, an adhesive composition, which may form an encapsulation structure effectively blocking moisture or oxygen flowing into an OED from the outside, thereby ensuring the lifespan of the OED, and facilitates coating in the process of forming the encapsulation structure of the OED, thereby preventing the problem of flow of bubbles into the encapsulation structure or blocking of a coating nozzle and thus enhancing processability, and an OED including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Min Lee, So Young Kim, Jung Sup Shim, Se Woo Yang
  • Patent number: 9534378
    Abstract: Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments, waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Humphreys, Steven Russell, Michael Shifferd
  • Patent number: 8999504
    Abstract: When a bridge pier is reinforced or repaired by wrapping a reinforcement around the pier, a waterproof sheet having a sufficient flexibility to attach to and cover the interface between the pier and the reinforcement in a liquid-tight manner is useful. The waterproof sheet is attached to the interface between the pier and the reinforcement to prevent water from penetrating into the interface for thereby preventing the reinforcement from deterioration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takao Uno, Yoshiyuki Shiono, Akihiro Endo, Takeshi Nakajima, Hisaharu Yamaguchi, Masahiro Yoda
  • Publication number: 20150056442
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition contains a butyl rubber. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition has a shear storage elastic modulus G? at ?10° C. of 1.0×106 Pa or less and a shear storage elastic modulus G? at 60° C. of 2.0×104 Pa or more obtained by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition under the conditions of a frequency of 1 Hz, a temperature rising rate of 5° C./min, and a temperature range of ?60 to 70° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Youhei HAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20150030829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier film laminate comprising at least two gas barrier films, the gas barrier film laminate having a configuration in which two adjacent gas barrier films are stacked through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a shear load reduction ratio ? (%) given by an expression (I) in claim 1, of 70% or less; and an adhesive film that is used to produce a gas barrier film laminate that includes at least two gas barrier films, and has a configuration in which two adjacent gas barrier films are stacked through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, the adhesive film comprising at least a gas barrier film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that are stacked adjacent to each other, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a shear load reduction ratio ? (%) given by an expression (I) in claim 11, of 70% or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: LINTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suguru Kenmochi, Satoshi Naganawa, Koichi Nagamoto
  • Publication number: 20150024196
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes 100 parts by mass of a rubber component containing 40 to 93 mass % of a butyl rubber and 7 to 60 mass % of a polyisobutylene and 82 to 128 parts by mass of a softener having a kinetic viscosity at 40° C. of 100 to 9000 mm2/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Youhei Hayashi, Hiroki Fujii, Tetsuro Taga, Shinichiro Kose, Yoshiaki Mitsuoka, Akihiro Kiriyama
  • Patent number: 8931229
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer comprises a highly reflective protective coating layer operative to bond to concrete cast against it, particularly one that is produced from an aqueous coating comprising an acrylic emulsion, a filler, and a white pigment. The pigment volume concentration of the filler plus white pigment is greater than or equal to 55% by volume. The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it. Also disclosed is a waterproofing membrane comprising a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a protective coating layer, and a highly releasable bonding layer. The preferred highly releasable bonding layer comprises nanoscale silica and a binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan, Xia Cao, Robert Paul
  • Patent number: 8931228
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer is highly reflective (optionally textured) and operative to bond to concrete cast against it. Preferably, the protective coating layer comprises cement, polymer, and white pigment, and may optionally or additionally include a filler, a UV absorber and an antioxidant. The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it. Also disclosed is a waterproofing membrane comprising a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a protective coating layer (as described above), and a highly releasable bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Xia Cao, Robert Paul, Anandakumar Ranganathan
  • Publication number: 20140377549
    Abstract: A multilayer surface covering is provided with an intermediate layer formed of silicon or PU and being water resistant; a first adhesive layer disposed on a first surface of the intermediate layer; and a second adhesive layer disposed on a second surface of the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has a thickness of between about 0.1 mm and 2 mm. The first adhesive layer is either releasably secured to the intermediate layer or permanently secured to the intermediate layer. The second adhesive layer is either releasably secured to the intermediate layer or permanently secured to the intermediate layer. Each of the first and second adhesive layers are configured to adhere to an uneven surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Chun-Chieh Lu
  • Publication number: 20140332782
    Abstract: An adhesive film, a method for preparing an adhesive film, and an organic electronic device are provided. According to the adhesive film in exemplary embodiments of the present invention, fluidity of an adhesive can be controlled in the case of applying the adhesive between objects to be subsequently adhered to each other and then thermal-compressing by including an adhesive layer with cured side faces contacting with the outside. The adhesive film is used, for example for assembling a panel and the like, and thereby a defect rate at the time of assembling a panel and the like can be reduced and excellent work characteristics can be provided. In addition, before being applied to a panel or the like, a moisture absorbent included inside an adhesive layer of an adhesive film can be protected from external moisture or the like, thereby being easily stored, and also when it is applied to a product, reliability of life span, and the like can be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Hyun Jee YOO, Suk Ky CHANG, Seung Min LEE
  • Publication number: 20140162048
    Abstract: Multi-layer fabrics and products incorporating the same are described in which the fabrics are configured to provide asymmetric resistance to liquid flow from one side of the fabric to the other. In garments or other products worn by a user, the effect can be utilized to prevent penetration of liquids (e.g., rain droplets) and contact of liquids from the exterior with the user's skin while allowing for extraction of droplets (e.g., sweat) in contact with an inner layer of the fabric out of contact with the skin and accelerating their evaporation. Medical and industrial applications of the fabric are contemplated as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Amir Gat, Aria Vahdani, Morteza Gharib
  • Publication number: 20140134375
    Abstract: An adhesive tape (1) made of silicone is intended for medical applications. The tape (1) has a sheet material (12) based on nonwoven fibers, coated on an internal face (12a) intended to be in contact with the skin, with a barrier membrane (14) which adheres to the sheet material, based on crosslinked silicone polymer, and with a layer (16) of atraumatic and biocompatible silicone adhesive gel, and on an external face (12b), with a layer (18) of a nonstick and waterproof polymer based on a fluorosilicone or fluorocarbon polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Jean-Roger Guillo, Jean-Francois Lecoeuvre, Melanie Guillermin
  • Publication number: 20140127443
    Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
  • Patent number: 8709352
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a humidity indicator and a method for fabricating the same. The humidity indicator includes a substrate, and a composite disposed on a predetermined region of the substrate. The composite includes a hydrophilic polymer and a Ni-containing compound. The humidity indicators of the disclosure are reusable, halide-free, and cobalt-free, meeting the requirement of environmental friendliness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tzu-Chi Chou, Ren-Der Jean, Hsin-Hung Pan
  • Publication number: 20140011023
    Abstract: Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. R1 is an organic group, and each R2 is H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one R2 being a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured polyp-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Walter J. Dressick, Melik C. Demirel, Alok Singh
  • Publication number: 20140000711
    Abstract: A readily adhesive sheet including a base material film and an olefin-based polymer layer which is disposed on at least one surface of the base material film and contains at least one binder, which is an olefin-based binder having an elastic modulus of 320 MPa or less, at least one coloring pigment selected from titanium oxide, carbon black, titanium black, black combined metal oxides, cyanine-based colors and quinacridone-based colors, and a crosslinking agent has a favorable adhesion to the sealing material even after aged in a hot and humid environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke AKASAKI, Naoya IMAMURA, Shin OZAWA
  • Patent number: 8609213
    Abstract: Disclosed are waterproofing membranes comprising the following laminated layers: layer A comprising a waterproofing adhesive; layer B comprising a carrier sheet; layer C comprising a releasable bonding material; and layer D comprising a protective coating; wherein (i) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order A-B-C-D; or (ii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order B-C-D-A; or (iii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order C-D-A-B. The membrane does not include a removable release sheet that is typically used to prevent the adhesive from adhering to the carrier sheet or other portion of the membrane when the membrane is rolled up. Also disclosed is a method of making the aforementioned membrane. Preferably, layer C will comprise a water soluble polymer, an alkali soluble polymer, or a homopolymer or copolymer of polyvinyl acetate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan
  • Patent number: 8568850
    Abstract: A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Zook, Dewey L. Mullins, Stephane Pyrek, David W. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20130255851
    Abstract: A material for coating waterproofing surfaces, including a first support layer made of synthetic and/or textile material and a second layer including a modified acrylic resin with high reflectance properties coating the support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Giampaolo Albrici, Gian Battista Poletti
  • Patent number: 8501665
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a film catalyst, including forming a catalyst layer on one side or each side of a base material to obtain a film catalyst, bending the film catalyst, and optionally cutting the film catalyst, wherein the bending step is conducted by bending the film catalyst with a bending tool composed of two gears that are oppositely arranged as meshing each other while a protective material having a compressibility of 40 to 95% is inserted between the catalyst layer of the film catalyst and the two gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Matsui, Masayasu Sato, Yoshimi Yamashita
  • Patent number: 8486503
    Abstract: A surgical tape (1) includes a carrier (2, 3), on one side coated with an adhesive (4) and including a layer of non-woven (3). A layer of plastic film (2) is laminated to the layer of non-woven and the surgical tape (1) is tearable in a cross direction relative its longitudinal direction and liquid impermeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Molnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventor: Lars Alvelind
  • Patent number: 8468772
    Abstract: Certain embodiments utilize carpet tiles of varying sizes and/or shapes that are connected together using connectors to form a carpet tile installation. In some instances, the carpet tiles used in the carpet tile installation have different colors, patterns, shapes, and/or styles. In some embodiments, carpet tiles of a standard size and shape, such as one-half square meter carpet tiles, are partitioned into carpet tile fractions. In certain embodiments, these carpet tile fractions are used in conjunction with larger carpet tiles in a carpet tile installation. In other embodiments, these carpet tile fractions may be connected to other carpet tile fractions to form a combination carpet tile that is then used in a carpet tile installation. Among other things, the use of different sized and/or shaped carpet tiles increases the randomness or diversity and/or improves other aspects of the appearance of the floor coverings formed by the carpet tile installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Interface, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Oakey, Graham A. H. Scott, John P. Bradford, Keith N. Gray
  • Publication number: 20130142975
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a laminated, thermoformable barrier film useful as a peelable surface liner, such as in containers and other shaped articles. The laminated film includes at least two layers, including a distal layer and a medial layer. The medial layer includes an odor-resistant polymer barrier layer that inhibits passage of gases and odors therethrough. The distal layer includes a polymer layer that inhibits permeation of a liquid through to distal layer from a contact face thereof to the barrier layer. Optionally, the distal layer can include a scratch resistant layer. The laminated film can also include a proximal layer that includes a layer of a pliable polymer. The laminated film can be included as a surface liner, or stack of surface liners, on a thermoformed article or on a sheet that can be thermoformed. The laminated sheets have multiple uses, including as liners for food service containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Converter Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Millard F. WALLACE
  • Publication number: 20130104495
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer comprises a highly reflective protective coating layer operative to bond to concrete cast against it, particularly one that is produced from an aqueous coating comprising an acrylic emulsion, a filler, and a white pigment. The pigment volume concentration of the filler plus white pigment is greater than or equal to 55% by volume. The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it. Also disclosed is a waterproofing membrane comprising a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a protective coating layer, and a highly releasable bonding layer. The preferred highly releasable bonding layer comprises nanoscale silica and a binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan, Xiao Cao, Robert Paul
  • Publication number: 20130094083
    Abstract: The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for an optical film having good heat and moisture durability is formed by a process of applying an aqueous dispersion-type pressure-sensitive adhesive containing an emulsion of a (meth)acryl-based polymer obtained by subjecting a monomer mixture containing at least one of an alkyl (meth)acrylate (a1) with an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms and an alkoxysilyl group-containing monomer (a2), and an alkyl (meth)acrylate (b) with an alkyl group of 4 to 14 carbon atoms to emulsion polymerization in water in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator and a reactive surfactant having a radically-polymerizable functional group; and then drying the emulsion, wherein a content of the reactive surfactant is 0.3 to 3 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the monomer mixture, and has a saturated water absorption of 1.2 to 3.2% by weight at 50° C. and 90% R.H.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takaaki Ishii, Kunihiro Inui, Toshitsugu Hosokawa, Masayuki Satake
  • Publication number: 20130037989
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer comprises a highly reflective protective coating layer operative to bond to concrete cast against it, particularly one that is produced from an aqueous coating comprising an acrylic emulsion, a filler, and a white pigment. The pigment volume concentration of the filler plus white pigment is greater than or equal to 40% by volume. The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it. The protective coating comprises an acrylic polymer with a unique multi-domain morphology (i.e., at least two distinct polymer domains).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan, Xia Cao, Robert Paul
  • Publication number: 20120282425
    Abstract: A waterproof invisible barrier seam is formed between two fabric laminates, an outer shell fabric laminate and an inner lining fabric laminate. The seam includes an invisible seam tape that forms a hydrostatic barrier within the seam. The design of the seam allows the formation of an effective hydrostatic barrier along the seams of a soft shell garment, while retaining flexibility, stretch, aesthetic appearance, and reversibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph E. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8298662
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that performs well at both high and low temperatures. The waterproofing membrane comprises a carrier support layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a pressure sensitive bitumen composition comprising bitumen (asphalt), synthetic rubber, high density polyethylene, amorphous polyolefin, ground vulcanized crumb rubber and, optionally, a plasticizer. The waterproofing membrane also may optionally include a removable release sheet on the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Susnata Samanta, Robert A. Wiercinski
  • Publication number: 20120180933
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer comprises polyvinyl acetate (PVAc). The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan
  • Patent number: 8173234
    Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA), said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated, wherein said sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels, for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Innovia Films Limited
    Inventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
  • Patent number: 8163384
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial composites, films, labelstocks and labels. The antimicrobial composites comprise a mixture of (A) a terpolymer prepared from a mixture comprising (i) an olefin, (ii) at least one copolymerizable comonomer comprising ethylenically unsaturated organic acids or esters, vinyl esters of saturated carboxylic acids and mixtures of two or more thereof, and (iii) carbon monoxide, and (B) an antimicrobial composition which comprises at least one metal chlorite and at least one hydrophilic material capable of reacting with the metal chlorite when exposed to water. The composites which are described herein are useful in preparing films, labelstocks and labels which exhibit the desirable antimicrobial properties by providing a controlled release of chlorine dioxide gas over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Hartman, Chan U. Ko
  • Patent number: 8163662
    Abstract: A lightweight enclosure is described that has an exterior film surface. The lightweight enclosure comprises a laminate having a porous outer film. The laminate is moisture vapor transmissive and flame resistance (passing CPAI-84), and abrasion resistance on the outer film surface thereby remaining durably liquidproof. The lightweight enclosure may be a single wall tent and is formed from a laminate having sufficient oxygen permeability to sustain life while enclosure openings are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew J. Dwyer
  • Patent number: 8137744
    Abstract: An identification label changes color in an irreversible manner once put into contact with water/humidity. The label has a water-absorbable paper-based substrate having a surface on which an ink zone formed by printing of water-repellent or hydrophobic ink thereon and an opposite second surface on which a coating layer is formed. The ink zone has a color substantially identical to color of the substrate. The coating layer contains water soluble substance, which dissolves into water to form a solution that, once being absorbed by the substrate, changes the color of the substrate, the color of the solution being different from that of the substrate. A layer of adhesive is formed below the coating layer. Alternatively, the coating layer is formed on a surface of a double-sided adhesive layer and is bonded to a surface of the substrate opposite to the surface on which the ink zone is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: E&I Marketing Consultant Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Edison Lu
  • Patent number: 8104245
    Abstract: A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to an inner surface of the layer of waterproof material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the layer of cushion material remote from the layer of waterproof material and bound to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: SIKA Technology AG
    Inventors: Brian J. Whelan, Gary W. Whittemore, Dan Ben-Daat, Jon M. Jensen
  • Patent number: 8061098
    Abstract: A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to an inner surface of the layer of waterproof material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the layer of cushion material remote from the layer of waterproof material and bound to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: SIKA Technology AG
    Inventors: Brian J. Whelan, Gary W. Whittemore, Dan Ben-Daat, Jon M. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20110217528
    Abstract: Disclosed are waterproofing membranes comprising the following laminated layers: layer A comprising a water-proofing adhesive; layer B comprising a carrier sheet; layer C comprising a releasable bonding material; and layer D comprising a protective coating; wherein (i) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order A-B-C-D; or (ii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order B-C-D-A; or (iii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order C-D-A-B. The membrane does not include a removable release sheet that is typically used to prevent the adhesive from adhering to the carrier sheet or other portion of the membrane when the membrane is rolled up. Also disclosed is a method of making the aforementioned membrane. Preferably, layer C will comprise a water soluble polymer, an alkali soluble polymer, or a homopolymer or copolymer of polyvinyl acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan
  • Publication number: 20110185547
    Abstract: An external covering for coffins, sarcophagi, cinerary urns and the like is made of at least one adhesive film that can be applied to the entire outer surface of a container such as a coffin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ANIMA DESIGN S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gianluca Malandra, Maria Daniela Malandra
  • Publication number: 20110165377
    Abstract: An asphalt base pressure-sensitive adhesive includes asphalt, an elastomer, residual pitch, as well as isoflour and optional oil and other inert fillers. The amount of elastomer is reduced by incorporating the residual pitch product which acts as an extender of the elastomer. Further, the isoflour further acts as an extender, and is compatible with the residual pitch. In a preferred embodiment, the pitch product is pine pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jesse Alvin Binkley
  • Publication number: 20110151249
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape is provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a water-repellent layer formed on the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The water-repellent layer is formed by using a water repellent exhibiting the water repellency in which a contact angle with water is greater than or equal to 140°. The water-repellent layer may have hydrophobic fine particles. The hydrophobic fine particle may contain a hydrophobic fine silica compound. The hydrophobic fine silica compound may be modified with hexamethyldisilazane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eiji Yamanaka, Tsuyoshi Hiramatsu, Naoaki Higuchi
  • Publication number: 20110104484
    Abstract: An underlayment material includes a sheet of masticated rubber. A vapor barrier film is extruded onto the sheet of masticated rubber. In one embodiment, a portion of the vapor barrier film extends beyond at least one edge of the sheet of masticated rubber so as to form a flap extending therefrom. An elongated adhesive strip is disposed on a first side of the vapor barrier film. The elongated adhesive strip includes a removable cover film that protects the elongated adhesive strip until the cover film has been removed. The elongated adhesive strip is positioned so as to facilitate sealing of the flap extending from the vapor barrier film of a first unit of the underlayment material to the elongated adhesive strip of a second unit of the underlayment material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: PAK-LITE, INC.
    Inventor: Richard H. Ford
  • Patent number: 7914888
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial composites, films, labelstocks and labels. The antimicrobial composites comprise a mixture of (A) a terpolymer prepared from a mixture comprising (i) an olefin, (ii) at least one copolymerizable comonomer comprising ethylenically unsaturated organic acids or esters, vinyl esters of saturated carboxylic acids and mixtures of two or more thereof, and (iii) carbon monoxide, and (B) an antimicrobial composition which comprises at least one metal chlorite and at least one hydrophilic material capable of reacting with the metal chlorite when exposed to water. The composites which are described herein are useful in preparing films, labelstocks and labels which exhibit the desirable antimicrobial properties by providing a controlled release of chlorine dioxide gas over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Hartman, Chan U. Ko
  • Patent number: 7910204
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial composites, films, labelstocks and labels. The antimicrobial composites comprise a mixture of (A) a terpolymer prepared from a mixture comprising (i) an olefin, (ii) at least one copolymerizable comonomer comprising ethylenically unsaturated organic acids or esters, vinyl esters of saturated carboxylic acids and mixtures of two or more thereof, and (iii) carbon monoxide, and (B) an antimicrobial composition which comprises at least one metal chlorite and at least one hydrophilic material capable of reacting with the metal chlorite when exposed to water. The composites which are described herein are useful in preparing films, labelstocks and labels which exhibit the desirable antimicrobial properties by providing a controlled release of chlorine dioxide gas over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Hartman, Chan U. Ko
  • Publication number: 20110052852
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that performs well at both high and low temperatures. The waterproofing membrane comprises a carrier support layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a pressure sensitive bitumen composition comprising bitumen (asphalt), synthetic rubber, high density polyethylene, amorphous polyolefin, ground vulcanized crumb rubber and, optionally, a plasticizer. The waterproofing membrane also may optionally include a removable release sheet on the adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Susnata Samanta, Robert A. Wiercinski
  • Publication number: 20100196648
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that performs well at both high and low temperatures. The waterproofing membrane comprises a carrier support layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a pressure sensitive bitumen composition comprising bitumen (asphalt), synthetic rubber, high density polyethylene, ground vulcanized crumb rubber and, optionally, a plasticizer. The waterproofing membrane also may optionally include a removable release sheet on the adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Susnata Samanta, Robert A. Wiercinski
  • Patent number: 7744997
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adhesive article. The adhesive article comprises a first layer comprising a transparent film, the first layer having a first major surface and a second major surface. Additionally, the adhesive article comprises a second layer comprising a fluid transport substrate, the second layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface of the second layer being in contact with the second major surface of the first layer and a third layer comprising a fluid transportable ink, the third layer being associated with the second major surface of the second layer. The adhesive article then comprises an adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Russell D. Birkholz, Paul R. LaBrosse, James S. Mrozinski, Ramon T. Ignacio
  • Publication number: 20100159238
    Abstract: A multi-layer aircraft adhesive composition is provided having a first layer prepared from a first composition having a Part A and a Part B. Part A contains a plasticizer, a crosslinking agent, and an adhesion promoter. Part B contains a moisture resister and an abrasion resister. The composition has a second layer formed over at least a portion of the first layer. The second layer is prepared from a second composition having a Part C and a Part D. Part C contains at least one polythiol functional polymer, at least one epoxy resin, at least one sulfur containing material that is different from the at least one polythiol functional polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one filler. Part D contains at least one plasticizer, at least one of manganese dioxide or lead oxide, and at least one alkaline agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Alfredo M. Reyes, JR., Michael A. Cosman, Apolinar R. Quinto
  • Publication number: 20100151239
    Abstract: Fiber reinforced resin matrix composite laminates are provided comprising: at least one layer of fiber reinforced resin matrix comprising a cured resin matrix; and a surfacing construction bound to the cured resin matrix and forming a surface of the laminate, comprising: at least one barrier layer; and at least one cured adhesive layer derived from high temperature cure adhesive. In some embodiments, barrier layer(s) may be substantially impermeable to organic solvents, water, and/or gasses. In another aspect, fiber reinforced resin matrix composite laminates are provided comprising: a) at least one layer of fiber reinforced resin matrix comprising a cured resin matrix; and b) a surfacing construction bound to the cured resin matrix and forming a surface of the laminate, comprising: at least one barrier layer; and at least one electrically conductive layer. In another aspect, a surfacing construction is provided comprising a barrier layer and a curable adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Larry S. Hebert, Naiyong Jing, Michael D. Swan
  • Publication number: 20100098942
    Abstract: A cover for protecting a partially cured paint surface comprising: a, breathable membrane and an adhesive tape for attaching the cover to the paint surface wherein the tape comprises a permanent adhesive layer covering the inner surface of the membrane along the peripheral edge of the cover, a removable adhesive layer that contacts the painted surface and a carrier layer positioned between the permanent adhesive layer and the removable adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: MIECZYSLAW (MICHEL) STACHNIK, ERIC HUEBSCH
  • Publication number: 20100075086
    Abstract: A lining system for lining a surface generates a fluid impervious lining and an interstitial space between said lining and said surface. The system includes a layer comprising a flexible material having an adhesive coating on each side thereof, a second layer of flexible material, and a spacing means to generate a gap between the first and second layers, the gap constituting the interstitial space, and a coating, the coating comprising a curable material which cures to form a hard fluid impervious coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Christos S. Haritou, Alan Fada, Ian Gimiel Fada, John Harry Rhodes, Julie Rhodes