Patents Represented by Attorney Dobrusin & Thennisch PC

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  • Valve layer for a seat
    Patent number: 7918498
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Zoran Panic, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
  • Structural reinforcements
    Patent number: 7913467
    Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Schneider, Joseph L. Bolton
  • Holding apparatus
    Patent number: 7896325
    Abstract: A holding apparatus for securing an object is disclosed. The holding apparatus secures the object allowing access to the object from different angles and positions. The holding apparatus can be rotated while the object is attached providing access to different areas of the object. The holding apparatus can easily and quickly secure the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Jamal Carey
  • Thermoplastic articles and improved processes for making the same
    Patent number: 7897093
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved processes for making plastic articles, and articles made therefrom. In a broad aspect, the invention is directed to improved processes and articles made therefrom, that include the steps of providing as separate materials a first material that includes a thermoplastic polyolefin, a second material including an admixture of a particulated filler and a second thermoplastic polyolefin, and a third material that includes an elastomer; applying a shear force to the first, second and third materials, while the materials are at an elevated temperature for blending the materials to form a molten blend; shaping the molten blend and solidifying the molten blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Ann Jones, Kurt A. Koppi, Stephanie K. Anderson
  • Composition useful as an adhesive for installing vehicle windows
    Patent number: 7892395
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is an composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether polyurethane prepolymers; and b) one or more prepolymers of one or more polyisocyanates and one or more polyesters wherein the terminal groups on the polyester polyol polyurethane prepolymer are the residue of a monofunctional polyalkylene glycol (hereinafter capped polyester polyurethane prepolymer) or one or more polyester polyols which are capped with the residue of one or more monofunctional isocyanates (hereinafter isocyanate capped polyesters); wherein the composition is a low viscous paste at temperature of from about 40 to about 80° C. and is high viscous paste at a temperature of from about 40° C. or less. In a preferred embodiment the composition further comprises c) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with hydroxyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Tribelhorn, Josef S. Bühler, Renate Herger Hassan
  • Toughened activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7892396
    Abstract: An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of epoxy resin; impact modifier; blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, adhering or reinforcing an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventor: David Sheasley
  • Composite pipes and method making same
    Patent number: 7887660
    Abstract: Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form 214. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe 216, and may be consolidated. An optional jacket may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Jeruzal, Martinus W. Aarts, Bernard A. Fehr, David G. McLeod
  • Amine organoborane polymerizable compostion and uses therefor
    Patent number: 7887668
    Abstract: An amine organoborane polymerizable composition and uses for the composition are disclosed. Also disclosed are assemblies and methods of forming those assemblies using the polymerizable composition as an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Yee Y. Wang, Barbara J. Walter
  • Composite with natural fibers
    Patent number: 7879925
    Abstract: A polymeric composite material, and method of making the same, including a polymeric blend that includes at least one thermoplastic polymer; at least one functionalized polymer; at least one polyetheramine thermoplastic material; and a plurality of particles (e.g. naturally occurring organic materials) distributed substantially homogeneously throughout the polymeric blend. Articles employing such materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Chmielewski, Justin Kaffenberger
  • Method and device for applying fluids
    Patent number: 7879393
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying fluids, especially particle material, on a area that is to be coated, wherein the fluid is applied on the area to be coated in front of a blade when observed from the direction of forward movement of the blade and said blade is then displaced on the applied fluid. The method is characterized in that the blade performs an oscillation similar to a rotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Rainer Höchsmann, Harald Türck
  • Foldable packaging container
    Patent number: 7870995
    Abstract: A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded into overlapping flaps and wings which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal packaging which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types. The die cut pattern forming the packaging can be of a universal shape but formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate different sized potted plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Multi Packaging Solutions
    Inventors: Dennis M. Kaltman, Richard C. Thibault, John R. Widener, Carol J. Moore
  • Optical fiber light diffusing device
    Patent number: 7862219
    Abstract: A light diffusing device for use in photodynamic therapy has a progressively distally increased exposed amount of core fiber defining a light emitting section. Excessive light energy emission is thus prevented access to proximal locations and provides an increased amount of available light energy at distal locations, thus permitting an even emission of light energy along the light emitting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Photodynamic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven H. Mersch, Ronald R. Zimmermann, Merrill A. Biel
  • Welding of a polymeric material and structures formed thereby
    Patent number: 7862671
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to welding of a polymeric material and structures formed by such welding. The material is preferably a thermoplastic material that is a blend of one or more thermoplastic polyolefins and one or more elastomers. One preferred welding technique is vibration welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: James Thomas Seliskar, James David Oelberg
  • Thermoplastic articles and processes for making the same using an improved masterbatch
    Patent number: 7858688
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved processes for making plastic articles, and articles made therefrom. In a broad aspect, the invention is directed to improved processes and articles made therefrom, that include the steps of providing as separate materials a first material that includes a polyolefin, a second material including an admixture of from about 45 to 85 wt. % of the total admixture of at least one particulated mineral filler; and from about 15 to 55 wt. % of the total admixture of at least a second polyolefin having a melt index greater than about 150 g/10 min at 190° C./2.16 kg, as measured per ISO 1133 (condition D); applying a shear force to form a molten blend; shaping the molten blend and solidifying the molten blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Wevers, Franciscus J. T. Krabbenborg, Michael Ballot, Jacobus Houg
  • Motor with raised rotor
    Patent number: 7847452
    Abstract: A motor has a stator, a rotor having a shaft, and a sleeve bearing in contact with the rotor shaft. The sleeve bearing also is fixedly secured to the stator. Additionally, the motor also has a movable support member axially supporting the shaft. The movable support member illustratively is movable relative to the shaft. The rotor center of gravity coincides approximately with the opening in the bearing-shaft interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: Fred A. Brown
  • Ultrasonic energy for adhesive bonding
    Patent number: 7842146
    Abstract: An adhesive is contacted with a surface of a substrate and ultrasonic energy is applied to the adhesive to enhance the bonding of the adhesive to the surface of the substrate. The ultrasonic energy, particularly ultrasonic vibrations, can assist the adhesive in wetting the substrate surface, curing, polymerization or the like to enhance bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Saeed J. Siavoshani, Syed Z. Mahdi
  • Abdominal wrap
    Patent number: D628300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Jodi E. Caden
  • Pot cover
    Patent number: D630548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Multi Packaging Solutions
    Inventors: Dennis M. Kaltman, Richard C. Thibault, John R. Widener, Carol J. Moore
  • Package
    Patent number: D634620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Alere Switzerland GmbH
    Inventor: Jonathan Christopher Edwards
  • Package
    Patent number: D634621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Alere Switzerland GmbH
    Inventor: Jonathan Christopher Edwards