Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Gary A. Samuels
  • Static dissipative nonwoven textile material
    Patent number: 5324579
    Abstract: A nonwoven textile material useful in dissipating static electric charges containing an electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber. An amount of a synthetic fiber may be intermixed with the electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber to produce the static dissipative textile material. The nonwoven static dissipative textile material may combine with a porous polymeric membrane to form nonwoven fabric laminate.The nonwoven textile material is useful as a filtration media and may be fabricated into a filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sassa, Richard Winkelmayer, Jr.
  • Electrical cable leak detection system
    Patent number: 5313823
    Abstract: A leak detection cable for detecting aqueous based liquids that contain a surfactant is composed of an insulated wire conductor (1 and 2) wrapped with a water resistant yarn (3) and a braided second conductor (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Berkman, Jack A. Sahakian
  • Snag-resistant composite fabric
    Patent number: 5308689
    Abstract: A waterproof and water-vapor-permeable composite laminated material that has good snag resistance and puncture resistance is described. The material is suitable for making outdoor apparel for wear in rugged environments, for example, where brambles, briers or dense underbrush are likely to be encountered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Junkosha Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsunehisa Shinkai, Toshikazu Sato, Takashi Imai
  • Composite layered material containing a silicone resin substrate
    Patent number: 5294487
    Abstract: A composite material comprising a porous polymeric material bonded to a silicone resin substrate with a silicone-based adhesive agent, wherein only part of the pores of said porous material in the thickness direction thereof contain said silicone-based adhesive agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Japan Gore-Tex, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Ohashi, Sunao Fukutake
  • Continuous polytetrafluoroethylene fibers
    Patent number: 5288552
    Abstract: This invention provides for a continuous PTFE fiber having on its surface a substantially round profile and a single spiralling seam formed from a continuous sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene which is helically rolled and self-adhered. The PTFE sheet may include microporous PTFE as well as expanded microporous PTFE. The PTFE sheet may be filled with particulate fillers or coated with polymeric coatings prior to the formation of the inventive fiber. The PTFE sheet may be used to contain various filamentary or sheet-like elements with the inventive fiber.The method for producing the inventive fiber is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Hollenbaugh, Jr., Gordon L. McGregor, Raymond B. Minor
  • Storage vessel
    Patent number: 5288266
    Abstract: A storage vessel for storing grain or other natural products comprises a gas-impermeable enclosure having a water-vapour-permeable membrane to allow the grain to breath and dry, and to prevent condensation and mould growth. The membrane is impermeable to oxygen gas to allow a reduced oxygen atmosphere (e.g. 3 to 7%) to be established as oxygen is used up by insect pests within the grain. The insects are unable to survive at such low levels of oxygen. Thus the grain is protected against pests without the use of chemical pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, (UK) Ltd.
    Inventor: David Halley
  • Gas permeable coated porous membranes
    Patent number: 5286279
    Abstract: A gas permeable material having continuous pores through it, in which the pore interiors are coated with a coating composition of the formula: ##STR1## wherein B is selected from the class consisting of ##STR2## R is (--CH.sub.2 --).sub.x wherein x is a cardinal number of 1-4; Y is C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 or ##STR3## where n is a cardinal number of 3-20 and R.sup.1 is H or alkyl of 1-4 carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Huey S. Wu
  • Twisted pair data bus cable
    Patent number: 5283390
    Abstract: A twisted pair data bus cable is provided which is small, lightweight and flexible.The cable consists of a pair of insulated conductors twisted about one another, which has sections of the cable surrounded by metallic shielding, in which the sections surrounded by metallic shielding having a thicker insulation cross section than the sections not surrounded by metallic shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Hubis, Kim E. Ritchie
  • Resin-sealed semiconductor device containing porous fluorocarbon resin
    Patent number: 5281853
    Abstract: A resin-sealed semiconductor device, including a chip mounting die pad, porous fluorocarbon material located just beneath the die pad, beneath a die-pad supporting layer, gold lead wires, or in a sealing resin surrounding the other components, wherein any water vapor generated by the heat of soldering will be held within the porous fluorocarbon rather than crack the sealant under internal pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Japan Gore-Tex, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshito Hazaki, Minoru Hatakeyama, Sunao Fukutake, Akira Urakami
  • Continuous polytetrafluoroethylene fibers
    Patent number: 5281475
    Abstract: This invention provides for a continuous PTFE fiber having on its surface a substantially round profile and a single spiralling seam formed from a continuous sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene which is helically rolled and self-adhered. The PTFE sheet may include microporous PTFE as well as expanded microporous PTFE. The PTFE sheet may be filled with particulate fillers or coated with polymeric coatings prior to the formation of the inventive fiber. The PTFE sheet may be used to contain various filamentary or sheet-like elements with the inventive fiber.The method for producing the inventive fiber is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Hollenbaugh, Jr., Gordon L. McGregor, Raymond B. Minor
  • Water-evaporation conduit for a humidifier
    Patent number: 5273689
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water evaporation conduit for use in humidifying equipment that is not adversely affected by contact with oils, detergents, and other liquids used in the manufacture and maintenance of the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Sadakatu Hamasaki
  • Low profile cable having component breakouts and processes for their manufacture
    Patent number: 5267338
    Abstract: A low profile cable housing a multiplicity of electrical, mechanical, or optical fiber components or a mixture thereof which has component breakouts within the length of the cable at any point or points between the ends of the cable which do not add to the profile or mass of the cable and processes for its manufacture and for sizing a cable to constant cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Roddy M. Bullock, Douglas A. Voorhis
  • High velocity propagation ribbon cable
    Patent number: 5262589
    Abstract: An electrical ribbon cable of parallel, coplanar conductive wires having an insulating layer of sintered porous PTFE tape around each of the wires, and a second insulating layer of porous sintered PTFE film around the wires. A conductive layer is then applied and then an outer insulating layer. The cable may be simply and quickly mass-terminated by means of standard tools and connectors. It is constructed such that the velocity of propagation of a signal along any wire is greater than 85% of the velocity of propagation of signals along similar wires suspended in air, and such that the time delay of signal propagation from one end of any wire to the other end is less than 1.17 nanoseconds per foot of length of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Matt Kesler
  • Gas diffusion article
    Patent number: 5262096
    Abstract: The present invention provides porous fluoropolymer articles for diffusion of gases into aqueous liquids whose surface is coated with a hydrophilic fluorine-containing copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Japan Gore-Tex, Inc.
    Inventor: Rie Egashira
  • Copolyester elastomer blends
    Patent number: 5260387
    Abstract: When an antioxidant, such as a selected secondary aromatic amine additive, is employed with a blend of thermoplastic polyester elastomers, the extrusion range window of at least one of the elastomers is altered to the extent that the blend can be uniformly melted and extruded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Boundy, Don Clayton, Dinesh Shah
  • Coaxial cable side tap connector assembly and processes for assembly
    Patent number: 5259791
    Abstract: A coaxial cable side tap assembly of a coaxial cable with pins separately attached to the cable center conductor and braided sheath for connecting to a branch cable or an integrated circuit or transducer microchip and processes for manufacture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven K. Buck
  • Optical fiber ribbon cable
    Patent number: 5253318
    Abstract: Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene-buffered, polyester insulated, braided aramid sheath or aramid cloth strengthened, fire retardant jacketed optical fiber ribbon cables having precisely spaced optical fibers and processes for their manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Emile G. Sayegh, Alfredo L. Cedrone
  • Carrier sheet for printed circuits and semiconductor chips
    Patent number: 5252383
    Abstract: A carrier sheet for printed circuits and semiconductor chips having enhanced adhesion of conductive metal layers to a fluororesin surface resulting from rendering the fluororesin surface hydrophilic by a hydrophilic macromolecule before plating the metal onto the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Japan Gore-Tex, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunao Fukutake, Kazuhiko Ohashi, Takayuki Wani
  • Dental floss dispenser
    Patent number: D339426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Spencer, Jr.
  • Beaded coaxial electric cable connector
    Patent number: D341126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenico Finamore, William C. Manlove, II