Patents Assigned to Knauf
  • Publication number: 20120133073
    Abstract: A binder based predominantly on molasses which incorporates both polymeric and monomeric polycarboxylic acid components to form a composite including both melanoidin and polyester polymeric structures. The binder incorporates the chemical profile of molasses with a mixture of polycarboxylic acids which combines to form a strong and weatherable binder composition which may be used to bind loosely or non-assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION SPRL
    Inventors: Benedicte Pacorel, Carl A. Hampson
  • Patent number: 8182648
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian L. Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Publication number: 20120021161
    Abstract: Fiberglass-based materials and fire retardant compositions are described, wherein the fiberglass materials and the fire retardant compositions are encapsulated in a plastic cover. Methods for making encapsulated fiberglass articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventors: Wiliam Scott Miller, Brian L. Swift
  • Patent number: 8091304
    Abstract: The invention relates to a construction panel, in particular for use in dry construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Knauf Perlite GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Koslowski
  • Publication number: 20110274886
    Abstract: A fire protection element, in particular for cladding steel supports, ventilation or cable ducts, is provided with at least one plate formed as a corner member. The plate(s) has/have a gypsum core at least partly sheathed with a nonwoven glass fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: KNAUF GIPS KG
    Inventor: Bruno FLENNERT
  • Patent number: 8039077
    Abstract: Fiberglass-based materials and fire retardant compositions are described, wherein the fiberglass materials and the fire retardant compositions are encapsulated in a plastic cover. Methods for making encapsulated fiberglass articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: William Scott Miller, Brian L. Swift
  • Publication number: 20110190425
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • Patent number: 7947765
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Patent number: 7888445
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to fibrous products, such as fiberglass, and methods for producing the same. For example, the disclosure describes cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Patent number: 7872088
    Abstract: Disclosed are binders including urea-extended phenol-formaldehyde alkaline resole resins to which melamine-containing resin has been added, and non-woven fiber compositions made therewith. The disclosed binders may be cured to low formaldehyde-emission and low trimethylamine-emission, water-resistant thermoset binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: William S. Miller, Brian L. Swift, Scott L. Stillabower
  • Publication number: 20100320113
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • Patent number: 7854980
    Abstract: A packaged mineral fibre insulating material has: a) a Recovered Thickness of at least 95% nominal thickness; and b) an Ordinary Parting Strength of at least 95 g/g; and c) a Weathered Parting Strength of at least 75 g/g the material comprising mineral fibres and an organic, formaldehyde free binder in a quantity of less than 15% by weight, preferably less than 10% by weight, said binder having been applied to the fibres of the insulating material in liquid form at pH of greater than 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation Limited
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Tony Aindow, George Baybutt
  • Publication number: 20100301256
    Abstract: An un-reacted substantially formaldehyde free curable binder solution for binding loose matter consists essentially of a solution obtainable by dissolving a reducing sugar, an ammonium salt acid precursor optionally a carboxylic acid or a precursor thereof and optionally ammonia in water
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation Limited
    Inventors: Carl Hampson, Gert Mueller, Charles Fitch Appley
  • Patent number: 7842382
    Abstract: Disclosed are formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable, alkaline, aqueous binder compositions, curable to formaldehyde-free, water-insoluble thermoset polyester resins, and uses thereof as binders for non-woven fibers and fiber materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Clarence H. Helbing
  • Patent number: 7807771
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. For example, the disclosure describes cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled glass fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Patent number: 7772347
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. For example, the disclosure describes cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled glass fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Patent number: 7758819
    Abstract: A waste gases-neutralizing device comprises a filter installation with at least one filter unit with an inlet and an outlet between which a filter is received to remove undesired components from the waste gases. The installation has a modular construction and comprises a number of filter units which are placed in series in a flow path of the waste gases and/or a reactor vessel provided with a nozzle with mixing chamber in which waste gases are at least partially removed with a mixture of at least one neutralizing compound and oxygen under pressure. The filter units each comprise a filter adapted to a specific component or group of components to be removed from the waste gases. The waste gases-neutralizing device preferably also comprises, in addition to the filter installation, a neutralizing unit 21 comprising a neutralizing liquid bath or a fixed connection impregnated with a neutralizing liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Stichting Rechtenbeheer Knauf
    Inventor: Gerrit Johannes Nagelhout
  • Patent number: 7655711
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. For example, the disclosure describes binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled cellulosic fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Patent number: D631670
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation Limited
    Inventor: Roger Jackson
  • Patent number: D635783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation Limited
    Inventor: Roger Jackson