Patents Assigned to Knauf
  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 9260627
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, Inc., Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell
  • BINDER
    Publication number: 20150315339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to binder compositions with an improved amine component, and a method of manufacturing a collection of matter bound by said binder compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION SPRL
    Inventor: Benedicte Pacorel
  • Binders
    Patent number: 9039827
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, LLC, Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventor: Carl Hampson
  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 9040652
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, LLC, Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Method and System for Checking the Presence and/or Readability of an Item of Product Information
    Publication number: 20150136844
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for checking the presence and/or readability of an item of product information, in particular an item of packaging content information. An item of product information, in particular packaging content information, is applied to the product, in particular packaging, by using a printing device. A means of identification is applied by using the same printing device; and the product, in particular the packaging, is scanned with a reader in order to ascertain whether the means of identification is present and can be read, the means of identification comprising a barcode and/or a smart code, individual lines of the barcode being aligned parallel to a direction of print application, and the reader comprising an optical reader, in particular a barcode and/or smart-code reader, preferably a barcode and/or smart-code scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: KNAUF GIPS KG
    Inventors: Olessja Tkatschenko, Peter Able
  • Binders
    Patent number: 8979994
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Carl Hampson, Gert Mueller, Charles Appley
  • BINDERS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150053114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble pre-reacted binder composition, a method of its manufacture, a use of said pre-reacted binder composition, a method of manufacturing a collection of matter bound by a polymeric binder, a binder solution or dispersion comprising said pre-reacted binder composition, as well as products comprising the pre-reacted binder composition in a cured state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION
    Inventors: Carl Hampson, Benedicte Pacorel, Roger Jackson
  • Binders
    Patent number: 8940089
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Carl Hampson, Gert Mueller, Charles Appley
  • CARBOHYDRATE BASED BINDER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ITS PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20150010949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous carbohydrate based binder composition, comprising a carbohydrate component and an amine component, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises one or more pentose sugars, as well as to a method of its production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Carl Hampson, James Robinson, Benedicte Pacorel
  • Molasses binder
    Patent number: 8900495
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Benedicte Pacorel, Carl A Hampson
  • Method and device for generating electricity and gypsum from waste gases containing hydrogen sulfide
    Patent number: 8899011
    Abstract: Methods of one or more embodiments include delivering hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases to a current generation device where the gases are burnt, preferably with air being supplied. The energy released during combustion is employed at least partially for current generation. One or more embodiments also include an apparatus for current generation in which supplied hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases are burnt, preferably with air being supplied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Knauf Gips KG
    Inventor: Rolf Hueller
  • Composite wood board
    Patent number: 8901208
    Abstract: In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Tony Aindow, George Baybutt
  • CARBOHYDRATE POLYAMINE BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20140323618
    Abstract: A binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and polyamine is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Uncured fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and a polyamine are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate reactant and polyamine based binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION
    Inventors: Charles Fitch APPLEY, Carl A. HAMPSON, Gert R. MUELLER, Benedicte PACOREL
  • Fire protection element
    Patent number: 8871326
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Knauf Gips KG
    Inventor: Bruno Flennert
  • BINDERS
    Publication number: 20140312260
    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: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Carl Hampson, Gert Mueller, Charles Appley
  • Insulative sealing system and materials therefor
    Patent number: 8863458
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an insulative system and materials therefor comprising a polymeric composition disposed at the junctions of the framing and exterior sheathing. In particular, an insulative system and materials therefor comprising a polymeric composition in the form of a sealing structure in contact with both the framing and exterior sheathing of a building are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick M. Noonan, Jeffrey R. Brisley
  • BINDER COMPOSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140197349
    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 material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Clarence H. HELBING
  • LIQUID HIGH SOLIDS BINDER COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20140186635
    Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to formaldehyde free, thermosetting liquid high solids binder compositions having rapid cure times on thermal curing and slow cure times at ambient temperatures so that the uncured binder compositions and products which comprise the uncured binder compositions have improved shelf lives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation
    Inventor: Gert Mueller
  • MINERAL WOOL PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20140179009
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mineral wool product comprising mineral fibers that is marked with an UV or IR active substance and can therefore be identified under exposure to suitable radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Markus Mente, Stefan Kossler
  • Binder compositions and associated methods
    Patent number: 8691934
    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: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Mary Hession, James Helbing