Patents Assigned to Knauf
  • MINERAL FIBRE INSULATION
    Publication number: 20140091247
    Abstract: A mineral wool insulating product having improved off gassing characteristics is particularly adapted for high temperature applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Roger JACKSON, Tony AINDOW, George BAYBUTT
  • COMPOSITE MAILLARD-RESOLE BINDERS
    Publication number: 20140088225
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Brian L. Swift
  • Graphite-Mediated Control of Static Electricity on Fiberglass
    Publication number: 20140026517
    Abstract: A fiberglass material contains glass fibers having graphite evenly distributed thereon. The graphite provides a coating that makes the fiberglass material substantially free of static electricity. Suitable graphite content of the fiberglass material is about 0.25 wt % to about 0.50 wt %, or about 0.25 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, or about 0.8 wt % of dry weight of the glass fibers. The graphite used may be synthetic material or natural material substantially free of silica. Other components of the fiberglass material may include de-dusting oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Ronald A. Houpt, Lawrence R. Thomas, Francis Cloudt, Brandon J. Dalrymple, Matthew W. Revercomb
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY AND GYPSUM FROM WASTE GASES CONTAINING HYDROGEN SULFIDE
    Publication number: 20140020399
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for generating current from hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases, particularly from the natural gas industry. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases are delivered to a current generation device and are burnt there, preferably with air being supplied, the energy released during combustion being employed at least partially for current generation. The apparatus according to the invention is characterized by a current generation device in which supplied hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases are burnt, preferably with air being supplied, the energy released during combustion being employed at least partially for current generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: KNAUF GIPS KG
    Inventor: Rolf Hueller
  • BINDERS
    Publication number: 20140008563
    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: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventor: Carl Hampson
  • Polyester binding compositions
    Patent number: 8603631
    Abstract: Disclosed are formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable, alkaline, aqueous binder compositions. The disclosed binder compositions may be cured to substantially water-insoluble thermoset polyester resins, including formaldehyde-free, substantially water-insoluble thermoset polyester resins. Uses of the disclosed binder compositions as binders for non-woven fibers and fiber materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Mary Hession, James Helbing
  • Composite maillard-resole binders
    Patent number: 8552140
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130244524
    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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130234362
    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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130236650
    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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130237113
    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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Composite wood board
    Patent number: 8501838
    Abstract: In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Tony Aindow, George Baybutt
  • ORGANIC ACID CARBOHYDRATE BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20130174758
    Abstract: A binder comprising a polymeric binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and organic acid is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and an organic acid 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 based binder using an organic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventor: Gert R. J. Mueller
  • Fire resistant encapsulated fiberglass products
    Patent number: 8460776
    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 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: William Scott Miller, Brian L Swift
  • INSULATIVE SEALING SYSTEM AND MATERIALS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130133279
    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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventors: Patrick M. Noonan, Jeffrey R. Brisley
  • FIBER PRODUCTS HAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL ADDITIVES
    Publication number: 20130082205
    Abstract: A fiber product is described which includes fibers, a binder and a temperature control additive. The fiber product has properties that make it useful for a variety of applications. The fibers may be glass fibers and the product may be a fiberglass insulation product for use in buildings, vehicles, or other structures for acoustic and/or thermal insulation. The fibers may be cellulosic fibers and the product may be a wood board product. The temperature control additive is incorporated into the uncured fiber product to prevent deleterious self-heating during or after binder curing. The temperature control additive undergoes an endothermic process that consumes at least a portion of the energy generated during the exothermic curing reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION SPRL
    Inventors: Gert R. Mueller, Charles Fitch Appley
  • CARBOHYDRATE POLYAMINE BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20130059075
    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 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION
    Inventors: Charles Fitch Appley, Carl A. Hampson, Gert R. Mueller, Benedicte Pacorel
  • INSULATION PRODUCTS HAVING NON-AQUEOUS MOISTURIZER
    Publication number: 20130029150
    Abstract: An insulation product comprising fibers consolidated with a binder is disclosed to which a non-aqueous moisturizer has been included. The binder is disposed upon the fibers and the non-aqueous moisturizer is in contact with fibers and/or binder. The insulation product may be an uncured fiber insulation product in which the binder is an uncured binder. The insulation product may be packaged in a suitable material. Accordingly, disclosed is a packaged uncured fiber insulation product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventors: Charles Fitch Appley, Gert Mueller, Scott Lee Stillabower
  • GYPSUM PLASTER BOARD AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GYPSUM PLASTER BOARD
    Publication number: 20120305162
    Abstract: Gypsum plaster board, containing a gypsum matrix and 0.1 to 10% by weight carbon particles, wherein the particle size (d50) of the carbon particles ranges from 0.5 to 4 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: KNAUF GIPS KG
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Hummel, Lothar Scheller, Dietmar Stich
  • FLAME RESISTANT FIBERGLASS INSULATION, PRODUCTS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120186833
    Abstract: Provided are fiberglass insulations which have a softening point of less than, or no more than, 699° C., and an elevated glass viscosity at the UL 181 test temperature of 774° C. Also provided are insulated products, such as ducts, which have the fiberglass insulations thereon, as well as methods of improving the flame penetration resistance of an insulated product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventors: Paul D. Wlodarczyk, Ronald A Houpt, Curtis Davies, Steven Lee Collings