Patents Assigned to Performance IT
  • Phenyl-containing functional polysiloxanes and polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymers made therefrom
    Patent number: 9376534
    Abstract: The invention is directed to phenyl-containing functional polysiloxanes and polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer compositions made therefrom having improved optical clarity and better low temperature impact resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Japan LLC
    Inventors: Koji Kanuma, Yataka Horie, Anuj Mittal, Laxmi Samantara, Indumathi Ramakrishnan, Naofumi Kumabe, Narayana Padmanabha Iyer, Samim Alam
  • Photochromic ophthalmic systems that selectively filter specific blue light wavelengths
    Patent number: 9377569
    Abstract: Ophthalmic systems are provided that include both a photochromic component and a blue-blocking component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Joshua N. Haddock, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • Extended surfactant for emulsion polymerization
    Patent number: 9376509
    Abstract: An extended anionic surfactant having the general formula: RO—(PO)n-YZ wherein R is a linear alkyl chain ranging from C6 to C36, a branched alkyl chain ranging from C6 to C36, or a mixture thereof; PO is a propyleneoxy group; Y is —SO3, —CH2CH2CH2—SO3, —CH2CH(CH3)—SO3, or —CH2COO; Z is a cation; and n is 1 to 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Sasol Performance Chemicals, GmbH
    Inventors: Melanie Anne Sharp, Oliver Herzog, Sebastiano Giovanni Giordano, Teresa Linville Marino, Kip Douglas Sharp
  • Interchangeable hitch ball assembly
    Patent number: 9370976
    Abstract: A hitch ball assembly generally includes a ball member and a body connected to the ball member. A passageway extends longitudinally within the body and at least one locking member may be in communication with the passageway to lock the hitch ball in place. An elongated member within the passageway is biased to engage the locking member. The body further includes an opening arranged transverse to the passageway. A release mechanism is positioned within an opening in the body transverse to the passageway. The release member is in communication with the elongated member to move the elongated member between a locked position and an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Mike Orlos
  • Saturated and unsaturated silahydrocarbons via iron and cobalt pyridine diimine catalyzed olefin silylation
    Patent number: 9371339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the synthesis of saturated and unsaturated silahydrocarbons using iron-containing or cobalt-containing catalysts. The processes of the invention can produce tetraalkylsilanes, phenyltrialkylsilanes, substituted phenyltrialkylsilanes and their mixtures, which are useful as lubricants and hydraulic fluids, as well as alkyl alkenylsilanes, phenyl alkenylsilanes and substituted phenyl alkenylsilanes and their mixtures, which are useful in the synthesis of saturated silahydrocarbons and other organofunctional silanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignees: Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Princeton University
    Inventors: Kenrick Martin Lewis, Crisita Carmen Hojilla Atienza, Julie L. Boyer, Paul J. Chirik, Johannes G. P. Delis, Aroop Kumar Roy
  • Dehydrogenative silylation, hydrosilylation and crosslinking using cobalt catalysts
    Patent number: 9371340
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing terdentate pyridine di-imine ligands and their use as efficient and selective dehydrogenative silylation, hydrosilylation, and crosslinking catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignees: Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Princeton University
    Inventors: Tianning Diao, Paul J. Chirik, Aroop Kumar Roy, Kenrick Lewis, Susan Nye, Keith J. Weller, Johannes G. P. Delis, Renyuan Yu
  • Method of forming an article from non-melt processible polymers and articles formed thereby
    Patent number: 9364974
    Abstract: A method of preparing an article includes compressing a polymeric material to form a body and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) the body in an inert atmosphere at a pressure of at least 3 ksi without an encapsulant. The body may optionally be sintered prior to hot isostatic pressing (HIP). The body may have a porosity of not greater than 8% prior to hot isostatic pressing (HIP). The polymer material may be a non-melt processible polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rojendra Singh, Vimal K. Pujari, Ilya L. Rushkin
  • Damping valve arrangement for a semiactive vibration damper
    Patent number: 9366270
    Abstract: A damping valve arrangement is provided for controlling a pilot pressure that exerts influence on a control chamber of a damping device of a vibration damper through a control fluid, with an armature that is displaceable by the activity of an electrically energizable coil and provided in a housing, which armature includes a guide pin on which a first spring washer is provided and braces the guide pin. The first spring washer is designed for changing the area of a flow-through opening of the damping valve arrangement through which a control fluid is able to flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: WP Performance Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Johannes Wimmer
  • Cryopreservation container
    Patent number: 9357763
    Abstract: A container includes an inner bag, where the interior of the inner bag includes a sterile environment for storing a material, at least one access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the inner bag, an overwrap bag, where the interior of the overwrap bag includes a sterile environment for storing the material and where the inner bag is enclosed within the interior of the overwrap bag, and an overwrap access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the overwrap bag. The material can include a biomaterial. Each of the inner bag, the overwrap bag, the at least one access port, and the overwrap access port can include a fluoropolymer such as fluoroethylenepropylene (FEP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert Cullis, Phillippe J. Broussard
  • Method, system and apparatus to provide for universal bellhousing between engine and transmission of vehicle
    Patent number: 9360100
    Abstract: A universal bellhousing which may be adapted to a variety of automotive engine and transmission combinations and method of making the same is disclosed. The bellhousing is made by spin forming a sheet of steel and welding a transmission plate onto the cone. The cone and transmission plate are indexed to mount to a specified engine-transmission combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Accel Performance Group LLC
    Inventors: Ross McCombs, Joseph Patrick Glenn
  • Audio headset system and apparatus
    Patent number: 9358454
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the technology described herein, a audio headset system is provided, comprising: a speaker; a signal processor configured to process source audio received from an audio source, to produce processed audio from the source audio, and to output the processed audio to the speaker; and a control unit configured to control operation of the signal processor according to an audio profile, wherein the audio profile causes the signal processor to selectively mix, delay, phase shift, and equalize the source audio, thereby producing processed audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Meneses, Gerard Lambert Block, Scott Michael Terrell, Thomas John Roberts
  • Trunk mounted bike carrier
    Patent number: 9358933
    Abstract: A bike carrier capable of attaching to the rear of a vehicle is described. The bike carrier includes a first adjustable member that is adjustable to a plurality of positions and a second member that is pivotally secured to the first member. The second member is also adjustable to a plurality of positions independent of the fixed positions of said first member. The bike carrier includes at least one mount rail secured to the first and second members. The mount rail is capable of carrying a bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Phillips
  • Image display sealant dam composition and image display having the same
    Patent number: 9353265
    Abstract: The invention provides dam compositions which can give cured products serving as dam materials exhibiting appropriate hardness and adhesion with respect to adherends and which are preferably such that the dam materials also have inconspicuous joints with fillers. The invention also provides image displays manufactured with the compositions. An image display sealant dam composition includes (A) a polyorganosiloxane having a mercaptoalkyl group bonded to a silicon atom, and having a viscosity at 23° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS JAPAN LLC
    Inventors: Kazuhisa Ono, Koji Okawa
  • Multi-point tethering system for head and neck restraint devices
    Patent number: 9351529
    Abstract: A system of tethers and a helmet cooperating with the tethers for controlling a driver's head during operation of a vehicle. The system of tethers includes a pair of side tethers for attachment to the sides of the helmet and to a head and neck restraint device and either at least two rear tethers having first ends for attachment to the helmet and second ends for attachment to shoulder straps or a support member or a single rear tether having an intermediate portion attached to a support member and opposed end portions for attachment to the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Trevor P. Ashline
  • Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device
    Patent number: 9345921
    Abstract: A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device which includes a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter, the body including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density and the predetermined diameter in combination with the predetermined shape of the projections optimize mobilization of soft tissue structures of the human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Performance Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Kipp K. Dye
  • Flexible visor having anti-fogging properties and anti-fogging coating compositions
    Patent number: 9346974
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to transparent composites having anti-fogging properties and anti-fog coating compositions for providing anti-fogging properties. The anti-fogging layers can contain an adhesive polymer, a hard polymer, and a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the adhesive polymer, hard polymer, and hydrophilic polymers are different. In further embodiments, composites are described including a substrate layer; a first adhesive layer; a first transparent layer; a second adhesive layer; a second transparent layer; and an anti-fog layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Debasis Majumdar, Ryan C. Hirschey, John P. Russo, Gerard T. Buss
  • System, method and apparatus for plumbing fitting with removable sampling valve
    Patent number: 9342077
    Abstract: A plumbing assembly includes a plumbing fitting having a body. The body includes a main body portion having a main bore extending there through. A peripheral body portion extends from the main body portion. The peripheral body portion includes a distal end and a sampling bore extends through the peripheral body such that the sampling bore is in fluid communication with the main bore. The plumbing assembly further includes a sampling valve threadably coupled to the distal end of the peripheral body portion of the plumbing fitting. The sampling valve extends at least partially into the sampling bore without extending into the main bore. As such, the main bore is unimpeded by the sampling valve and use of the sampling valve imparts substantially no pressure drop in a fluid passing through the main bore of the plumbing fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Hy B. Nguyen
  • Hydrophilic/lipophilic modified polysiloxanes as emsulsifiers
    Patent number: 9340650
    Abstract: The invention concerns polysiloxane compounds as W/O-emulsifiers, in textile softeners, antifoams, foam stabilizers and agriculture chemicals, in particular as W/O-emulsifiers for cosmetic uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Wagner, Walter Simon, Martin Kropfgans, Sabine Nienstedt, Albert Schnering, Katharina Streicher, Karl-Heinz Sockel, Sebastian Maass
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D758624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: JST Performance, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher P. Largent
  • Putting practice mat
    Patent number: D760337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Pro Performance Sports, LLC
    Inventors: Allen Keith Holland, Kash Oris Bell, Ryan Westphal