Patents Assigned to Performance IT
  • Golf practice mat
    Patent number: 9089755
    Abstract: A golf mat includes a frame having a central channel between left and right side shoulders. A hitting pad, such as an artificial turf pad, is slidable within or on the central channel. At least one elastic element, such as a rubber cord, extends laterally across the channel, and with the elastic element attached directly or indirectly to the artificial turf pad. Impact of the golf club head on the pad causes the pad to slide forward, absorbing impact forces and providing a feel to the golfer closer to hitting off of real grass. The elastic element decelerates the pad, and returns to the pad to its original position after the impact. The elastic element may be an elastic cord having plugged or knotted ends secured between inner and outer walls of the side shoulders of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Pro Performance Sports, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Allen Holland
  • Luminescent end indicating tape
    Patent number: 9085718
    Abstract: A luminescent end indicating tape comprising one or more base layers and an adhesive layer is disclosed. The one or more base layers provide support to the adhesive layer, whereas the adhesive layer comprises one or more fluorescent materials that convert at least a portion of incident electromagnetic radiation to a longer output wavelength. The adhesive layer redirects at least a portion of the longer output wavelength to at least an end of the tape, such that the end is illuminated with that of at least a portion of the longer output wavelength upon the tape being exposed to incident electromagnetic radiation. Further disclosed are methods of fabricating and using the luminescent end indicating tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: PERFORMANCE INDICATOR, LLC
    Inventors: Alan N. Schuler, Edward D. Kingsley, Cliff Parker
  • System, method and apparatus for polymer seals to form positive shut-off for insert molding of liquid silicone rubber
    Patent number: 9085102
    Abstract: An object is formed on a component with a positive flash shut-off during insert molding operations. The mold has a base with a cavity and a port that delivers a liquid to the cavity. The base has a component support structure for supporting the component and pockets formed on opposite sides of the cavity. The pockets are slightly spaced apart from the cavity by thin partitions. Inserts located in the pockets and are formed from a polymer. Both the partitions and inserts comprise the component support structure. The inserts have a dimension that is smaller than that of the base and partitions so as to form a compression fit around the component to reduce or eliminate flash down the component during the molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles D. Klann, Bryan D. Rud, Duan Li Ou
  • Systems and methods for administering an exercise program
    Patent number: 9084912
    Abstract: An exercise machine includes loading contact surfaces. An actuator is configured to adjust a position of the loading contact surface. A user controls the actuator through a user interface to adjust the loading contact surface's position in a first exercise session. A processor is configured to automatically monitor the loading contact surface's position as adjusted by the user in the first exercise session, and to automatically control the actuator to move the loading contact surface in a subsequent session to the same or a different position as in the previous session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Performance Health Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John Paul Jaquish, Paul Edward Jaquish
  • Airflow attachment assembly for carburetor
    Patent number: 9086038
    Abstract: A carburetor attachment assembly for improved engine performance including an airflow crown and a mating air cleaner base. The air flow crown is adapted to detachably mount atop a carburetor and has a contoured intake surface that guides and directs airflow into the mouth of the carburetor. The airflow crown's intake surface is configured to merge with the sidewalls of the induction bores to form a smooth continuous surface around the mouth of the carburetor and induction bores, which helps facilitate laminar airflow and redirection of the intake air flow downward into the carburetor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: R2C Performance Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Edward J. Sroka, Edward J. Fox
  • Process For The Manufacture Of A Multilayer Silicone Structure
    Publication number: 20150200317
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of a multilayer silicone structure of cured silicone elastomer layers wherein the compositions of each of the curable silicone elastomers are chosen such as to provide excellent layer-to-layer adhesion of the said cured silicone elastomer layers, that is, the layers do not suffer form cohesive failure. The multilayer silicone structures may be used for example for the manufacture of electronic devices, coatings, shaped molded articles, laminates etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS GMBH
    Inventors: Oliver Kretschmann, Markus Putzer, Cristian De Santis, Andrea Ruppenthal, Carsten Koopmanns
  • Boron nitride particles of spherical geometry and process of making
    Patent number: 9079801
    Abstract: A low viscosity filler boron nitride agglomerate particles having a generally spherical shape bound together by an organic binder and to a process for producing a BN powder composition of spherically shaped boron nitride agglomerated particles having a treated surface layer which controls its viscosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: David Lodyga, Joseph W. Tereshko, Ajit Sane, Thomas Fox, Paulo Meneghetti
  • Micronized wood preservative formulations
    Patent number: 9079328
    Abstract: The present invention provides wood preservative compositions comprising micronized particles. In one embodiment, the composition comprises dispersions of micronized metal or metal compounds. In another embodiment, the wood preservative composition comprises an inorganic component comprising a metal or metal compound and organic biocide. When the composition comprises an inorganic component and an organic biocide, the inorganic component or the organic biocide or both are present as micronized particles. When compositions of the present invention are used for preservation of wood, there is minimal leaching of the metal and biocide from the wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Leach, Jun Zhang
  • Graphene base transistor having compositionally-graded collector barrier layer
    Patent number: 9082809
    Abstract: A junction transistor, comprising, on a substrate an emitter layer, a collector layer, and a base layer that comprises a graphene layer, wherein an emitter barrier layer is arranged between the base layer and the emitter layer, and a collector barrier layer is arranged between the base and the collector layers and adjacent to the graphene layer, characterized in that the collector barrier layer is a compositionally graded material layer, which has an electron affinity that decreases in a direction pointing from the base layer to the collector layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: IHP GmbH—Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics
    Inventors: Jaroslaw Dabrowski, Wolfgang Mehr, Johann Christoph Scheytt, Grzegorz Lupina
  • Methods for disinfecting or sterilizing articles
    Patent number: 9078435
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials and methods for reducing, preventing, or eliminating the biological contamination of surfaces in spaces that are reasonably partitioned, defined or contained. A reagent that includes peroxides or molecules that includes peroxide bonds are contacted with at least one surface of an article. Some of these methods include disinfection within an apparatus and may include the step of volatilizing the peroxide bond containing agent, through, for example, vapor pressure and vaporization or evaporation effects, the addition of volatilization aids, or passive or assisted diffusion at modest temperatures and relatively long exposure times measured in some embodiments on the order of hours, days, or months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignees: PERFORMANCE PACKAGING OF NEVADA, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Dunn
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING SULFER AND HALOGENS
    Publication number: 20150191661
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for removing halogens and sulfur from used oil. The used oil is heated and aerated, followed by rapid vaporization and cooling. The cooled oil is then subjected to an electrical field before being filtered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: AQUIFER MAINTENANCE & PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: James Richard MURRAY
  • Composition for silicone rubber foam, manufacturing method of silicone rubber foam, and silicone rubber foam
    Patent number: 9074097
    Abstract: There are provided a composition for silicone rubber foam, a manufacturing method of a silicone rubber foam, and a silicone rubber foam in which it is possible to control the foaming states. The composition for silicone rubber foam contains: (A) 100 parts by mass of polyorganosiloxane having a degree of polymerization of 4,000 to 10,000 and having two or more alkenyl groups at a content of 0.001 mmol/g or more and less than 0.3 mmol/g; an amount of polyorganohydrogensiloxane having an average of two or more Si-atom-bonded hydrogen atoms so that a molar ratio of the hydrogen atoms to the alkenyl groups in the (A) component is 0.001 to 5; 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of an organic foaming agent with a decomposition temperature of 50 to 250° C.; 5 to 200 parts by mass of silica powder; and a catalyst amount of a platinum-based metal catalyst activated with ultraviolet rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS JAPAN LLC
    Inventor: Masanari Shimakawa
  • Tolerance ring with wave structures having disconnected ends
    Patent number: 9074637
    Abstract: A tolerance ring with a generally cylindrical body having a sidewall, wherein the sidewall includes an undeformed portion and a plurality of wave structures protruding from the undeformed portion. The wave structures each having a feature disconnected from the adjacent sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Llewelyn Pickering
  • Anti-rattle device for receiver hitches and accessories
    Patent number: 9073396
    Abstract: An anti-rattle device is shown and described. The anti-rattle device may include a pin member configured for insertion into aligned apertures of a draw bar and receiver hitch, and a block member configured to be inserted into an interior cavity of the draw bar and to receive the pin member. The anti-rattle device may also include an engaging member engaged with the pin member outside of the draw bar and receiver hitch, where the engagement of the engaging member, the pin member and the block are operable to clamp the draw bar against the receiver hitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin J. Laurer, Jacob S. Belinky, Gail R. Matheus, David W. Hesch
  • PUCK WEAR DETECTION
    Publication number: 20150184793
    Abstract: A transport puck vertically aligns a caulking cartridge, nozzle-down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Louis Fitzgerald, IV
  • BUTT-END APPARATUS FOR A LACROSSE STICK OR OTHER SPORT IMPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20150182829
    Abstract: A butt-end apparatus for a lacrosse stick or other sport implement. The butt-end apparatus comprises a hand abutment comprising: a handle-facing surface to face a handle of the lacrosse stick or other sport implement; and a hand-engaging surface to engage a hand of a player when holding the lacrosse stick or other sport implement. A position of the hand-engaging surface along the handle relative to a longitudinal end of the lacrosse stick or other sport implement is adjustable. An end cap may be mountable to a longitudinal end of a shaft of the lacrosse stick or other sport implement to define the longitudinal end of the lacrosse stick or other sport implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: BAUER PERFORMANCE LACROSSE INC.
    Inventors: Kyle MORIN, David Winthrop FREAM, Steven Joseph KENNEDY
  • Skateboard
    Patent number: 9067125
    Abstract: A kicktail concave skateboard includes a blank having opposite ends, at least one end being recessed. An element is mounted on the recessed end such that a portion of the element adjoining the blank is flush with the blank. The element is formed of a material having a lower mechanical damping capacity and a higher modulus of elasticity than the blank. The element includes a downwardly facing exposed side having a downward projection thereon, to facilitate the execution of an “ollie” maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Performance SK8 Holding Inc.
    Inventor: Becket Colón
  • System for controlling and optimizing reactions in solid phase synthesis of small molecules
    Patent number: 9069358
    Abstract: A instrument for performing synthesis of small molecules such as Oligos and Peptides when using solid phase synthesis techniques to synthesize small molecules. The system and methods include a mechanism for controlling the pressure differential across the reaction vessels that contain the solid support used in solid phase synthesis. Reaction vessels are held in a holder that provides a sealable chamber at the outlet ends of the reaction vessels. The rotor containing the reaction vessels is placed within a sealable chamber. The sealable chamber is fitted with a means for engaging the rotor and draining the reaction vessels to waste. The sealable chamber is also fitted with a means for engaging the rotor to drain the reaction vessels at a slower, variable rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Biolytic Lab Performance, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Demmitt
  • Underbed hitch mounting system
    Patent number: 9067468
    Abstract: An underbed hitch mounting system is described. The mounting system may be utilized for towing vehicles wherein the mounting system may selectively accommodate either a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch. The mounting system may include at least one rail capable of being connected to a vehicle frame, wherein the rail includes at least one socket. The socket may be engaged with a receiving member, wherein the receiving member may be engaged with a leg of a fifth wheel hitch. A mid rail may be connected to the rails and may include a hitch ball socket that is capable of engagement with a hitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Stanifer, Richard W. McCoy
  • Air filter elbow
    Patent number: D734699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: R2C Performance Products LLC.
    Inventors: Edward J. Fox, Edward J. Sroka