Patents Assigned to Performance IT
  • Silicone compounds and compositions thereof for the treatment of amino acid based substrates
    Patent number: 10266656
    Abstract: Organofunctional polyorganosiloxanes, their use in cosmetic compositions, method for treating amino acid based substrates with organofunctional polyorganosiloxanes, compositions comprising the organofunctional polyorganosiloxanes useful for hair straightening and shaping as well as hair coloration and hair color retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Wagner, Anne Dussaud, Karl-Heinz Stachulla, Christian Wenske, Katharina Streicher, Martin Moeller, Andrea Koerner, Barbara Dittrich, Robin Heedfeld, Crisan Popescu, Helmut Keul, Xiaomin Zhu, Mériem Er-Rafik, Kunshan Sun
  • Flame retardant resin composition
    Patent number: 10266648
    Abstract: A flame-retarded resin includes at least one resin for which flame retardant capability is desired and at least one triaryl silicon-containing compound (I) as flame retardant in admixture therewith and/or chemically bonded, e.g., grafted, to the resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Samim Alam, Koji Suenaga, Roy Rojas-Wahl
  • Composite bearings having a polyimide matrix
    Patent number: 10266722
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bearing and seal assemblies comprising a composite structure which includes a substrate and a layer disposed on the substrate. The layer disposed on the substrate includes a polyimide matrix and a filler dispersed within the polyimide matrix. The filler can be a thermoplastic polymer, such as PTFE, and/or an organic filler. The bearing assembly can exhibit a synergistic improvement in wear resistance and coefficient of friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nafih Mekhilef, Boguslawa Czarnecka, Jeffrey H. Peet, Emeric Malefant, Blair K. Brettmann, Hongxiang Teng
  • Shaker top with freshness seal and method of making same
    Patent number: 10264903
    Abstract: A shaker top for dispensing products in a container, including a top unit having a peelable protective cover affixed upon a dispensing liner having at least one perforation, the top unit affixed to a mouth of a container. A method of manufacturing a shaker top with a peelable protective cover, including the steps of affixing a peelable protective cover upon a dispensing liner, assembling a top unit including the peelable protective cover and the dispensing liner, affixing the top unit to a mouth of a container, and covering the container with a cap. A shaker top with a peelable protective cover attached to a container, manufactured by the method of manufacture. A method of using a container having a shaker top with a freshness seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Performance Systematix, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Jeffery Fisch
  • Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device
    Patent number: 10265238
    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: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Performance Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Kipp K. Dye
  • Preparation of isocyanatosilanes
    Patent number: 10266554
    Abstract: There is provided herein a method of preparing an isocyanatosilane including reacting an olefinic isocyanate with a hydridosilane in the presence of a dinuclear rhodium complex under hydrosilylation conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan John O'Keefe, Roland Wagner, Holger Jürgen Glatzer, Tiberiu Simandan, Konstantin Kraushaar, Joe Adrian Biele, Edwin Kroke
  • Climbing Rope Protector Device and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20190111320
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for protecting a climbing rope comprising a flexible sheath comprising a first edge, a second edge generally opposing the first edge, a first end, and a second end generally opposing the first end, a sheath connector assembly attached at the second end of the flexible sheath, and a primary rope connector assembly attached to the sheath connector assembly. Methods of making and using the device also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Peak Performance Leadership, LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan T. Norton
  • Halogen-Containing Flame Retardant Polyamide Compositions
    Publication number: 20190112455
    Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide compositions are described that provide a superior combination of glow wire ignition and elongation/toughness properties, comprising a polyamide resin; a bromine-containing flame retardant; a hindered phenolic heat stabilizer; and optionally at least one of a flame retardant synergist, a plasticizer, a lubricant, a mold release agent, an acid scavenger and a colorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventor: Shawn J. Osborn
  • Compositions and methods for treating oil and gas wells
    Patent number: 10259986
    Abstract: A composition for use in various down-hole operations in oil and gas wells. The compositions can include various combinations of certain ethers and other components e.g., esters, alkoxylated alcohols, acidizing agents and hydrocarbon co-solvents. The compositions are useful in a wide variety of down-hole applications particularly well cleaning, filter cake removal and well stimulation techniques e.g., acidizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Sasol Performance Chemicals GmbH
    Inventors: Nelson Akaighe, Jorge Fernandez, Christian Jones
  • Moldable composite mat
    Patent number: 10259190
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a moldable layered structure that is particularly suited for vehicular underbody applications. The structure is generally comprised of at least one layer of needled staple polyester fibers and at least one layer of spunbond polyester fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LP
    Inventor: Eric L. Camp
  • Polymer seal assembly
    Patent number: 10260634
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal body, a spring disposed adjacent to the seal body, and a seal ring disposed adjacent to the seal body. The seal body and the seal ring can include a plastic polymer material. The seal assembly can be a subcomponent of hydraulic strut in the landing gear of an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Robert T. Racicot, Kha V. Le
  • FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY INCLUDING PROTECTIVE BAFFLE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20190106252
    Abstract: A filter baffle assembly, including a filter cap engageable to a mouth of a container, the filter cap including a filter vent operatively attached to a liner situated within an inner space of the filter cap, and a gas permeable baffle disposed between a mouth of the container and the filter vent, covering the filter vent, the baffle including a single perforation to permit gas exchange between an interior of the container and the filter vent, and to protect the filter vent from contact with contents housed in the interior of the container. A gas permeable point baffle for protecting a filter vent from contact with the contents of a container, including a single perforation, the point baffle being welded to a liner and covering a filter vent operatively attached to the liner, housed within a cap engageable to the mouth of the container. A method for protecting a filter vent from the contents of a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Performance Systematix, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Jeffery FISCH
  • SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHODS FOR HYDRATION MONITORING
    Publication number: 20190104989
    Abstract: A method of monitoring hydration including obtaining biological data for a given period of time, wherein the biological data includes measurements of one or more biological indicators; converting the biological data into a baseline value; obtaining real-time biological data from one or more biological sensors; performing a pre-processing analysis of the real-time biological data; comparing the real-time biological data with baseline value to create a hydration index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: PERFORMANCE ATHLYTICS
    Inventors: James Breaux, Dustin M. Freckleton, Nithin O. Rajan, Byron P. Olson, David E. Clift-Reaves, Paulo E. Xavier da Silveira, Namita D. Lakore
  • Method and apparatus for directed adaptive control of dynamic channel selection in wireless networks
    Patent number: 10257832
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wireless networks and more specifically to systems and methods for selecting available channels free of radar signals from a plurality of radio frequency channels. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a standalone multi-channel DFS master device and a cloud intelligence device. The standalone multi-channel DFS master device generates spectral information associated with a plurality of communication channels for a device in communication with the standalone multi-channel DFS master device. The cloud intelligence device receives the spectral information via a network device, integrates the spectral information with other spectral information to generate integrated spectral information, and determines a communication channel for the device that is selected from the plurality of communication channels based at least on the integrated spectral information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: NETWORK PERFORMANCE RESEARCH GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Terry F K Ngo, Seung Baek Yi, Erick Kurniawan, Kun Ting Tsai
  • Laser-markable insulation material for wire or cable assemblies
    Patent number: 10256009
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to laser-markable insulation material and cable or wire assemblies containing such insulation material. In certain embodiments, the laser-markable insulation material can include a fluoropolymer and an inorganic laser-markable pigment. The pigment can have a mean crystal size in a range of about 0.4 microns to about 2 microns and/or a median particle size (d50) in a range of about 0.45 microns to about 2 microns. The insulation material can exhibit improved initial and heat-aged contrast ratios without diminishing the ability of a cable or wire containing the insulation material to meet industry standards for electric-arc tracking and propagation resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jennifer Adamchuk, Kyle J. Killam, Frank M. Keese, Gerald A. Elliott
  • Adhesive, bearing with the adhesive, and methods of making
    Patent number: 10253811
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive layer, bearing including the adhesive layer, and methods of forming. The adhesive layer can include a mixture of a first polymer, a second polymer, and a third polymer, wherein the third polymer is a modified fluoropolymer of the second polymer. In a particular embodiment, a weight ratio of a weight content of the second polymer to a weight content of the third polymer in the mixture can be at least 12:1. In another particular embodiment, the adhesive layer can have a normalized peel strength of at least 4.8 N/in/microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jing Dong, Nafih Mekhilef
  • Brake caliper with brake pad timing and retraction controller with lock-connection
    Patent number: 10253835
    Abstract: A brake caliper is provided with a timing and retraction controller, a brake pad and a lock-connection comprising an engaging component and a locking component. The timing and retraction controller adjusts brake timing, eliminates parasitic brake losses and dampens out-of-plane vibration between the brake pad and rotor. The brake caliper includes a housing disposed over a brake rotor; first and second opposing brake pads extendably and retractably mounted on opposite sides of the caliper housing, brake pistons that extend and retract the brake pads into and out of frictional engagement with the rotor, and brake pad timing and retraction controllers disposed on opposite sides of the caliper housing. Each controller includes a Belleville spring or other resilient member with a short compression travel limited to between about 1.50 mm and 0.025 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: PERFORMANCE FRICTION CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark Wagner
  • Maintenance-free bearing with tolerance compensation properties against wear and misalignment
    Patent number: 10253807
    Abstract: A system for elastically compensating for wear, thermal expansion and misalignment comprises a ring located between a housing and a pin in the bore of the housing. The ring has a backing layer, an expanded grid structure having a plurality of openings, a low friction layer penetrated into the openings of the expanded grid structure, and adhesive for bonding the backing layer, expanded grid structure and low friction layer together to provide elastic deformation of the ring between the housing and pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS PAMPUS GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Heldmann, Hans-Juergen Jaeger, Alexander Oehrlein
  • Engine bracket
    Patent number: D845350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Hasport Performance, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Gillespie, Keith Gillespie
  • Face plate for a video game controller
    Patent number: D845395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Bradley M. Strahle, John M. Alpay