Patents Assigned to Polyworks, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140158579
    Abstract: A collapsible, aesthetically pleasing, impact-protective sleeve for fragile articles having as a primary structural component molded foam panels having integrally molded pillars on an exterior surface of the sleeve, on an interior surface of the sleeve, or on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the sleeve. The sleeve may comprise one or more molded foam body panels, arranged in the shape of a cylinder, or other shape. Molded foam top and bottom panels may include features that are configured to interact with top and bottom portions of a fragile article for additional protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. FOX, Roger J. LaFlamme
  • Publication number: 20140123396
    Abstract: A composite material, method of making and articles formed thereby. The composite material can comprise a gel-infused foam material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B Fox, Daniel M Wyner, Jack Waksman, James E Gaudet
  • Patent number: 8512854
    Abstract: A composite material, method of making and articles formed thereby. The composite material can comprise a gel-infused foam material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, Daniel M. Wyner, Jack Waksman, James E. Gaudet
  • Patent number: 8453348
    Abstract: Methods of making molded articles and the articles formed by the method, particularly viscoelastic gel articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, Daniel M. Wyner
  • Publication number: 20110277348
    Abstract: Disclosed here are insoles with one or more regions responsive to maintain a user's foot in a corrected position in the insole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, James E. Gaudet
  • Publication number: 20110277923
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a molding system that facilitates the molding of very thick products from materials such as gel and/or mechanically frothed foam, substantially free of visual defects, such as air bubbles, by controlling the rate of mold closure and/or interrupting the mold closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, James E. Gaudet
  • Publication number: 20110256353
    Abstract: Low durometer polymeric gel articles and methods of making are provided. herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, Daniel M. Wyner
  • Publication number: 20110233973
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas F. Cafaro, Richard B. Fox, Jeffrey H. Bowie
  • Publication number: 20110041358
    Abstract: Methods of making molded articles and the articles formed by the method, particularly viscoelastic gel articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, Daniel M. Wyner
  • Publication number: 20090142551
    Abstract: A composite material, method of making and articles formed thereby. The composite material can comprise a gel-infused foam material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, Daniel M. Wyner, Jack Waksman, James E. Gaudet
  • Patent number: 7448676
    Abstract: A novel and unique bicycle seat for a rider includes a base having a base top surface with an inflatable bladder having a bladder top surface. The inflatable bladder is disposed on the base top surface and the base top surface and the bladder top surface together form a seat contour profile. A pump is connected to the inflatable bladder to introduce fluid media therein with a release valve fluidly connected to the bladder to permit fluid media to exit therefrom. Also, the bicycle seat of the present invention can be configured to be in the form of a cover to be retrofitted to an existing bicycle seat. In this configuration, the cover includes a base with a structure for securing it to the existing bicycle seat. For example, this structure can be a skirt of material or other releasable type of structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: poly Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas F. Cafaro, Jeffrey H. Bowie
  • Publication number: 20080166524
    Abstract: A thermoformed cushioning material, a method of making and products formed with the cushioning material are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Skaja, Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Jack Waksman
  • Publication number: 20070261274
    Abstract: Methods of making molded articles and the articles formed by the method, particularly viscoelastic gel articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: PolyWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Fox, Daniel Wyner
  • Patent number: 7178267
    Abstract: Footwear and footwear structures are provided as well as methods for forming composite components for footwear or footwear structures. In forming the structures, two material layers are overlaid such that the two material layers are in contact with one another. The two material layers are heated to a forming temperature and are then vacuum-formed together to form a composite material layer in a three-dimensional form of the footwear structure. A provided footwear structure includes an upper and a sole assembly attached to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first material layer made of a thermoplastic, and a second material layer attached to the first material layer. The first material layer includes a recessed area including a flat support portion, and is transparent or translucent. The second material layer includes a portion that is positioned on a surface of the recessed area, and a color of the second material layer indicates a location and/or a function of the second material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Polyworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Skaja, Kenneth J. Liu, David Joseph Preskar, Steven B. Nichols