Patents Assigned to Texas Research International, Inc.
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Publication number: 20110082274Abstract: Aromatic polyurea fiber with improved modulus, strength, toughness and environmental resistance and method of synthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George Phillip Hansen, Richard J.G. Dominguez, Nathan C. Hoppens, Eric S. Shields, John Werner Bulluck, Rock Austin Rushing
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Patent number: 7919189Abstract: A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7524797Abstract: A water-based lubricant composition, comprising: water, molybdenum disulfide, polytetrafluoroethylene, and a polymeric binder, wherein the binder is an acrylic resin or a polyurethane resin.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: Aureliano Perez, Jr., Kenneth A. Vaught, George P. Hansen
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Patent number: 7465477Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7435767Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7435451Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7291657Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7276542Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7221623Abstract: The use of a pressure compensation system and composite polymer materials results in a new type of outboard sensor assembly, of the type used to monitor the status and location of towed array systems from boats. The inventive system is lower in cost, easier to manufacture in quantity, lighter weight, less likely to leak, and with a lower failure rate than conventional systems. The pressure compensation system makes use of a two (or more) phase slurry system to provide temperature compensation.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph S Thornton, Christopher Pearson Thornton, Shawn Lawrence Arnett
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Patent number: 7206256Abstract: The use of a pressure compensation system and composite polymer materials results in a new type of outboard sensor assembly, of the type used to monitor the status and location of towed array systems from boats. The inventive system is lower in cost, easier to manufacture in quantity, lighter weight, less likely to leak, and with a lower failure rate than conventional systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph S Thornton, Christopher Pearson Thornton, Shawn Lawrence Arnett
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Patent number: 7144544Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7080555Abstract: A distributed real time health monitoring system is described for monitoring of acoustic emission signals from different regions of a structure such as aircraft or spacecraft structures. The health monitoring system has its analysis and prognosis intelligence distributed out to the local regions being monitored and therefore does not require extensive cabling systems to carry the high bandwidth information characteristic of acoustic emission.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: Russell K. Austin, Chris Coughlin
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Patent number: 7037958Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7014790Abstract: This invention concerns an acrylate adhesive that cures at room temperature and has excellent dimensional stability. The adhesive may be used in applications such as for fiber optic connectors. The adhesive may be made by curing a two-part system or by use of a primer-based system. The two part system may include an adhesive part A, which may include one or more monofunctional, difunctional, or trifunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomers, a peroxide or hydroperoxide free-radical initiator, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters; and an activator part B, which may contain a N,N-disubstituted aromatic amine, a difunctional methacrylate monomer, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John Werner Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Publication number: 20040235977Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 6734249Abstract: This invention concerns an acrylate adhesive that cures at room temperature and has excellent dimensional stability. The adhesive may be used in applications such as for fiber optic connectors. The adhesive may be made by curing a two-part system or by use of a primer-based system. The two part system may include an adhesive part A, which may include one or more monofunctional, difunctional, or trifunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomers, a peroxide or hydroperoxide free-radical initiator, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters; and an activator part B, which may contain a N,N-disubstituted aromatic amine, a difunctional methacrylate monomer, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John Werner Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 6632860Abstract: A process for coating a solid surface comprises 1) applying onto a solid surface a primer coating prepared from an amine curing agent, a polysulfide toughening agent, an epoxy resin, a rubber toughening agent, a fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope, and a pigment; and 2) applying onto the primer coating a topcoat prepared from an amine curing agent, a polysulfide toughening agent, an epoxy resin, a rubber toughening agent, a fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope, a pigment and an abrasive aggregate.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John Werner Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix