Patents Assigned to Zephyros, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12214827
    Abstract: The present teachings generally relate to a structural reinforcement, a body member comprising the structural reinforcement, and a method of using the structural reinforcement. The structural reinforcement comprises a first wall, a second wall extending from a first side of the first wall. Spacer legs extend from a second side of the first wall and define a first channel Spacer legs extend from a second side of the second wall and define a second channel. The structural reinforcement is configured to reinforce a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventors: Max Vanraaphorst, Jeffery T. Shantz, Garrett Taylor
  • Patent number: 12215254
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-activatable foamable honeycomb core splice adhesive having improved fire retardancy, particularly with respect to smoke toxicity and smoke opacity (smoke density).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Estelle Huther Ebersohl, Michel Awkal
  • Patent number: 12202933
    Abstract: A material comprising at least about 10% by weight polyvinyl butyral, a thermoplastic epoxy, wherein the ratio of polyvinyl butyral to thermoplastic epoxy is about 1 to 10 to about 1 to 4, and at least 2% but less than 15% by weight adducted carboxyl-terminated polymer, wherein the material has a strain to failure of greater than 2% and a modulus of at least 700 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Czaplicki, Keith Madaus, David Kosal
  • Patent number: 12187842
    Abstract: A material comprising an epoxy/elastomer adduct, a polymeric particle, from about 0.05 to about 20 weight percent of an epoxy/diacid adduct, and optionally, an amine reaction product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: David Kosal, Michael Czaplicki, Yuan Lu
  • Patent number: 12162193
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates a method of forming a member comprising injection molding a first layer into a first tool cavity, overmolding a second layer into a second tool cavity selected from the group consisting of an expandable layer, a sealing layer, an acoustic layer, and adhesive layer, a reinforcement layer, a fastening layer, a second carrier layer, and any combination thereof, overmolding a third layer into the second tool cavity selected from the group consisting of an expandable layer, a sealing layer, an acoustic layer, an adhesive layer, a reinforcement layer, a fastening layer, a second carrier layer, and any combination thereof. The first layer, the second layer, and the third layer may be molded in one injection molding tool and the second and third layer may be segregated from one another prior to any overmolding steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventors: Gordon Morgan, Dean Quaderer, Keith Lewis
  • Patent number: 12145330
    Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier (10) that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material (12) having an outer surface; and (ii) at least one fibrous composite insert (14) or overlay (960) having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement (e.g., having a plurality of ordered fibers). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) and the mass of polymeric material (12) are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert or overlay to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier (10) may be a mass of activatable material (126).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Chmielewski, Henry E. Richardson, Jeffrey T. Shantz, Nick Holstine, Milko Dimovski, Alex Mangiapane, Liwen Li, Joseph Thomas
  • Patent number: 12098308
    Abstract: A device comprising an adhesive material and a fiberglass mesh located in direct planar contact with the adhesive material. The adhesive material is tacky in its green state and includes an epoxy, an epoxidized cashew nut shell oil, and at least about 20% by weight of a component containing a core shell polymer material to improve the adhesion capability to surfaces that are contaminated and/or exposed to high pressure spraying or chemical treatments, heat and humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: David Kosal, Keith Madaus
  • Patent number: 12083754
    Abstract: A composite structure (10) including a fiber injection molded portion (14); an insert material (16); and an optional outer layer (12), where the fiber injection molded portion (14) at least partially surrounds the insert material (16). The present teachings also contemplate a method of forming the composite structure (10), including positioning the insert material (16) into a mold and injecting fibers into the mold by a fiber injection molding process or blow molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Engel, Jérôme Gillmeth
  • Patent number: 12077649
    Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a method comprising coating an polymeric material with a composition including a dicarbonyl compound and having a viscosity of from about 50 cps to about 500 cps, wherein the coating initiates either: (i) spontaneous polymerization (e.g., in less than about one minute) at room temperature of the composition without the addition of an initiator; or (ii) polymerization at room temperature at a selected later time with or without the addition of an initiator; and wherein the composition adheres or facilitates adhesion of the polymeric material to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Lu, Kenneth Mazich, Kevin Hicks, Austin O'connor, Michael Czaplicki
  • Patent number: 12054649
    Abstract: A multi-layer composition to be located onto a substrate. The composition comprises a bi-layer construction, including a first layer and a second layer, the first layer having a high elastic modulus and tensile strength in comparison to the second layer. The second layer includes a blowing agent such that, when cured, the first layer is spaced away from the substrate. The compositions of the first layer and second layer are similar, thus enabling the reconstitution of scrap into usable material for forming another multi-layer reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Hable, Michael Czaplicki
  • Patent number: 12043709
    Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier (10) that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material (12) having an outer surface; and (ii) at least one fibrous composite Insert (14) or overlay (980) having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement (e.g., having a plurality of ordered fibers). The fibrous Insert (14) or overlay (980) is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that Is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (980) and the mass of polymeric material (12) are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert or overlay to be at feast partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier (10) may be a mass of activatable material (126).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventors: Henry E. Richardson, Sylvain Gleyal
  • Patent number: 12043021
    Abstract: A structural carrier comprising: a foam core and an outer layer, the foam core and the outer layer being free of structurally reinforcing ribs and open pockets, wherein the structural carrier is curable at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C. The structural carrier may also foam at room temperature. The structural carrier may have an adhesive material disposed on at least a portion of the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Camera
  • Patent number: 12012149
    Abstract: The present teachings generally relate to a carrier and method of making the carrier, the carrier comprising: a periphery having: an outer edge, arranged distally along a transverse axis of the carrier, configured to be oriented away from a frame enclosure of a vehicle, an inner edge, arranged distally along the transverse axis, configured to be oriented toward the frame enclosure of the vehicle, and distal ends arranged opposite each other along a longitudinal axis of the carrier; one or more series of ribs having: a cross-sectional pattern, and an orientation along the longitudinal axis, the transverse axis, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Nuria Ignes, Bill Barz, Manuel Kesseler
  • Patent number: 11999866
    Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a method for sealing comprising providing a substrate that includes a plurality of pores, locating a polymerizable composition onto a surface of the substrate, the polymerizable composition including a monofunctional, difunctional or multifunctional methylene malonate or a cyanoacrylate, and initiating polymerization of the composition, wherein polymerization is initiated by the use of an initiator or by the presence of a latent activating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sweet, Michael Czaplicki, Ken Mazich, Yuan Lu, Kevin Hicks, Austin O'Connor
  • Patent number: 11986855
    Abstract: A extrusion process and apparatus for the deposition of precise, usually small amounts of extrudate (4) for adhesion to a substrate (1) comprising an extruder (2) positioned close to the substrate (1) and a jet of hot gas (6) directed onto the extrudate (1) between the extruder (2) and the substrate (1) in order to retain the adhesive properties between the extrudate (4) and the substrate (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xabier Novellas, Francois Crouzet, Christophe Epp
  • Patent number: 11980242
    Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Marc Engel, Christophe Chaut
  • Patent number: 11976160
    Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a method that includes a step of providing a first amount of esterified reaction product of an acid and an epoxy-based material. The esterified reaction product may be further reacted an epoxy resin to form a polymeric epoxy. The resulting material may have a generally linear backbone, foaming and curing capability and flame retardant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Czaplicki, Kevin Hicks
  • Patent number: 11970215
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cavity filling system for e.g. noise reduction, sealing and/or stiffening. The cavity is part of an automotive vehicle structure. The present invention further relates to an automotive vehicle structure with a multitude of cavities and a filling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Luc Helfer, Alain Kuntz
  • Patent number: D1027794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventor: Ron Cullimore
  • Patent number: D1039362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Deachin, Gary Colston