Patents Examined by Brian Handville
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Patent number: 11154104Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and inventive quilted stretchable fabric (QSF) provided by the combination of specific elements as described herein, which provides a structurally stable yet stretchable quilted fabric. In particular, the present invention is directed to a quilted stretchable fabric (QSF) comprising a layered combination of stretchy fabric material and stretch-resistant fabric material, and the methods of preparation thereof, which remains securely associated by stitching even when subject to the repeated strain and forces of use, e.g., stretching, pulling, and the like. Further, articles of manufacture comprising this novel and inventive fabric are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: YOGIBO LLCInventor: Giora Liran
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Patent number: 11142262Abstract: A vehicle component is provided that includes a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers, a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers, and an elastomeric bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between the first cured layer and the second cured layer. The second cured layer is substantially devoid of glass fiber. The bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive, which is operative from ?40 to 205° C. The first cured layer forms an outer skin layer surface of a vehicle and the second cured layer forms an interior layer, where the outer skin layer surface has a class-A finish.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL STRUCTURAL PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Probir Kumar Guha, Michael Siwajek, Michael J. Hiltunen, Shane Skop, Satish Haryadi
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Patent number: 11143219Abstract: An article includes a molded plastic body that is comprised of a main body portion and a locator pin that projects from the main body portion. The locator pin includes a base at the main body and a pin that extends from the base and has a tip end. The base and the pin are of different sizes so as to form a ledge that faces away from the main body portion. The pin includes a parallel-sided portion that is located within a zone that starts at the base and terminates short of the tip end.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: NYX, INC.Inventor: Steven F. Spaleny
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Patent number: 11136460Abstract: An anti-slip structure comprising a plurality of anti-slip projections that protrude outwardly from a floor surface and are arranged so as to be mutually isolated, the anti-slip structure being such that the anti-slip projections are of circular dome-like three-dimensional shape and are cured bodies produced by curing a composition for anti-slip treatment comprising a curable resin. This anti-slip structure causes a floor surface comprising ceramic tile, tile made of stone material, or the like to be imparted with excellent anti-slip capability without impairing the lustrousness, beauty, design characteristics, or cleanability of the floor surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: SUNSTAR ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Hirokazu Okamoto, Norihiro Tameno, Yoshimasu Tanaka
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Patent number: 11132986Abstract: A panel assembly is formed by a plurality of bonds between two sheet materials in a face to face relationship to form a preform. The plurality of bonds define a closed perimeter region between the two sheet materials and an open perimeter region between the two sheet materials. The preform may be formed into a predefined shape. Pressurized fluid is applied through an inlet into the open perimeter region to expand the preform. The pressurized fluid expands the open perimeter region such that the two sheet materials expand in an opposing direction, thereby defining an expanded open perimeter region. The closed perimeter region between the two sheet materials remains vacant of the pressurized fluid such that the closed perimeter region is not expanded. The expanded open perimeter region is filled with a filler material for improving a performance characteristic of the panel assembly, e.g., strength, sound absorption, or stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Anil K. Sachdev, Raja K. Mishra, Jon T. Carter, Tyson W. Brown, Blair E. Carlson, David R. Sigler, Robert N. Saje, Matthew P. Simonin
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Patent number: 11104753Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an organic polymer fine particle which can be hardly fallen off from a film when used as an anti-blocking agent for a film. The organic polymer fine particle according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a (meth)acrylate polymer crosslinked by a bifunctional crosslinkable monomer and a hindered phenol antioxidant or a component derived therefrom, wherein a ratio of a structure unit composed of the bifunctional crosslinkable monomer in the (meth)acrylate polymer crosslinked by the bifunctional crosslinkable monomer is 5 mass % or more and 35 mass % or less, the sedimentation start time is 16 seconds or more, an amount of Al measured by a high-frequency inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometric analysis method is 1 ppm or less, and an amount of a sulfur atom measured by a high-frequency inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometric analysis method is 300 ppm or less in the organic polymer fine particle.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroko Okochi, Tomonari Takata, Kazuaki Matsumoto, Yasutaka Nakatani
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Patent number: 11105089Abstract: There is provided a self-sealing article comprising a polymeric layer disposed on and covering a first major surface of an elastic porous layer, wherein the article passes Modified Test 1 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13 or Modified Test 2 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, or Modified Test 3 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, and further wherein the self-sealing article is water vapor permeable and an air and water barrier. There is also provided a linered version of the self-sealing article in which a liner is disposed on a major surface of the polymeric layer opposite the first major surface of the elastic porous layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Martin J. Widenbrant, Taylor M. Seabaugh, Daniel R. Fronek, Rajan B. Bodkhe
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Patent number: 11104096Abstract: A sandwich structure configured to be secured with a mechanical fastener includes a core assembly, which includes a polymer component configured for supporting a mechanical fastener connector insert. The core assembly further includes an open cellular component formed from a plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides positioned around the polymer component, wherein a first portion of the plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides is secured to and extends from the polymer component. Further included is a first face sheet secured to a first side of the core assembly, wherein the first portion of the plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides has a distal end spaced apart from the polymer component and secured to the second face sheet.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jacob Michael Hundley, Mark R. O'Masta, Zak Charles Eckel, Alvin Escobar, Kenneth Cante, Tony Koung
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Patent number: 11097517Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an interlayer film for a laminated glass which has a multilayer structure including two or more resin layers laminated together and can prevent optical distortion even at high temperatures, a laminated glass including the interlayer film for a laminated glass, and a method of producing the interlayer film for a laminated glass. The present invention relates to an interlayer film for a laminated glass, the interlayer film including: two or more resin layers laminated together, one resin layer having a surface with a ratio (Rz/Sm) of a ten-point average roughness Rz (?m) to an average interval Sm (?m) of projections and recesses of 0.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Shougo Yoshida, Kazuhiko Nakayama, Hiroshi Kawate
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Patent number: 11088329Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of display technology and, more particularly, to a carrier substrate and its fabricating method, a flexible substrate and its fabricating method, and a display device. The carrier substrate includes a base including a first face and a second face opposite to the first face; a bonding portion disposed on the second face and including a magnetic particle, the magnetic particle being capable of rotating under the action of an external magnetic field, wherein the magnetic particle includes a first portion and a second portion, when the first portion faces a side away from the first face, a binding force between the bonding portion and a flexible base can be weakened; when the second portion faces the side away from the first face, a binding force between the bonding portion and the flexible base can be enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Qing Dai
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Patent number: 11072199Abstract: A device for stretching a canvas mounted to a frame comprises a spacer and a screw. The frame has a plurality of side members each mutually abutting at angled ends. A first portion of the spacer includes a central aperture therethrough and two opposing ends or sides. Each end of the first portion is sized to engage a contact surface of each side member. The screw has a threaded shaft adapted for rotational engagement with the central aperture of the first portion of the spacer. The threaded shaft terminates at a first end thereof with a screw head that has a frustoconical side wall and an end surface that includes a tool-engaging recess. Rotating the screw to move the screw head closer to the spacer causes the spacer to push the side members mutually away from each other to stretch the canvas.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Inventor: Francois Roy
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Patent number: 11066320Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cover glass is provided. The method comprises providing a glass base; forming a glass support portion by printing glass onto the glass base; and applying glass wool onto the glass support portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tae Ho Lee, Atsushi Nemoto, Sun Hee Oh, Jun Woo You
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Patent number: 11046137Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin structure body includes a first member and a second member. The first member is made of a fiber-reinforced resin; and the second member is made of a fiber-reinforced resin and forming a closed space by being joined to the first member. One or both of the first member and the second member includes a side wall having two side surfaces located on both sides in a direction of a load loaded on a swing end of the fiber-reinforced resin structure body. A joint joining the first member and the second member together is provided more on an inside than an outer wall surface located on an opposite side to the closed space out of the two side surfaces is.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATIONInventor: Yuya Mukainakano
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Patent number: 11015337Abstract: A method of forming a polyisocyanurate foam board includes providing a polyol and adding an isocyanate to the polyol to form a polyisocyanurate foam. A first inner surface of a first facer material is treated with a first flow of hydroxyl containing molecules. A second inner surface of a second facer material is treated with a second flow of hydroxyl containing molecules. The polyisocyanurate foam is coupled to the first treated inner surface and the second treated inner surface such that the polyisocyanurate is sandwiched between the first facer material and the second facer material, thereby exposing opposing outer surfaces of the polyisocyanurate foam to the hydroxyl containing molecules. A density of a medial portion of the polyisocyanurate foam is greater than a density of the polyisocyanurate at the opposing outer surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Richard Gombar, Carine Machaalani, John M Dodi
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Patent number: 11007688Abstract: A trim element that includes a supporting element having a main surface extending between two opposite edges, a lining layer covering the main surface and the edges of the supporting layer, and a skin surrounding the lining layer. At least one of the edges includes a reinforcing element movably mounted relative to the supporting element between a retracted position and a deployed position wherein at least one portion of the reinforcing element protects from the main surface in such a way as to reduce the length of the portion of the reinforcing element extending in relation to the main surface, the projecting portion being surrounded by the lining layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Olivier Leborgne, Didier Ponthieu
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Patent number: 11001684Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a puncture healing polymer blend comprising a self-healing first polymer material having sufficient melt elasticity to snap back and close a hole formed by a projectile passing through the material at a velocity sufficient to produce a local melt state in the first polymer material. The puncture healing polymer blend further includes a non-self-healing second material that is blended with the first polymer material. The blend of self-healing first polymer material and second material is capable of self-healing, and may have improved material properties relative to known self-healing polymers.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASAInventors: Keith L. Gordon, Emilie J. Siochi, Dennis C. Working, Russell W. Smith
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Patent number: 10994823Abstract: Beaded panels and method of forming beaded panels. A beaded panel as described herein includes a base structure comprising a sheet of material, and beads that comprise a protrusion on a first side of the base structure, and a concavity on an opposing second side of the base structure. A geometry of the beads comprises a center section having a conic shape about a longitudinal axis, flared sections symmetric about the center section along the longitudinal axis, and a transition section that curves outward from a base of the center section and the flared sections to blend with a flat surface on the first side of the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kenneth D. Cominsky
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Patent number: 10913182Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin shaped product includes: reinforcing fibers with a weight average fiber length of 100 mm or less; and a thermoplastic resin. The fiber-reinforced resin shaped product has grains on at least a part of a surface thereof. A maximum height (Rz) of the grains is 100 ?m to 200 ?m, and an average pitch (Rsm) between adjacent grains is 1100 ?m or less.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Teijin LimitedInventors: Masaki Mitsunaga, Akihisa Nomura
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Patent number: 10864687Abstract: Radius fillers for composite structures and composite structures that include radius fillers are disclosed herein. The radius fillers include a plurality of lengths of composite tape. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape includes a respective plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers and a resin material. The plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers in each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a fiber axis direction. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a respective fiber axis direction that is based, at least in part, on material properties of a transition region defined by a plurality of plies of composite material that defines an elongate void space within which the radius filler is configured to extend. The composite structures include the radius fillers.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Douglas A. McCarville, Juan C. Guzman, Jordan Oliver Birkland, Ryan Shaw Tidwell, Robert L. Anderson
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Patent number: 10836678Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition includes the concrete components, per yd3 of concrete: Type III Portland cement (lb/yd3) 200-900; metakaolin (lb/yd3) 100-520; calcium sulfoaluminate cement (CSA) (lb/yd3) 40-840; 3/8? lightweight expanded slate aggregate (lb/yd3) 70-550; lightweight fine expanded slate aggregate (lb/yd3) 300-550; expanded glass fine aggregate (0.5-1 mm) 35-90 (lb/yd3); expanded glass fine aggregate (1-2 mm) 35-90 (lb/yd3); water (lb/yd3) 300-350; CSA cement set retarder 0.015 to 0.06 oz per lb of CSA cement; high-range water-reducing admixture 120-1000 (fl. oz/yd3); hydration controlling admixture 0-80 (fl. oz/yd3); reinforcing non-metallic lightweight fibers <1.5? in length 0-8 (lb/yd3); wherein the concrete has a flexural strength of at least 600 psi at 12 hours, a density of 95 to 110 lb/ft3, and a compressive strength at 28 days of at least 7,000 psi. A lightweight concrete wythe and method of making a lightweight concrete wythe are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignees: UT-BATTELLE, LLC, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Diana E. Hun, Catherine H. Mattus, Mbakisya Onyango, Joseph Owino, Alex Brent Rollins