Patents Examined by Joseph D. Anthony
  • Patent number: 11636838
    Abstract: A soundproof member is mounted on a structure including a rotation body, covers at least a part of outer peripheral surfaces of the structure, includes an integral article of an elastic member, and has eccentrically located portions having at least a greater thickness or a greater density than the other portions. The eccentrically located portions may be thick wall portions having a greater thickness than the other portions. When the elastic member has a base material including polymer and a magnetic filler included in a state of being oriented in the base material, highly filled portions in which a content of the magnetic filler is greater than that of the other portions can be set as the eccentrically located portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
    Inventors: Kei Yoshikawa, Koji Tomiyama, Akio Yabu, Yasuo Suzuki
  • Patent number: 11633711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method of La(OH)3 nanorod/walnut shell biochar composite material (LN-WB), comprising the following steps: putting walnut shell powder into a crucible and pyrolyzing and carbonizing in a muffle furnace at 350° C. to 450° C.; after the pyrolysis is completed, grinding and sieving the obtained biochar, and then repeatedly washing with deionized water; drying the washed biochar for later use; putting an appropriate amount of biochar into the deionized water to form a turbid solution; simultaneously dropwise adding LaCl3 and NaOH to the above turbid solution by using a peristaltic pump; and allowing the obtained mixture to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 h, washing and drying for later use. The present invention successfully prepares a La(OH)3 nanoparticle-loaded biochar composite material through a simple synthesis technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INSTITUTE, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS
    Inventors: Feng Wang, Yuan Luo, Keqiang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11635547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic lens which efficiently absorbs light rays without degradation of the light-absorbing additive, said ophthalmic lens comprising a composite matrix, a catalyst, a UV absorber and at least one light-absorbing additive contained in nanoparticles which are dispersed in said allyl monomer or allyl oligomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Essilor International
    Inventors: Pierre Fromentin, Tipparat Lertwattanaseri
  • Patent number: 11619337
    Abstract: A powder coating material including a main material resin containing an epoxy resin; a phosphorus flame retarder; and at least one inorganic particulate substance selected from metal hydroxides and hydrous metal compounds. The inorganic particulate substance has an average particle size of 0.01 to 9 ?m. The inorganic particulate substance is present in an amount of 80 to 200 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the main material resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hirotake Imada, Yasukazu Nakatani, Tomohiro Shiromaru
  • Patent number: 11608443
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a non-toxic bio-based fire-retardant composition and fire-protective coating comprising high consistency nanofibrillated cellulose together with mineral component(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy
    Inventors: Jaakko Pere, Vesa Kunnari
  • Patent number: 11602729
    Abstract: A magnetic polymer adsorption material, preparation method and use thereof, which relate to the field of magnetic polymer materials. The preparation method comprises: (1) preparing magnetic nanoparticles; (2) dissolving the magnetic nanoparticles in a pore-forming agent, adding N-vinylpyrrolidone, divinylbenzene and an initiator respectively, and mixing uniformly; (3) adding an emulsifier and a dispersant into an aqueous solution; adding a part of the oil phase solution prepared in step (2) at the temperature below 60° C., and adding the rest of the oil phase solution when the temperature rises to 60° C. or above, reacting with stirring, precipitating and filtering the reacted solution, washing and drying the precipitate, and finally obtaining the magnetic polymer adsorption material. The material has the particle size of 2-100 ?m, the magnetization of 5-19.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignees: NANJING UNIVERSITY, Jiangsu Guochuang Enviro-Protection Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Qing Zhou, Zhijian Yao, Aimin Li, Wei Jiao, Chendong Shuang, Qimeng Li, Jie Sun
  • Patent number: 11602577
    Abstract: Provided is a water-absorbing agent having an excellent ability to absorb and retain liquid and an excellent liquid suction power. The water-absorbing agent contains a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water-absorbing resin as a main component and satisfies all of the following physical properties (a) to (e): (a) a weight average particle diameter (D50) is 300 ?m or more and less than 400 ?m; (b) a proportion of particles with a particle diameter of 600 ?m or more and less than 850 ?m is less than 10 weight %; (c) an average gap radius is 100 ?m or more and less than 180 ?m; (d) a CRC is 28 g/g or more and less than 34 g/g; and (e) an AAP is 24 g/g or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuki Kimura, Nobuya Tanaka, Yuki Tanaka, Daisuke Takeda
  • Patent number: 11583846
    Abstract: An alumina-based adsorbent and method of making exhibiting high affinity and capacity towards cations and oxyanions in a broad pH range and presence of large excess of competitive ions. Alumina based adsorbent is a mixed oxide of alumina existing in tetra-, penta-, and octahedral coordination at specific ratio, and oxides of polyvalent metals of elements titanium, zirconium, tin, cerium, lanthanum, iron, or combinations thereof. The alumina-based adsorbent may be used for selective removal of oxyanions of fluoride, phosphorus, arsenic, chromium, and/or selenium, and/or cations of lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, and/or zinc, from drinking water, industrial streams and wastes, in medicine and food industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Graver Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Anatoly Bortun, James Knoll, Katie Henderson, Joshua Mertz
  • Patent number: 11578229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatin or pectin based antimicrobial surface coating material. In the present invention, boron compounds are mixed with gelatin or pectin and a surface coating material in the form of a film is obtained. The said coating material can be used in all packaging industry requiring hygiene particularly in food industry. The invention enables packages to be antifungal, anticandidal and antibacterial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: YEDITEPE UNIVERSITESI
    Inventors: Fikrettin Sahin, Zeynep Iyigundogdu, Okan Demir, Merve Gulerim, Sanem Argin
  • Patent number: 11578217
    Abstract: A water based paint that can be used to form a superhydrophobic coating includes a fluorinated particulate filler, a water soluble or water suspendable resin, and an aqueous solvent. The superhydrophobic paint can be applied to a surface where the loss of the solvent results in a superhydrophobic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Incorporated
    Inventors: Wolfgang M. Sigmund, Yung-Chieh Hung, Neil Macinnes
  • Patent number: 11571681
    Abstract: An aminated siliceous adsorbent, which is the reaction product of dried acidified rice husk ash having disordered mesopores and an amino silane, wherein amine functional groups are present on an external surface and within the mesopores of the dried acidified rice husk ash, and wherein the aminated siliceous adsorbent has a carbon content of 24 to 30 wt. %, based on a total weight of the aminated siliceous adsorbent. A method of making the aminated siliceous adsorbent and a method of capturing CO2 from a gas mixture with the aminated siliceous adsorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Chanbasha Basheer, Isam H. Aljundi, Rashed Saed Bakdash
  • Patent number: 11565237
    Abstract: The invention features a substrate and compositions, kits, devices, and methods employing the substrate that produces an isolated population of cells from a general population. The isolated population is enriched for one or more target populations. Substrate is can be liquefied and allows recovery of unlabeled, viable, and functional cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: QT Holdings Corp
    Inventors: Sean H. Kevlahan, Andrew Ball, Guokui Qin, Steven B. Wells
  • Patent number: 11559784
    Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a superabsorbent polymer. More particularly, provided is a method of preparing a superabsorbent polymer, the method capable of preparing the superabsorbent polymer maintaining excellent basic absorption performances such as centrifugal retention capacity, absorbency under load, etc. while also exhibiting an improved absorption rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventors: Yong Seok Choi, Yeon Woo Hong, Eunji Shin, Taebin Ahn
  • Patent number: 11555166
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for making a colorized solution of an aqueous disinfectant that is both stable in bulk solution and will fade to clear within a predetermined period of time after being applied to a surface, for example as a spray or film. The compositions and methods described here allow an end user to visualize both the extent of coverage and the duration of contact of the disinfectant with the surface, thereby providing more efficient disinfection of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Kinnos Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, Katherine Jin
  • Patent number: 11555168
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for making a colorized solution of an aqueous disinfectant that is both stable in bulk solution and will fade to clear within a predetermined period of time after being applied to a surface, for example as a spray or film. The compositions and methods described here allow an end user to visualize both the extent of coverage and the duration of contact of the disinfectant with the surface, thereby providing more efficient disinfection of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Kinnos Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, Katherine Jin
  • Patent number: 11555167
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for making a colorized solution of an aqueous disinfectant that is both stable in bulk solution and will fade to clear within a predetermined period of time after being applied to a surface, for example as a spray or film. The compositions and methods described here allow an end user to visualize both the extent of coverage and the duration of contact of the disinfectant with the surface, thereby providing more efficient disinfection of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Kinnos Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, Katherine Jin
  • Patent number: 11548184
    Abstract: Fire retardant composition for treatment of various wood products, method of producing the same and uses thereof. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of bisphosphonate selected from 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid, an alkanol amine, and optionally an alkaline agent, the composition having a pH in the range of 4.0 to 7.0. The composition can be produced by mixing together 30 to 50 parts by weight of 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid; 1 to 10 parts by weight of an alkanol amine or mixture thereof, said alkanol amine being added in free form; and optionally 0.1 to 40 part by weight of an alkaline agent; and water. The compositions can be used for protecting wood not only against fire but also against mould, rot, blue stain, insect such as termite attacks on wood, dimensional changes, or a combination thereof due to environmental influence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Palonot Oy
    Inventors: Jari Kukkonen, Timo Nissinen
  • Patent number: 11538992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation containing at least one organic functional material and at least four different organic solvents, a first organic solvent A, a second organic solvent B, a third organic solvent C, and a fourth organic solvent D, wherein the first organic solvent A comprises a group, which is capable of receiving or giving a hydrogen bonding, the second organic solvent B has a boiling point in the range from 50 to 350° C., the third organic solvent C has a boiling point in the range from 100 to 300° C., and the fourth organic solvent D has a boiling point in the range from 200 to 400° C., is present in an amount from 0.01 to 1 vol.-% and has a viscosity of ?15 mPas, the solubility of the at least one organic functional material in the second organic solvent B and in the fourth organic solvent D is ?5 g/l, the boiling point of the third organic solvent C is at least 10° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Gaëlle Béalle, Christoph Leonhard, Hsin-Rong Tseng, Manuel Hamburger, Anja Jatsch
  • Patent number: 11525088
    Abstract: A composition capable of fire prevention, explosion prevention and heat insulation and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The composition comprises the materials of 10˜12 parts of weight of kaolin; 1˜2 parts of weight of glass fiber; 7˜10 parts of weight of quartz sand; 7˜10 parts of weight of organic silica gel; 3˜5 parts of weight of inorganic silica gel; 1˜2 parts of weight of dimethyl tert-butylperoxyhexane; 3˜5 parts of weight of platinum; 20˜40 parts of weight of aluminum hydroxide; 1˜5 parts of weight of magnesium hydroxide; 1˜2 parts of weight of marble powder; 3˜5 parts of weight of carbon powder; 2˜4 parts of weight of glue; 1˜2 parts of weight of zinc stearate solvent; 1˜2 parts of weight of leveling agent; 1˜2 parts of weight of ethylene silicone oil; 0.05˜0.1 parts of weight of azobisisobutyronitrile foaming agent; and 0.05˜0.1 parts of weight of polyether-modified polysiloxane antifoaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventor: Long-Ann Chiu
  • Patent number: 11504696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer exhibits excellent initial absorption capacity, and thus can provide a sanitary material such as a diaper or a sanitary napkin which can quickly absorb body fluids and impart a dry and soft touch feeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: Kyu Pal Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Ki Hyun Kim, Seul Ah Lee, Sang Gi Lee