Patents Examined by Lanee Reuther
  • Patent number: 8957149
    Abstract: The invention relates to preparation and use of a silica reinforced rubber composition. Such rubber composition may be used, for example, for a truck tire tread expected to be exposed to heavy load duty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Junling Zhao, Michael Joseph Rachita
  • Patent number: 8937128
    Abstract: A curable reaction resin system can be used for example as a casting compound, molding compound, or high-temperature resin, and is to be processed as a two-component compound. The system has a first reaction resin component and a second reaction resin component, the first reaction resin component being epoxy-free and realized on the basis of a cyanate ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Richard Spitz, Irene Jennrich, Hubert Zoller, Hans Staudenmaier
  • Patent number: 8927641
    Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition including: a matrix including a thermosetting resin and an elastomer; and carbon nanofibers dispersed in the matrix. The elastomer includes an unsaturated bond or a group having affinity to the carbon nanofibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Noguchi, Akira Magario
  • Patent number: 8927630
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a silane-containing inorganic nanofiller, a varnish including the silane-containing inorganic nanofiller, an enameled wire including the silane-containing inorganic nanofiller, and a method for preparing the enameled wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Sejong University Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Young-Soo Seo, Yongbeom Kim
  • Patent number: 8927629
    Abstract: A cellulose acetate resin composition having a cellulose acetate ether compound and a stabilizer; the cellulose acetate ether compound comprising a specific atomic group, the specific atomic group being introduced into a cellulose acetate through an ether group derived from a hydroxyl group, the specific atomic group being introduced with a substitution degree of 0.01 or more; the cellulose acetate comprising residual hydroxyl group in a substitution degree of 0.3 to 1.0, the stabilizer being at least one selected from the group consisting of a phosphite compound, a hindered phenol compound, a hindered amine compound, and a sulfur compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Daisuke Sawai, Takayasu Nagai, Hiroshi Inada, Akio Tamura
  • Patent number: 8901067
    Abstract: A topical salve to mask unpleasant smells is disclosed that consists of a composition having beeswax, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. The composition is placed under the nose of a user. The salve masks unpleasant strong odors, thereby allowing the user to perform the task at hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Keith G. Buford, II
  • Patent number: 8871854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a recyclable composite having natural (4) and carbon fibers (6) as a reinforcement material and epoxy resin (8) as a matrix. Preferably, the natural fibers are hemp. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing such a recyclable composite comprising the steps of preparing the composite, vacuum bagging it and then heating it with a heating cable (12). Finally, the present invention relates to a kit having a frame (10), a heating cable (12) and an apparatus box with a thermostat and heat sensors and which can be used for performing the method according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Trifilon AB
    Inventors: Giottis Motsanos, Mats Dalborg
  • Patent number: 8871705
    Abstract: Long-lasting fragrance delivery systems and uses of the systems to provide fragrance-emitting articles with a long-lasting fragrance are disclosed herein. The long-lasting fragrance delivery systems include an emulsion of silicone-based polyurethane, fragrance, and a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery Richard Seidling, Scott W. Wenzel, Dana Lynn Ramshak, Timothy James Van Himbergen
  • Patent number: 8846799
    Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin composition exhibiting good workability in drilling, molding, and desmearing as well as good interlayer adhesion strength. This epoxy resin composition comprises an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and an inorganic filler. The epoxy resin is composed of a dicyclopentadiene-based epoxy resin and a novolac-based epoxy resin. The curing agent is a biphenyl-based phenol resin. The inorganic filler is composed of aluminum hydroxide and granular silica having an epoxy-silane treated surface. The epoxy resin composition contains 20 to 50% by weight of the granular silica. The epoxy resin composition contains 2 to 15% by weight, based on total weight of granular silica, of the aluminum hydroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Fujisawa, Hiroki Tamiya
  • Patent number: 8833411
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire having a rubber tread or rubber layered rubber tread where the rubber tread or rubber tread layers contain a dispersion of polyester phthalate within and on the surface thereof to promote a hydrophilic property for the surface. In one embodiment such promoted hydrophilic property is to promote expelling of water borne mud or snow from within the tread grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Junling Zhao
  • Patent number: 8829101
    Abstract: A windmill blade which comprises reinforcing fibers in a toughened resin matrix. The resin matrix is made from a composition which comprises (a) one or more epoxy resins and/or one or more epoxy vinyl ester resins, (b) one or more reactive diluents, and (c) at least one amphiphilic block copolymer. The amphiphilic block copolymer comprises at least two different polyether blocks and is present in the composition in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 10% by volume, based on the total volume of the matrix composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: George Jacob, Ha Q. Pham, Marvin L. Dettloff, Gary A. Hunter, Rajesh Turakhia
  • Patent number: 8822404
    Abstract: A perfuming composition capable of prolonging the release of a perfuming component into the surrounding environment when applied on a body surface. The composition includes isocetyl alcohol as a fragrance evaporation modulator in the presence of high amounts of ethanol. Also, consumer articles containing such compositions and methods for the perfuming of a body surface and for increasing the long-lastingness of a perfuming component using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Kenneth Wong, Aude Daugeron Jouault, Sophie Bonnus, Rémy Mounier, Anton Furrer, Damien Berthier
  • Patent number: 8815989
    Abstract: The invention aims to provide a resin composition having favorable stain resistance and storage stability even in the form of a one-pack coating material. Provided is a resin composition for a coating material, including: (I) a synthetic resin emulsion; (II) a silicon compound represented by the formula (1): (R1O)4-aSiR2a??(1) wherein R1s are the same or different and each represent an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6-10 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group having 7-10 carbon atoms; R2s are the same or different and each represent an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6-10 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group having 7-10 carbon atoms; and a represents an integer from 0 to 2; and/or a partial hydrolysis condensation product thereof and/or a modified product thereof; and (III) a photosensitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiro Saito, Shinji Kagitani, Youichi Matsuo
  • Patent number: 8815995
    Abstract: A cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition having a diene rubber selected from one or more natural rubbers, one or more synthetic rubbers or combinations thereof as well as a petroleum hydrocarbon resin. The petroleum hydrocarbon resin may be characterized as having a number-average molecular weight of between 750 and 1000 g/mole, a glass transition temperature of between 20° C. and 60° C. and a polydispersity index of between 1.8 and 3. Furthermore, the resin has units resulting from the polymerization of dicyclopentadiene and dicyclopentadiene codimers with an olefinic composition. Additionally, the rubber composition may include a reinforcing filler that is selected from an inorganic filler, an organic filler or combinations thereof. The composition is useful as a material for articles that include tire components, such as a tire tread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: Gary W. Vest, Claudine Veas
  • Patent number: 8802766
    Abstract: An intermediate transfer member including a first supporting substrate layer, and a second layer of a silane-containing polyamideimide, and a filler component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Dante M. Pietrantoni, Jin Wu
  • Patent number: 8802772
    Abstract: A method for reducing the concentration of poly(aryl ether ketone) in an original polymer composition that is exposed to an aggressive chemical environment that is more aggressive against poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) than it is against the poly(aryl ether ketone) while maintaining or exceeding at least one of the original polymer composition's tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength and flexural modulus retention ratio after exposure to the aggressive chemical environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Shari Weinberg
  • Patent number: 8790788
    Abstract: Composite reinforcement (R-2) that is self-adhesive by curing to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, having one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20), for example a carbon steel cord; a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive, for example 6,6 polyamide, covering the thread or the threads; and a second layer (22) having a functionalized unsaturated thermoplastic styrene elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, for example an epoxidized SBS elastomer, covering the first layer (21), the elastomer containing functional groups selected from epoxide, carboxyl and acid anhydride or ester groups. Process for manufacturing such a composite reinforcement and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventors: Emmanuel Custodero, Sébastien Rigo, Vincent Abad
  • Patent number: 8791199
    Abstract: A HASE-type rheology modifier containing an associative monomer which is functionalised by a hydrophobic group of an oxo alcohol base is provided. A method to prepare the HASE rheology modifier and its use in a method to thicken and create a Newtonian rheological profile in an aqueous formulation such as a water based paint is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Coatex S.A.S.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Suau, Denis Ruhlmann
  • Patent number: 8791059
    Abstract: A rose-like fragrance composition including methyl epijasmonate, provided that a natural jasmine fragrance containing methyl epijasmonate is excluded. The rose-like fragrance composition can also include 2-isopropyl-4-methyl thiazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Shiseido Company, Ltd., Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Atushi Joichi, Yasuko Nakamura, Shinichiro Haze, Takahiro Ishikawa, Takashi Nishida, Kazutoshi Sakurai
  • Patent number: 8785543
    Abstract: Composite reinforcer (R-2) capable of adhering directly to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, having one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20); a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive covering individually the thread or several threads; a second layer (22) of a composition having a poly(p-phenylene ether) (“PPE”) and a functionalized unsaturated thermoplastic styrene (“TPS”) elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, the elastomer bearing functional groups selected from epoxide, carboxyl, acid anhydride and acid ester groups, in particular an epoxidized SBS elastomer, covering the first layer (21). Process for manufacturing a composite reinforcer and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Establissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Techniques S.A.
    Inventors: Vincent Abad, Sebastien Rigo, Christophe Chouvel