Patents Examined by Linda L. Gray
  • Patent number: 11920038
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing processed cork chips, and a floor construction method using the same. The processed cork chips are manufactured by the method, including: crushing and drying cork chips; adding polyurea to the dried cork chips to prepare a mixture; heating the mixture to cure the same; and cooling the cured mixture. Further, the floor construction method includes: laying the processed cork chips on the surface of a floor formed of concrete, a water-permeable base layer or crushed stone with a solidified top surface; and flattening the processed cork chips and pressing the same by means of a roller at a fixed temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: A-ROAD CO.
    Inventors: Nam Woo So, Sung Hwan So
  • Patent number: 11910821
    Abstract: A device for burning smoking material and inhaling the resulting smoke is disclosed. The device can include an truncated conical member formed from a material having an internal elongated cavity extending from an open end to a closed end. The elongated cavity can be configured to receive a smoking material. The smoking accessory can include a filter disposed within the truncated conical member and defining the closed end. The filter can have a recess formed in a surface of the body along a curved face extending from the first end to the second end, the recess extending radially into the body. The smoking accessory can include a capsule containing a flavoring agent disposed within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Good Tree International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kunal Shoor, Brandon Puett
  • Patent number: 11897206
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is a method of attaching an emblem to a vehicle seat, the method including providing a seat and an emblem, the seat having an outer surface on which a coating layer is formed, removing the coating layer to correspond to an edge of the emblem, aligning the emblem with the seat to correspond to a portion in which the coating layer is removed, and attaching the emblem to the seat by pressing the emblem using a mold unit and applying a high-frequency current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SHINPOONG H CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ta Chell Youn
  • Patent number: 11890848
    Abstract: A display device includes a window including a planar portion and a bending portion that is bent from the planar portion. A display module is disposed below the window. The display module includes a central portion overlapping the planar portion and an edge portion overlapping the bending portion. An adhesive member including an adhesive layer is disposed between the window and the display module. A lubrication layer overlaps at least a portion of the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Hyun Kim, Seungmin Lee, Minjoo Kim, Donghwan Shim, Jungkyu Lee
  • Patent number: 11890977
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a plenum insert for a vehicle seat includes the steps of providing an outer material layer having an edge, providing an inner spacer layer, placing the inner spacer layer material on the outer material layer, folding the outer material layer over the inner spacer layer such that the edge overlaps itself, and sealing the overlapping edge of the outer material layer to contain the spacer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Goran Bajic
  • Patent number: 11891737
    Abstract: Provided is a composite sheet that is particularly useful as an AQDL component in absorbent articles. The composite sheet includes a fluid acquisition component and an airlaid component. The airlaid component may include one or more airlaid layers that are successively formed overlying each other. Each of the airlaid layers are adjacent to, and in direct contact with, immediately adjacent layers of the airlaid component so that adjacent layers are in fluid communication with respect to each other. The fluid acquisition component includes a nonwoven fabric comprising a carded nonwoven fabric comprised of a plurality of staple fibers that are air through bonded to each other to form a coherent nonwoven fabric. The airlaid layer(s) include a blend of cellulose and non-cellulose staple fibers. The staple fibers may be bicomponent fibers having a polyethyelene sheath and a polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate core, and mixtures of such fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: Fitesa (China) Airlaid Company Limited, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.
    Inventors: Jichun Ren, Juan Wang, Xunwang Feng, Yijian Qu, Marc Newman
  • Patent number: 11886008
    Abstract: A stack has first and second faces and multiple LOEs that each has two parallel major surfaces and a first plurality of parallel internal facets oblique to the major surfaces. A first block has third and fourth faces and a second plurality of parallel internal facets. The first block and the stack are bonded such that the second face joins the third face and the first and second facets are non-parallel, forming a second block. The second block is cut at a plane passing through the first face, forming a first structure having an interfacing surface. A third block has fifth and sixth faces and a plurality of parallel internal reflectors. The third block and the first structure are bonded such that fifth face joins the interfacing surface and the internal reflectors are non-parallel to all the facets, forming a second structure. Compound LOEs are sliced-out from the second structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: LUMUS LTD.
    Inventors: Ronen Chriki, Kobi Greenstein, Edgar Friedmann, Elad Sharlin
  • Patent number: 11885456
    Abstract: A multilayer tape assembly is described which can be used with insulation jacketing and particularly for self-sealing lap (SSL) applications. The tape assembly includes two adhesive layers with associated carrier and release layers in conjunction with a differential release system. Various methods of use are also described, including a method of insulating an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Shuey
  • Patent number: 11856979
    Abstract: A sheet-type aerosol generating article includes at least two aerosol generating sheets each having aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor The inductively heatable susceptor is positioned between the aerosol generating sheets and each of the aerosol generating sheets has an exposed surface. Methods for manufacturing sheet-type aerosol generating articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Eduardo Jose Garcia Garcia, Andrew Robert John Rogan, Takashi Hasegawa, Peter Uhrmeister
  • Patent number: 11849779
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible, impact-resistant pad (1), primarily for use in an item of protective wear, comprises the following steps. First, a sheet (16) of impact-absorbing material (3, 4, 4), for example a closed-cell foam is provided. The sheet (16) is cut to provide a piece (16) with a profile required for the pad (1) and this piece (16) is then cut into a plurality of spaced, separate elements (2), which are retained within the required profile of the pad (1). A first, flexible layer (17, 4) of material (3) is provided and one side of same is bonded to the spaced, separate elements (2). The edge (5) of the pad (1) is streamlined by the following additional steps which may be carried out either before cutting of the sheet (16) into the plurality of spaced, separate elements (2) or after bonding of the first, flexible layer (17, 4) of material (3) to the spaced, separate elements (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SMC Mouldings Limited
    Inventor: David Taylor
  • Patent number: 11852275
    Abstract: A multilayer tape assembly is described which can be used with insulation jacketing and particularly for self-sealing lap (SSL) applications. The tape assembly includes two adhesive layers with associated carrier and release layers in conjunction with a differential release system. Various methods of use are also described, including a method of forming a securable insulation jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Shuey
  • Patent number: 11845249
    Abstract: A method of installing a stack of two or more lenses on a curved substrate includes placing a moldable covering on a curved substrate, the moldable covering including a stack of two or more lenses, an adhesive layer interposed between each pair of adjacent lenses from among the two or more lenses, and a sacrificial layer disposed on an outermost lens of the stack, the sacrificial layer including a sacrificial lens and a sacrificial adhesive interposed between the sacrificial lens and the outermost lens of the stack. The method may include applying heat and pressure to the sacrificial layer and peeling off the sacrificial layer to reveal the stack of two or more lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Racing Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart E. Wilson, Stephen S. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11832644
    Abstract: A process for producing a filter element suitable for use in smoking articles may include: embedding a bundle of cellulose acetate fibers with an aqueous suspension of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) to obtain a wet bundle of the cellulose acetate fibers covered by the aqueous suspension of the PHA; shaping the wet bundle in a form of a continuous elongated element; heating the continuous elongated element to temperature greater than or equal to 140° C. and less than or equal to 180° C. for time sufficient to melt the PHA and to evaporate water from the continuous elongated element; cooling the heated continuous elongated element to obtain crystallization of the PHA; and cutting the so-obtained continuous elongated element into segments of predetermined length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: BIO-ON S.p.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Saettone, Ilaria Monaco, Thomas M. Holsen, Mohammad Arifur Rahman, Philip K. Hopke, Mauro Comes Franchini
  • Patent number: 11806977
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an improved flexible-composite material is described that comprises at least one scrim constructed from at least two unidirectional tape layers bonded together and at least one woven fabric, non-woven fabric, or membrane bonded to the scrim. In various embodiments, the unidirectional tape layers comprise a plurality of parallel fiber bundles comprising monofilaments within an adhesive resin. In various embodiments, the fiber bundles are separated by gaps that can be filled in by adhesive or non-adhesive resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS B.V.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Adams, Wesley Edward Hatcher, Keith Joel McDaniels
  • Patent number: 11787981
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for peeling a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including: a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape has a thickness greater than 150 ?m and smaller than 1,500 ?m, an elongation at break of 600% to 3,000%, and a stress at break of 2.5 to 80.0 MPa. According to the invention, the conformity and the adhesion with respect to an adherend, particularly, a hard adherend, are excellent, and excellent re-peeling properties are obtained, so that the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape can be stretched and peeled off in a horizontal direction, without necessity for embrittling the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape by heating or by using an organic solvent or the like or without remaining of the pressure-sensitive adhesive on the adherend, in a case of peeling the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: DIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke Watanabe, Takamine Sugiura, Akira Yamakami
  • Patent number: 11781322
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing thin brick sheets are disclosed. The thin brick sheets can be used as a wall or floor covering. The methods can include adhering a plurality of thin bricks to a backing layer with an adhesive. The backing layer defines a grid that includes a plurality of holes, is non-stretchable, and can provide strength and rigidity to the thin brick sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Old Mill Brick LLC
    Inventors: Jason Hunsaker, Jeffrey Walker, Garrick Hunsaker
  • Patent number: 11767190
    Abstract: A roll tensioner for use in maintaining a wrapping material cut edge of a wrapping material retained on a wrapping material roll located within a wrapping material box having an interior cavity with an interior front wall with a top cutting edge. The roll tensioner comprises a thin, flexible main body having distal and proximal end sections separated by a spring back reversion section, and formed having a first side and a second side. Attachment means, preferably an adhesive, is located on at least a portion of the proximal end section on the first side adapted to attach the proximal end section to the interior front wall of the wrapping material box. The spring back reversion section is composed of a material that has an immediate elastic response to a static load and is capable of substantially full recovery when the static load is removed. The distal end mechanically bends downward by way of the spring back reversion section in the interior cavity of the wrapping material box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SOURCE UNLIMITED, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Frederick, John F. Abreu
  • Patent number: 11760075
    Abstract: A tool for applying tint film to an inside window surface of an automobile has a unitary body with a handle portion and a downwardly depending neck extending from the handle portion to an elongate blade supporting portion. The blade supporting portion includes a bottom zone extending to a chamfered distal end. A flexible blade is attached to the bottom zone and the distal end of the blade supporting portion. The flexible blade includes a forwardmost portion that extends beyond the distal end of the blade supporting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Jay Mendez
  • Patent number: 11764098
    Abstract: When picking a die from an adhesive tape, a collet of a pick arm is positioned at a distance over the die, the die being mounted on a first surface of the adhesive tape. A flow of air is then generated onto a second surface of the adhesive surface opposite to the first surface for blowing the adhesive tape to displace the die towards a die-holding surface of the collet. Thereafter, the die is retained on the die-holding surface of the collet while the adhesive tape separates from the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: ASMPT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Ngai Tat Man, Yiu Ming Cheung, Jun Qi, Chi Yung Lee
  • Patent number: 11764133
    Abstract: Introduced here are carrier tape assemblies that can improve efficiency and reduce costs when utilized in the handling, transport, or storage of semiconductor components. A carrier tape assembly can include an adhesive film affixed to an elongated and/or extruded carrier tape. For example, the adhesive film may be integrally laminated onto the top surface of the elongate carrier tape as a single continuous (i.e., unbroken) sheet. The adhesive film may substantially conform to the top surface of the elongate carrier tape, including any punched cavities for holding semiconductor components. Proper securement of the semiconductor components to the carrier tape assembly depends on the adhesive property of the constituent material(s) of the adhesive film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Daewon Semiconductor Packaging Industrial Company
    Inventors: Sunna Chung, John Kim, Ryan Park, Denny Kwon, Matthew Whitlock, Athens Okoren