Patents Examined by Sheeba Ahmed
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Patent number: 11731376Abstract: A method of manufacture of an object 4 from a fibre and or fabric reinforced composite material 12 comprising at least a first layer of a proof coating 10, a first matrix, and one or more fibre and or fabric reinforcement materials, characterised in that the manufacture steps comprise a) creating a first layer of the proof coating 10, b) laying up a mixture of the fibre and or fabric reinforcement material and the composite matrix form a composite element 12, in which (i) step (a) is performed first with the first layer of the proof coating 10 being applied to a mould 2 or support, followed by step (b) with layup being performed on a surface of the first layer of the proof coating 10 of step (a); or (ii) step (b) is performed first with layup being performed on a mould 2 or support, followed by step (a) with the first layer of the proof coating 10 being applied to at least one surface of the composite element 12 of step (b) characterised in that the proof coating 10 is comprised of a second matrix having dispType: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: APPLIED GRAPHENE MATERIALS UK LIMITEDInventors: William Weaver, Matthew David Sharp, Gaven Johnson, Antony Xavier Gallafent
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Patent number: 11731405Abstract: A multilayer protective film comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylate polymer layer and one or more thermoplastic polyurethane layers is provided. The multilayer protective film may possess beneficial and desirable properties useful in protecting surfaces, such as for example, high ultraviolet resistance, optical clarity, durability, and gloss.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Inventors: David Collette, Thomas Burke
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Patent number: 11731404Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer film comprising a layer (a) and a layer (c), in each case based on at least one propylene copolymer in an amount of at least 15% by weight, at least one propylene polymer in an amount of at least 40% by weight, in each case based on the total weight of the layer (a)/(c), at least one multi-ply inner layer (b) based on at least one homo- and/or copolyamide comprising isophoronediamine units as a polyamide component, adhesion promoter layers (d) and (e), wherein the thickness of the multi-ply layer (b) is at least 40% of the total thickness of the multilayer film, preferably at least 45% or at least 50%.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: LOPAREX GERMANY GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Michael Schuhmann, Matthias Mauser, Christian Hermann, Peter Wieland
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Patent number: 11732122Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified polyvinyl butyral material, comprising a polyvinyl butyral composite material, a filler, an anti-hydrolysis agent, a first plasticizer, zinc stearate, calcium stearate, and a polymeric dispersant; wherein the polyvinyl butyral composite material is obtained by plasticizing a composition comprising polyvinyl butyral and a second plasticizer. The present invention also relates to a preparation method of the modified polyvinyl butyral material, a modified polyvinyl butyral product comprising at least one modified polyvinyl butyral layer prepared from a material comprising the modified polyvinyl butyral material, and the preparation method of the modified polyvinyl butyral product.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Inventor: An-Hsiung Chang
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Patent number: 11725110Abstract: A substrate with a superhydrophobic coating, wherein the superhydrophobic coating includes a binding layer disposed on the substrate, and a hydrophobic layer disposed on the binding layer, wherein the hydrophobic layer includes perfluoroalkyl-functionalized silica nanoparticles, and a method of fabricating the substrate with the superhydrophobic coating. Various combinations of embodiments of the substrate with the superhydrophobic coating and the method of fabricating thereof are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsInventors: Abuduliken Bake, Nesar Merah
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Patent number: 11718079Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of low-density polyethylene, optionally linear, and at least about 80 wt. % of high-density polyethylene, as well as a second skin layer comprising either: (i) one or more low-density polyethylenes, any or all of them optionally being linear; or (ii) one or more polypropylene-based copolymers. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Jindal Films Americas LLCInventors: Benoit Ambroise, Alain Marchall, Robert M. Sheppard, Christophe Guillaume, Detlef Hütt
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Patent number: 11718991Abstract: This invention relates to coated roofing granules, roofing materials made therefrom, and methods of preparing such coated roofing granules. By coating roofing granules with an aqueous coating that includes water, a silicon-containing oligomer or polymer, and an acrylic resin, coated roofing granules can be prepared that exhibit reduced staining as compared to traditional roofing granules that are treated with petroleum oil.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Specialty Granules Investments LLCInventors: David D. Kragten, Daniel E. Rardon
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Patent number: 11712878Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising at least 80 wt. % of high-density polyethylene, and a second skin layer comprising either: (i) one or more low-density polyethylenes; or (ii) one or more polypropylene-based copolymers. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Jindal Films Americas LLCInventors: Benoît Ambroise, Alain Marchall, Robert M Sheppard, Christophe Guillaume, Detlef Hütt
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Patent number: 11708507Abstract: Sol-gel coating formulations including metal oxide particles such as aluminum oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, and molybdenum oxide embedded in a hybrid polymer matrix based on a reacted form of a resin composition containing a tetraalkylorthosilicate, an aminoalkylsilane, a dialkoxysilane, and a silanol terminated polydimethylsiloxane. The sol-gel coating formulations are suitable for applications such as anticorrosive protective coatings of metal substrates (e.g. mild steel). These anticorrosive coated metal substrates are evaluated on their hydrophobicity (water contact angle), surface roughness, mechanical strength (e.g. hardness), adhesiveness to the substrate (e.g. critical load), and anticorrosiveness upon exposure to a saline solution (e.g. impedance value).Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSInventors: Rami Khalid Suleiman, Bassam El Ali, Ahmad Sorour
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Patent number: 11710581Abstract: Provided are a transparent conducting film laminate to which a curl generated during a heating step and after the heating step can be controlled, and a method for processing the same. A transparent conducting film laminate comprises a transparent conducting film 20 and a carrier film 10 stacked thereon, wherein the transparent conducting film 20 comprises a transparent resin film 3, transparent conducting layer 4, and an overcoat layer 5 stacked in this order, the transparent resin film 3 having a thickness T1 of 5 to 25 ?m and being made of an amorphous cycloolefin-based resin, the carrier film 10 is releasably stacked on the other main face, the face opposite to the face having the transparent conducting layer 4, of the transparent resin film 3 with an adhesive agent layer 2 therebetween, and a protection film 1 has a thickness T2 which is 5 times or more of the thickness T1 of the transparent resin film 3 and is 150 ?m or less, and is made of polyester having an aromatic ring in its molecular backbone.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Shigeru Yamaki, Shuhei Yoneda
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Patent number: 11702514Abstract: The invention concerns a pigmentary preparation having universality of use in tinting plastics.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: Giovanni Broggi
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Patent number: 11702849Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a panel that includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate. The top layer may include a decor film and a transparent film. The decor film may be a printed synthetic material film chosen from the group consisting of a vinyl-based film, a polyethylene based film, a polyurethane based film, and a polypropylene film. A print may be situated on an upper side of the printed synthetic material film. The transparent film may be a thermoplastic synthetic material film the material of which is chosen from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyurethane, and polypropylene. The method may involve providing the decor film and the transparent film on the substrate by performing a first press treatment at an increased temperature to form a package of the substrate, the decor film, and the transparent film. The first press treatment may be performed by a calendar device or a continuous press device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Flooring Industries Limited, SARLInventors: Laurent Meersseman, Martin Segaert, Bernard Thiers, Benjamin Clement, Christophe Maesen
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Patent number: 11697741Abstract: An anti-glare film is disclosed. The anti-glare film comprises a transparent substrate and an anti-glare layer comprising an acrylic binder resin, a polyether-modified siloxane and a plurality of silica nanoparticles, wherein the silica nanoparticles are flocculated into a micro-floccule with an average secondary particle diameter of 1,500 nm to 3,100 nm. The present anti-glare film can provide a reliable anti-glare property with low haze and fine surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: BenQ Materials CorporationInventors: Gang-Lun Fan, Wei-Hsien Chen, Kuo-Hsuan Yu
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Patent number: 11697740Abstract: A curable primer composition comprising:(a) a curable component such as methacrylate; (b) a cure initiating component; and (c) a polymer material selected from the group consisting of: (i) block polymers represented by S-A-S where S is polystyrene and A stands for a polymer or copolymer formed from one or more of ethylene, propylene, butylene, and styrene, which are optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; provided that when A comprises styrene then A is a copolymer of styrene with at least one of ethylene, propylene and butylene, and is optionally substituted with carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride; and (ii) polystyrene-poly(ethylene-propylene) (“SEP”); and (iii) any combination of said polymer materials. The composition is applied to a part then photocured. It is dry to touch. Thereafter a thermoplastic material such as a polyolefin is overmolded (e.g. injection molded) over the applied composition. It enhances bond strength of the polyolefin to the part.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Brian Deegan, Darren Nolan, Brendan Kneafsey, Mark Loane
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Patent number: 11691394Abstract: A floor plank having a rigid, composite core having an upper side and a underside, the core being thermally stable and formed of PVC and calcium carbonate material that does not include ortho-phthalates, a wood veneer having a lower surface on the upper side of the core and further including an exposed surface, a protective coating on the exposed surface of the wood veneer, the protective coating formed of catalyzed polyurethane having aluminum oxide particles, and a thermo-acoustic cushion coating on the back surface of the core. A method of making is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Pet Decorator, LLCInventors: Tamar Michaels Rosbrook, William M. Friend, Eda Shu
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Patent number: 11680166Abstract: A thermoset barrier film including: a reaction product of the formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), or a mixture thereof, as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the thermoset barrier film, and devices incorporating the thermoset barrier film.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Arthur Winston Martin, Shawn Michael O'Malley
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Patent number: 11678470Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of thermally-conductive EMI absorbers that generally includes thermally-conductive particles, EMI absorbing particles, and silicon carbide. The silicon carbide is present in an amount sufficient to synergistically enhance thermal conductivity and/or EMI absorption. By way of example, an exemplary embodiment of a thermally-conductive EMI absorber may include silicon carbide, magnetic flakes, manganese zinc ferrite, alumina, and carbonyl iron.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hoang Dinh Do, Robert Howard Boutier, Jr., Jason L. Strader, Michael S. Plante
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Patent number: 11670433Abstract: Provided are a transparent conducting film laminate to which a curl generated during a heating step and after the heating step can be controlled, and a method for processing the same. A transparent conducting film laminate comprises a transparent conducting film 20 and a carrier film 10 stacked thereon, wherein the transparent conducting film 20 comprises a transparent resin film 3, transparent conducting layer 4, and an overcoat layer 5 stacked in this order, the transparent resin film 3 having a thickness T1 of 5 to 25 ?m and being made of an amorphous cycloolefin-based resin, the carrier film 10 is releasably stacked on the other main face, the face opposite to the face having the transparent conducting layer 4, of the transparent resin film 3 with an adhesive agent layer 2 therebetween, and a protection film 1 has a thickness T2 which is 5 times or more of the thickness T1 of the transparent resin film 3 and is 150 ?m or less, and is made of polyester having an aromatic ring in its molecular backbone.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Shigeru Yamaki, Shuhei Yoneda
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Patent number: 11670455Abstract: There is provided a double-sided copper-clad laminate for forming a capacitor that can exhibit excellent properties in voltage endurance and peel strength, while ensuring high capacitor capacity, when used as a capacitor. This double-sided copper-clad laminate includes an adhesive layer and a copper foil in order on each of both surfaces of a resin film, the resin film is in a cured state at 25° C., and each of the copper foils has a maximum peak height Sp of 0.05 ?m or more and 3.3 ?m or less as measured in accordance with ISO 25178 on a surface on a side being in contact with the adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryuji Ishizuka, Yoshihiro Yoneda, Toshihiro Hosoi, Yuji Kageyama
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Patent number: 11655401Abstract: A butyl rubber reactive bonding layer for a pre-applied reactive-bonding waterproofing coiled material, a preparation method therefor, and a pre-applied reactive-bonding waterproofing coiled material, relating to the technical field of high-molecular pre-applied materials, are disclosed. The butyl rubber reactive bonding layer is prepared mainly from the following raw materials: 100 parts of a raw rubber, 9.5-15.5 parts of a linear tackifier containing a terminal hydroxyl structure and 12.5-19.5 parts of an active filler. The active filler includes active silicon dioxide and aluminium oxide.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: BEIJING ORIENTAL YUHONG WATERPROOF TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuqin Xiong, Ning Yang, Ning Tan, Yang Liu