Patents by Inventor A. Hardy Sullivan
A. Hardy Sullivan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11613109Abstract: A multilayer substrate material configured to be applied to a back surface of an upholstery or mattress textile fabric and a front surface configured to contact a user of the upholstery or mattress textile fabric. The multilayer substrate material includes protector, adhesive, film and backcoat layers. The adhesive layer is applied to the protector layer and formed of a number of discrete and non-continuous regions. The film layer is applied to the adhesive layer. The number of discrete and non-continuous regions include an interface between the protector layer and the film layer such that the protector layer touches the film layer at the interface. The backcoat layer is applied to the film layer and includes a non-acrylic binder and a flame retardant material. The number of discrete and non-continuous regions form a number of non-adhesive regions therebetween configured to not resist flexing of the protector, film and backcoat layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Crypton, Inc.Inventors: Alfred Hardy Sullivan, Michael Grigat, Jonathan Wesley Brown, Michael Steven Hall
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Patent number: 11235556Abstract: A finished composite material having a film layer, a fibrous material layer and a discontinuous adhesive region layer situated between the film layer and the fibrous material layer. The discontinuous adhesive region layer adheres the film layer to the fibrous material layer. The discontinuous adhesive layer forms a number of discrete and non-continuous regions including an interface between the film layer and the fibrous material layer such that the film layer touches the fibrous material layer at the interface. The number of discrete and non-continuous regions forms a number of non-adhesive regions therebetween configured to not resist flexing of the film layer and the fibrous material layer. The finished composite material further includes an upholstery or mattress textile fabric substrate having a thickness of 0.5 to 2.0 millimeters. The front surface of the upholstery or mattress textile fabric substrate is configured to contact a user of the fabric substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Crypton, Inc.Inventors: Alfred Hardy Sullivan, Michael Grigat, Jonathan Wesley Brown, Michael Steven Hall
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Publication number: 20200346442Abstract: A multilayer substrate material configured to be applied to a back surface of an upholstery or mattress textile fabric and a front surface configured to contact a user of the upholstery or mattress textile fabric. The multilayer substrate material includes protector, adhesive, film and backcoat layers. The adhesive layer is applied to the protector layer and formed of a number of discrete and non-continuous regions. The film layer is applied to the adhesive layer. The number of discrete and non-continuous regions include an interface between the protector layer and the film layer such that the protector layer touches the film layer at the interface. The backcoat layer is applied to the film layer and includes a non-acrylic binder and a flame retardant material. The number of discrete and non-continuous regions form a number of non-adhesive regions therebetween configured to not resist flexing of the protector, film and backcoat layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Alfred Hardy SULLIVAN, Michael GRIGAT, Jonathan Wesley BROWN, Michael Steven HALL
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Publication number: 20200316909Abstract: A finished composite material having a film layer, a fibrous material layer and a discontinuous adhesive region layer situated between the film layer and the fibrous material layer. The discontinuous adhesive region layer adheres the film layer to the fibrous material layer. The discontinuous adhesive layer forms a number of discrete and non-continuous regions including an interface between the film layer and the fibrous material layer such that the film layer touches the fibrous material layer at the interface. The number of discrete and non-continuous regions forms a number of non-adhesive regions therebetween configured to not resist flexing of the film layer and the fibrous material layer. The finished composite material further includes an upholstery or mattress textile fabric substrate having a thickness of 0.5 to 2.0 millimeters. The front surface of the upholstery or mattress textile fabric substrate is configured to contact a user of the fabric substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Alfred Hardy SULLIVAN, Michael GRIGAT, Jonathan Wesley BROWN, Michael Steven HALL
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Publication number: 20190344539Abstract: A multilayer substrate for application to a substrate. The multilayer substrate includes a film layer having first and second surfaces, a fibrous material layer having first and second surfaces, and a discontinuous adhesive region layer situated between the film layer and the fibrous material layer. The discontinuous adhesive region layer adheres the second surface of the film layer to the first surface of the fibrous material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Alfred Hardy Sullivan, Michael Grigat, Jonathan Wesley Brown, Michael Steven Hall
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Publication number: 20190344550Abstract: A finished composite material. The material includes a substrate having back and front surfaces, a film layer having first and second surfaces, and a backcoat layer having first and second surfaces. The first surface of the film layer is applied to the back surface of the substrate. The first surface of the backcoat layer is applied to the second surface of the film layer. The backcoat layer includes a non-acrylic binder and a flame retardant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Alfred Hardy Sullivan, Michael Grigat, Jonathan Wesley Brown, Michael Steven Hall
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Publication number: 20160376746Abstract: A backside coated fabric includes a fabric substrate having a front side (face) and a back side. A water permeable spacer layer is applied to the back side of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer allows penetration of water into its matrix when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer provides a smooth coating surface onto which subsequent water impermeable barrier layers can be applied creating a physical separating layer between the fabric substrate and the water impermeable barrier layer. A water impermeable barrier layer is disposed over the water permeable spacer layer to provide an impermeable water barrier layer that does not allow penetration of water through the coated fabric when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: RICHARD WAYNE GREENE, ALFRED HARDY SULLIVAN, JR., CHARLES C. KING
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Patent number: 9446563Abstract: A backside coated fabric includes a fabric substrate having a front side (face) and a back side. A water permeable spacer layer is applied to the back side of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer allows penetration of water into its matrix when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer provides a smooth coating surface onto which subsequent water impermeable barrier layers can be applied creating a physical separating layer between the fabric substrate and the water impermeable barrier layer. A water impermeable barrier layer is disposed over the water permeable spacer layer to provide an impermeable water barrier layer that does not allow penetration of water through the coated fabric when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric construction.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Hi-Tex, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wayne Greene, Alfred Hardy Sullivan, Jr., Charles C. King
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Publication number: 20140162516Abstract: A backside coated fabric includes a fabric substrate having a front side (face) and a back side. A water permeable spacer layer is applied to the back side of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer allows penetration of water into its matrix when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer provides a smooth coating surface onto which subsequent water impermeable barrier layers can be applied creating a physical separating layer between the fabric substrate and the water impermeable barrier layer. A water impermeable barrier layer is disposed over the water permeable spacer layer to provide an impermeable water barrier layer that does not allow penetration of water through the coated fabric when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Hi-Tex, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wayne Greene, Alfred Hardy Sullivan, JR., Charles C. King
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Patent number: 7556284Abstract: A variety of embodiments are disclosed, in both apparatus and method form, that relate to the use of fabric material in the manufacture of an air bag deployment system. In addition, fabric weakening is disclosed according to a technique that does not result in physical alteration of the fabric. This invention therefore includes an air bag cover for an air bag safety system for a vehicle comprising a fabric outer layer having a frontside and a backside and a substrate containing an opening wherein the opening has a periphery. The substrate is preferably formed by low pressure molding, wherein the fabric outer layer overlies the opening in the substrate, and wherein the fabric outer layer is weakened at a location that is adjacent or overlies the substrate opening periphery.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Inventors: Keith A. Riha, Ulrich Weissert, A. Hardy Sullivan, Jr., Bruce Batchelder, John D Gray, Brian Totten
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Publication number: 20070040360Abstract: A variety of embodiments are disclosed, in both apparatus and method form, that relate to the use of fabric material in the manufacture of an air bag deployment system. In addition, fabric weakening is disclosed according to a technique that does not result in physical alteration of the fabric. This invention therefore includes an air bag cover for an air bag safety system for a vehicle comprising a fabric outer layer having a frontside and a backside and a substrate containing an opening wherein the opening has a periphery. The substrate is preferably formed by low pressure molding, wherein the fabric outer layer overlies the opening in the substrate, and wherein the fabric outer layer is weakened at a location that is adjacent or overlies the substrate opening periphery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: COLLINS & AIKMANInventors: Keith RIHA, Ulrich WEISSERT, A. Hardy SULLIVAN, Bruce BATCHELDER, John GRAY, Brian TOTTEN
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Patent number: 7100941Abstract: A variety of embodiments are disclosed, in both apparatus and method form, that relate to the use of fabric material in the manufacture of an air bag deployment system. In addition, fabric weakening is disclosed according to a technique that does not result in physical alteration of the fabric. This invention therefore includes an air bag cover for an air bag safety system for a vehicle comprising a fabric outer layer having a frontside and a backside and a substrate containing an opening wherein the opening has a periphery. The substrate is preferably formed by low pressure molding, wherein the fabric outer layer overlies the opening in the substrate, and wherein the fabric outer layer is weakened at a location that is adjacent or overlies the substrate opening periphery.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Collins & AikmanInventors: Keith A. Riha, Ulrich Weissert, Hardy Sullivan, Bruce Batchelder, John D. Gray, Brian Totten
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Publication number: 20040164531Abstract: A variety of embodiments are disclosed, in both apparatus and method form, that relate to the use of fabric material in the manufacture of an air bag deployment system. In addition, fabric weakening is disclosed according to a technique that does not result in physical alteration of the fabric. This invention therefore includes an air bag cover for an air bag safety system for a vehicle comprising a fabric outer layer having a frontside and a backside and a substrate containing an opening wherein the opening has a periphery. The substrate is preferably formed by low pressure molding, wherein the fabric outer layer overlies the opening in the substrate, and wherein the fabric outer layer is weakened at a location that is adjacent or overlies the substrate opening periphery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Keith A. Riha, Ulrich Weissert, A. Hardy Sullivan, Bruce Batchelder, John D. Gray, Brian Totten