Patents by Inventor Adam G. Malofsky
Adam G. Malofsky 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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Publication number: 20030202855Abstract: A fastening device, which will facilitate the assembly of associated parts or manufactured articles, and electromagnetic energy absorptive component for absorbing electromagnetic waves and converting wave energy to heat, an expansive component, which expands upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material; matrix material, which will become adhesively active and effect the adherence of the associated parts upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material, and a stiffening component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Duane C. Shomler, David L. Remerowski
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Patent number: 6639198Abstract: An apparatus and system for using magnetic fields to heat magnetically susceptible materials within and/or adjacent to adhesives, resins, or composites so as to reversibly or irreversibly bond, bind, or fasten opaque or non-opaque solid materials to one another. The system makes use of the effect that alternating magnetic fields induce eddy currents and generate heat within susceptors, and the effect that alternating magnetic fields additionally induce magnetic hysteresis that occurs in magnetic materials and thereby generate heat. An induction heating tool is used to emit the magnetic field at its work coil, and an electronic controller measures the energy being used by a power converter that generates the alternating current driving the work coil which creates the magnetic field. The distance between the susceptor and work coil is repeatedly analyzed based upon the power converter's input energy, and the work coil is driven at a repeatedly corrected power level during the heating cycle.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Nexicor LLCInventors: Edward A. Riess, Adam G. Malofsky, John P. Barber, Gary L. Claypoole, Robert Carl Cravens, II
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Patent number: 6639197Abstract: An apparatus and system for using magnetic fields to heat magnetically susceptible materials within and/or adjacent to adhesives, resins, or composites so as to reversibly or irreversibly bond, bind, or fasten opaque or non-opaque solid materials to one another. The system makes use of the effect that alternating magnetic fields induce eddy currents and generate heat within susceptors, and the effect that alternating magnetic fields additionally induce magnetic hysteresis that occurs in magnetic materials and thereby generate heat. An induction heating tool is used to emit the magnetic field at its work coil, and an electronic controller measures the energy being used by a power converter that generates the alternating current driving the work coil which creates the magnetic field. The distance between the susceptor and work coil is repeatedly analyzed based upon the power converter's input energy, and the work coil is driven at a repeatedly corrected power level during the heating cycle.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Nexicor LLCInventors: Edward A. Riess, Adam G. Malofsky, John P. Barber, David P. Bauer
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Publication number: 20030121909Abstract: An apparatus and system for using magnetic fields to heat magnetically susceptible materials within and/or adjacent to adhesives, resins, or composites so as to reversibly or irreversibly bond, bind, or fasten opaque or non-opaque solid materials to one another. The system makes use of the effect that alternating magnetic fields induce eddy currents and generate heat within susceptors, and the effect that alternating magnetic fields additionally induce magnetic hysteresis that occurs in magnetic materials and thereby generate heat. An induction heating tool is used to emit the magnetic field at its work coil, and an electronic controller measures the energy being used by a power converter that generates the alternating current driving the work coil which creates the magnetic field. The distance between the susceptor and work coil is repeatedly analyzed based upon the power converter's input energy, and the work coil is driven at a repeatedly corrected power level during the heating cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Edward A. Riess, Adam G. Malofsky, John P. Barber, David P. Bauer
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Publication number: 20030075540Abstract: An apparatus and system for using magnetic fields to heat magnetically susceptible materials within and/or adjacent to adhesives, resins, or composites so as to reversibly or irreversibly bond, bind, or fasten opaque or non-opaque solid materials to one another. The system makes use of the effect that alternating magnetic fields induce eddy currents and generate heat within susceptors, and the effect that alternating magnetic fields additionally induce magnetic hysteresis that occurs in magnetic materials and thereby generate heat. An induction heating tool is used to emit the magnetic field at its work coil, and an electronic controller measures the energy being used by a power converter that generates the alternating current driving the work coil which creates the magnetic field. The distance between the susceptor and work coil is repeatedly analyzed based upon the power converter's input energy, and the work coil is driven at a repeatedly corrected power level during the heating cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Edward A. Riess, Adam G. Malofsky, John P. Barber, Gary L. Claypoole, Robert Carl Cravens
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Publication number: 20030071033Abstract: An apparatus and system for using magnetic fields to heat magnetically susceptible materials within and/or adjacent to adhesives, resins, or composites so as to reversibly or irreversibly bond, bind, or fasten opaque or non-opaque solid materials to one another. The system makes use of the effect that alternating magnetic fields induce eddy currents and generate heat within susceptors, and the effect that alternating magnetic fields additionally induce magnetic hysteresis that occurs in magnetic materials and thereby generate heat. An induction heating tool is used to emit the magnetic field at its work coil, and an electronic controller measures the energy being used by a power converter that generates the alternating current driving the work coil which creates the magnetic field. The distance between the susceptor and work coil is repeatedly analyzed based upon the power converter's input energy, and the work coil is driven at a repeatedly corrected power level during the heating cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Edward A. Riess, Adam G. Malofsky, John P. Barber, Gary L. Claypoole, Robert Carl Cravens, David R. Pacholok, Charles A. Kuecker
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Patent number: 6543976Abstract: A fastening device, which will facilitate the assembly of associated parts or manufactured articles, and electromagnetically absorptive component for absorbing electromagnetic waves and converting wave energy to heat; an expansive component, which expands upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material; matrix material, which will become adhesively active and effect the adherence of the associated parts upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material, and a stiffening component.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1999Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Senco Products, Inc.Inventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Duane C. Shomler, David L. Remerowski
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Patent number: 6509555Abstract: An apparatus and system for using magnetic fields to heat magnetically susceptible materials within and/or adjacent to adhesives, resins, or composites so as to reversibly or irreversibly bond, bind, or fasten opaque or non-opaque solid materials to one another. The system makes use of the effect that alternating magnetic fields induce eddy currents and generate heat within susceptors, and the effect that alternating magnetic fields additionally induce magnetic hysteresis that occurs in magnetic materials and thereby generate heat. An induction heating tool is used to emit the magnetic field at its work coil, and an electronic controller measures the energy being used by a power converter that generates the alternating current driving the work coil which creates the magnetic field. The distance between the susceptor and work coil is repeatedly analyzed based upon the power converter's input energy, and the work coil is driven at a repeatedly corrected power level during the heating cycle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Nexicor LLCInventors: Edward A. Riess, Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, John P. Barber, Gary L. Claypoole, Robert Carl Cravens, II, David R. Pacholok, Charles A. Kuecker
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Publication number: 20020031644Abstract: A device for fastening surfaces together in an effective, efficient, and preferably reversible bond is disclosed. This device is particularly useful in the construction industry for fastening roll goods, such as wall coverings, or mill work, such as moldings, to surfaces, such as walls. The fastening device comprises a susceptor sheet, preferably having a thickness of no greater than about 2 mils, and a heat-activateable adhesive on at least one surface of the susceptor, wherein adhesive is placed on the substrate in a very carefully and specifically-defined manner. The fastening device is activated by induction heating, preferably by a hand-held induction tool. The method of fastening surfaces together utilizing the fastening device described above is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, William H. Mann
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Publication number: 20020011305Abstract: Reinforced foil susceptor structures are disclosed. These structures are thin, allowing them to heat quickly when used in an induction heating process, but are also easy to handle and sturdy. The susceptor structures may comprise two foil layers (e.g., aluminum having a thickness of no greater than 2 mils) sandwiching between them a reinforcing layer (e.g., made from a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer), and having an induction activateable adhesive on one or both outer surfaces. In another embodiment, the susceptor structure comprise a single foil layer which carries a reinforcing layer on one or both of its outer surfaces, and an induction activateable adhesive on one or both of its outer surfaces. The method of joining articles using these susceptor structures is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, William H. Mann, Edward A. Reiss
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Patent number: 6133397Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating a substrate which comprises (a) contacting said substrate with a low volatility organic (so-called "low VOC") coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and an trimerization catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, to form a coating on said substrate, and (b) heating said coating to a curing temperature of between 120.degree. F. and 350.degree. F. for a curing time of between about ten minutes and about six hours in order to cure said coating by trimerizing at least some of the isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate to provide a heat-cured coating on said substrate. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: ARCO Chemical Technology, L.P.Inventors: James M. O'Connor, Fred A. Stuber, Kiran B. Chandalia, Adam G. Malofsky
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Patent number: 5868417Abstract: A rollable child or infant carrier structure having a rollable base and a multi-side enclosing frame, wherein the frame has solid composite sectors made of lightweight high modules fiber-reinforced plastic matrix solid composite members.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1996Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Piccolino, LLCInventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Paul R. Glassberg
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Patent number: 5747129Abstract: Playpen and crib construction which utilizes in the frame a high modulus fiber-reinforced plastic matrix solid composite sections.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Piccolino, LLCInventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Paul R. Glassberg
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Patent number: 5702120Abstract: A rollable child carrier structure comprising a rollable base and a multi-side enclosing frame, wherein said frame comprises tubing sections made of lightweight, high modulus fiber-reinforced plastic matrix composite tubing having a weight of 0.35 pounds or less per lineal foot, and wherein said plastic matrix is a thermoplastic resin or thermoset plastic resin with a minimum modulus of 250,000 psi; a minimum tensile strength of 6,000 psi; and a glass transition temperature of at least 50.degree. C. and wherein said high modulus fiber reinforcement is selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, aramid fibers, glass fibers, polyolefin fibers, boron fibers, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1995Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Piccolino, LLCInventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Paul R. Glassberg
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Patent number: 5561874Abstract: Playpen and crib construction which utilizes a high modulus fiber-reinforced plastic matrix tubing in the frame, said tubing being made of lightweight, high modulus fiber-reinforced plastic matrix composite tubing having a weight of 0.25 pounds or less per lineal foot and wherein said plastic matrix is a thermoplastic resin or thermoset plastic resin with a minimum modulus of 250,000 psi; a minimum tensile strength of 6,000 psi; and a glass transition temperature of at least 50.degree. C. and wherein said high modulus fiber reinforcement is selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, aramid fibers, glass fibers, polyolefin fibers, boron fibers and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Inventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Paul R. Glassberg
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Patent number: 5533215Abstract: Playpen and crib construction which utilizes a high modulus fiber-reinforced plastic matrix tubing in the frame, said tubing being made of lightweight, high modulus fiber-reinforced plastic matrix composite tubing having a weight of 0.25 pounds or less per lineal foot, a tubing diameter of 0.2 to 1.2 inches, a tubing thickness of 0.03 to 10.0 inches, a single fiber angle of 20.degree. to 50.degree. and fabricated from a single tow or at least one sheet of fibers, and wherein said plastic matrix is a thermoplastic resin or thermoset plastic resin with a minimum modulus of 250,000 psi; a minimum tensile strength of 6,000 psi; and a glass transition temperature of at least 50.degree. C. and wherein said high modulus fiber reinforcement is selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, aramid fibers, glass fibers, polyolefin fibers, boron fibers and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1995Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Inventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Bernard M. Malofsky, Paul R. Glassberg
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Patent number: 5496642Abstract: This invention relates to one-component and two-component heat-curable or moisture-curable coating compositions, and processes for their use in providing a slippery coating on a substrate utilizing a polyisocyanate-based low VOC coating composition, employing a fluoro-containing active hydrogen-containing compound, and which is suitably rapidly hardened under the influence of heat or moisture.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Michael M. Martinez, Adam G. Malofsky, Kiran B. Chandalia, Fred A. Stuber
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Patent number: 5461135Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid, monoallophanate-containing, monouretidione-containing polyisocyanate composition characterized by having (i) an isocyanate functionality of between 2.8 and 6.5, (ii) a free NCO content of 10% to 47% by weight, (iii) a viscosity of less than 1000 cp (25.degree. C.), and (iv) the presence of monouretidione and monoallophanate groups in a molar ratio of said monouretidione groups to said monoallophanate groups of between about 20:1 and about 1:5. Also disclosed is a process for producing the above compositions, as well as their use, optionally in blocked form in one or two component coating compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Adam G. Malofsky, Stephen L. Goldstein
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Patent number: 5370908Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating a substrate which comprises (a) contacting said substrate with a low volatility organic (so-called "low VOC") coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and an trimerization catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, to form a coating on said substrate, and (b) heating said coating to a curing temperature of between 120.degree. F. and 350.degree. F. for a curing time of between about ten minutes and about six hours in order to cure said coating by trimerizing at least some of the isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate to provide a heat-cured coating on said substrate. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1993Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: James M. O'Connor, Fred A. Stuber, Kiran B. Chandalia, Adam G. Malofsky