Patents by Inventor Bart R. Jones

Bart R. Jones 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).

  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Patent number: 7475664
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Mark A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Patent number: 7213560
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Mark A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Method of forming an automotive valve cover with integral positive crankcase ventilation
    Patent number: 6860010
    Abstract: A method of forming a valve cover suitable for attachment to an engine head is disclosed. The valve cover is molded from a plastic material to include at least one structure of a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. Additionally, the design of the valve cover includes various advantages including, for example, structural integrity, ease of installation or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Daryl J. Hertema, Ravi Ramanathan, Sam L. Crabtree
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Publication number: 20040231628
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Patent number: 6739302
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Automotive valve cover with integral positive crankcase ventilation
    Publication number: 20030214082
    Abstract: A valve cover suitable for attachment to an engine head is disclosed. The valve cover is molded from a plastic material to include at least one structure of a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. Additionally, the design of the valve cover includes various advantages including, for example, structural integrity, ease of installation or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Daryl Hertema, Ravi Ramanathan, Sam L. Crabtree
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Publication number: 20030084864
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Patent number: 6543404
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Kenneth J. Ritzema, David M. Courter, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Adhesively bonded water conductor assembly
    Publication number: 20030024638
    Abstract: A water conductor assembly (10), including a hose (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a outlet (16) having a second mating surface (18). The outlet (16) is adhesively bonded to the hose (12) with an adhesive (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Bart R. Jones
  • Adhesively bonded oil pan assembly
    Publication number: 20030024768
    Abstract: There is disclosed an oil pan assembly (10) including an oil pan (12) having a first mating surface (14) and an engine component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The engine component (16) is adhesively bonded to the oil pan (12) with an adhesive (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Bart R. Jones
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Publication number: 20020148427
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Kenneth J. Ritzema, David M. Courter, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Adhesively bonded radiator assembly
    Publication number: 20020144808
    Abstract: A radiator assembly (10), including an end tank (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a heat exchanger (16) having a second mating surface (18). The heat exchanger (16) is adhesively bonded to the end tank (12) with an adhesive (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Bart R. Jones
  • Brake or clutch components having a ceramic-metal composite friction material
    Patent number: 6458466
    Abstract: A braking component such as a brake pad, brake rotor, brake drum or clutch disk is comprised of a metal substrate having a friction material laminated on at least a portion of at least one face of the metal substrate, the friction material being a ceramic-metal composite comprised of a metal phase and a ceramic phase dispersed within each other, wherein the ceramic phase is present in an amount of at least about 20 percent by volume of the ceramic-metal composite. In particular, the braking component is a metal substrate, such as aluminum, having laminated thereto a ceramic-metal composite of a dense boron carbide-aluminum composite having high specific heat and low density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Arthur R. Prunier, Jr., Aleksander J. Pyzik
  • Adhesively bonded valve cover cylinder head assembly
    Publication number: 20020112684
    Abstract: A valve cover assembly comprising a valve cover (21) wherein the valve cover has a mating surface (26) adapted to be attached to a cylinder head (20) of an internal combustion engine having a continuous bead of adhesive (22) disposed on the mating surface (25). An engine assembly comprising one or more valve covers (21), which has a mating surface (26) and one or more cylinder heads (20) having mating surfaces (25) adapted to fit to the mating surfaces (26) of the valve covers (21) wherein each valve cover (21) is adhesively bonded to a cylinder head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Eugene J. Nykyforiak, David H. Bank, Ravi Ramanathan, David W. Recktenwald
  • Brake or clutch components having a ceramic-metal composite friction material
    Patent number: 5957251
    Abstract: A braking component such as a brake pad, brake rotor, brake drum or clutch disk is comprised of a metal substrate having a friction material laminated on at least a portion of at least one face of the metal substrate, the friction material being a ceramic-metal composite comprised of a metal phase and a ceramic phase dispersed within each other, wherein the ceramic phase is present in an amount of at least about 20% by volume of the ceramic-metal composite. In particular, the braking component is a metal substrate, such as aluminum, having laminated thereto a ceramic-metal composite of a dense boron carbide-aluminum composite having high specific heat and low density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Arthur R. Prunier, Jr., Aleksander J. Pyzik