Patents by Inventor Benny S. Yam
Benny S. Yam 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: 20160040033Abstract: A composition for depositing an imprint onto an elastomeric substrate, includes an aqueous film-forming polymeric emulsion suspended in an aqueous medium. The present invention is further directed to methods of depositing the same as an imprint onto the elastomeric substrate, and articles formed therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Michael J. Harrison, Benny S. Yam, Andrew Y. Oleson, William D. Platt, Richard Grotyohann, Richard Wilhelm Janse van Rensburg, Luis Muniz
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Publication number: 20160032132Abstract: A composition for depositing textured imprints onto an elastomeric substrate includes an aqueous film-forming polymeric emulsion suspended in an aqueous medium. In particular, the composition is formulated for deposition onto a substrate to impart visual or tactile texture to the substrate upon deposition. The present invention is further directed to methods for depositing the same as textured imprints onto the elastomeric substrate, and articles formed therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Michael J. Harrison, Jason R. Kieke, Benny S. Yam, Andrew Y. Oleson, William D. Platt, Richard Grotyohann, Richard Wilhelm Janse van Rensburg, Luis Muniz
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Patent number: 8468635Abstract: A surface treating device includes a member adapted for engaging a surface to be treated and a driver operatively associated with the member. The driver is adapted for imparting a linear reciprocating motion to the member, wherein the member engages the surface in a manner substantially perpendicular to the surface to be treated. The surface treating device further includes a dispenser for delivering a fluid drawn from a discrete fluid source to the surface being treated by the member.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Jason J. Nikitczuk, Christopher Miller, Matthew L. Phillips, Benny S. Yam, Bernadette Devaney, Paul Dowd
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Publication number: 20120184884Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vibrating band comprising a belt-like O-ring, a housing with a vibrating device contained within the housing. The vibrating device comprises a vibrating motor, one or more batteries and a touch or push switch. The vibrating band can be used by a male user to increase stimulation for both the male and his partner during sexual intercourse.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert Dyer, Michael J. Harrison, Jason Kieke, Benny S. Yam, Alfred J. Smetana, Ian Gaylor, Steven Bolkan, Gemma Evans
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Publication number: 20110119843Abstract: A surface treating device includes a member adapted for engaging a surface to be treated and a driver operatively associated with the member. The driver is adapted for imparting a linear reciprocating motion to the member, wherein the member engages the surface in a manner substantially perpendicular to the surface to be treated. The surface treating device further includes a dispenser for delivering a fluid drawn from a discrete fluid source to the surface being treated by the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Jason J. Nikitczuk, Christopher Miller, Matthew L. Phillips, Benny S. Yam, Bernadette Devaney, Paul Dowd
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Patent number: 7388814Abstract: The present invention provides a time indicator and method of use for determining and visually displaying the passage of a predetermined period of time. The time indicator of the present invention comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion is a multi-layer segment comprising a dye support layer coated with a masking layer, which containing a viewing window therethrough, and a non-curing ink or dye permeable polymer layer containing a migrating agent. The bottom portion is a multi-layer segment comprising a base support layer and a migrating ink or dye printed on the top surface of the base segment. The time indicator apparatus further comprises a removable impervious film or middle layer, which can be removed allowing the top and bottom portions to come into contact with one another, thereby activating the time indicator. The time indicator of the present invention allows one to follow the uniform directional visual dye migration through the viewing window.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventors: John Teffenhart, Benny S. Yam, Raymond S. Brown, James Mullowney
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Patent number: 6015547Abstract: A storage stable aqueous solution or aqueous gel of zinc ions in the presence of bicarbonate ions is disclosed. The solution comprises: (a) a source of zinc ion, (b) a source of a stabilizing anion which can stabilize soluble zinc and bicarbonate and/or carbonate in solution; (c) a source of bicarbonate ion; and (d) a solvent therefor. The solvent comprises a major proportion of water. The zinc salt is present in an amount suitable for the intended purpose; the stabilizing anion in an amount B of at least 1.2 equivalents per equivalent of zinc ion; and the bicarbonate ion cannot exceed certain levels which are related to the level of the stabilizing anion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventor: Benny S. Yam
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Patent number: 5865902Abstract: A method and abrasive blast medium for cleaning contaminants from electronic hardware. The abrasive blast medium is a pure, water soluble alkaline salt of bicarbonates and carbonates. The particle size of the alkaline salts range from about 20 to no larger than about 300 microns in diameter. The Mohs hardness of the alkaline salt particles is no greater than about 5.0. The blast cleaning conditions employed to clean the electronic hardware are mild. Blast air pressures range from about 10 to about 50 psi and the medium flow rate ranges from about 1 to about 10 lbs/min.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Kenneth S. Colbert
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Patent number: 5863883Abstract: A method of cleaning a solid surface which is particularly effective for a surface having a complicated structure including slots and holes comprises immersing the solid surface in a cleaning slurry comprising a cleaning liquid and abrasive particles which are soluble in the cleaning liquid, the cleaning liquid comprising a saturated solution so as to greatly reduce the dissolution of the abrasive particles in the cleaning liquid.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., IncInventors: Benny S. Yam, Robert C. Jorgensen, William E. Spears, Jr.
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Patent number: 5855873Abstract: A storage stable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic solution of zinc ions in the presence of bicarbonate ions is disclosed. The solution comprises: (a) a source of zinc ion, (b) a source of a stabilizing anion which can stabilize soluble zinc and bicarbonate in solution; (c) a source of bicarbonate ion; and (d) a solvent therefor. The solvent comprises: (i) a major proportion of water; (ii) optionally a minor amount of a lower monohydric alcohol; and (iii) optionally a minor amount of a humectant having at least 3 hydroxy groups. The zinc salt is present in an amount A sufficient to provide from about 0.01 weight % to about 1 weight % zinc ion; the stabilizing anion in an amount B of at least 1.2 equivalents per equivalent of zinc ion; and the bicarbonate ion cannot exceed certain levels which are related to the level of the stabilizing anion.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Church Dwight & Co., Inc.Inventor: Benny S. Yam
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Patent number: 5827114Abstract: A slurry blasting process employing a liquid carrier medium such as water contains a dispersed water-soluble particulate abrasive to enhance blast cleaning efficiency. Slurry blasting is performed at liquid pressures below 500 psi with an air to slurry mass ratio of generally at least about 0.05. The slurry can be recovered and continuously reused.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Andrew Logan, Jr.
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Patent number: 5681205Abstract: A blast media is provided for cleaning a metal surface by wet blasting and which comprises a particulate abrasive such as sodium bicarbonate and a corrosion inhibitor comprising an alkali metal phosphate. The corrosion inhibitor has been found to greatly reduce the discoloration of metals which have been wet blasted with alkaline salt abrasives.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventor: Benny S. Yam
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Patent number: 5669945Abstract: A blast media is provided for cleaning a metal surface by wet blasting and which comprises a particulate abrasive such as sodium bicarbonate and a corrosion inhibitor comprising an alkali metal phosphate. The corrosion inhibitor has been found to greatly reduce the discoloration of metals which have been wet blasted with alkaline salt abrasives.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventor: Benny S. Yam
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Patent number: 5605491Abstract: A blast media for use in wet blasting to clean contaminants from a substrate surface comprises abrasive particles, at least one surfactant and a defoaming agent so as to reduce the amount of foam which is produced during the wet blasting process.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Andrew Logan
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Patent number: 5593339Abstract: A method of cleaning a solid surface which is particularly effective for a surface having a complicated structure including slots and holes comprises immersing the solid surface in a cleaning slurry comprising a cleaning liquid and abrasive particles which are soluble in the cleaning liquid, the cleaning liquid comprising a saturated solution so as to greatly reduce the dissolution of the abrasive particles in the cleaning liquid.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1995Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Robert C. Jorgensen, William E. Spears, Jr.
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Patent number: 5575705Abstract: An improved slurry blasting process is disclosed wherein a liquid carrier medium such as water contains a dispersed water-soluble particulate abrasive to enhance blast cleaning efficiency and wherein the liquid carrier comprises a saturated solution such as the dissolved particulate abrasive so as to minimize the dissolution of the particulate abrasive therein. Slurry blasting at relatively low pressures below 500 psi and at room temperature provides effective and cost efficient cleaning of substrates. The slurry can be recovered and continuously reused. A recrystallization agent can be added to the slurry to increase abrasive particulate growth in the saturated solution.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Robert C. Jorgensen, William E. Spears, Jr.
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Patent number: 5512071Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from a solid surface comprises water soluble abrasive particles and a surfactant which reduces the amount of water soluble residues of blast media remaining on the targeted surface and which enables any residues which remain to be readily removed by fresh water.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1994Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Amy L. Joseph, Anthony E. Winston, Keith A. Jones
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Patent number: 5505749Abstract: A blast media for removing coatings from hard surfaces such as steel includes a major amount of a granular relatively soft abrasive having a Mohs hardness of less than 4 and a minor portion of a granular hard abrasive having a Mohs hardness of greater than 5.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1993Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Kirschner, Benny S. Yam
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Patent number: 5380347Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from a solid surface comprises abrasive particles and a surfactant in the form of a granular surfactant-clathrate compound formed of a surfactant and a water soluble compound having clathration capability such as urea. The surfactant reduces the amount of water soluble residues which remain on the targeted surface and enhances the removal of dirt, grease and oil from the targeted surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1994Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Benny S. Yam, Keith A. Jones
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Patent number: 5376157Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from very soft and sensitive substrates comprises compacted abrasive particles which are formed by compacting very fine particles of the abrasive into larger particles which are friable and which will break apart into fine particles upon contacting the substrate surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1994Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Amy L. Joseph, Keith A. Jones