Patents by Inventor Bernard A. Fehr

Bernard A. Fehr 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).

  • Patent number: 10815321
    Abstract: A process for producing an ethylene-based polymer comprises polymerizing, by the presence of at least one free-radical initiator and using a high pressure tubular polymerization process, a reaction mixture containing ethylene and at least one CTA system comprising one or more CTA components to produce the ethylene-based polymer. The free-radical initiator is dissolved in a solvent comprising a saturated hydrocarbon to form an initiator solution which is added to the polymerization using an initiator feed line to an initiator injection pump. At least 50 wt % of the solvent has i) a dry point of less than or equal to 160° C. and ii) an initial boiling point of greater than or equal to 100° C. The polymerization process has a ratio of inlet pressure to first peak temperature of less than or equal to 9 Bar/° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Cornelis F J Den Doelder, Stefan Hinrichs, Eva-Maria Kupsch, Otto J. Berbee, Rajesh P. Paradkar, Bernard A. Fehr, Carmelo Declet Perez
  • Publication number: 20190135956
    Abstract: A process for producing an ethylene-based polymer comprises polymerizing, by the presence of at least one free-radical initiator and using a high pressure tubular polymerization process, a reaction mixture containing ethylene and at least one CTA system comprising one or more CTA components to produce the ethylene-based polymer. The free-radical initiator is dissolved in a solvent comprising a saturated hydrocarbon to form an initiator solution which is added to the polymerization using an initiator feed line to an initiator injection pump. At least 50 wt % of the solvent has i) a dry point of less than or equal to 160° C. and ii) an initial boiling point of greater than or equal to 100° C. The polymerization process has a ratio of inlet pressure to first peak temperature of less than or equal to 9 Bar/° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Cornelis FJ DEN DOELDER, Stefan HINRICHS, Eva-Maria KUPSCH, Otto J. BERBEE, Rajesh P. PARADKAR, Bernard A. FEHR, Carmelo Declet PEREZ
  • Publication number: 20170232715
    Abstract: A flexible container comprising a multilayer structure which comprises a barrier layer; a sealing layer, and a third layer between the barrier and sealing layers which comprises a foamed polyolefin, wherein the container includes crease lines formed by localized thermal compaction of the foamed polyolefin is provided. Also provided is a method of making a flexible container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Bernard Fehr, Joerg-Peter Weltert
  • Patent number: 8685514
    Abstract: Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe, and may be consolidated. An optional jacket may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Mark B. Jeruzal, Martinus A. Aarts, Bernard A. Fehr, David G. McLeod
  • Publication number: 20120028016
    Abstract: The instant invention is a multilayer structure, and a process for making a multilayer structure. The multilayer structure includes (a) a first layer comprising one or more primary layers, wherein the first layer has a thickness in the range of less than 1 cm,—(b) a second layer comprising one or more secondary layers derived from one or more polyolefin dispersions, wherein the one or more secondary layers have a thickness in the range of less than 15 ?m; and (c) a third layer comprising one or more tertiary layers having a thickness in the range of less than 150 ?m. The second layer is disposed therebetween the first layer and the third layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Karl Zuercher, Jouko Vyorykka, Bernard Fehr, Ronald Wevers, Pekka Salminen, Alexander Hipp
  • Publication number: 20110114215
    Abstract: Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe, and may be consolidated. An optional jacket may be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Mark B. Jeruzal, Martinus W. Aarts, Bernard A. Fehr, David G. McLeod
  • Patent number: 7887660
    Abstract: Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form 214. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe 216, and may be consolidated. An optional jacket may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Jeruzal, Martinus W. Aarts, Bernard A. Fehr, David G. McLeod
  • Publication number: 20080257482
    Abstract: Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form 214. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe 216, and may be consolidated. An optional jacket may be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Mark B. Jeruzal, Martinus A. Aarts, Bernard A. Fehr, David G. McLeod
  • Patent number: 5803740
    Abstract: A learning and assessment aid (10) for helping visually impaired individuals develop desirable ambulatory motion habits. The learning aid includes a housing (14) designed to be attached to an article of clothing worn by the individual. Internal to the housing is an inertial transducer (16) that monitors the rotation of the housing and the individual. The individual enters commands to the learning aid through a keypad (20) in response to audible instructions generated over a speaker (22). To foster desirable turning motions, the learning aid informs of the extent to which the individual turns. To foster straight-line walking, the learning aid generates a message over the speaker whenever the individual rotates more than a pre-set individual-entered maximum veer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University
    Inventors: John Gesink, David Guth, Bernard Fehr