Patents by Inventor Bernard Jason Smith

Bernard Jason Smith 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).

  • Adhesion Enhancement Additives for Liquid Crystal Polymer Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto
    Publication number: 20140039463
    Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer composition may comprise a liquid crystal polymer and an adhesion enhancement compound. Such a liquid crystal polymer may be utilized in layered articles, molded articles, and like and products like solar cells, optoelectronic structures, medical equipment, and tubing. Further, ethylene vinyl acetate adhesives may be utilized in some of the layered articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Young Shin Kim, Bernard Jason Smith, Sung Hye Kim
  • HIGH TO ULTRAHIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE BACKSHEETS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS RELATING THERETO
    Publication number: 20130180588
    Abstract: Generally, solar cell backsheets may include high to ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. Advantageously, said backsheets may be single layer structures. Said backsheets may be used in conjunction with photovoltaic devices, photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic arrays, or components thereof. Said backsheets may be formed by methods including compression molding, compression molding then skiving, RAM extrusion, screw extrusion, band sintering, and hybrids thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Julia Hufen, Jeffrey Haley, Christopher McGrady, Kerstin Luedtke, Anthony Verrocchi, Janine Bauer, Barry Daggs, Bernard Jason Smith