Patents by Inventor Brian J. Knapp

Brian J. Knapp 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).

  • Publication number: 20250092602
    Abstract: A continuous papermaking machine including a headbox for discharging a suspension of cellulose fibers in water, a forming wire moving in a process direction, the forming wire receiving the suspension from the headbox such that a web is formed on the forming wire, a top former above the forming wire for upwardly removing water from the web, the top former comprising a lead out roll, a dewatering device below the forming wire and downstream from the top former, and an applicator positioned above the forming wire and downstream from the lead out roll of the top former, the applicator discharging onto the web a mixture that includes microfibrillated cellulose and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Sergio A. GIUSTE, Ashok K. GHOSH, Brian K. KNAPP, James C. COSTELLO, Terrell J. GREEN
  • Publication number: 20250045799
    Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provide the ability to utilize household connections. A device is associated with a primary household. The primary household is connected with one or more additional households. Within a primary household profile, identification information (for the one or more additional households that are connected to the primary household) are stored. Media content based on data associated with the primary and connected households is then targeted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: VIANT TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Timothy C. Vanderhook, Jason J. A. Knapp, Brian C. DeFrancesco
  • Patent number: 7157120
    Abstract: A method for treating wood having a high extractive content is disclosed. The method generally comprises applying to the wood a coating comprising a water-based polyurethane dispersion and a crosslinker. The dispersion can be cured and one or more additional coatings can be applied. The method results in reduced migration of extractives to the surface of the wood, improved adhesion and/or reduced staining of the wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Nilo M. Neto, Brian J. Knapp