Patents by Inventor Bruce W. Peterson
Bruce W. Peterson 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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Patent number: 10344134Abstract: Combinations of gelatinous elastomer and polyurethane foam may be made by introducing a plasticized A-B-A triblock copolymer resin and/or an A-B diblock copolymer resin into a mixture of polyurethane foam forming components including a polyol and an isocyanate. The plasticized copolymer resin is polymerized to form the gelatinous elastomer in-situ while simultaneously polymerizing the polyol and the isocyanate to form polyurethane foam. The polyurethane reaction is exothermic and can generate sufficient temperature to melt the styrene-portion of the A-B-A triblock copolymer resin thereby extending the crosslinking and in some cases integrating the A-B-A triblock copolymer within the polyurethane polymer matrix. The combination has a marbled appearance. The gel component has higher heat capacity than polyurethane foam and thus has good thermal conductivity and acts as a heat sink. Another advantage of in situ gel-foam is that the gel component provides higher support factors compared to the base foam alone.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford
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Patent number: 10329469Abstract: Methods and combinations of mattress support surfaces comprising one or more flexible polyurethane foam layers containing highly thermally-conductive solids, such as diamond or silicon carbide, and said layer combination is capable of transferring heat from a warm surface, such as a person sleeping on a bed, to a cooler region at a faster rate throughout the mattress than the thermal dissipation rate obtained from flexible polyurethane foam without highly thermally-conductive solids.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Peterson Chemical Technology, LLC.Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Gualtiero G. Giori, Mark L. Crawford
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Publication number: 20190169390Abstract: Combinations of open cell flexible foams with polyurethane gel particles, and methods of making the combinations are described using a variety of procedures. The open cell flexible foam may partially or wholly comprise polyurethane foam and latex foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology LLCInventors: Bruce W. PETERSON, Mark L. CRAWFORD
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Publication number: 20190153286Abstract: A flexible foam composition comprising a flexible foam structure comprising a plurality of struts, and a plurality of fibers, where a majority of the fibers are associated with the struts. The fibers may be thermally conductive fibers. The fibers include, but are not necessarily limited to, homopolymer and/or copolymer fibers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of ?50° C. (?58° F.) or greater, carbon fibers, animal-based fibers, plant-based fibers, metal fibers, and combinations thereof. The presence of fibers can impart to the flexible foam composition greater indentation force deflection (IFD), greater static thermal conductivity, improved compression set, improved height retention or durability, and/or a combination of these improvements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: BRUCE W. PETERSON, MARK L. CRAWFORD, MATTHEW MCKNIGHT
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Patent number: 10202499Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Mark L. Crawford, Bruce W. Peterson, Matthew D. McKnight, Jonathon M. Walker
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Publication number: 20180311865Abstract: Methods and combinations of a curing catalyst with a mold release mixture, which is then subsequently applied to the surface of a mold prior to the application of polyurethane reactants to said mold, where the curing catalyst component has the effect of catalyzing the reaction at the surface of the molded part. This catalysis results in greater reactivity at the surface between reacting portions and lower delamination of the surface of the foam, thereby leading to more attractive skins with a more consistent cell structure, and lower de-mold times due to skins whose nature makes them less likely to adhere to the surface of the mold. These foams will be less likely to tear upon opening of the mold, and production quality and output will be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: KYLE W. PETERSON, BRUCE W. PETERSON, MARK L. CRAWFORD
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Patent number: 10113043Abstract: Combinations of open cell flexible foams with polyurethane gel particles, and methods of making the combinations are described using a variety of procedures. The open cell flexible foam may partially or wholly comprise polyurethane foam and latex foam.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: TWIN BROOK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford
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Publication number: 20180298264Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers and other structures comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates, columns, and other structures to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, seat cushions, medical cushioning foams, pet beds, and similar materials used in bedding and comfort products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology LLCInventors: Bruce W. PETERSON, Mark L. CRAWFORD, Matthew D. MCKNIGHT
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Patent number: 10040223Abstract: Methods and combinations of a curing catalyst with a mold release mixture, which is then subsequently applied to the surface of a mold prior to the application of polyurethane reactants to said mold, where the curing catalyst component has the effect of catalyzing the reaction at the surface of the molded part. This catalysis results in greater reactivity at the surface between reacting portions and lower delamination of the surface of the foam, thereby leading to more attractive skins with a more consistent cell structure, and lower de-mold times due to skins whose nature makes them less likely to adhere to the surface of the mold. These foams will be less likely to tear upon opening of the mold, and production quality and output will be improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Twin Brook Capital Partners LLCInventors: Kyle W. Peterson, Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford
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Publication number: 20180022978Abstract: Methods and combinations of mattress support surfaces comprising one or more flexible polyurethane foam layers containing highly thermally-conductive solids, such as diamond or silicon carbide, and said layer combination is capable of transferring heat from a warm surface, such as a person sleeping on a bed, to a cooler region at a faster rate throughout the mattress than the thermal dissipation rate obtained from flexible polyurethane foam without highly thermally-conductive solids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: BRUCE W. PETERSON, GUALTIERO G. GIORI, MARK L. CRAWFORD
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Patent number: 9725595Abstract: Combinations of gelatinous elastomer and polyurethane foam may be made by introducing a plasticized A-B-A triblock copolymer resin and/or an A-B diblock copolymer resin into a mixture of polyurethane foam forming components including a polyol and an isocyanate. The plasticized copolymer resin is polymerized to form the gelatinous elastomer in-situ while simultaneously polymerizing the polyol and the isocyanate to form polyurethane foam. The polyurethane reaction is exothermic and can generate sufficient temperature to melt the styrene-portion of the A-B-A triblock copolymer resin thereby extending the crosslinking and in some cases integrating the A-B-A triblock copolymer within the polyurethane polymer matrix. The combination has a marbled appearance. The gel component has higher heat capacity than polyurethane foam and thus has good thermal conductivity and acts as a heat sink. Another advantage of in situ gel-foam is that the gel component provides higher support factors compared to the base foam alone.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford
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Publication number: 20170218156Abstract: Combinations of gelatinous elastomer and polyurethane foam may be made by introducing a plasticized A-B-A triblock copolymer resin and/or an A-B diblock copolymer resin into a mixture of polyurethane foam forming components including a polyol and an isocyanate. The plasticized copolymer resin is polymerized to form the gelatinous elastomer in-situ while simultaneously polymerizing the polyol and the isocyanate to form polyurethane foam. The polyurethane reaction is exothermmic and can generate sufficient temperature to melt the styrene-portion of the A-B-A triblock copolymer resin thereby extending the crosslinking and in some cases integrating the A-B-A triblock copolymer within the polyurethane polymer matrix. The combination has a marbled appearance. The gel component has higher heat capacity than polyurethane foam and thus has good thermal conductivity and acts as a heat sink. Another advantage of in situ gel-foam is that the gel component provides higher support factors compared to the base foam alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: BRUCE W. PETERSON, MARK L. CRAWFORD
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Publication number: 20170073562Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC.Inventors: Bruce W. PETERSON, Mark L. CRAWFORD, Matthew D. McKnight
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Publication number: 20170037215Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Mark L. CRAWFORD, Bruce W. PETERSON, Matthew D. MCKNIGHT, Jonathon M. WALKER
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Patent number: 9534098Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC.Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Publication number: 20160264818Abstract: Methods and combinations of a curing catalyst with a mold release mixture, which is then subsequently applied to the surface of a mold prior to the application of polyurethane reactants to said mold, where the curing catalyst component has the effect of catalyzing the reaction at the surface of the molded part. This catalysis results in greater reactivity at the surface between reacting portions and lower delamination of the surface of the foam, thereby leading to more attractive skins with a more consistent cell structure, and lower de-mold times due to skins whose nature makes them less likely to adhere to the surface of the mold. These foams will be less likely to tear upon opening of the mold, and production quality and output will be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: KYLE W. PETERSON, BRUCE W. PETERSON, MARK L. CRAWFORD
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Publication number: 20160262403Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and wood particles having aromatic properties, where said cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses, or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates. The foam containing aromatic wood particles may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, pet beds, outdoor bedding pads, outdoor pillows, and other cushioning products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: BRUCE W. PETERSON, MARK L. CRAWFORD
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Publication number: 20150197610Abstract: Combinations of open cell flexible foams with polyurethane gel particles, and methods of making the combinations are described using a variety of procedures. The open cell flexible foam may partially or wholly comprise polyurethane foam and latex foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Bruce W. PETERSON, Mark L. CRAWFORD
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Patent number: 9080051Abstract: Combinations of gelatinous elastomer and polyurethane foam may be made by introducing a plasticized triblock copolymer resin and/or a diblock copolymer resin at least partially cured into gel particles into a mixture of polyurethane foam forming components including a polyol and an isocyanate. The plasticized copolymer resin is polymerized to form a cured gelatinous elastomer or gel, which is then reduced in size, for instance to give an average particle size of 10 millimeters or less. Polymerizing the polyol and the isocyanate forms polyurethane foam. The polyurethane reaction is exothermic and can generate sufficient temperature to at least partially melt the styrene-portion of the triblock copolymer resin thereby extending the crosslinking and in some cases integrating the triblock copolymer within the polyurethane polymer matrix. The gel component has higher heat capacity than polyurethane foam and thus has good thermal conductivity and acts as a heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford
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Patent number: D755544Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventor: Bruce W. Peterson