Patents by Inventor Carl J. Serman

Carl J. Serman 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).

  • Rebound control material
    Patent number: 8894318
    Abstract: An impact attenuator system including a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material with a tan ? of not less than about 0.05 to assist rebound control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jay R. Sayre, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine, Chuck A. Plaxico, Charles R. Miele, James C. Kennedy
  • Impact attenuator system
    Patent number: 8215864
    Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy-absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James C. Kennedy, Jr., Charles R. Miele, Chuck A. Plaxico, Joseph R. Preston, Jay R. Sayre, W. Scott Versluis, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine
  • Rebound Control Material
    Publication number: 20110091273
    Abstract: An impact attenuator system including a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material with a tan ? of not less than about 0.05 to assist rebound control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jay R. Sayre, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine, Chuck A. Plaxico, Charles R. Miele, James C. Kennedy
  • Impact Attenuator System
    Publication number: 20090032789
    Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy-absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Kennedy, JR., Charles R. Miele, Chuck A. Plaxico, Joseph R. Preston, Jay R. Sayre, W. Scott Versluis, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine
  • Impact attenuator system
    Patent number: 7300223
    Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James C. Kennedy, Jr., Charles R. Miele, Chuck A. Plaxico, Joseph R. Preston, Jay R. Sayre, W. Scott Versluis, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine
  • Impact attenuator system
    Patent number: 7168880
    Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James C. Kennedy, Jr., Charles R. Miele, Chuck A. Plaxico, Joseph R. Preston, Jay R. Sayre, W. Scott Versluis, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine
  • High performance microcellular foam and manufacturing method and apparatus thereof
    Publication number: 20040251571
    Abstract: The present invention is a high performance microcellular polyurethane foam suitable for numerous applications normally considered outside the realm of conventional solid systems. Also included in the present invention is a method of manufacturing the high performance microcellular polyurethane foam using controlled water addition, foam surfactant addition, a modified catalyst system, the addition of a delayed action tin catalyst and a reduced NCO/OH ratio. The present invention has special application for industrial parts, especially the bowling equipment industry and the cardboard manufacturing industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine
  • High performance microcellular foam and manufacturing method apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 6733707
    Abstract: The present invention is a high performance microcellular polyurethane foam suitable for numerous applications normally considered outside the realm of conventional solid systems. Also included in the present invention is a method of manufacturing the high performance microcellular polyurethane foam using controlled water addition, foam surfactant addition, a modified catalyst system, the addition of a delayed action tin catalyst and a reduced NCO/OH ratio. The present invention has special application for industrial parts, especially the bowling equipment industry and the cardboard manufacturing industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: C. U. E., Inc.
    Inventors: Carl J. Serman, Kary L Valentine