Patents by Inventor Charles E. Boyer

Charles E. Boyer 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: 20250012138
    Abstract: Vacuum insulating glass units, vacuum insulating glass unit assemblies, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example vacuum insulating glass unit may include a generally planar first lite of glass and a generally planar second lite of glass, each having a perimeter surface. At least one pillar array may be arranged between the first lite of glass and the second lite of glass. A metallic sealing component, or a ceramic frit sealing component, may be provided around a perimeter of the first lite of glass and the second lite of glass. A gasket may be provided adjacent to the perimeter surface of the first lite of glass and the perimeter surface of the second lite of glass. The vacuum insulating glass unit assembly with the gasket may be configured to be installed within a window frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: VIG GASKET COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Charles E. Boyer, Arthur R. Huard, Michael F. Spellman
  • Publication number: 20120207811
    Abstract: A device configured to manage skin health within a skin fold includes a textile material having an antimicrobial silver complex and a liquid translocation feature. The liquid translocation feature is characterized by a transportation of at least 1.0 gram of liquid moisture over at least a 12 cm length of the textile material such that the textile material is configured to concurrently treat moisture accumulation and intertrigo within the skin fold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Kevin C. Tauer, Charles E. Boyer, III, Ronald J. Schwartz, Catherine M. Garvin
  • Publication number: 20110038919
    Abstract: Textile materials for management of skin health complications associated with skin folds, as well as adhesives for attaching the materials to the skin of a subject. The adhesive can be supplied separately from the material, for application post-production, or can be applied to the material during production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Kevin C. Tauer, Charles E. Boyer
  • Patent number: 7644478
    Abstract: The present invention provides an embalming weighted positioning device for maintaining and/or restoring a cadaver in a substantially normal lifelike appearance before, during, and after the embalming process, comprised of a flexible, conformable adherent container that allows for the nesting of two or more containers. The container can have a fill spout with a removable cover for filling or emptying the container with particulates and/or air before, during or after the embalming process. Also provided is a method for maintaining and/or restoring the body parts of a cadaver to a substantially normal lifelike appearance by controlling body fluid deposition in the body of a cadaver, and by positioning the body parts of a cadaver before, during and/or after the embalming process, by placing at least one container on top of, under or next to a body part of the cadaver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Charles E. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20080302827
    Abstract: A spray dispenser for containing and dispensing a fluid comprises a barrel to contain the fluid and a cap portion connected to the barrel. The cap portion includes a pump means. A fluid conduit is within the barrel and connected to the pump means. A clip is connected to a selected one of the barrel and the cap portion, such that the spray dispenser is in an inverted orientation when in place in a pocket by way of the clip. Alternatively, a plate type-member and a removable cap cover may be selectively employed to maintain the spray dispenser in an inverted orientation when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Donald L. Gerrish, Charles E. Boyer, III, Dennis Femrite
  • Publication number: 20080268050
    Abstract: Sprayable topical skin barriers for protecting and promoting healing of skin, and for providing comfort to a patient, comprise (i) a semi-solid hydrocarbon in a range by weight from about 25.0% to about 90.0%, (ii) a water-absorbing compound having a particle size range of about 0.5 microns to 20.0 microns, in a range by weight from about 5.0% to about 75.0%, and (iii) a solvent in a range by weight from about 10.0% to about 70.0%. The sprayable topical skin barriers have properties of effective adhesion to skin, protection from moisture and waste, transparency, sprayability, and smoothness to touch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Donald L. Gerrish, Charles E. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20080026023
    Abstract: A textile material for management of skin health complications associated with skin folds includes a disposable textile of selected dimensions, impregnated with a selected concentration of an antimicrobial silver complex. The disposable textile is designed to be placed within a skin fold for management of skin health complications associated therewith. A method of use of the disposable textile material includes the steps of performing a routine skin inspection, selectively using a skin cleanser to topically clean the skin fold, selectively using an antifungal powder to topically cover the skin fold, determining approximate dimensions of the skin fold, providing the textile material dimensioned such that at least one selected portion is exposed to air outside of the skin fold, and placing the textile material over skin of the skin fold such that the skin fold may envelope the textile material with the at least one selected portion thereof being exposed to air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin C. Tauer, Charles E. Boyer, Ronald J. Schwartz, Catherine M. Garvin
  • Patent number: 6191055
    Abstract: A diaper construction is provided with an external porous reinforcement strip at the front part of the outside of the diaper, which strip provides reinforcement against an adhesive fastening tab and provides an oil contamination tolerant adhesion surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Charles E. Boyer, III, Robert J. Kinney, Ramsis Gobran, Ruben E. Velasquez Urey, Roland R. Midgley
  • Patent number: 6075072
    Abstract: A corrosion protective coating composition, applied over a metal surface, contains frangible microcapsules which rupture and release fluid upon impact or other stress likely to damage the coating. The fluid, from the microcapsules, contains a film forming component to cover the damaged area of the coating and a corrosion inhibitor for the metal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Curtis R. Guilbert, David G. Enos, Charles E. Boyer, III
  • Patent number: 5885269
    Abstract: A diaper construction is provided with an external porous reinforcement strip at the front part of the outside of the diaper, which strip provides reinforcement against an adhesive fastening tab and provides an oil-contamination tolerant adhesion surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Charles E. Boyer, III, Robert J. Kinney, Ramsis Gobran, Ruben E. Velasquez Urey, Roland R. Midgley
  • Patent number: 5854308
    Abstract: Water-based pigmented ink formulations are disclosed including a water soluble or water dispersible silicone-containing polymer additive comprising a vinyl silicone polymer. The additive significantly reduces kogation, mudcracking, and banding in some or all of the pigmented ink formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Kuo, Smarajit Mitra, Charles E. Boyer, III, Daniel B. Pendergrass, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5599601
    Abstract: A disposable tape tab for a diaper or a like article is provided with at least a fastening tape tab portion and a release tape tab portion, the fastening tape tab portion having a fastening surface which fastening surface is on a face opposite the adhesive surface face of the release tape tab portion. The fastening tape tab portion and said release tape tab portion are joined by at least one adhesive-to-substrate bond with no adhesive layer to adhesive layer contact. Preferably the fastening surface on the fastening tape tab is a pressure sensitive adhesive, with both the fastening tape tab and the release tape tab having a release layer on the face opposite the face having the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen P. Polski, Jayshree Seth, Charles E. Boyer, III
  • Patent number: 5275880
    Abstract: A layered microwave radiation absorber comprises an absorbing layer bound to one side of a conductive layer (such as a metallic plate or foil), and an adhesive layer bound on the other side of the conductive layer. The combination may be applied directly to the surface of any object, but especially to an existing conductive object coated with an nonconductive coating (such as paint) without removing the nonconductive coating from the surface. Several types of absorbing materials may be used, and other layers may be included. The absorber has superior resistance to delamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles E. Boyer, III, Richard J. Kuo, Stephen M. Logiudice
  • Patent number: 5238975
    Abstract: A microwave radiation absorbing adhesive comprises dissipative particles bound in a thermoplastic or thermosetting adhesive The absorbing adhesive may be applied directly to the surface of any object, or to an irregularly shaped object, or into cracks or crevices in or between objects, including conventional absorbers. Several types of dissipative particles and adhesives may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Johnson, Charles E. Boyer, III, Edmond J. Nielson, Chris A. Minick
  • Patent number: 5213878
    Abstract: Machinable ceramic composites having a low dielectric constant. The composite comprises ceramic bubbles uniformly distributed throughout a ceramic matrix. These composites can be used as ceramic substrates and housings in electronic packaging, and as windows transparent to microwave and millimeter wave radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kyung H. Moh, Charles D. Hoyle, Charles E. Boyer, III
  • Patent number: 5189078
    Abstract: A microwave radiation absorbing adhesive comprises dissipative particles bound in a thermoplastic or thermosetting adhesive. The absorbing adhesive may be applied directly to the surface of any object, or to an irregularly shaped object, or into cracks or crevices in or between objects, including conventional absorbers. Several types of dissipative particles and adhesives may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Johnson, Charles E. Boyer, III, Edmond J. Nielsen, Chris A. Minick
  • Patent number: 5108958
    Abstract: Machinable ceramic composites having a low dielectric constant. The composite comprises ceramic bubbles uniformly distributed throughout a ceramic matrix. These composites can be used as ceramic substrates and housings in electronic packaging, and as windows transparent to microwave and millimeter wave radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kyung H. Moh, Charles D. Hoyle, Charles E. Boyer, III
  • Patent number: 5085931
    Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation absorber is formed by dispersing into a dielectric binder acicular magnetic metallic filaments with an average length of about 10 micron or less, diameters of 0.1 micron or more, and aspect (length/diameter) ratios between 10:1 and 50:1. Preferably the average length is about 5 micron, the aspect ratios are between 10:1 and 25:1, and the dielectric binder is polymeric. The volume fraction of the filaments may be lower than 35% of the total and still provide satisfactory absorption. An absorbing paint is formed by dissolving the absorber in a base liquid. The absorber or absorbing paint may be applied to a conductive surface, such as a metallic wire, plate or foil. Impedance matching materials are preferred but not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles E. Boyer, III, Eric J. Borchers, Richard J. Kuo, Charles D. Hoyle