Patents by Inventor Chris A. Lundberg
Chris A. Lundberg 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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Publication number: 20230363580Abstract: A microwavable dish having a body with a microwave-absorbing coating. A bottom of the microwavable dish or the microwave-absorbing coating defines or includes a dome portion. The microwave-absorbing coating can be coupled to or formed with the bottom of the microwavable dish. The microwave-absorbing coating provides heat to the body by transforming microwaves to heat. The microwave-absorbing coating can include a plurality of nubs, where each nub has a height and a nub diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: MUHAMMAD KHIZAR, MARK E. ECKLUND, CHRIS A. LUNDBERG, ERMANNO BUZZI
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Patent number: 11744399Abstract: A microwavable dish having a body with a microwave-absorbing coating. A bottom of the microwavable dish or the microwave-absorbing coating defines or includes a dome portion. The microwave-absorbing coating can be coupled to or formed with the bottom of the microwavable dish. The microwave-absorbing coating provides heat to the body by transforming microwaves to heat. The microwave-absorbing coating can include a plurality of nubs, where each nub has a height and a nub diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Muhammad Khizar, Mark E. Ecklund, Chris A. Lundberg, Ermanno Buzzi
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Publication number: 20210177194Abstract: A microwavable dish having a body with a microwave-absorbing coating. A bottom of the microwavable dish or the microwave-absorbing coating defines or includes a dome portion. The microwave-absorbing coating can be coupled to or formed with the bottom of the microwavable dish. The microwave-absorbing coating provides heat to the body by transforming microwaves to heat. The microwave-absorbing coating can include a plurality of nubs, where each nub has a height and a nub diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: MUHAMMAD KHIZAR, MARK E. ECKLUND, CHRIS A. LUNDBERG, ERMANNO BUZZI
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Publication number: 20140322514Abstract: An electrical conductor is described that includes a plurality of nano-scale material elements and a resin matrix, wherein the nano-scale material elements are aligned within the resin matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim, Enrique V. Barrera, Chris A. Lundberg
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Patent number: 8813352Abstract: A method for fabricating a conductor includes providing a plurality of conductive nano-scale material elements, dispersing the nano-scale material elements within a resin to provide a resin-nano-scale material mixture, aligning the nano-scale material elements within the resin-nano-scale material mixture, and curing the resin-nano-scale material mixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim, Enrique V. Barrera, Chris A. Lundberg
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Publication number: 20080286560Abstract: An electrical conductor is described that includes a plurality of nano-scale material elements and a resin matrix, wherein the nano-scale material elements are aligned within the resin matrix. A method for fabricating such a conductor is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim, Enrique V. Barrera, Chris A. Lundberg
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Patent number: 7247213Abstract: A method for manufacturing a connection for composite tubing is disclosed. The method includes maintaining tension on the composite fibers while “winding in” the connector to the composite tubing. The tension on the fibers results in the fibers bridging across traps of the connector as they are being wound. The bridging results in improved load bearing characteristics of the connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Future Pipe Industries, Inc.Inventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Jr., Thomas J. Walsh, Chris A. Lundberg, Joel D. Shaw
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Patent number: 7160409Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic article is disclosed which include a liner, at least one single material fiber layer wound on the liner, and at least one composite fiber layer wound on the single material fiber layer. The at least one single material fiber layer and the at least one hybrid fiber layer are impregnated with resin.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Future Pipe Industries, Inc.Inventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Jr., Joel D. Shaw, Thomas J. Walsh, Chris A. Lundberg
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Publication number: 20050183785Abstract: A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe has been invented for conveying fluids. The pipe is flexible enough to be spoolable, even under winter temperature conditions. The pipe can contain pressure, when buried, unrestrained and bent. The pipe exhibits impact resistance under normal handling and can be formed using a continuous process, such that it can be manufactured as it is being laid. A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe includes an inner tubular liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; a first layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about the inner liner and in direct contact therewith; an outer layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about an underlying layer of reinforcing fibers and in direct contact therewith; and an outer tubular sheath applied over the outer layer in direct contact therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Chris Lundberg, David McLeod, Samuel Bouey
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Patent number: 6902205Abstract: A pipe coupling and connector for use with composite pipe, and a method of coupling the end of composite pipe are disclosed. The coupling or connector has a cylindrical inner support with a gripping surface, a means for preventing axial movement of slips that are disposed around the gripping surface, and a coupling connector. The slips form an assembly with an outer frustoconical surface and an inner gripping surface. A hollow outer sleeve with a surface that corresponds to the frustoconical surface is used to drive the slips radially inwards so that the wall of the pipe is both compressed and gripped by the coupling. A retaining member holds the outer sleeve in a fixed position relative to the slips. The coupling, connector and method of this invention provide the structural integrity needed to ensure that the end of the pipe meets or exceeds the design ratings of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Flexpipe Systems, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Glen Bouey, David W. McLeod, Chris A. Lundberg
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Publication number: 20050099004Abstract: A pipe coupling and connector for use with composite pipe, and a method of coupling the end of composite pipe are disclosed. The coupling or connector has a cylindrical inner support with a gripping surface, a means for preventing axial movement of slips that are disposed around the gripping surface, and a coupling connector. The slips form an assembly with an outer frustoconical surface and an inner gripping surface. A hollow outer sleeve with a surface that corresponds to the frustoconical surface is used to drive the slips radially inwards so that the wall of the pipe is both compressed and gripped by the coupling. A retaining member holds the outer sleeve in a fixed position relative to the slips. The coupling, connector and method of this invention provide the structural integrity needed to ensure that the end of the pipe meets or exceeds the design ratings of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Samuel Bouey, David McLeod, Chris Lundberg
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Patent number: 6889716Abstract: A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe has been invented for conveying fluids. The pipe is flexible enough to be spoolable, even under winter temperature conditions. The pipe can contain pressure, when buried, unrestrained and bent. The pipe exhibits impact resistance under normal handling and can be formed using a continuous process, such that it can be manufactured as it is being laid. A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe includes an inner tubular liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; a first layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about the inner liner and in direct contact therewith; an outer layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about an underlying layer of reinforcing fibers and in direct contact therewith; and an outer tubular sheath applied over the outer layer in direct contact therewith.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: FlexPipe Systems Inc.Inventors: Chris A. Lundberg, David W. McLeod, Samuel Glen Bouey
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Patent number: 6782932Abstract: A system and method for winding fibers onto an article is disclosed. The system includes a winding station having a controllable speed of rotation. The winding station has at least one fiber bobbin mounted on it. A rotation sensor is rotationally coupled to the winding station. The system includes a conveyor having a controllable speed and which is adapted to move the article axially through the winding station. A speed sensor, adapted to measure an axial speed of motion of the article through the winding station is positioned near the winding station. The system includes a controller adapted to operate the winding station at a rotational speed corresponding to the axial speed of motion, so as to apply the fibers to the article in a predetermined helical pattern. In one example, the helical pattern is held to a lay angle having a tolerance within one-half degree.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2000Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Hydril Company L.P.Inventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Jr., Chris A. Lundberg, Joel D. Shaw, Thomas J. Walsh
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Publication number: 20040144440Abstract: A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe has been invented for conveying fluids. The pipe is flexible enough to be spoolable, even under winter temperature conditions. The pipe can contain pressure, when buried, unrestrained and bent. The pipe exhibits impact resistance under normal handling and can be formed using a continuous process, such that it can be manufactured as it is being laid. A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe includes an inner tubular liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; a first layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about the inner liner and in direct contact therewith; an outer layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about an underlying layer of reinforcing fibers and in direct contact therewith; and an outer tubular sheath applied over the outer layer in direct contact therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Chris A. Lundberg, David W. McLeod, Samuel Glen Bouey
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Publication number: 20040105947Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic article is disclosed which include a liner, at least one single material fiber layer wound on the liner, and at least one composite fiber layer wound on the single material fiber layer. The at least one single material fiber layer and the at least one hybrid fiber layer are impregnated with resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Joel D. Shaw, Thomas J. Walsh, Chris A. Lundberg
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Publication number: 20040088849Abstract: A method for manufacturing a connection for composite tubing is disclosed. The method includes maintaining tension on the composite fibers while “winding in” the connector to the composite tubing. The tension on the fibers results in the fibers bridging across traps of the connector as they are being wound. The bridging results in improved load bearing characteristics of the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Thomas J. Walsh, Chris A. Lundberg, Joel D. Shaw
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Patent number: 6676169Abstract: A connector for joining a segment of composite pipe is disclosed. The connector includes an end connector having at least one fiber trap on its outer surface thereof. The end connector is attached to a liner portion of the segment of composite pipe. Fibers forming an outer surface of the segment of composite pipe are wound around the at least one trap under tension. The connector includes a binder which impregnates the fibers. The tension is maintained on the fibers in the trap during cure of the binder.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Hydril Company L.P.Inventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Jr., Thomas J. Walsh, Chris A. Lundberg, Joel D. Shaw
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Patent number: 6620475Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic article is disclosed which include a liner, at least one single material fiber layer wound on the liner, and at least one composite fiber layer wound on the single material fiber layer. The at least one single material fiber layer and the at least one hybrid fiber layer are impregnated with resin.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Hydril CompanyInventors: Harris A. Reynolds, Jr., Joel D. Shaw, Thomas J. Walsh, Chris A. Lundberg
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Patent number: 6361080Abstract: A method is disclosed for coupling a stub end flanged connector to a fiber reinforced plastic pipe. The method includes tapering an end of the fiber reinforced plastic pipe on the outside surface of its fiber overwrap. An inside surface of a stub end connector is correspondingly tapered. The stub end connector is then bonded to the fiber reinforced plastic pipe. A liner of the plastic pipe is then flared to correspond to a flared end of the stub end connector. Then at least one stiffness transition layer is bonded over the plastic pipe and the stub end connection, over an axial span at least including a termination of the taper in the stub end connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Hydril CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Walsh, Joel D. Shaw, Chris A. Lundberg, Harris A. Reynolds, Jr.
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Patent number: 4409981Abstract: A disposable medical electrode having a configuration wherein the various sheets forming the electrode have at least two common edges thereby affording the manufacture of the electrode by a method comprising the cutting and laminating together of various continuous webs, the location and placement of which can be controlled, in an automatable process.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1981Date of Patent: October 18, 1983Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Chris A. Lundberg