Patents by Inventor Christopher Corrado
Christopher Corrado 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: 20230407041Abstract: A curable fluorine-containing elastomer compositions herein have at least one curable fluoropolymer having at least one fluorinated monomer and at least one fluorine-containing cure site monomer comprising at least one cure site; at least one curative; and microdiamond particles having an average particle size greater than 0.1 microns to about 100 microns. Such compositions may be fluorinated or perfluorinated. Articles formed from the compositions herein may be used at high service temperatures, and exhibit one or more of reduced particulation, reduced high-temperature compression set values, reduced sticking force, enhanced resistance to fluorine-based plasma, oxygen-based plasma, hydrogen-based plasma, and combinations thereof, and improved physical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Gary Reichl, Eugene Gurevich, Christopher Corrado
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Publication number: 20230407157Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for use in forming articles subject to frictional force or for use in tribological systems and articles formed therefrom. Such compositions comprise at least one crosslinkable aromatic polymer matrix material which remains operable at a PV of at least about 75,000 psi-ft./min or more. Such at least one crosslinkable polymer may also be used as a filler in crosslinked form in a wear matrix material in further compositions herein, wherein a matrix material such as polytetrafluoroethylene, modified polytetrafluoroethylenes, and/or at least one aromatic polymer are filled with the crosslinked aromatic polymer filler to improve wear resistance of the composition. The wear resistance may be enhanced from about 200% to up to about 850% in comparison with known wear compositions or with respect to use of the same aromatic polymer filler that is not crosslinked. Methods of improving wear resistance, or the PV limit of wear compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Le Song, Mithun Bhattacharya, Daniel J. King, Christopher Corrado
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Patent number: 11390726Abstract: The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Greene, Tweed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Campbell, Christopher Corrado, Brian Alan Ux, Robert Anthony Rey, Gary Reichl, Carmin Quartapella
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Publication number: 20210380492Abstract: Methods and ceramic matrix composite articles formed thereby, as well as systems for making such ceramic matrix composite articles and carrying out such methods are disclosed herein. The methods include preparing a ceramic matrix composite by steps including (a) providing reinforcing fiber, such as carbon fiber, for impregnation; (b) heat treating the reinforcing fiber; (c) impregnating the heat treated reinforcing fiber with a composition comprising a ceramic forming polymer to form a fiber reinforced, ceramic forming polymer pre-preg; and (d) heat molding the fiber reinforced, ceramic forming polymer pre-preg to form a molded ceramic matrix composite article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Kenneth Church, Timothy J. Edwards, Terry A. Herb, Christopher Corrado
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Publication number: 20210198447Abstract: The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Ronald R. Campbell, Christopher Corrado, Brian Alan Ux, Robert Anthony Rey, Gary Reichl, Carmin Quartapella
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Patent number: 10961369Abstract: The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Green, Tweed TechnologiesInventors: Ronald R. Campbell, Christopher Corrado, Brian Alan Ux, Robert Anthony Rey, Gary Reichl, Carmin Quartapella
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Patent number: 10478996Abstract: A method for forming a ceramic matrix composite bearing includes preparing a layup slurry from a mixture of water, pre-ceramic polymer and refractory filler. The method further includes forming a concentric stack of slurry-impregnated fabric sleeve layers over a rod-shaped inner mold and applying an outer mold to form a mold assembly. The method also includes heating the mold assembly to form a tubular green body and rough cutting the green body to bearing length. In addition, the method includes heat-treating the bearing and performing a polymer infiltration and pyrolysis treatment. The method further includes conducting dimensional stability treatment processes on the bearing and final grinding and machining to meet pre-determined specifications.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Lancer Systems L.P.Inventors: Timothy J. Edwards, Terry A. Herb, Joseph Braza, Robert D. Cook, Jr., Kyle A. Miller, Lukas P. Millard, Christopher Corrado
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Publication number: 20140305588Abstract: The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Greene, Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Campbell, Christopher Corrado, Brian Alan Ux, Robert Anthony Rey, Gary Reichl, Carmin Quartapella
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Patent number: 8763351Abstract: A method of laminating a part and a laminated packaging part are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Greene, Tweed Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Corrado
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Publication number: 20090018275Abstract: The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Greene, Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Campbell, Christopher Corrado, Brian Alan Ux, Robert Anthony Rey, Gary Reichl, Carmin Quartapella
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Publication number: 20090011172Abstract: A method of laminating a part and a laminated packaging part are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Greene, Tweed of Deleware, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Corrado
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Patent number: 7003209Abstract: A tool for manipulating a fiber optic connector includes a handle portion having a first major axis and first and second ends. An intermediate support arm having a second major axis extends from the first end of the handle portion. First and second jaws extend from the intermediate support arm. Each jaw extends generally perpendicular to the second major axis of its respective intermediate support arm and generally orthogonal to the first major axis. Each jaw includes a gripping portion having a generally concave shape configured to complementarily receive a portion of the fiber optic connector. Movement of the handle portion moves the jaws between an open position in which the jaws are spaced apart for loosely receiving a fiber optic connector, and a closed position in which the jaws securely grip the fiber optic connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Greene, Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Corrado, Joseph F. Cairone, David G. Reed, Alexander J. Sinton
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Publication number: 20050123263Abstract: A tool for manipulating a fiber optic connector includes a handle portion having a first major axis and first and second ends. An intermediate support arm having a second major axis extends from the first end of the handle portion. First and second jaws extend from the intermediate support arm. Each jaw extends generally perpendicular to the second major axis of its respective intermediate support arm and generally orthogonal to the first major axis. Each jaw includes a gripping portion having a generally concave shape configured to complementarily receive a portion of the fiber optic connector. Movement of the handle portion moves the jaws between an open position in which the jaws are spaced apart for loosely receiving a fiber optic connector, and a closed position in which the jaws securely grip the fiber optic connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Christopher Corrado, Joseph Cairone, David Reed, Alexander Sinton
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Patent number: 6723981Abstract: A self contained sensing apparatus includes a housing establishing an interior compartment, the housing having a maximum thickness which is less than the size of a gate opening of a semiconductor wafer processing chamber for inserting the housing into the semiconductor wafer processing chamber for sensing a parameter. The housing includes a window extending through a principal housing surface. A sensor is provided within the housing and generally aligned with the window for sensing at least one parameter. A transmitter is provided within the housing and coupled with the sensor for receiving signals representative of the sensed parameter and transmitting the signals out of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Greene, Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Corrado, George Rawa, Carmin Quartapella, Timothy Edwards
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Patent number: 6603117Abstract: A self contained sensing apparatus includes a housing establishing an interior compartment, the housing having a maximum thickness which is less than the size of an access portal for inserting the housing into an area for sensing. The housing includes a window extending through a principal housing surface. A sensor is provided within the housing and generally aligned with the window for sensing at least one parameter. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor is an optical sensor for sensing images through the window. A transmitter is provided within the housing and coupled with the sensor for receiving signals representative of the sensed parameter and transmitting the signals out of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Greene, Tweed & Co.Inventors: Christopher Corrado, George Rawa, Carmin Quartapella, Timothy Edwards
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Publication number: 20030127589Abstract: A self contained sensing apparatus includes a housing establishing an interior compartment, the housing having a maximum thickness which is less than the size of a gate opening of a semiconductor wafer processing chamber for inserting the housing into the semiconductor wafer processing chamber for sensing a parameter. The housing includes a window extending through a principal housing surface. A sensor is provided within the housing and generally aligned with the window for sensing at least one parameter. A transmitter is provided within the housing and coupled with the sensor for receiving signals representative of the sensed parameter and transmitting the signals out of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: Greene, Tweed & Co.Inventors: Christopher Corrado, George Rawa, Carmin Quartapella, Timothy Edwards
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Publication number: 20030001083Abstract: A self contained sensing apparatus includes a housing establishing an interior compartment, the housing having a maximum thickness which is less than the size of an access portal for inserting the housing into an area for sensing. The housing includes a window extending through a principal housing surface. A sensor is provided within the housing and generally aligned with the window for sensing at least one parameter. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor is an optical sensor for sensing images through the window. A transmitter is provided within the housing and coupled with the sensor for receiving signals representative of the sensed parameter and transmitting the signals out of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Greene Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Corrado, George Rawa, Carmin Quartapella, Timothy Edwards