Patents by Inventor Dale R. McBride

Dale R. McBride 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).

  • Recyclable Single Polymer Floorcovering Article
    Publication number: 20240100738
    Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
  • Titanium powder production apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10583492
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing titanium metal powder from a melt. The apparatus includes an atomization chamber having an inner wall that is coated with or formed entirely of a titanium alloy that is the same as the titanium metal powder to prevent contamination of titanium metal powder therein. The inner surfaces of some or all components of the apparatus in a flow path following the atomization chamber may also be coated with or formed entirely of the titanium alloy or CP-Ti.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: William M. Hanusiak, Dale R. McBride
  • TITANIUM POWDER PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180169762
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing titanium metal powder from a melt. The apparatus includes an atomization chamber having an inner wall that is coated with or formed entirely of a titanium alloy that is the same as the titanium metal powder to prevent contamination of titanium metal powder therein. The inner surfaces of some or all components of the apparatus in a flow path following the atomization chamber may also be coated with or formed entirely of the titanium alloy or CP-Ti.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Puris, LLC
    Inventors: William M. HANUSIAK, Dale R. MCBRIDE
  • Titanium powder production apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9956615
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing titanium metal powder from a melt. The apparatus includes an atomization chamber having an inner wall that is coated with or formed entirely of CP-Ti to prevent contamination of titanium metal powder therein. The inner surfaces of all components of the apparatus in a flow path following the atomization chamber may also be coated with or formed entirely of CP-Ti.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: William M. Hanusiak, Dale R. McBride
  • Titanium Powder Production Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20130233129
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing titanium metal powder from a melt. The apparatus includes an atomization chamber having an inner wall that is coated with or formed entirely of CP-Ti to prevent contamination of titanium metal powder therein. The inner surfaces of all components of the apparatus in a flow path following the atomization chamber may also be coated with or formed entirely of CP-Ti.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: William M. Hanusiak, Dale R. McBride