Patents by Inventor David J. Mcdaniel
David J. Mcdaniel 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: 20240109242Abstract: A system for laminating an adhesive to a component includes a liner including a first major surface facing the component and a second major surface opposite to the first major surface. An adhesive is disposed on the first major surface. The adhesive is configured to be laminated to the component. A support pad engages the second major surface of the liner for laminating the adhesive to the component. Each of the support pad and the liner undergoes deformation upon engagement of the support pad with the liner. The support pad includes a body made of an elastic pad material and includes an upper surface facing the component, a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and a lateral surface disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. The liner includes a conformable liner material having a liner elastic modulus from about 5 megapascals (MPa) to about 650 MPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Ryan J. Eismin, David J. McDaniel, Encai Hao
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Patent number: 11911272Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a plurality of absorbable filaments arranged in a support structure and configured degrade within a defined time period and a membrane arranged about the plurality of absorbable filaments and configured to contain fragments of the plurality of absorbable filaments in response to a fracture or degradation of a filament.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Chan, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Byron K. Hayes, Samuel Joynson, Tom R. McDaniel, David J. Messick, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20240059937Abstract: The present invention is an adhesive delivery system including a conformable film having top and bottom faces, an adhesive releasably coated on at least a portion of the top face of the conformable film, and a light release liner adhered to the adhesive side opposite the conformable film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Andrew J. Stockholm, Ryan J. Eismin, Encai Hao, David J. McDaniel, Yongshang Lu, Karen J. Calverley
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Publication number: 20230168421Abstract: An optical film includes a plurality of polymeric microlayers disposed between, and co-extruded and co-stretched with, opposing first and second polymeric skins. Each of the polymeric microlayers has an average thickness of less than about 400 nm. Each of the first and second polymeric skins has an average thickness of greater than about 1 micron. At least one of the first and second polymeric skins includes a plurality of polymeric skin layers. Each of the polymeric skin layers has an average thickness of greater than about 0.5 microns. The plurality of polymeric skin layers includes a polymeric second skin layer disposed between polymeric first and third skin layers. The polymeric second skin layer includes one or more of a greater degree of crystallinity, a greater glass transition temperature, a greater modulus, and a greater in-plane birefringence than each of the polymeric first and third skin layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Kristopher J. Derks, David J. McDaniel, Kevin T. Huseby, Stephen A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20220236466Abstract: An optical film includes a plurality of alternating first and second polymeric layers, such that the first polymeric layers have a smaller average in-plane index of refraction than the second polymeric layers and the first polymeric layers have a glass transition temperature of at least 107 deg. C. The optical film may be a reflective polarizer. An optical stack includes a linear absorbing polarizer and the reflective polarizer disposed on, and bonded to, the absorbing polarizer. The reflective polarizer has an optical reflectance of at least 60% for a first polarization state and an optical transmittance of at least 60% for an orthogonal second polarization state. When heated at 105 deg. C. for 15 minutes, a difference in shrinkage of the reflective polarizer and the absorbing polarizer along the first and second polarization states is greater than about zero and 0.2%, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Adam D. Haag, Yi-Chen Chen, Tze Yuan Wang, Hiroki Matsuda, Michelle L. Toy, Ryan J. Eismin, John F. VanDerlofske, III, David J. McDaniel, Matthew B. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170357347Abstract: Touch sensitive projection screens are disclosed. In particular, touch sensitive projection screen including drive electrodes, sense electrodes, and optical diffusers are disclosed. The touch sensitive projection screens are adapted for use on a horizontal surface. Touch sensitive projection screens including shrinkable layers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Steven T. Swartz, Hui Luo, Neeraj Sharma, Robert A. Yapel, Ronald L. Imken, Jung-Sheng Wu, David T. Yust, Richard J. Pokorny, Lan H. Liu, Craig R. Sykora, David J. McDaniel, Yu Yang, Mitchell A.F. Johnson
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Patent number: 8203584Abstract: A thermal processor including an oven and a cooling section. The oven is configured to heat an imaging media to a development temperature. The cooling section is configured to cool the imaging media from the development temperature to a desired exit temperature as imaging media moves along a transport path from an entrance to an exit. The cooling section provides a varying rate of heat transfer from the imaging media along the transport path so as to create a varying cooling temperature gradient in the imaging media substantially equal to and not exceeding a varying maximum cooling temperature gradient of imaging media.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.Inventors: Kent R. Struble, David J. McDaniel, Duane A. Preszler, Paul Stelzig
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Publication number: 20110187808Abstract: A thermal processor including an oven and a cooling section. The oven is configured to heat an imaging media to a development temperature. The cooling section is configured to cool the imaging media from the development temperature to a desired exit temperature as imaging media moves along a transport path from an entrance to an exit. The cooling section provides a varying rate of heat transfer from the imaging media along the transport path so as to create a varying cooling temperature gradient in the imaging media substantially equal to and not exceeding a varying maximum cooling temperature gradient of imaging media.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Kent R. Struble, David J. McDaniel, Duane A. Preszler, Paul Stelzig
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Publication number: 20110091822Abstract: A thermal processor for use in developing an image in an imaging material which is transported along a transport path through the thermal processor. The thermal processor includes a preheat assembly for preheating the thermally processable material to the threshold temperature. The preheat assembly includes a heated member having a major surface facing the thermally processable material. A dwell assembly is provided for thermal development of the image in the thermally processable material. Means are provided for moving the thermally processable material along the transport path through the preheat assembly and the dwell assembly including a roller assembly which contacts the thermally processable material. The roller assembly includes rollers positioned between the heated member and the thermally processable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: JOHN R. SCUFSA, DAVID J. MCDANIEL, CURT A. WIENS
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Patent number: 7924300Abstract: A thermal processor including an oven and a cooling section. The oven is configured to heat an imaging media to a development temperature. The cooling section is configured to cool the imaging media from the development temperature to a desired exit temperature as imaging media moves along a transport path from an entrance to an exit. The cooling section provides a varying rate of heat transfer from the imaging media along the transport path so as to create a varying cooling temperature gradient in the imaging media substantially equal to and not exceeding a varying maximum cooling temperature gradient of imaging media.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.Inventors: Kent R. Struble, David J. McDaniel, Duane A. Preszler, Paul Stelzig
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Patent number: 7510596Abstract: A thermal processor includes an oven for thermally developing an imaging media which produces gaseous contaminants during development. The gaseous contaminants includes odorous portions and condensable portions which have a condensation temperature. A contaminant removal cartridge has a housing configured to couple to the oven, a heat exchanger, and a filter module. The heat exchanger receives from the oven at least a first air flow at a first temperature, wherein the first temperature is above the condensation temperature, and including gaseous contaminants. The heat exchanger cools the first air flow to a desired filtering temperature, which is below the condensation temperature, to condense and collect the condensable portion of the gaseous contaminants and form a filtering air flow. The filter module receives the filtering air flow, to collect the remaining condensed contaminants, and to absorb the odorous portion of the gaseous contaminants to form an exhaust air flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.Inventors: Kent R. Struble, David J. McDaniel, John M. Nutter
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Patent number: 7399947Abstract: A thermal processor including a rotating drum including an internal heater configured to heat and maintain the drum at a desired set-point temperature, and a plurality of pressure rollers, including a first pressure roller, circumferentially spaced along a segment of the drum. A temperature sensor is configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of a temperature proximate to the first pressure roller. A controller is configured to adjust the desired set-point temperature based on the temperature signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.Inventors: Bradley B. Rassatt, David J. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20080047951Abstract: A thermal processor including a rotating drum including an internal heater configured to heat and maintain the drum at a desired set-point temperature, and a plurality of pressure rollers, including a first pressure roller, circumferentially spaced along a segment of the drum. A temperature sensor is configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of a temperature proximate to the first pressure roller. A controller is configured to adjust the desired set-point temperature based on the temperature signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Bradley B. Rassatt, David J. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20080028968Abstract: A thermal processor including an oven and a cooling section. The oven is configured to heat an imaging media to a development temperature. The cooling section is configured to cool the imaging media from the development temperature to a desired exit temperature as imaging media moves along a transport path from an entrance to an exit. The cooling section provides a varying rate of heat transfer from the imaging media along the transport path so as to create a varying cooling temperature gradient in the imaging media substantially equal to and not exceeding a varying maximum cooling temperature gradient of imaging media.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Kent R. Struble, David J. McDaniel, Duane A. Preszler, Paul Stelzig
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Patent number: 7167193Abstract: An apparatus for cooling thermally processed media exiting from a thermal processor comprising: a heat conductive member which has first and second opposite sides which is positioned to receive media from a thermal processor, and which removes heat from the heated media as it passes over the first side of the member; and means for removing heat from the member by passing air in contact with and past the second side of the member to remove heat from the member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Donald J. Goetzke, Bradley B. Rassatt, James E. Steffen, David J. McDaniel
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Patent number: 6812947Abstract: A thermal processor having a contaminant removal system. The system includes a heated drum for heat developing exposed heat developable media which emit airborne contaminants during the development; a plurality of rollers located about a circumferential segment of the drum to hold an exposed media in contact with the drum; an enclosure for enclosing the heated drum and plurality of rollers, the enclosure including a first upper curved member spaced from and enclosing the rollers and the upper portion of the drum and a second lower curved member spaced from and enclosing the lower portion of the drum, the first and second curved members having first ends spaced from each other and defining a film entrance region, and further having second ends spaced from each other and defining a film exit region; wherein the first upper curved member includes a curved duct having a first opening above the rollers and a second opening configured to direct gaseous fluids away from the film exit from the drum.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Bradley B. Rassatt, David J. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20040169714Abstract: A thermal processor having a contaminant removal system. The system includes a heated drum for heat developing exposed heat developable media which emit airborne contaminants during the development; a plurality of rollers located about a circumferential segment of the drum to hold an exposed media in contact with the drum; an enclosure for enclosing the heated drum and plurality of rollers, the enclosure including a first upper curved member spaced from and enclosing the rollers and the upper portion of the drum and a second lower curved member spaced from and enclosing the lower portion of the drum, the first and second curved members having first ends spaced from each other and defining a film entrance region, and further having second ends spaced from each other and defining a film exit region; wherein the first upper curved member includes a curved duct having a first opening above the rollers and a second opening configured to direct gaseous fluids away from the film exit from the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Bradley B. Rassatt, David J. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20040170940Abstract: An apparatus for cooling thermally processed media exiting from a thermal processor comprising: a heat conductive member which has first and second opposite sides which is positioned to receive media from a thermal processor, and which removes heat from the heated media as it passes over the first side of the member; and means for removing heat from the member by passing air in contact with and past the second side of the member to remove heat from the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Donald J. Goetzke, Bradley B. Rassatt, James E. Steffen, David J. McDaniel
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Patent number: 6411320Abstract: A thermographic imaging system in which exposed thermographic imaging media is moved along a path, apparatus comprising: a movable member of thermally conductive material located along said path, said member having a first dimension parallel to said path and a second dimension perpendicular to said path, said member having a first side which thermally contacts media moved along said path and a second opposite side, a first electrical heater in thermal contact with said second side of said member; a second electrical heater in thermal contact with said second side of said member, said second electrical heater having a plurality of separately activated segments extending in said first dimension, and a control for selectively activating said segments as media is moved along said path into contiguity with each said segments.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: David J. Mcdaniel, John T. Olson
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Patent number: 6041516Abstract: An article for cooling an imaging material which has been heated to a first temperature by a thermal processor. The article includes a first cooling section on which the imaging material rides after the imaging material exits the thermal processor. The first cooling section is at a lower temperature than the first temperature. The first cooling section has a curved shape such that the imaging material is curved when riding on and being cooled by the first cooling section.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Minnesota Mining & ManufacturingInventors: Duane A. Preszler, Kent R. Struble, David J. McDaniel, George G. Lunde