Patents by Inventor Eduardo Lauer
Eduardo Lauer 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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Patent number: 8287684Abstract: By providing a high speed welding system for fusing adjacent foam profiles in a continuous manufacturing operation, a unique, integrated, foam welding and profile manufacturing system is attained which is capable of producing virtually any desired foam product from foam extrusions without requiring the use of expensive molds or forming components, and which significantly reduces expensive scrap found in prior art construction systems. In accordance with the teaching of the present invention, any desired cross-sectional shape or configuration is capable of being manufactured in fully automated, high-volume, rapid production conditions, with virtual ease and simplicity. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, foam profiles which previously were unattainable due to their structural configurations, are quickly and easily constructed in a mass production operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Nomaco Inc.Inventors: Randal Henderson, Eduardo Lauer, Julian Young, Mark Stearly
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Patent number: 7770747Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a plurality of cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layers, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Nomacorc, LLCInventors: Eduardo Lauer, Daniel R. Bartholomew
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Patent number: 7624462Abstract: By providing an elongated profile which incorporates a plurality of indentations formed therein, a load bearing/cushioning/supporting element is realized. By employing this construction, the element accommodates large strain under force, and shows good resiliency and repeated recovery. The element can be produced from a continuous extrusion process with immediate manipulation to re-shape the extrusion profile, or secondary thermal forming process which follows the extrusion process, or blow molding process, or injection molding process.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Nomaco, Inc.Inventors: Bangshu Cao, Eduardo Lauer, Michael W. Allman
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Publication number: 20090130350Abstract: In the present invention, a manufacturing process is provided in which a complete multi-component synthetic closure is achieved which incorporates printed indicia formed thereon, in a continuous, in-line manufacturing operation. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the core member of the synthetic closure is formed by a continuous extrusion process which enables the core to be manufactured as an elongated, continuous length of material. As the continuous elongated length of extruded material forming the central core is advanced from the extruder towards an outer skin forming station, the central core passes through a printing station for forming any desired indica on the outer surface of central core prior to the application of the outer skin layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Eduardo Lauer, Marco Josef Otto Kirch
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Publication number: 20080138553Abstract: By advancing a plurality of independent layers or profiles onto a rotating mandrel, and continuously bonding the layers or profiles together, an elongated, hollow, large diameter, multi-component and/or multi-layer tube or conduit is achieved. A wide variety of various materials, forms, profiles, composites, and components can be employed to produce the desired multi-component/multi-layer tube or conduit of the present invention. In this way, the multi-component and/or multi-layer tube or conduit is constructed possessing specific physical and structural attributes particularly suited to the needs of one or more industries or technological areas. As a result, prior art expensive manufacturing methods are completely eliminated and an effective, cost-efficient, multi-component/multi-layer tube or conduit having precisely desired requirements is realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Eduardo Lauer, Nicholas James Chwalek, Francis Matthew Dum
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Publication number: 20070169884Abstract: By providing a high speed welding system for fusing adjacent foam profiles in a continuous manufacturing operation, a unique, integrated, foam welding and profile manufacturing system is attained which is capable of producing virtually any desired foam product from foam extrusions without requiring the use of expensive molds or forming components, and which significantly reduces expensive scrap found in prior art construction systems. In accordance with the teaching of the present invention, any desired cross-sectional shape or configuration is capable of being manufactured in fully automated, high-volume, rapid production conditions, with virtual ease and simplicity. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, foam profiles which previously were unattainable due to their structural configurations, are quickly and easily constructed in a mass production operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Randal Henderson, Eduardo Lauer, Julian Young, Mark Stearly
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Publication number: 20060290039Abstract: By providing an elongated profile which incorporates a plurality of indentations formed therein, a load bearing/cushioning/supporting element is realized. By employing this construction, the element accommodates large strain under force, and shows good resiliency and repeated recovery. The element can be produced from a continuous extrusion process with immediate manipulation to re-shape the extrusion profile, or secondary thermal forming process which follows the extrusion process, or blow molding process, or injection molding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Bangshu Cao, Eduardo Lauer, Michael Allman
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Publication number: 20060006132Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a plurality of cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layers, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Eduardo Lauer, Daniel Bartholomew
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Publication number: 20050263244Abstract: By providing a high speed welding system for fusing adjacent foam profiles in a continuous manufacturing operation, a unique, integrated, foam welding and profile manufacturing system is attained which is capable of producing virtually any desired foam product from foam extrusions without requiring the use of expensive molds or forming components, and which significantly reduces expensive scrap found in prior art construction systems. In accordance with the teaching of the present invention, any desired cross-sectional shape or configuration is capable of being manufactured in fully automated, high-volume, rapid production conditions, with virtual ease and simplicity. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, foam profiles which previously were unattainable due to their structural configurations, are quickly and easily constructed in a mass production operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Randal Henderson, Eduardo Lauer, Julian Young, Mark Stearly
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Publication number: 20050222285Abstract: By providing a polyol-based component and an isocyanate-based component, along with one or more flame retardant and/or smoke suppressant additives, in a reactive, injection molding process, rigid, polyurethane, foam products are achieved which are capable of exceeding all applicable standards for flame retardancy, while also comprising a density ranging between about 2 lbs. per cubic foot and 50 lbs. per cubic foot. In achieving a desired rigid polyurethane products of the present invention, the flame retardant and/or smoke suppressant additives may comprise one or more selected from the group consisting of organic additives, inorganic additives, halogenated additives, and non-halogenated additives. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, the three-dimensional rigid, polyurethane, foam products of the present invention comprises a thickness ranging between about 0.1 inches and 6 inches, a width ranging between about 0.1 inches and 96 inches, and an overall length ranging between about 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Glenn Massengill, Eduardo Lauer
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Patent number: 6911171Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a plurality of cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layers, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Nomacorc LLCInventor: Eduardo Lauer
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Patent number: 6733706Abstract: A plastic foamed synthetic closure for use with liquid bearing containers which closely simulates natural cork products is realized by incorporating color concentrates into the polymer melt and forming the color concentrates into elongated streaks. The desired emulation is further enhanced by arcuately pivoting the foamed plastic material during the production to form curved or sinusoidal-shaped streaks. This invention also provides manufacturing methods for mass producing individual products in a continuous motion casting system wherein fully complete products are formed in polymer casting members, which receive foam material exiting from the die and allow the foamed material to be formed in a continuous operation in the casting members. Finally, the present invention also teaches a unique system for maintaining and delivering carbon dioxide in its supercritical phase for use as a blowing agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Nomacorc L.L.C.Inventors: Michael Allman, Eduardo Lauer
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Publication number: 20030207108Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a plurality of cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layers, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventor: Eduardo Lauer
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Patent number: 6616997Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layer, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Nomacorc, LLCInventors: Eduardo Lauer, Michael W. Allman
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Publication number: 20030161985Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a plurality of cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layers, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Eduardo Lauer
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Patent number: 6537405Abstract: In the present invention, hollow thermoplastic foam tubes of any desired diameter are easily achieved as well as large sheets or planks of thermoplastic foam material in any width and thickness desired by spirally wrapping and fusing a thermoplastic foam profile having a desired size and shape. By employing a thermoplastic foam extruder to produce a profile having a desired cross-sectional shape or configuration, and advancing the profile onto a rotating support member for being wrapped peripherally surrounding the rotating support and continuously bonding the abutting edges of the profile as the profile is spirally wound, a unique spiral forming and product manufacturing procedure and system is realized. By employing this unique spiral forming process, a hollow cylindrical thermoplastic foam tube is formed on a continuous basis, with the length thereof being controlled only by the needs of the customer.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Nomaco, Inc.Inventors: Randal Henderson, Eduardo Lauer, Michael Allman, Jeremy Fetvedt
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Publication number: 20020090475Abstract: A plastic foamed synthetic closure for use with liquid bearing containers which closely simulates natural cork products is realized by incorporating color concentrates into the polymer melt and forming the color concentrates into elongated streaks. The desired emulation is further enhanced by arcuately pivoting the foamed plastic material during the production to form curved or sinusoidal-shaped streaks. This invention also provides manufacturing methods for mass producing individual products in a continuous motion casting system wherein fully complete products are formed in polymer casting members, which receive foam material exiting from the die and allow the foamed material to be formed in a continuous operation in the casting members. Finally, the present invention also teaches a unique system for maintaining and delivering carbon dioxide in its supercritical phase for use as a blowing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Michael Allman, Eduardo Lauer
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Patent number: 6355320Abstract: A plastic foamed synthetic closure for use with liquid bearing containers which closely simulates natural cork products is realized by incorporating color concentrates into the polymer melt and forming the color concentrates into elongated streaks. The desired emulation is further enhanced by arcuately pivoting the foamed plastic material during the production to form curved or sinusoidal-shaped streaks. This invention also provides manufacturing methods for mass producing individual products in a continuous motion casting system wherein fully complete products are formed in polymer casting members, which receive foam material exiting from the die and allow the foamed material to be formed in a continuous operation in the casting members. Finally, the present invention also teaches a unique system for maintaining and delivering carbon dioxide in its supercritical phase for use as a blowing agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Nomacorc, LLCInventors: Michael Allman, Eduardo Lauer
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Patent number: 6221451Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layer, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Nomacorc, LLCInventors: Eduardo Lauer, Michael W. Allman
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Patent number: 6221450Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layer, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Nomacorc, LLCInventors: Gert Noel, Eduardo Lauer