Patents by Inventor Edward Mirra, Jr.

Edward Mirra, Jr. 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).

  • Consumable asphalt containers and method of reducing fumes from a kettle of molten asphalt
    Patent number: 6107373
    Abstract: A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e.g., as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Janicki, Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn, Michael R. Franzen, Jorge A. Marzari, Jay W. Keating, David C. Trumbore, Steven G. Harris, Edward Mirra, Jr.
  • Consumable asphalt containers and method of reducing fumes from a kettle of molten asphalt
    Patent number: 5989662
    Abstract: A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e.g., as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Janicki, Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn, Michael R. Franzen, Jorge A. Marzari, Jay W. Keating, David C. Trumbore, Steven G. Harris, Edward Mirra, Jr.
  • Consumable asphalt containers and method of reducing fumes from a kettle of molten asphalt
    Patent number: 5733616
    Abstract: A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e.g., as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Janicki, Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn, Michael R. Franzen, Jorge A. Marzari, Jay W. Keating, David C. Trumbore, Steven G. Harris, Edward Mirra, Jr.