Patents by Inventor Eldridge M. Mount, III
Eldridge M. Mount, III 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: 20240066552Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric CompanyInventors: Eldridge M. MOUNT, III, Denis S. SANFORD
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Patent number: 11806745Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric CompanyInventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
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Patent number: 11738537Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may include multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may include multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also include a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may include a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company, c/o Sempra EnergyInventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
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Publication number: 20200147640Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric CompanyInventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
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Patent number: 10576497Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRICAL COMPANYInventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
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Patent number: 10434540Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company c/o Sempra EnergyInventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
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Publication number: 20170137977Abstract: A machine-direction oriented tape comprising a blend of 65-95% wt % HDPE and 5-35% wt % PP optionally including fillers and UV additives displays physical and UV stability properties at least equal to commercially available oriented tape produced from PP or PE and can be used to produce woven fabric for applications such as ground cover and FIBC bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Wolfgang Lehmann, Jeffrey L. Hemmer, Eldridge M. Mount, III
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Publication number: 20160221035Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: ELDRIDGE M. MOUNT, III, DENIS S. SANFORD
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Publication number: 20160221037Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: ELDRIDGE M. MOUNT, III, DENIS S. SANFORD
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Patent number: 9284104Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Robert Godfroid, Glenn Jordan, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Eldridge M. Mount, III
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Patent number: 9162421Abstract: A multi-layer bio-based composite film with a bio-based heat seal layer. The compostable bio-based film can comprise a crystalline bio-based heat seal layer and an amorphous bio-based barrier web layer. The heat seal layer has a second heat melting temperature which is lower than its first heat melting temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Deepali Palta
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Publication number: 20150118461Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY C/O SEMPRA ENERGYInventors: ELDRIDGE M. MOUNT, III, DENIS S. SANFORD
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Publication number: 20150118460Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric Company c/o Sempra EnergyInventors: ELDRIDGE M. MOUNT, III, DENIS S. SANFORD
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Publication number: 20130344240Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Robert GODFROID, Glenn JORDAN, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Eldridge M. MOUNT, III
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Publication number: 20130340673Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Robert GODFROID, Glenn JORDAN, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Eldridge M. MOUNT, III
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Publication number: 20130288025Abstract: A multi-layer bio-based composite film with a bio-based heat seal layer. The compostable bio-based film can comprise a crystalline bio-based heat seal layer and an amorphous bio-based barrier web layer. The heat seal layer has a second heat melting temperature which is lower than its first heat melting temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Eldridge M. MOUNT, III, Deepali PALTA
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Publication number: 20130045346Abstract: A machine-direction oriented tape comprising a blend of 65-95% wt % HDPE and 5-35% wt % PP optionally including fillers and UV additives displays physical and UV stability properties at least equal to commercially available oriented tape produced from PP or PE and can be used to produce woven fabric for applications such as ground cover and FIBC bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: GREIF FLEXIBLES TRADING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Wolfgang Lehmann, Jeffrey L. Hemmer, Eldridge M. Mount, III
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Publication number: 20120219790Abstract: A multi-layer bio-based film with a paper-like, writable surface. In one aspect, the compostable bio-based film comprises a surface layer of a PHBV rich blend resin and an outer base layer of PLA or PHA.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Eldridge M. MOUNT, III, Deepali PALTA
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Publication number: 20100221560Abstract: Bio-based high barrier metalized film such as PLA or PHA has an adhesion layer coated or co-extruded with the bio-based film and a metal oxide is disposed on the adhesion layer. The adhesion layer can be a co-extruded polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, polyglycolic acid, or ethylene vinyl alcohol. The adhesion layer can have a coating of EVOH, a nylon/EVOH blend, PVOH, PVOH/EAA mixtures, or a primer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Eldridge M. Mount, III, Brad Dewayne Rodgers
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Patent number: 6500533Abstract: A method for producing an opaque polymeric film comprises: (a) extruding a base layer comprising a polymeric matrix and at least one cavitating agent; (b) coextruding at least one additional layer on at least one side of the base layer; (c) cooling the coextruded multi-layer film; and then (d) orienting the film in at least the machine direction (MD); wherein at least said base layer contains polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polycarbonate.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil CorporationInventors: Dan-Cheng Kong, John A. Larter, Eldridge M. Mount, III