Patents by Inventor Frank S. Burkus, II

Frank S. Burkus, II 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).

  • Patent number: 8255088
    Abstract: A method is provided for dispensing materials (20) with fluctuating viscosity over time, such as liquid adhesives. Using a control algorithm derived from viscosity data or lab testing results, a first pressure or mechanical drive speed is used to force viscous material (20) from a supply syringe (14) during a first dispensing cycle. After a certain amount of time, a correction model is applied to the control algorithm to increase the pressure or drive speed as viscosity of the material (20) increases. A second higher pressure or drive speed is then used to force viscous material (20) from the supply syringe (14) during a second dispensing cycle. The correction model can be based on empirical data about the viscous material (20), or a camera system (30) can be used to periodically adjust the pressure or drive speed as required to maintain a substantially uniform dispensing rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Laurence B. Saidman, Leslie J. Varga
  • Publication number: 20100250011
    Abstract: A method is provided for dispensing materials (20) with fluctuating viscosity over time, such as liquid adhesives. Using a control algorithm derived from viscosity data or lab testing results, a first pressure or mechanical drive speed is used to force viscous material (20) from a supply syringe (14) during a first dispensing cycle. After a certain amount of time, a correction model is applied to the control algorithm to increase the pressure or drive speed as viscosity of the material (20) increases. A second higher pressure or drive speed is then used to force viscous material (20) from the supply syringe (14) during a second dispensing cycle. The correction model can be based on empirical data about the viscous material (20), or a camera system (30) can be used to periodically adjust the pressure or drive speed as required to maintain a substantially uniform dispensing rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Laurence B. Saidman, Leslie J. Varga
  • Patent number: 6262188
    Abstract: Compositions, comprising functionalized resins having the formula MxHMyRQ  (I) wherein x+y is in the range from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Slawomir Rubinsztajn, Jacek Gulinski, Bogdan Marciniec
  • Patent number: 6040366
    Abstract: The compression set of elastomeric silicone compositions, addition cured injection moldable compositions, is reduced by the incorporation of nitrogen compounds wherein the nitrogen possesses at least one organic substituent and the nitrogen is tetravalent wherein the nitrogen is cationic. The adhesion of such compositions to thermoset or thermoplastic polymer substrates is improved by the addition of bis(trimethoxysilylpropyl)fumarate and a disilanol that may or may not contain alkenyl groups. The lubricity of such compositions is improved by the addition of compounds selected from the group consisting of diorganosiloxanes such as polydimethylsiloxanes, phenyl containing siloxanes such as copolymers of diphenylsiloxane with diorganosiloxanes and copolymers of methylphenylsiloxane with diorganosiloxanes, fluorosilicones such as silicones containing trifluoropropyl substituted siloxanes, polydimethylsiloxanes, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons that are liquid between 0.degree. C. and 100.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Edward M. Jeram, Slawomir Rubinsztajn
  • Patent number: 5998516
    Abstract: The compression set of elastomeric silicone compositions, addition cured injection moldable compositions or millable compositions, is reduced by the incorporation of nitrogen compounds wherein the nitrogen possesses at least one organic substituent and the nitrogen is tetravalent wherein the nitrogen is cationic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Edward M. Jeram, Slawomir Rubinsztajn
  • Patent number: 5998515
    Abstract: The compression set of elastomeric silicone compositions, addition cured injection moldable compositions or millable compositions, is reduced by the incorporation of nitrogen compounds wherein the nitrogen possesses at least one organic substituent and the nitrogen is tetravalent wherein the nitrogen is cationic. The adhesion of such compositions to thermoset or thermoplastic polymer substrates is improved by the addition of bis(trimethoxysilylpropyl)fumarate and a disilanol that may or may not contain alkenyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Edward M. Jeram, Slawomir Rubinsztajn
  • Patent number: 5977220
    Abstract: A process to reduce the compression set of elastomeric silicone compositions, addition cured injection moldable compositions or millable compositions, comprises the incorporation of nitrogen compounds wherein the nitrogen possesses at least one organic substituent and the nitrogen is tetravalent wherein the nitrogen is cationic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Edward M. Jeram, Slawomir Rubinsztajn
  • Patent number: 5585451
    Abstract: A silanol condensation-equilibration catalyst is provided in the form of a mixture of a linear phosphonitrilic chloride and an effective amount of a protic acid having a pKa.ltoreq.5, such as HCl. A material capable of generating a protic acid in situ during equilibration, such as an organohalosilane, is also effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank S. Burkus, II, Michael L. White