Patents by Inventor George W. Frost

George W. Frost 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: 10920417
    Abstract: Described herein is a fire-rated system construction for building joint systems and method thereof, wherein a packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used to pack and seal a building joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Robert E. Gestner, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10823313
    Abstract: Described herein is a smoke and sound barrier for construction assemblies comprising a penetration wherein, optionally a packing material, and a non-porous adhesive article are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10662644
    Abstract: Described herein is a firestop for construction assemblies comprising a penetration wherein a packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used to fill and seal the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10597867
    Abstract: Described herein is a smoke and sound barrier construction for building joint systems and method thereof, wherein an optional packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used in a building joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200056073
    Abstract: Described herein is an adhesive article for fire protection along with methods of using the same. The adhesive article comprises a substrate having a first major surface; an intumescent material fixedly attached to a central portion of the first major surface; and an adhesive layer disposed at least along two opposing distal portions of the first major surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9956441
    Abstract: Gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using are disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Lahoussaine Lalouch, John J. Rogers, George W. Frost
  • Publication number: 20180112392
    Abstract: Described herein is a smoke and sound barrier construction for building joint systems and method thereof, wherein an optional packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used in a building joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180112395
    Abstract: Described herein is a firestop for construction assemblies comprising a penetration wherein a packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used to fill and seal the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180106395
    Abstract: Described herein is a smoke and sound barrier for construction assemblies comprising a penetration wherein, optionally a packing material, and a non-porous adhesive article are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180106034
    Abstract: Described herein is a fire-rated system construction for building joint systems and method thereof, wherein a packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used to pack and seal a building joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: John C. Hulteen, George W. Frost, Robert E. Gestner, Richard J. Haffner, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9393449
    Abstract: Monolithic gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs that are greater than about 5 cm in thickness are disclosed. Methods of making and using such webs are also disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a monolithic thick web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James P. Endle, George W. Frost, Lahoussaine Lalouch, Mario A. Perez, John J. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20140345883
    Abstract: Monolithic gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs that are greater than about 5 cm in thickness are disclosed. Methods of making and using such webs are also disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a monolithic thick web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: James P. Endle, George W. Frost, Lahoussaine Lalouch, Mario A. Perez, John J. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20140345882
    Abstract: Gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using are disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Lahoussaine Lalouch, John J. Rogers, George W. Frost
  • Patent number: 8834758
    Abstract: Monolithic gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs that are greater than about 5 cm in thickness are disclosed. Methods of making and using such webs are also disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a monolithic thick web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James P. Endle, George W. Frost, Lahoussaine Lalouch, Mario A. Perez, John J. Rogers
  • Patent number: 8834759
    Abstract: Gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using are disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lahoussaine Lalouch, John J. Rogers, George W. Frost
  • Patent number: 8636076
    Abstract: A method of firestopping a through-penetration is disclosed, which makes use of a fusible inorganic blended-fiber web. The fusible inorganic blended-fiber web can provide a fire-stopped through-penetration without the use of sealants, intumescent materials, and the like. The fusible inorganic blended-fiber web may comprise a blend of at least first, low melting inorganic fibers and second, high melting inorganic fibers. The fusible inorganic blended-fiber web comprises a bulk density of at least about 7 pounds per cubic foot (0.112 grams/cc).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brandon L. Cordts, George W. Frost, Ernst L. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20140017504
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which two or more forming chambers are used to process inorganic fibers by gravity-laying methods. The methods may comprise using a first forming chamber to open inorganic fibers and using a second forming chamber to process the opened inorganic fibers, optionally to blend the opened inorganic fibers with additional inorganic fibers and/or with particulate additives, and to collect the inorganic fibers as a mat. The methods may comprise using a first forming chamber to form a first inorganic fiber layer and a second forming chamber to form a second inorganic fiber layer, and consolidating the first and second inorganic fiber layers so as to provide a multilayer gravity-laid inorganic fiber web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: George W. Frost, James P. Endle, Lahoussaine Lalouch
  • Patent number: 8562879
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which two or more forming chambers are used to process inorganic fibers by gravity-laying methods. The methods may comprise using a first forming chamber to open inorganic fibers and using a second forming chamber to process the opened inorganic fibers, optionally to blend the opened inorganic fibers with additional inorganic fibers and/or with particulate additives, and to collect the inorganic fibers as a mat. The methods may comprise using a first forming chamber to form a first inorganic fiber layer and a second forming chamber to form a second inorganic fiber layer, and consolidating the first and second inorganic fiber layers so as to provide a multilayer gravity-laid inorganic fiber web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: George W. Frost, James P. Endle, Lahoussaine Lalouch
  • Patent number: 8343400
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed by which melt-formed inorganic fibers may be processed to form a gravity-laid inorganic fiber web. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating the melt-formed inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers, and may comprise blending the melt-formed inorganic fibers with other inorganic fibers and/or with inorganic particulate additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brandon L. Cordts, George W. Frost
  • Patent number: 8178177
    Abstract: An article for fire protecting a duct includes a first layer of a first material including a noncombustible fibrous material and a second layer of a second material including an intumescent material. The first layer is adjacent the second layer. The article is non-self-supporting and has an initial thickness of less than about three inches when in a first application condition, and an expanded thickness when in a second heated condition. The expanded thickness is greater than the initial thickness. At the expanded thickness, the article meets Section 5.5 of AC101 Acceptance Criteria for Grease Duct Enclosure Assemblies, as specified in April 2001 by the International Council of Building Officials (ICBO-ES).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: George W. Frost, John T. Brady, Brandon L. Cordts