Patents by Inventor Gilles Finaz

Gilles Finaz 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).

  • Coverings based on thermoplstic elastomers, especially floor coverings
    Patent number: 5409986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a covering based on thermoplastic elastomers, especially a floor covering.The matrix constituting such a covering is an alloy containing, as base, a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer, as reinforcement, a styrene-based polymer and, as flexibilizer, an olefin polymer.The coverings thus obtained satisfy the wear standards of a floor covering, can be calendered and exhibit good resistance to cigarette burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Gerflor SA
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Boudry, Gilles Finaz, Bernard J. Gagnaire, Cu-Cong Trinh
  • Apparatus intended to contain hydrofluoric acid, with a metal wall coated with a protective material
    Patent number: 5236750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to protection against the corrosive action of hydrofluoric acid.According to the invention it has been found that a material consisting of an elastomeric substrate or matrix and a filler of metal particles dispersed in the substrate, of a metal which can be oxidized by ionized hydrofluoric acid, can limit or prevent the diffusion of hydrofluoric acid.The materials according to the invention can be employed in all the suitable forms, especially as sheets, for protecting metal walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Antirouille
    Inventors: Robert Duret, Gilles Finaz, Cu Cuong Trinh, Olivier Vittori
  • Method of producing a cellular resin suitable for use as an insulating material
    Patent number: 4467051
    Abstract: A cellular foam particularly suitable for use as thermal or accoustic insulation is produced by the condensation in an acidic medium in the presence of a catalyst hardener of methyloldihydroxydiphenylmethylene ether isomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Assignee: Societe d'Application et de Developpement de Techniques Nouvelles, S.A.D.E.V.
    Inventors: Gilles Finaz, Robert Michon, Michel Rasclard