Patents by Inventor Glenn A. Hopper

Glenn A. Hopper 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).

  • Method and apparatus to assist with removing an adhesive system
    Patent number: 9511536
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive system that allows for a strong adhesion of a member to a surface, while also allowing for easy removal of the member after a prolonged period of attachment. A releasing agent can be included in an adhesive layer of the adhesive system. A heating system, such as an induction heating system, can be used to heat the releasing agent to activate it to assist in removing the adhesive system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Donald K. Dabelstein, Michael E. Rorabaugh, Stacey A. Sullivan, Glenn A. Hopper
  • Method and apparatus to assist with removing an adhesive system
    Publication number: 20060162855
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive system that allows for a strong adhesion of a member to a surface, while also allowing for easy removal of the member after a prolonged period of attachment. A releasing agent can be included in an adhesive layer of the adhesive system. A heating system, such as an induction heating system, can be used to heat the releasing agent to activate it to assist in removing the adhesive system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Dabelstein, Michael Rorabaugh, Stacey Sullivan, Glenn Hopper
  • Adhesive including a releasing agent
    Publication number: 20040076817
    Abstract: An adhesive system that allows for a strong adhesion of a member to a surface, while also allowing for easy removal of the member after a prolonged period of attachment. The member may include a structural component or a film or appliqué that is applied for other purposes. The member is affixed to a substrate with an adhesive having a releasing agent or constituent. The releasing agent allows a substantially complete removal of the member and adhesive from the substrate. Also, the adhesive may be easily removed at a desired time in the future due to the application of a particular catalyst. Thus the releasing agent permits a substantially complete removal of both the member and the adhesive which bonds the member or component to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Michael E. Rorabaugh, Stacey A. Sullivan, Glenn A. Hopper
  • Shower stool
    Patent number: D263775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Inventor: Glenn A. Hopper