Patents by Inventor Greg Ertel
Greg Ertel 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: 20200290292Abstract: A method of applying a pressure sensitive transfer adhesive to at least two end faces of insulation tubing, using a rolled connection system for adjacent ends of insulated tubing sections having a substrate roll of continuous release liner. Pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material members configured to conform with the ends of insulated tubing sections to be joined are spaced at selected distances from each other along the length of the continuous release liner. A second release liner covers each pressure sensitive adhesive material member and includes a tab to facilitate removal of the second release liner from the adhesive material members to facilitate joining juxtaposed face portion of the ends of the insulated tubing to be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Aeroflex USA, Inc.Inventors: Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Patent number: 10150251Abstract: A connector or adhesive assembly for joining adjacent ends of insulation tubing, comprising a layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material, said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material capable of bonding to insulation tubing, whereby when said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material is positioned between a first section of insulation tubing and a second section of insulation tubing, said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material bonds to both the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing; and a disposable release liner member adapted to hold said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material prior to positioning said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material between the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing. Generally, the seam created when the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing are joined is covered with tape.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Aeroflex USAInventors: Darrell Peil, Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Publication number: 20180274701Abstract: A rolled connection system for adjacent ends of insulated tubing sections having a substrate roll of continuous release liner. Pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material members configured to conform with the ends of insulated tubing sections to be joined are spaced at selected distances from each other along the length of the continuous release liner. A second release liner covers each pressure sensitive adhesive material member and includes a tab to facilitate removal of the second release liner from the adhesive material members to facilitate joining juxtaposed face portion of the ends of the insulated tubing to be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Aeroflex USA, Inc.Inventors: Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Publication number: 20170191603Abstract: An adhesive assembly for joining adjacent ends of insulation tubing, comprising a layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material, said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material capable of bonding to insulation tubing, whereby when said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material is positioned between a first section of insulation tubing and a second section of insulation tubing, said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material bonds to both the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing; and a disposable release liner including a release liner tab adapted to hold said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material prior to positioning said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material between the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing. The seam created when the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing are joined may be covered with tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Aeroflex USA, Inc.Inventors: Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Publication number: 20160319984Abstract: A connector or adhesive assembly for joining adjacent ends of insulation tubing, comprising a layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material, said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material capable of bonding to insulation tubing, whereby when said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material is positioned between a first section of insulation tubing and a second section of insulation tubing, said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material bonds to both the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing; and a disposable release liner member adapted to hold said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material prior to positioning said layer of pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive material between the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing. Generally, the seam created when the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing are joined is covered with tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Darrell Peil, Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Publication number: 20160116102Abstract: A connector assembly for joining adjacent ends of insulation tubing, comprising a layer of pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material, said layer of pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material capable of bonding to insulation tubing, whereby when said layer of pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material is positioned between a first section of insulation tubing and a second section of insulation tubing, said layer of pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material bonds to both the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing; and a disposable release liner member adapted to hold said layer of pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material prior to positioning said layer of pressure sensitive transfer adhesive material between the first section of insulation tubing and the second section of insulation tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Darrell Pell, Brad Stevenson, Greg Ertel
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Publication number: 20140305534Abstract: An insulating member or tube having an expanded foam core layer surrounded by a layer or jacket of flexible solid rubber, wherein the core layer and the flexible rubber are formed of similar material with similar coefficients of thermal expansion. An insulating member or tube according to the present general inventive concept, by having a core layer and a cover layer with similar coefficients of thermal expansion, provides enhanced insulating capability over competing insulation systems and shows greater resistance to damage to the core layer from externally introduced moisture or other environmental factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Aeroflex USAInventors: Darrell Peil, Sireeporn Khotchapunsoontorn, Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Publication number: 20140239632Abstract: A system and method to make stacked connector members for readily joining adjacent ends of sections of insulation tubing. Each of the stacked connector members includes a carrier member having a central opening. A layer of double-sided adhesive material is coated on each side of the carrier member, such that one side of the layer of double-sided adhesive material is able to bond to an end face of one section of insulation tubing, and the other side of the layer of double-sided adhesive material is able to bond to an end face of the second section of insulation tubing. In some embodiments, the layer of double-sided adhesive includes a scrim that acts as a reinforcing structure to keep the layer of double-sided adhesive material intact as a single body during and after application between two adjacent sections of insulation tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Aeroflex USA, Inc.Inventors: Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel, Darrell Peil
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Patent number: 8678187Abstract: A shipping and installation container for soft tubing. The container includes a substantially cylindrical section that readily receives soft or foam tubing commonly used on heating or cooling conduits in an industrial plant. End caps are provided at opposite ends of the cylindrical section to facilitate stacking and storing the container laden with soft tubing during shipment. The end caps can be readily removed and the cylindrical section then serves as a guide to facilitate installation of the tubing onto industrial conduit.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Aeroflex USAInventors: George L. Pickard, Jr., Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel
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Patent number: 8555929Abstract: A multi-hole insulation tube with multiple interior insulation channels to accommodate multiple conduits of unequal temperatures is disclosed. Each channel within the tube is insulated from the other channels so as to substantially prevent the negative influence of one conduit on another through conduction.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Aeroflex USAInventors: Greg Ertel, Sireeporn Khotchapunsoontorn, Ketwan Ramseur, Darrell Peil, Pawat Vitoorapakorn
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Publication number: 20130133773Abstract: A multi-hole insulation tube with multiple interior insulation channels to accommodate multiple conduits of unequal temperatures is disclosed. Each channel within the tube is insulated from the other channels so as to substantially prevent the negative influence of one conduit on another through conduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Aeroflex USAInventors: Greg ERTEL, Sireeporn Khotchapunsoontorn, Ketwan Ramseur, Darell Peil, Pawat Vitoorapakorn
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Publication number: 20130032497Abstract: A shipping and installation container for soft tubing. The container includes a substantially cylindrical section that readily receives soft or foam tubing commonly used on heating or cooling conduits in an industrial plant. End caps are provided at opposite ends of the cylindrical section to facilitate stacking and storing the container laden with soft tubing during shipment. The end caps can be readily removed and the cylindrical section then serves as a guide to facilitate installation of the tubing onto industrial conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: George L. Pickard, JR., Brad Steverson, Greg Ertel