Patents by Inventor Gregory W. Shaffer
Gregory W. Shaffer 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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Patent number: 8663665Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to an anti-chafing composition with improved efficacy, in one embodiment, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle. Another embodiment relates to an anti-chafing composition in the form of a powder or a stick containing boron nitride. The present invention also relates to a method of inhibiting or reducing chafing to the skin by topically applying an effective amount of such anti-chafing composition to the skin or to a surface to be in contact with the skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 8404768Abstract: A thermal interface material is constructed from a base matrix comprising a polymer and 5 to 90 wt. % of boron nitride filler having a platelet structure, wherein the platelet structure of the boron nitride particles are substantially aligned for the thermal interface material to have a bulk thermal conductivity of at least 1 W/mK.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Ramamoorthy Ramasamy, Gregory W. Shaffer, Paulo Meneghetti
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Patent number: 8206729Abstract: A topical composition with a sustained softness feel to the skin, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle, wherein the composition suitably adheres to the skin, leaving a coating layer comprising boron nitride particles. The present invention also relates to a method of massaging by applying the composition of the present invention on the body part to be massaged, and massaging the part coated with the composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 7900892Abstract: The present invention is directed to enhanced compositions that facilitate the pulling of cables through conduits. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which, upon application onto the cable surface, allows the cable to be pulled faster and/or with less force through the conduit than without the boron nitride present. The invention further relates to a method for pulling cables through conduits by applying an effective amount of boron nitride composition onto the cable surface. Lastly, the invention relates to an apparatus for distributing a cable-pulling composition comprising a block of boron nitride onto a cable as it is being pulled through a conduit.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Gregory W. Shaffer, Donald Lelonis, Paul Hans, Robert Marchiando, Jennifer Klug
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Publication number: 20100200801Abstract: A thermal interface material is constructed from a base matrix comprising a polymer and 5 to 90 wt. % of boron nitride filler having a platelet structure, wherein the platelet structure of the boron nitride particles are substantially aligned for the thermal interface material to have a bulk thermal conductivity of at least 1 W/mK.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Ramamoorthy Ramasamy, Gregory W. Shaffer, Paulo Meneghetti
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Publication number: 20080311206Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to an anti-chafing composition with improved efficacy, in one embodiment, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle. Another embodiment relates to an anti-chafing composition in the form of a powder or a stick containing boron nitride. The present invention also relates to a method of inhibiting or reducing chafing to the skin by topically applying an effective amount of such anti-chafing composition to the skin or to a surface to be in contact with the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 7445797Abstract: A boron nitride composition having its surface treated with a coating layer comprising a zirconate coupling agent. The boron nitride composition can be used as fillers in polymeric compounds at levels of up to 90 wt. %, giving thermal conductivity of up to 35 W/mK.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Paulo Meneghetti, Paul Joseph Hans, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20080038083Abstract: An anti-seizing composition that facilitates securing fasteners in an assembly, e.g., a nail that is driven by a hammer or a threaded nail or screw that is screwed into a coupling, a nut, or a building block, etc. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which upon application on the contact surface of the fastener, allows the fastener to be quickly secured without seizing and/or galling. The invention further relates to a method for securing fasteners in an assembly by applying an effective amount of boron nitride powder composition onto the contact surface of the fasteners, i.e., the pointed end or the threaded surface of the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Opher Yom-Tov, Donald Lelonis, Paul Hans, Robert Marchiando, Jennifer Klug, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20080015122Abstract: The present invention is directed to enhanced compositions that facilitate the pulling of cables through conduits. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which, upon application onto the cable surface, allows the cable to be pulled faster and/or with less force through the conduit than without the boron nitride present. The invention further relates to a method for pulling cables through conduits by applying an effective amount of boron nitride composition onto the cable surface. Lastly, the invention relates to an apparatus for distributing a cable-pulling composition comprising a block of boron nitride onto a cable as it is being pulled through a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Gregory W. Shaffer, Donald Lelonis, Paul Hans, Robert Marchiando, Jennifer Klug
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Patent number: 6048511Abstract: A method of forming pellets or agglomerates of high density boron nitride from high purity hexagonal boron nitride by crushing the high purity hexagonal boron nitride into boron nitride particles extending over a size range of at least 100 microns with the majority of the particles having a particle size above 50 microns and cold pressing the crushed particles into a compacted form. The compacted form is then granulated into a granulated powder and again cold pressed to form pellets or agglomerates of boron nitride particles with the operations of cold pressing and granulation occurring in one or more stages.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1999Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Advanced Ceramics CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Shaffer, Richard Frank Hill
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Patent number: 5898009Abstract: A method of forming pellets or agglomerates of high density boron nitride from high purity hexagonal boron nitride by crushing the high purity hexagonal boron nitride into boron nitride particles extending over a size range of at least 100 microns with the majority of the particles having a particle size above 50 microns and cold pressing the crushed particles into a compacted form. The compacted form is then granulated into a granulated powder and again cold pressed to form pellets or agglomerates of boron nitride particles with the operations of cold pressing and granulation occurring in one or more stages.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Advanced Ceramics CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Shaffer, Richard Frank Hill
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Patent number: 5134098Abstract: A hot-pressed ceramic composite of mullite/yttria stabilized zirconia/boron nitride having good resistance to thermal shock and good erosion/corrosion resistance to molten alloys, and a method for producing said composite which comprises the blending of fused mullite with boron nitride.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1992Date of Patent: July 28, 1992Assignee: Union Carbide Coatings Service Technology CorporationInventor: Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 5120683Abstract: A hot-pressed ceramic composite of mullite/yttria stabilized zirconia/boron nitride having good resistance to thermal shock and good erosion/corrosion resistance to molten alloys, and a method for producing said composite which comprises the blending of fused mullite with boron nitride.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1991Date of Patent: June 9, 1992Assignee: Union Carbide Coatings Service Technology CorporationInventor: Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 4997605Abstract: A hot-pressed ceramic composite having good resistance to thermal shock and good erosion/corrosion resistance in molten alloys, and a method for producing said composite which comprises the blending of fused zirconia mullite with boron nitride.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1989Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 4904626Abstract: A hot-pressed ceramic composite having good resistance to thermal shock and good erosion/corrosion resistance in molten alloys, and a method for producing said composite which comprises the blending of fused zirconia mullite with boron nitride.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1989Date of Patent: February 27, 1990Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 4904625Abstract: Composites of alumina and boron nitride having superior thermal shock resistance, and particularly suitable for use in hot metal applications such as break rings in horizontal continuous casters.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1986Date of Patent: February 27, 1990Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 4884788Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel for evaporating molten metal, such as aluminum, in which the vessel comprises boron nitride with or without a compatible refractory material and said vessel having on at least a portion of its surface a coating of titanium-iron-silicon which can easily and effectively be wetted by the molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: Gregory W. Shaffer