Patents by Inventor Jacques H. Gerard

Jacques H. Gerard 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).

  • Sheet molding compound having improved characteristics
    Patent number: 7268092
    Abstract: A composite part made from a sheet molding compound is disclosed as having improved characteristics over traditional sheet molding compound composite parts. The fibrous material is introduced as a veil layer adjacent a paste layer, the veil flows well during the molding process. The improved flow and surface characteristics of a composite part are attributed to the elongation of the veil during molding and to the improved filling capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignees: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology Inc., Owens Corning Composites SPRL
    Inventors: Jacques H. Gerard, David E. Adam, deceased, Frank R. Cichocki, Michael H. Jander, Paul R. Krumlauf, Giovanni Montagna, Donald B. Sage
  • Sheet molding compound having improved characteristics
    Publication number: 20030165670
    Abstract: A composite part made from a sheet molding compound is disclosed as having improved characteristics over traditional sheet molding compound composite parts. The fibrous material is introduced as a veil layer adjacent a paste layer, the veil flows well during the molding process. The improved flow and surface characteristics of a composite part are attributed to the elongation of the veil during molding and to the improved filling capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Jacques H. Gerard, David E. Adam, Frank R. Cichocki, Michael H. Jander, Paul R. Krumlauf, Giovanni Montagna, Donald B. Sage
  • Method and apparatus for distributing long fibers
    Patent number: 5873150
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for distributing reinforcement fibers includes a chute for supplying reinforcement fibers, the chute having an outlet end, and a metering belt mounted for endless travel along a first path at the outlet end of the chute. The metering belt has elongate members with tips extending outwardly from the metering belt, to define a volume between the tips and the metering belt. The tips of the metering belt pass sufficiently close to the chute so that fibers having penetrated the volume formed by the elongate members are carried away by the metering belt. The metering belt is also mounted for endless travel along a second path around a curved surface which causes adjacent elongate members to spread apart and diverge from each other, thereby causing the fibers to be discharged from the metering belt. A collection surface receives the discharged fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: N.V. Owens-Corning SA
    Inventor: Jacques H. Gerard