Patents by Inventor James T. McEvoy
James T. McEvoy 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: 20160102166Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an open cell, molded polyurethane foam comprising the reaction product of a reaction mixture comprising: an isocyanate mixture; and a polyol formulation, comprising a glycerin-initiated, alkylene-oxide capped natural oil polyol having a molecular weight of between 3,000 and 8,000 and a polydispersity index (PDI) of between approximately 1.5 and 2.5, wherein the PDI is defined as the ratio of the weight-average molecular weight, Mw, to the number-average molecular weight, Mn.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Haifeng Ni, Jenny Dong, Yao Gu, James T. McEvoy, William Li
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Patent number: 9243120Abstract: A foam article for use in a seat cushion includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a base polyol; a crosslinker; an isocyanate; a surfactant; and water, that are reacted together to produce a seat cushion having dynamic and static performance specifications that are better than the performance characteristics for a traditional, high resilient material seat cushion, as well as other seating materials.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James T. McEvoy, Terrence M. McRoberts, Ryoko Yamasaki, William Li, Murray D. Metcalfe
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Patent number: 8937108Abstract: A foam article for use in a seat cushion includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a base polyol; a crosslinker; an isocyanate; a surfactant; and water, that are reacted together to produce a seat cushion having dynamic and static performance specifications that are better than the performance characteristics for a traditional, high resilient material seat cushion, as well as other seating materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James T. McEvoy, Terrence M. McRoberts, Ryoko Yamasaki, William Li, Murray D. Metcalfe
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Publication number: 20140371337Abstract: A foam article for use in a seat cushion includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a base polyol; a crosslinker; an isocyanate; a surfactant; and water, that are reacted together to produce a seat cushion having dynamic and static performance specifications that are better than the performance characteristics for a traditional, high resilient material seat cushion, as well as other seating materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: James T. McEvoy, Terrence M. McRoberts, Ryoko Yamasaki, William Li, Murray D. Metcalfe
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Patent number: 8901189Abstract: A foam article, for use in a seat such as a seat cushion, includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a plant oil-based polyol material content greater than five percent and is produced from the reaction of a base polyol formulation blend including at least a portion of a plant oil-based polyol, a copolymer polyol including at least a portion of a plant oil-based polyol, water, a cross-linking agent, a catalyst, cell opener and a surfactant that are reacted with an isocyanate material for producing the seat cushion having performance specifications that are equivalent or better than the performance characteristics for a traditional petroleum oil-based polyol material seat cushion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Johnsons Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Patricia J. McClarren, Ryoko Yamasaki, James T. McEvoy, Terry M. McRoberts, William W. Li
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Publication number: 20140221550Abstract: A composite material for reinforcing closed structural members as a tube or any closed profile section. More specifically, a composite material for filling metal tubes or any closed profile section forming the frame of vehicle seats to increase or maintain the strength of the seat frame while reducing the mass of the seat tubes or sealed profile section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: James T. McEvoy, Patricia J. McClarren, Alexander I. Balin, Michael J. Thomas
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Publication number: 20110215497Abstract: A method of manufacturing a foam product comprising molding 10 the foam product by injecting liquid material into a mold cavity; de-molding 11 the foam product by removing the foam product from the mold cavity; post-curing 20 the foam product, after de-molding 11 and prior to crushing 40 the foam product, to reduce set damage and form a superficial layer thereon by applying auxiliary heat; and crushing 40 the foam product to obtain a predetermined reduction in thickness of the foam product by mechanically compressing the foam product. The method further comprising cooling 30 the foam product, after post-curing 20 and prior to crushing 40 the foam product, by removing the auxiliary heat applied to the foam product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: James T. McEvoy, Ryoko Yamasaki, Patricia McClarren, Antoine A. Kmeid
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Publication number: 20110105679Abstract: A process for improving vehicle seat craftsmanship by camouflaging a receiving surface on a predetermined vehicle component (e.g., a foam seat cushion) is described. The camouflaging conceals the vehicle component from observation. One example of the process includes designating a receiving surface area on the vehicle component and providing a covering material having an opaque characteristic. The covering material includes an opaque dye that bonds with the polyurethane foam that is poured into a mold with deionized water for solidification. Another example of the process further includes spraying the covering material according to a surface of the mold cavity which corresponds to the designated receiving surface area on the vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Terrence Marsh McRoberts, James T. McEvoy
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Publication number: 20110101557Abstract: A process for improving vehicle seat craftsmanship by camouflaging a receiving surface on a predetermined vehicle component (e.g., a foam seat cushion) is described. The camouflaging conceals the vehicle component from observation. One example of the process includes designating a receiving surface area on the vehicle component and providing a covering material having an opaque characteristic. The covering material includes an opaque dye that bonds with the polyurethane foam that is poured into a mold with deionized water for solidification. Another example of the process further includes spraying the covering material according to a surface of the mold cavity which corresponds to the designated receiving surface area on the vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Terrence Marsh McRoberts, James T. McEvoy
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Patent number: 7883770Abstract: A process for improving vehicle seat craftsmanship by camouflaging a receiving surface on a predetermined vehicle component (e.g., a foam seat cushion) is described. The camouflaging conceals the vehicle component from observation. One example of the process includes designating a receiving surface area on the vehicle component and providing a covering material having an opaque characteristic. The covering material includes an opaque dye that bonds with the polyurethane foam that is poured into a mold with deionized water for solidification. Another example of the process further includes spraying the covering material according to a surface of the mold cavity which corresponds to the designated receiving surface area on the vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Terrence Marsh McRoberts, James T. McEvoy
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Publication number: 20100291369Abstract: A foam article for use in a seat cushion includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a base polyol; a crosslinker; an isocyanate; a surfactant; and water, that are reacted together to produce a seat cushion having dynamic and static performance specifications that are better than the performance characteristics for a traditional, high resilient material seat cushion, as well as other seating materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: James T. McEvoy, Terrence M. McRoberts, Ryoko Yamasaki, William Li, Murray D. Metcalfe
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Publication number: 20100069519Abstract: A foam article, for use in a seat such as a seat cushion, includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a plant oil-based polyol material content greater than five percent and is produced from the reaction of a base polyol formulation blend including at least a portion of a plant oil-based polyol, a copolymer polyol including at least a portion of a plant oil-based polyol, water, a cross-linking agent, a catalyst, cell opener and a surfactant that are reacted with an isocyanate material for producing the seat cushion having performance specifications that are equivalent or better than the performance characteristics for a traditional petroleum oil-based polyol material seat cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Patricia J. McClarren, Ryoko Yamasaki, James T. McEvoy, Terry M. McRoberts, William W. Li
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Publication number: 20080213534Abstract: A multi-section mold and method for molding a foam article. Micro-groove vents are formed in the parting line to expel gases from the mold cavity. Flashing that solidifies in the micro-groove vents takes the form of fringe-like elements. The roof of the mold cavity can be provided with similar micro-groove graining patterns to disrupt the accumulation of gas bubbles and minimize defects in the final foam surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: James T. McEvoy, Ryoko Yamasaki, Patricia J. McClarren, Weihan Li
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Patent number: 4726086Abstract: A composite foam seat cushion is comprised of foams of different firmnesses which are bonded to adjacent foams without adhesives or glues. The cushion has a supportive bottom of one or more firm foams, a layer of soft foam on the top of and supported by the bottom layer, a protective front foam cap for the front edge of the layer of soft foam, a protective back foam cap for the back edge of the layer of soft foam and side walls of foam(s) of suitable firmness to provide support. A method of preparing the composite foam seat cushion is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1986Date of Patent: February 23, 1988Assignee: Milsco Manufacturing CompanyInventor: James T. McEvoy
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Patent number: 4405681Abstract: A foam article suitable for use as a seat cushion includes a supportive bottom layer of firm high density foam, a comfortable top layer of soft low density foam and a border or side wall of foam of intermediate density. The foam article has a sag factor of about 4.5 to about 6.5, and the foam layers and the side wall are bonded together without employing adhesives. A method of preparing the foam article also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1983Date of Patent: September 20, 1983Assignee: Milsco Manufacturing CompanyInventor: James T. McEvoy