Patents by Inventor Jan Ericsson

Jan Ericsson 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).

  • Patent number: 10519286
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a crosslinked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a photoinitiator. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing by utilizing co-rotating twin screw extrusion combined with photo-induced cross-linking, of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, to produce PEX pipes and tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Todd Menssen
  • Patent number: 10392496
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a crosslinked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a photoinitiator and a reactive extrusion species. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing by utilizing co-rotating twin screw extrusion combined with photo-induced crosslinking, of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, to produce PEX pipes and tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Andrew Ortquist, Todd Menssen, Jacob John, Josh Meeker
  • Publication number: 20180258255
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a crosslinked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a photoinitiator and a reactive extrusion species. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing by utilizing co-rotating twin screw extrusion combined with photo-induced crosslinking, of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, to produce PEX pipes and tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Andrew Ortquist, Todd Menssen, Jacob John, Josh Meeker
  • Patent number: 10016786
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a coated panel. The process can comprise providing a panel having at least an upper surface, a lower surface, and edges joining the upper surface and the lower surface. The panel can be arranged so that the lower surface is facing upwards, and first particles can be dispersed on the lower surface of the panel. The process can comprise turning the panel so that the upper surface is facing upwards, and applying first particles and second particles on the upper surface of the panel. A décor can be applied in the form of a printed pattern to the upper surface. The process can further comprise curing and/or melting the first particles to form a sealed upper surface whereby the surface forms a coating providing at least one property of abrasion resistance and scratch resistance on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventors: Magnus Quist, Peter Miller, Jan Ericsson
  • Patent number: 9963573
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a crosslinked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a photoinitiator and a reactive extrusion species. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing by utilizing co-rotating twin screw extrusion combined with photo-induced crosslinking, of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, to produce PEX pipes and tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Andrew Ortquist, Todd Menssen, Jacob John, Josh Meeker
  • Publication number: 20170114193
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a crosslinked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a photoinitiator. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing by utilizing co-rotating twin screw extrusion combined with photo-induced cross-linking, of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, to produce PEX pipes and tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Todd Menssen
  • Publication number: 20160130420
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a crosslinked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a photoinitiator and a reactive extrusion species. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing by utilizing co-rotating twin screw extrusion combined with photo-induced crosslinking, of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, to produce PEX pipes and tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Andrew Ortquist, Todd Menssen, Jacob John, Josh Meeker
  • Publication number: 20140210126
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a coated panel. The process can comprise providing a panel of a desired dimension or cutting a panel to a desired dimension. In some embodiments a panel can be provided with joining functionality. A surface of the panel can be coated with a powder and the powder cured to thereby treat a surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventors: Magnus Quist, Peter Miller, Jan Ericsson
  • Patent number: 8663747
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a coated panel. The process can comprise providing a panel of a desired dimension or cutting a panel to a desired dimension. In some embodiments a panel can be provided with joining functionality. A surface of the panel can be coated with a powder and the powder cured to thereby treat a surface of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventors: Magnus Quist, Peter Miller, Jan Ericsson
  • Patent number: 8597766
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are positioned on top of the decorative lacquered surface, possibly after having cured the lacquer to a desired viscosity, and are continuously or discontinuously pressed on to this. The lacquer will be provided with a surface structure which enhances the decorative effect of the decor. The wear layer is then completely cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventors: Magnus N. Nilsson, Lars Ohlsson, Magdalena Christiansson, Krister Hansson, Jan Ericsson
  • Publication number: 20120082798
    Abstract: A process of the manufacturing of decorative boards with an abrasion resistant surface and edge with joining functionality, the process comprising the steps; a) Cutting a carrier board to the desired dimension and molding edges with joining functionality. b) Treating at least the upper surface of the board. c) Applying radiation curable dry acrylic lacquer powder by means of electrostatic spray nozzles. d) Heating the acrylic lacquer so that it melts. e) Curing the acrylic lacquer by means of radiation being selected from the group consisting of UV-radiation and electron beam radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Magnus Quist, Peter Miller, Jan Ericsson
  • Patent number: 7985444
    Abstract: A process of the manufacturing of decorative boards with an abrasion resistant surface and edges with joining functionality. This process includes the steps of a) cutting a carrier board to the desired dimension and molding edges with joining functionality, b) treating at least the upper surface of the board, c) applying radiation curable dry acrylic lacquer powder by means of electrostatic spray nozzles, d) heating the acrylic lacquer so that it melts, and e) curing the acrylic lacquer by UV- or electron beam radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Pergo AG
    Inventors: Magnus Quist, Peter Miller, Jan Ericsson
  • Patent number: 7855246
    Abstract: A plastic pipe is made of a cross-linked polyolefin to be utilized in, but not limited to, potable water applications. Certain antioxidants and stabilizers are added to a process for producing the plastic pipe. The added antioxidants and stabilizers remain as key components in the final plastic pipes, providing superior long term stability and resistance to oxidative degradation, the latter being caused by but not limited to, chlorinated water environments. At least a primary stabilizer is used in the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Jacob John, Lucas Brickweg
  • Patent number: 7793614
    Abstract: A cleaning method in a milking system (9) includes a plurality of teat cups (19), each of which is connected to a respective milk line. During milking of the teats of an animal, the plurality of teat cups (19) are attached to the teats of the animal, and vacuum is supplied to the respective milk lines in order to draw milk from the teats of the milking animal. The cleaning includes removing milk or other residues present at each of the plurality of teat cups by flushing (37) each of the plurality of teat cups with a cleaning fluid supplied via a supply line (36, 34c), evacuating cleaning fluid from each of the plurality of teat cups or from the supply line, and disinfecting at least one of the plurality of teat cups by exposing (60) the at least one of the plurality of teat cups to steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Delaval Holding AB
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Lars Wase, Nils Erik Holmertz, Epke Bosma
  • Publication number: 20090208705
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are positioned on top of the decorative lacquered surface, possibly after having cured the lacquer to a desired viscosity, and are continuously or discontinuously pressed on to this. The lacquer will be provided with a surface structure which enhances the decorative effect of the decor. The wear layer is then completely cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Magnus N. Nilsson, Lars Ohlsson, Magdalena Christiansson, Krister Hannson, Jan Ericsson
  • Publication number: 20090149588
    Abstract: A plastic pipe is made of a cross-linked polyolefin to be utilized in, but not limited to, potable water applications. Certain antioxidants and stabilizers are added to a process for producing the plastic pipe. The added antioxidants and stabilizers remain as key components in the final plastic pipes, providing superior long term stability and resistance to oxidative degradation, the latter being caused by but not limited to, chlorinated water environments. At least a primary stabilizer is used in the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Jacob John, Lucas Brickweg
  • Patent number: 7476351
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are positioned on top of the decorative lacquered surface, possibly after having cured the lacquer to a desired viscosity, and are continuously or discontinuously pressed on to this. The lacquer will be provided with a surface structure which enhances the decorative effect of the decor. The wear layer is then completely cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventors: Magnus N. Nilsson, Lars Ohlsson, Magdalena Christiansson, Krister Hansson, Jan Ericsson
  • Publication number: 20080245307
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a cleaning method in a milking system (9) comprising a plurality of teat cups (19), each of which is connected to a respective milk line, wherein, during milking of the teats of a milking-animal, the plurality of teat cups (19) are attached to the teats of the animal, and vacuum is supplied to the respective milk lines in order to draw milk from the teats of the milking animal. The cleaning comprises the steps of removing milk or other residues present at each of said plurality of teat cups by means of flushing (37) each of said plurality of teat cups with a cleaning fluid supplied via a supply line (36, 34c); evacuating cleaning fluid from each of said plurality of teat cups or from the supply line, and disinfecting at least one of said plurality of teat cups by means of exposing (60) said at lest one of said plurality of teat cups to steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Lars Wase, Nils Erik Holmertz, Epke Bosma
  • Patent number: 7412943
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a cleaning method in a milking system (9) comprising a plurality of teat cups (19), each of which is connected to a respective milk line, wherein, during milking of the teats of a milking animal, the plurality of teat cups (19) are attached to the teats of the animal, and vacuum is supplied to the respective milk lines in order to draw milk from the teats of the milking animal. The cleaning comprises the steps of removing milk or other residues present at each of the plurality of teat cups by of flushing (37) each of said plurality of teat cups with a cleaning fluid supplied via a supply line (36, 34c); evacuating cleaning fluid from each of the plurality of teat cups or from the supply line; and disinfecting at least one of the plurality of teat cups by of exposing (60) the at lest one of the plurality of teat cups to steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Delaval Holding AB
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Lars Wase, Nils Erik Holmertz, Epke Bosma
  • Publication number: 20080000427
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a cleaning method in a milking system (9) comprising a plurality of teat cups (19), each of which is connected to a respective milk line, wherein, during milking of the teats of a milking animal, the plurality of teat cups (19) are attached to the teats of the animal, and vacuum is supplied to the respective milk lines in order to draw milk from the teats of the milking animal. The cleaning comprises the steps of removing milk or other residues present at each of said plurality of teat cups by means of flushing (37) each of said plurality of teat cups with a cleaning fluid supplied via a supply line (36, 34c); evacuating cleaning fluid from each of said plurality of teat cups or from the supply line; and disinfecting at least one of said plurality of teat cups by means of exposing (60) said at lest one of said plurality of teat cups to steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jan Ericsson, Lars Wase, Nils Holmertz, Epke Bosma