Patents by Inventor Jay C. Clark
Jay C. Clark 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: 12122127Abstract: Described herein is a multilayered article (10) and methods of making and using such articles. The multilayered article (10) comprises: ?(a) a microsphere layer (11) comprising a plurality of microspheres disposed in a monolayer; ?(b) a bead bonding layer (12) comprising a first major surface and a second opposing major surface and the plurality of microspheres is partially embedded in the first major surface of the bead bonding layer, and comprises a thermoset polyurethane having a glass transition temperature of at least 35° C.; ?(c) a primer layer (14) disposed on the second major surface of the bead bonding layer wherein the primer layer comprises a copolymer of polyurea and polyurethane and wherein the primer layer is covalently attached to the bead bonding layer via urea linkages; and ?(d) an elastomeric layer (16) disposed on the primer layer opposite the bead bonding layer, wherein the elastomeric layer comprises a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John C. Clark, John P. Baetzold, Charlie C. Ho, Alexander J. Kugel, Yongshang Lu, Chris A. Pommer, Jay M. Jennen
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Publication number: 20170273470Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 9603459Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Genthem IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 8732874Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20130097776Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20120131748Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 8065763Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a support structure having a top side configured to support the cushion member, a bottom side and an interior space generally located between the top side and the bottom side, the top side and the bottom side of the support structure generally facing in opposite directions, a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20080148481Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a support structure having a top side configured to support the cushion member, a bottom side and an interior space generally located between the top side and the bottom side, the top side and the bottom side of the support structure generally facing in opposite directions, a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Amerigon Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey