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).

  • Patent number: 12122127
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Clark, John P. Baetzold, Charlie C. Ho, Alexander J. Kugel, Yongshang Lu, Chris A. Pommer, Jay M. Jennen
  • Publication number: 20170273470
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Patent number: 9603459
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Genthem Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Patent number: 8732874
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Gentherm Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Publication number: 20130097776
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Publication number: 20120131748
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Patent number: 8065763
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Amerigon Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Publication number: 20080148481
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Amerigon Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey