Patents by Inventor Jean Ann Skiles

Jean Ann Skiles 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: 10094027
    Abstract: A methods, apparatus and compositions for producing colored, self-cleaning substrates by roll coating are provided. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates retain the predetermined color and a predetermined gloss of the colored coating, thereby facilitating their use in architectural applications. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates may be iridescent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ARCONIC INC.
    Inventors: Jay A. Kahn, Grant Nintzel, Yves Biehlmann, Craig Belnap, Clinton Zediak, John Keener, James Bell, Albert L. Askin, Paula L. Kolek, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Patent number: 9939241
    Abstract: An apparatus, comprising: a substrate configured into a casing, a propellant configured between a projectile positioned/configured within the casing and an end of the casing, the propellant configured to expand upon a firing event and project the projectile from the casing; and a coating comprising a conformal coating layer having a particulate boron nitride dispersed therein, wherein the coating is configured to cover at least one of the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall, such that at least one side of the substrate is covered by the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: ARCONIC INC.
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Charles Warren, Heather Drieling, John McAllister, Tom Murphy, James Wiswall
  • Publication number: 20170322487
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards resin compositions and methods of making and using the same, where the resulting resins (e.g. SLA resins) can be utilized in conjunction with additive manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Cary Baur, Albert Askin, David Cook, Jennifer Giocondi, Jean Ann Skiles, Shawn Sullivan, Rick Kniffel, John T. Siemon
  • Publication number: 20160131461
    Abstract: An apparatus, comprising: a substrate configured into a casing, a propellant configured between a projectile positioned/configured within the casing and an end of the casing, the propellant configured to expand upon a firing event and project the projectile from the casing; and a coating comprising a conformal coating layer having a particulate boron nitride dispersed therein, wherein the coating is configured to cover at least one of the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall, such that at least one side of the substrate is covered by the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Charles Warren, Heather Drieling, John McAllister, Tom Murphy, James Wiswall
  • Patent number: 8814125
    Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Publication number: 20140106074
    Abstract: A methods, apparatus and compositions for producing colored, self-cleaning substrates by roll coating are provided. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates retain the predetermined color and a predetermined gloss of the colored coating, thereby facilitating their use in architectural applications. The roil coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates may be iridescent-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Kahn, Grant Nintzel, Yves Biehlmann, Craig Belnap, Clinton Zediak, John Keener, James Bell, Albert L. Askin, Paula L. Kolek, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Publication number: 20140042290
    Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Patent number: 8617665
    Abstract: A methods, apparatus and compositions for producing colored, self-cleaning substrates by roll coating are provided. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates retain the predetermined color and a predetermined gloss of the colored coating, thereby facilitating their use in architectural applications. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates may be iridescent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Alcoa, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Kahn, Grant Nintzel, Yves Biehlmann, Craig Belnap, Clinton Zediak, John Keener, James Bell, Albert L. Askin, Paula L. Kolek, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Publication number: 20130243678
    Abstract: Apparatus suited for removing carbon dioxide from gases are disclosed. The apparatus may employ bodies having a photocatalytic film. Associated methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Paula L. Kolek, Carroll D. Davis, Albert L. Askin, Robert J. Speer, Weizong Xu, Lori A. Barrage, Luis H. Espinoza, Verne Bergstrom
  • Patent number: 8505868
    Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Patent number: 8435446
    Abstract: Apparatus suited for removing carbon dioxide from gases are disclosed. The apparatus may employ bodies having a photocatalytic film. Associated methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Paula L. Kolek, Carroll D. Davis, Albert L. Askin, Robert J. Speer, Weizong Xu, Lori A. Barrage, Luis H. Espinoza, Verne Bergstrom
  • Publication number: 20110284716
    Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Publication number: 20110284389
    Abstract: Self-cleaning aluminum alloy substrates and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a substrate is provided, the substrate including an aluminum alloy body, an anodic oxide zone having micropores within a surface of the aluminum alloy body, the anodic oxide zone being substantially impermeable to contaminants, and a photocatalytic film located on at least a portion of the anodic oxide zone, wherein the photocatalytic film comprises photocatalytically active semiconductor. In one embodiment, a method is provided, the method including the steps of forming an anodic oxide zone in at least a portion of an aluminum alloy base, forming a photocatalytic film, the photocatalytic film being located on the anodic oxide zone, and sealing the anodic oxide zone with a sealant, wherein, as sealed, the anodic oxide zone is substantially impermeable to contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Albert L. Askin, Verne Bergstrom, Robert E. Bombalski, Paula L. Kolek, Nickolas C. Kotow, Marlene A. Thompson, Jean Ann Skiles, Luis F. Vega, James M. Marinelli, Daniel Serafin
  • Patent number: 8017247
    Abstract: Self-cleaning aluminum alloy substrates and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a substrate is provided, the substrate including an aluminum alloy body, an anodic oxide zone having micropores within a surface of the aluminum alloy body, the anodic oxide zone being substantially impermeable to contaminants, and a photocatalytic film located on at least a portion of the anodic oxide zone, wherein the photocatalytic film comprises photocatalytically active semiconductor. In one embodiment, a method is provided, the method including the steps of forming an anodic oxide zone in at least a portion of an aluminum alloy base, forming a photocatalytic film, the photocatalytic film being located on the anodic oxide zone, and sealing the anodic oxide zone with a sealant, wherein, as sealed, the anodic oxide zone is substantially impermeable to contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Albert L. Askin, Verne Bergstrom, Robert E. Bombalski, Paula L. Kolek, Nickolas C. Kotow, Marlene A. Thompson, Jean Ann Skiles, Luis F. Vega, James M. Marinelli, Daniel Serafin
  • Publication number: 20110176982
    Abstract: Apparatus suited for removing carbon dioxide from gases are disclosed. The apparatus may employ bodies having a photocatalytic film. Associated methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Paula L. Kolek, Carroll D. Davis, Albert L. Askin, Robert J. Speer, Weizong Xu, Lori A. Barrage, Luis H. Espinoza-Nava, Verne Bergstrom
  • Patent number: 7910220
    Abstract: Apparatus suited for removing carbon dioxide from gases are disclosed. The apparatus may employ bodies having a photocatalytic film. Associated methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Paula L. Kolek, Carroll D. Davis, Albert L. Askin, Robert J. Speer, Weizong Xu, Lori A. Barrage, Luis H. Espinoza-Nava, Verne Bergstrom
  • Publication number: 20110027485
    Abstract: A methods, apparatus and compositions for producing colored, self-cleaning substrates by roll coating are provided. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates retain the predetermined color and a predetermined gloss of the colored coating, thereby facilitating their use in architectural applications. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates may be iridescent-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Kahn, Grant Nintzel, Yves Biehlmann, Craig Belnap, Clinton Zediak, John Keener, James Bell, Albert L. Askin, Paula L. Kolek, Jean Ann Skiles
  • Publication number: 20100304078
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fire-resistant systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a fire-resistant system includes a fire-resistant panel and a protected material coupled to the fire-resistant panel. The fire-resistant panel includes a passive layer and a back layer. The passive layer comprises a phyllosilicate material. The back layer comprises an inorganic material and may be coupled to the passive layer. Optionally, the fire-resistant panel may include a secondary layer comprising a functional material, where the functional material comprises one of a phase change material or an endothermic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Israel Stol, Robert J. Speer, Jean Ann Skiles, Paula L. Kolek, Roger W. Kaufold, James T. Burg, Lori A. Barrage, Brett Page Conner
  • Publication number: 20090026063
    Abstract: Apparatus suited for removing carbon dioxide from gases are disclosed. The apparatus may employ bodies having a photocatalytic film. Associated methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Ann Skiles, Paula L. Kolek, Carroll D. Davis, Albert L. Askin, Robert J. Speer, Weizong Xu, Lori A. Barrage, Luis H. Espinoza-Nava, Verne Bergstrom
  • Publication number: 20080241573
    Abstract: Self-cleaning aluminum alloy substrates and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a substrate is provided, the substrate including an aluminum alloy body, an anodic oxide zone having micropores within a surface of the aluminum alloy body, the anodic oxide zone being substantially impermeable to contaminants, and a photocatalytic film located on at least a portion of the anodic oxide zone, wherein the photocatalytic film comprises photocatalytically active semiconductor. In one embodiment, a method is provided, the method including the steps of forming an anodic oxide zone in at least a portion of an aluminum alloy base, forming a photocatalytic film, the photocatalytic film being located on the anodic oxide zone, and sealing the anodic oxide zone with a sealant, wherein, as sealed, the anodic oxide zone is substantially impermeable to contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Albert L. Askin, Verne Bergstrom, Robert E. Bombalski, Paula L. Kolek, Nickolas C. Kotow, Marlene A. Thompson, Jean Ann Skiles, Luis F. Vega, James M. Marinelli, Daniel Serafin