Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Black

Jeffrey A. Black 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: 11724749
    Abstract: A fender for a vehicle includes a first set of an inner member and an outer member at a first position, and a second set of the inner member and the outer member at a second position that is longitudinally offset from the first position. The fender also includes a fabric disposed between the inner member and the outer member of the first set at a first end and the inner member and the outer member of the second set at a second end. The fabric extends longitudinally between the first set and the second set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan S. Datema, Clint D. Glunz, Jeffrey Black
  • Publication number: 20220371780
    Abstract: The present device describes an adjustable container for providing a storage container whose volume may be adjusted to suit the size and amount of items held therein. The inventive device includes a base with a perimeter side wall extending around the base outer perimeter to define an interior space. The perimeter side wall has a height defined between the terminal edge of the perimeter side wall and the base. The base and side wall can include a first divider or wall extending along at least a portion of the base. A removable lid is provided including a second divider or wall extending into the interior space when the lid is fitted onto the base. The lid can be rotated relative to the base. Coordinated rotation of the lid relative to the base can subdivide the interior space into a selectively at least a first area and a second area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey Black
  • Patent number: 11214686
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca Ferrari, D. Jeffrey Black
  • Publication number: 20210039719
    Abstract: A fender for a vehicle includes a first set of an inner member and an outer member at a first position, and a second set of the inner member and the outer member at a second position that is longitudinally offset from the first position. The fender also includes a fabric disposed between the inner member and the outer member of the first set at a first end and the inner member and the outer member of the second set at a second end. The fabric extends longitudinally between the first set and the second set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan S. Datema, Clint D. Glunz, Jeffrey Black
  • Publication number: 20200399473
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca FERRARI, D. Jeffrey BLACK
  • Patent number: 10767053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca Ferrari, D. Jeffrey Black
  • Patent number: 10618718
    Abstract: Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: D. Jeffrey Black, Gianluca Ferrari, Robert Morford, Wenxia Zhu, Daniel Batzel, Adam Safir
  • Patent number: 10570284
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition may comprise at least one polyester component, which is a copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group, a transition metal catalyst, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil may comprise at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group may comprise at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of the double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The composition may also be void of or substantially void of a polyamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca Ferrari, D. Jeffrey Black
  • Patent number: 10526488
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a preform having a preform wall. The preform wall preferably comprises a composition comprising at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil may comprise at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The at least one polyester component may comprise at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The preform has improved aesthetic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca Ferrari, D. Jeffrey Black
  • Publication number: 20200002537
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca FERRARI, D. Jeffrey BLACK
  • Patent number: 10479890
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca Ferrari, D. Jeffrey Black
  • Publication number: 20190233195
    Abstract: Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: D. Jeffrey BLACK, Gianluca FERRARI, Robert MORFORD, Wenxia ZHU, Daniel BATZEL, Adam SAFIR
  • Patent number: 10207853
    Abstract: Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: APG Polytech, LLC
    Inventors: D. Jeffrey Black, Gianluca Ferrari, Robert Morford, Wenxia Zhu, Daniel Batzel, Adam Safir
  • Publication number: 20180305540
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Gianluca FERRARI, D. Jeffrey BLACK
  • Publication number: 20180179362
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a preform having a preform wall. The preform wall preferably comprises a composition comprising at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil may comprise at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The at least one polyester component may comprise at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The preform has improved aesthetic characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: M&G USA Corporation
    Inventors: Gianluca FERRARI, D. Jeffrey Black
  • Patent number: 9593239
    Abstract: This specification discloses a composition of a melt blend comprising a continuos polyester phase, a cobalt of manganese compound and a first scavenging compound wherein the first scavenging compound comprises at least one allylic group and at least one polar moiety and at least some of the first scavenging compound or the oligomer or the polymer comprising the first scavenging compound is not present in the continuous polyester phase. The partial insolubility is essential for oxygen scavenging and the solubility is essential for reducing haze. The composition is useful in preforms, container walls, and films for packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Biochemtex, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Ricardo Knudsen, D. Jeffrey Black, Gianluca Ferrari, Aaron Murray
  • Patent number: 9273462
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to prefabricated building panels for use in structures, and walls external to structures, such as outdoor privacy walls and the like. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and system for providing building panels that provide improved structural integrity, distribute loads, thermal performance, among other attributes using conventional framing members fit into precision cut grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: IFRAME BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Black, Gregory Mater, Jessica Garcia
  • Publication number: 20140220281
    Abstract: Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: M&G USA Corporation
    Inventors: D. Jeffrey Black, Gianluca Ferrari, Robert Morford, Wenxia Zhu, Daniel Batzel, Adam Safir
  • Publication number: 20130256323
    Abstract: This specification discloses a composition of a melt blend comprising a continuos polyester phase, a cobalt of manganese compound and a first scavenging compound wherein the first scavenging compound comprises at least one allylic group and at least one polar moiety and at least some of the first scavenging compound or the oligomer or the polymer comprising the first scavenging compound is not present in the continuous polyester phase. The partial insolubility is essential for oxygen scavenging and the solubility is essential for reducing haze. The composition is useful in preforms, container walls, and films for packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Chemtex Italia, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Ricardo Knudsen, D. Jeffrey Black, Gianluca Ferrari, Aaron Murray
  • Publication number: 20120247038
    Abstract: A system for constructing a structure, such as a wall, by assembling a plurality of interlocking panels together, is provided. Each of the panels includes a core made of an insulating material, preferably, an expanded polystyrene (EPS). Importantly, the panels include stiffeners (studs) on the outer surfaces; each spaced, preferably, about 24 inches on center (OC), to form a rigid exoskeleton. Unlike in conventional wood framing, the studs do not extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface. Instead, the studs are each structured as C-shaped supports wherein each stud is inserted into a grove pair cut into the core. Accordingly, conduction across the studs from the exterior to the interior, and vice versa, does not occur because the studs do not extend through the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: IFRAME BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Black