Patents by Inventor Jeremy H. Klug

Jeremy H. Klug 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).

  • Publication number: 20150175798
    Abstract: Polymer compositions contain a polyoxymethylene polymer combined with a plasticizer and impact modifier. In accordance with the present disclosure, the plasticizer can have a relatively high boiling point, such as greater than 300° C. In one embodiment, the plasticizer may comprise a dibenzoate or hexanoate. Plasticizers made in accordance with the present disclosure are resistant to evaporative loss while increasing physical properties. The polymer composition can be molded into various different articles, such as tubes, fasteners, clips, cable ties and sporting goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20150104635
    Abstract: A coating system for polymer articles made from polyoxymethylene polymers is disclosed. The coating system can include a primer coat, a base coat, and a clear coat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy H. Klug, Lowell J. Larson, Yu Gao
  • Patent number: 8372539
    Abstract: A substrate useful for the formation of, inter alia, a flow field plate for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, the substrate formed of at least one resin-impregnated sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite comprising two major surfaces, the substrate having an active area with flow field channels thereon, the sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having a local web thickness in at least about 50% of its active area that is no more than about 55% greater than the minimum web thickness of the active area of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Krassowski, Thomas W. Weber, David J. Stuart, Jeffery J. Gough, Robert A. Mercuri, Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20080131756
    Abstract: A a substrate useful for the formation of, inter alia, a flow field plate for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, the substrate formed of at least one resin-impregnated sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite comprising two major surfaces, the substrate having an active area with flow field channels thereon, the sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having a local web thickness in at least about 50% of its active area that is no more than about 55% greater than the minimum web thickness of the active area of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel W. Krassowski, Thomas W. Weber, David J. Stuart, Jeffery J. Gough, Robert A. Mercuri, Jeremy H. Klug
  • Patent number: 7241409
    Abstract: A process for preparing a gas permeable flexible graphite sheet is presented. The process includes providing graphite flakes; admixing the graphite flakes with a sacrificial additive to form a graphite mixture; compressing the graphite mixture into a sheet having sacrificial additive dispersed therethrough; and treating the sheet to at least partially remove the sacrificial additive to form a permeable flexible graphite sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Calarco, Robert Angelo Mercuri, Matthew George Getz, Lawrence K. Jones, Thomas William Weber, Mehmet Suha Yazici, Jeremy H. Klug
  • Patent number: 7182898
    Abstract: Processes are provided for formation of complex shapes by embossing of a sheet of flexible graphite material. In one approach, a sheet (26) of material is provided with a variable resin concentration across a selected dimension of the sheet, and the position of the variable which will result in thinner areas in the embossed articles. In a second approach, recesses are provided in the embossing rollers (30 and/or 32) to accomodate material flow during embossing. These recesses result in protrusions formed on the articles, which protrusions must then be removed in a machining operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Patent number: 6841248
    Abstract: A graphite article comprising a compressed mass of graphite particles and a reactive lubricant, and a method of producing a graphite articles comprising a compressed mass of graphite particles and a reactive lubricant. The compressed mass of graphite particles may be impregnated with a lubricant and a resin. The lubricant may be a functionalized wax, fatty ester, silicone, or fatty acid. The lubricant may also be partially or fully fluorinated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20040241397
    Abstract: An improved method enables preparation of articles for a variety of applications, including embossing or otherwise shaping to form a variety of articles. A plurality of thin, preferably resin-impregnated, flexible graphite sheets 12 and 14 are arranged to form zones in a composite material 10 having a graded density or other characteristic. Variation of properties between zones in the stock material formed is useful for achieving a desired set of properties in the formation of articles such as those useful in electrochemical fuel cells and double-layer capacitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jeremy H Klug, Robert Angelo Mercuri, Matthew George Getz, Thomas William Weber
  • Publication number: 20040145075
    Abstract: Processes are provided for formation of complex shapes by embossing of a sheet of flexible graphite material. In one approach, a sheet (26) of material is provided with a variable resin concentration across a selected dimension of the sheet, and the position of the variable which will result in thinner areas in the embossed articles. In a second approach, recesses are provided in the embossing rollers (30 and/or 32) to accomodate material flow during embossing. These recesses result in protrusions formed on the articles, which protrusions must then be removed in a machining operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Jeremy H Klug
  • Patent number: 6702970
    Abstract: Processes and systems to reduce sticking of graphite materials and particularly resin impregnated graphite materials to forming tools, such as an embossing roller, during a process of manufacturing articles from the graphite materials. In one embodiment, an aerosol spray non-stick material is intermittently sprayed upon the embossing rollers. In a second embodiment, one or more sheets of thin flexible solid non-stick material, such as polyethylene, are sandwiched between the graphite material and the embossing rollers. The system is particularly useful for manufacturing material useful in producing components of fuel cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Patent number: 6663807
    Abstract: Processes are provided for formation of complex shapes by embossing of a sheet of flexible graphite material. In one approach, a sheet of material is provided with a variable resin concentration across its width, and the position of the variable resin concentration is correlated with the position of embossing features which will result in thinner areas in the embossed articles. In a second approach, recesses are provided in the embossing rollers to accommodate material flow during embossing. These recesses result in protrusions formed on the articles, which protrusions must then be removed in a machining operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20030186058
    Abstract: A graphite article comprising a compressed mass of graphite particles and a reactive lubricant, and a method of producing a graphite articles comprising a compressed mass of graphite particles and a reactive lubricant. The compressed mass of graphite particles may be impregnated with a lubricant and a resin. The lubricant may be a functionalized wax, fatty ester, silicone, or fatty acid. The lubricant may also be partially or fully fluorinated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Patent number: 6604457
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for the embossing of a sheet of flexible graphite material between a pair of embossing rollers. The embossing rollers include a primary embossing roller and a backup roller. The primary embossing roller has an embossing pattern defined thereon. One or both of the rollers include a raised stabilization area adjacent a periphery of the embossing pattern. The raised stabilization area preferably has a roughened outer surface for better gripping the sheet of flexible graphite material. The raised stabilization areas apply a stabilizing force to the sheet adjacent the periphery of the embossing pattern, thereby limiting egress of the material laterally away from the embossing pattern. The roughened surfaces increase the grip of the raised areas upon the sheet, thus aiding in pulling the sheet between the rollers and also aiding in the application of lateral stabilization forces to the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: GrafTech Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20020174782
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for the embossing of a sheet of flexible graphite material between a pair of embossing rollers. The embossing rollers include a primary embossing roller and a backup roller. The primary embossing roller has an embossing pattern defined thereon. One or both of the rollers include a raised stabilization area adjacent a periphery of the embossing pattern. The raised stabilization area preferably has a roughened outer surface for better gripping the sheet of flexible graphite material. The raised stabilization areas apply a stabilizing force to the sheet adjacent the periphery of the embossing pattern, thereby limiting egress of the material laterally away from the embossing pattern. The roughened surfaces increase the grip of the raised areas upon the sheet, thus aiding in pulling the sheet between the rollers and also aiding in the application of lateral stabilization forces to the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20020167109
    Abstract: Processes are provided for formation of complex shapes by embossing of a sheet of flexible graphite material. In one approach, a sheet of material is provided with a variable resin concentration across its width, and the position of the variable resin concentration is correlated with the position of embossing features which will result in thinner areas in the embossed articles. In a second approach, recesses are provided in the embossing rollers to accommodate material flow during embossing. These recesses result in protrusions formed on the articles, which protrusions must then be removed in a machining operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug
  • Publication number: 20020131926
    Abstract: Processes and systems are provided to reduce sticking of graphite materials and particularly resin impregnated graphite materials to forming tools, such as an embossing roller, during a process of manufacturing articles from the graphite materials. In one embodiment, an aerosol spray non-stick material is intermittently sprayed upon the embossing rollers. In a second embodiment, one or more sheets of thin flexible solid non-stick material, such as polyethylene, are sandwiched between the graphite material and the embossing rollers. The system is particularly useful for manufacturing materials useful in producing components of fuel cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Jeremy H. Klug