Patents by Inventor Joanne Moody

Joanne Moody 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).

  • DRY ADHESIVE WITH A SELECTIVE ADHESITIVITY
    Publication number: 20170349748
    Abstract: A selective adhesive mechanism comprises an engineered surface structure or substrate and a compliant member. The compliant member is able to be a dry and non-tacky substance. The compliant member is selectively adhesive to the engineered surface when the compliant member is in contact with the engineered surface. The compliant member shows adhesion to the engineered surface when the compliant member is within a pre-selected range of hardness. In some embodiments, the compliant member comprises a polymeric member, a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone, polyurethane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Barbara Carey Stachowski, Loc Vinh Bui, Joanne Moody
  • Dry adhesive
    Patent number: 9765216
    Abstract: A selective adhesive mechanism comprises an engineered surface structure or substrate and a compliant member. The compliant member is able to be a dry and non-tacky substance. The compliant member is selectively adhesive to the engineered surface when the compliant member is in contact with the engineered surface. The compliant member shows adhesion to the engineered surface when the compliant member is within a pre-selected range of hardness. In some embodiments, the compliant member comprises a polymeric member, a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone, polyurethane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Carey & Co.
    Inventors: Barbara Carey Stachowski, Loc Vinh Bui, Joanne Moody
  • DRY ADHESIVE
    Publication number: 20120216949
    Abstract: A selective adhesive mechanism comprises an engineered surface structure or substrate and a compliant member. The compliant member is able to be a dry and non-tacky substance. The compliant member is selectively adhesive to the engineered surface when the compliant member is in contact with the engineered surface. The compliant member shows adhesion to the engineered surface when the compliant member is within a pre-selected range of hardness. In some embodiments, the compliant member comprises a polymeric member, a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone, polyurethane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: CAREY & CO.
    Inventors: Barbara Carey Stachowski, Loc Vinh Bui, Joanne Moody