Patents by Inventor John B. Rowen

John B. Rowen 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: 20150240412
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to fabrics, films, sheets and other supporting media that contain and transport fire retarding materials. These transport media deliver fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents to the surface of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite substrates during a manufacturing process. Upon exposure to open flame or radiant heat, the resultant manufactured product has much lower surface flammability and smoke development characteristics than would otherwise be achieved by the substrate material alone. By economizing the fire retardant constituents at the surface only, cost is reduced while also avoiding deleterious adulteration of the substrate material. When fire is prevented from penetrating the surface, combustion of the entire part is delayed or prevented. By embedding fire retardant within the surface using the native resin, no peeling or chipping occurs (as with paint), and the finish will be essentially as hard and durable as an untreated part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventor: John B. Rowen
  • Patent number: 9028633
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to fabrics, films, sheets and other supporting media that contain and transport fire retarding materials. These transport media deliver fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents to the surface of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite substrates during a manufacturing process. Upon exposure to open flame or radiant heat, the resultant manufactured product has much lower surface flammability and smoke development characteristics than would otherwise be achieved by the substrate material alone. By economizing the fire retardant constituents at the surface only, cost is reduced while also avoiding deleterious adulteration of the substrate material. When fire is prevented from penetrating the surface, combustion of the entire part is delayed or prevented. By embedding fire retardant within the surface using the native resin, no peeling or chipping occurs (as with paint), and the finish will be essentially as hard and durable as an untreated part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Avtec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John B. Rowen
  • Patent number: 7331400
    Abstract: A surface coating includes fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents dispersed throughout an essentially non-toxic, water-based adhesive binder. The coating comprises a mixture of chemical compounds where each constituent falls into one of six functional groups, being: 1) catalyst/initiator; 2) expandable graphite; 3) carbonific, or source of carbon which additionally forms water; 4) blowing agent (a source of non-flammable gases); 5) cement; and, 6) ceramic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Avtec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John B. Rowen
  • Patent number: 7018571
    Abstract: A flame retarding and smoke suppressing additive powder that can be mixed with resins includes a carbonific material, a heat activated blowing agent, a heat activated halogen material, a phosphate material, and an inorganic material. The additive powder, when added to a curable or hardenable resin, forms a mixture where the additive powder is about 20-30%, by weight, of the mixture. The resin can be styrenic, olefinic, acrylic, cellulosic, polyester, or polyamide such as are are commonly used in the manufacture of fiberglass reinforced structures and moldable plastics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Avtec Industries
    Inventors: Anthony S. Camarota, Kevin Schell, John B. Rowen
  • Patent number: 6960388
    Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions containing a film-forming polymer, at least one flame retardant or smoke suppressant, glass or ceramic microballoons, and expandable flake graphite may be applied to building components pre- or post-installation, and provide a flexible and adherent coating. When exposed to heat, the coating expands to form an insulative yet cohesive layer which protects the component from fire-induced damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventors: Gerald Hallissy, William G. Higbie, Anthony Camarota, John B. Rowen
  • Patent number: 6930138
    Abstract: A flame retarding and smoke suppressing additive powder that can be mixed with resins includes a carbonific material, a heat activated blowing agent, a heat activated halogen material, a phosphate material, and an inorganic material. The additive powder, when added to a curable or hardenable resin, forms a mixture where the additive powder is about 20-30%, by weight, of the mixture. The resin can be styrenic, olefinic, acrylic, cellulosic, polyester, or polyamide such as are commonly used in the manufacture of fiberglass reinforced structures and moldable plastics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Avtec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schell, John B. Rowen, Anthony S. Camarota
  • Publication number: 20040266294
    Abstract: The invention provides a flame-retarding and smoke-suppressing fabric including a cloth fabric 33.0 to 1400.0 grams per square meter, an adhesive binder 12.0 to 1050.0 grams per square meter of the cloth fabric, and an additive powder 120.0 to 6250.0 grams per square meter of the cloth fabric, the additive powder further including, by weight, a phosphate-based catalyst 30.0 to 41.0%, a carbonific 22.0 to 29.0%, a blowing agent 15.5 to 17.5%, a cementitious inorganic binder 21.0 to 25.0, and a ceramic 2.50 to 5.00.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: John B. Rowen
  • Publication number: 20040054035
    Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions containing a film-forming polymer, at least one flame retardant or smoke suppressant, glass or ceramic microballoons, and expandable flake graphite may be applied to building components pre- or post-installation, and provide a flexible and adherent coating. When exposed to heat, the coating expands to form an insulative yet cohesive layer which protects the component from fire-induced damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Gerald Hallissy, William G. Higbie, Anthony Camarota, John B. Rowen
  • Patent number: 4551028
    Abstract: An electronic watch of relatively few parts and consequent inexpensive construction employing a liquid crystal display (LCD), an integrated circuit chip and a watch battery. The watch is electrically dormant until activated by means of a pull tab. Adjustments are made through holes in the watch case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Inventors: John B. Rowen, Christopher M. Rowen, Charles Janusis