Patents by Inventor John E. Hermes

John E. Hermes 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).

  • Ultra-high strength UHMW PE fibers and products
    Patent number: 9556537
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Y. Tam, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • Ultra-high strength UHMWPE fibers and products
    Patent number: 9365953
    Abstract: Multi-filament ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The ultra high molecular weight polyethylene can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun fiber having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/denier (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Y. Tam, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140283674
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS Y. TAM, JOHN A. YOUNG, NORMAN AMINUDDIN, JOHN E. HERMES
  • Ultra-high strength UHMW PE fibers and products
    Patent number: 8747715
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
    Inventors: Thomas Y. Tam, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140103568
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: THOMAS Y. TAM, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • Process for the preparation of UHMW multi-filament poly(alpha-olefin) yarns
    Patent number: 8361366
    Abstract: A process for preparing ultra-high molecular weight poly(alpha-olefin) (UHMWPO) multi-filament yarns having improved tensile properties at higher productivity. The process includes drawing a solution yarn, then drawing a gel yarn and then drawing a dry yarn continuously in sequence to form a partially oriented yarn, winding up the partially oriented yarn, unrolling the yarn, drawing the partially oriented yarn to form a highly oriented yarn, cooling the highly oriented yarn under tension and winding up the highly oriented yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Qiang Zhou, John A. Young, Charles R. Arnett, John E. Hermes
  • ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110266710
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: THOMAS Y. TAM, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110269359
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE fibers can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun fiber having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/denier (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Y. Tam, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF UHMW MULTI-FILAMENT POLY(ALPHA-OLEFIN) YARNS
    Publication number: 20110045293
    Abstract: A process for preparing ultra-high molecular weight poly(alpha-olefin) (UHMWPO) multi-filament yarns having improved tensile properties at higher productivity. The process includes drawing a solution yarn, then drawing a gel yarn and then drawing a dry yarn continuously in sequence to form a partially oriented yarn, winding up the partially oriented yarn, unrolling the yarn, drawing the partially oriented yarn to form a highly oriented yarn, cooling the highly oriented yarn under tension and winding up the highly oriented yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Y-T. Tam, Qiang Zhou, John A. Young, Charles R. Arnett, John E. Hermes
  • Process for the preparation of UHMW multi-filament poly(alpha-olefin) yarns
    Patent number: 7846363
    Abstract: A process for preparing ultra-high molecular weight poly(alpha-olefin) (UHMWPO) multi-filament yarns having improved tensile properties at higher productivity. The process includes drawing a solution yarn, then drawing a gel yarn and then drawing a dry yarn continuously in sequence to form a partially oriented yarn, winding up the partially oriented yarn, unrolling the yarn, drawing the partially oriented yarn to form a highly oriented yarn, cooling the highly oriented yarn under tension and winding up the highly oriented yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Y-T. Tam, Qiang Zhou, John A. Young, Charles R. Arnett, John E. Hermes
  • Process for the preparation of UHMW multi-filament poly(alpha-olefin) yarns
    Publication number: 20080048355
    Abstract: A process for preparing ultra-high molecular weight poly(alpha-olefin) (UHMWPO) multi-filament yarns having improved tensile properties at higher productivity. The process includes drawing a solution yarn, then drawing a gel yarn and then drawing a dry yarn continuously in sequence to form a partially oriented yarn, winding up the partially oriented yarn, unrolling the yarn, drawing the partially oriented yarn to form a highly oriented yarn, cooling the highly oriented yarn under tension and winding up the highly oriented yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Y-T. Tam, Qiang Zhou, John A. Young, Charles R. Arnett, John E. Hermes