Patents by Inventor John Simonsen
John Simonsen 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).
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Patent number: 11965326Abstract: Steel Framing members for use in load bearing and non-load bearing applications which use less steel, yet provide structural integrity with increased acoustic, thermal, and moisture control performances while supporting cantilevered loads outside of the wall assembly and having higher pull-out and strip resistance of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Patent number: 11965342Abstract: Wire Mounting Solutions providing low embodied carbon insulation and façade mounting systems having unmatched thermal and acoustic performance, high structural strengths, and better able to withstand seismic and hurricane activity where other mounting systems may fail due to being too rigid.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Patent number: 11793210Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 11708506Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20230085421Abstract: Disclosed herein is a steel thermal stud and method of manufacturing thereof. The steel thermal stud of the present invention can be used in load bearing and non-load bearing applications as a direct replacement for wood studs, however installed the same as traditional steel studs. The steel thermal stud is able to be insulated with a variety of insulation products depending on the application, and the stud discloses a superior thermal and acoustic properties while being much lighter than wood studs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Publication number: 20220251849Abstract: Wire Mounting Solutions providing low embodied carbon insulation and façade mounting systems having unmatched thermal and acoustic performance, high structural strengths, and better able to withstand seismic and hurricane activity where other mounting systems may fail due to being too rigid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Publication number: 20220251822Abstract: Steel Framing members for use in load bearing and non-load bearing applications which use less steel, yet provide structural integrity with increased acoustic, thermal, and moisture control performances while supporting cantilevered loads outside of the wall assembly and having higher pull-out and strip resistance of fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Publication number: 20220186489Abstract: An insulation mounting system utilizing a thermal break consisting of radiused and/or straight channels, slots and holes for the purpose of mounting specially shaped formed wire to hold-in-place rigid insulation installed onto walls of buildings. A structural clip for further positioning, holding, bending and/or directing the same formed wire shapes. A sub-girt that attaches to the structural clips vertically or horizontally as needed, a wire bending tool for use at intermediate formed wire locations between assembled thermal clips, and an anti-reversal clip with bendable attachment arm for holding other building materials if needed. Multiple alternate embodiments for the thermal break, formed wires and structural dips show that there's an almost a limitless amount of variations that a person skilled in the art could imagine and not exceed the scope of the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Publication number: 20220174968Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20220170272Abstract: A complete insulation and panel mounting system utilizing a means to quickly install and hold insulation In place against a substrate with minimal materials and costs which includes an adjustable sub-girt mounting system. A panel system that quickly mounts to the sub-girts of the insulation mounting system to minimize labor at installation and degree of precision and skill required, and which allows for non-progressive (non-sequential) installation while allowing any panel to be removed and replaced without disturbing adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Publication number: 20220119667Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 11109602Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 11078630Abstract: Composite molded pulp products prepared from fruit or vegetable-based pomace, fibrous paper-based materials, and cellulose nanofiber and methods for preparing the same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, Jooyeoun Jung, John Simonsen
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Publication number: 20210230863Abstract: An Outboard Insulation Mounting System and products for the purpose of providing a continuously insulated (CI) wall utilizing a dual nailing flanged stud, sub-girts with multiple aligned flanges and holes, a fastener for penetrating the multiple surfaces of the stud and sub-girt for the purpose of transferring cantilevered stresses to the screw from more than one direction, compounding the load capacity of the cantilevered screw. Rigid insulation installed between the studs and sub-girts may be compressed and assist with the load capacity of the cantilevered fasteners, as well as being supported by these fasteners along with any attached façade panels or façade systems to the sub-girts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventor: David John Simonsen
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Patent number: 11046858Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20200008435Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20200010710Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20190364916Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a coating composition comprising cellulose nanomaterials and emulsion systems. The coating compositions provide improved moisture barrier and wettability onto fruit surfaces and can control physiological activity and enhance storability of food products, such as fruits during ambient storage. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of dried and substantially dried coatings, films, products made with the coating compositions, and methods of making and using the coating compositions described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Jooyeoun Jung, John Simonsen, Yanyun Zhao
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Patent number: 10400128Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 10334863Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami