Patents by Inventor John W. Robinson

John W. Robinson 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: 20160375667
    Abstract: Methods of creating thick composite structures are provided. The methods may be applied to two or more prepreg structures of composite materials to form laminate structures that are thicker than approximately five (5) inches without excessive exothermic events resulting in inconsistent cure and high residual stresses. The method may include heating a first sheet to achieve a specified increase in resin viscosity. In response to achieving the specified resin viscosity, a second portion of composite material may be applied to the first portion. The assembly may be heated to create a laminate structure which is chemically bonded with no interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Chula Vista
    Inventor: John W. Robinson
  • Patent number: 9335094
    Abstract: An engine exhaust-driven heating device generates a high volume, steady stream of hot gas by passing an exhaust stream from a gasoline, propane, natural gas, or combustible fueled internal combustion engine through a catalyst that reduces the atmospheric emissions of the stream and liberates the energy of the pollutants in the stream. The device then combines the catalytic-treated air stream with a fresh air stream to further react with remaining pollutants and generate additional heat. The hot gas may be used to dry a variety of surfaces and, when integrated without other components typically found in surface drying equipment, provides an ideal system for use in a variety of moderate- to large-sized portable surface drying equipment. The heating device provides a reliable and continuous heat source and, when integrated into a controlled delivery system, dries the moisture from a surface faster and more effectively than prior art heating devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Green Flag Surface Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brush, John W. Robinson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160010918
    Abstract: An engine exhaust-driven heating device generates a high volume, steady stream of hot gas by passing an exhaust stream from a gasoline, propane, natural gas, or combustible fueled internal combustion engine through a catalyst that reduces the atmospheric emissions of the stream and liberates the energy of the pollutants in the stream. The device then combines the catalytic-treated air stream with a fresh air stream to further react with remaining pollutants and generate additional heat. The hot gas may be used to dry a variety of surfaces and, when integrated without other components typically found in surface drying equipment, provides an ideal system for use in a variety of moderate- to large-sized portable surface drying equipment. The heating device provides a reliable and continuous heat source and, when integrated into a controlled delivery system, dries the moisture from a surface faster and more effectively than prior art heating devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Brush, John W. Robinson, JR.
  • Patent number: 9068954
    Abstract: A system and method for non-destructive testing of a monolith catalyst element includes a flat surface on which a monolith catalyst can be placed and a portion of the catalyst sealed against a piping arrangement located above and below the flat surface. A test fluid passes between the piping and therefore through the portion of the sealed catalyst section. Ports located in the piping allow for sampling of the fluid before and after the catalyst section. The catalyst element may then be repositioned on the flat surface for testing of a second portion of the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Catalytic Combustion Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Robinson, Jr., Don R. Verdegan, Mike J. Werner
  • Patent number: 8418684
    Abstract: A catalytic conversion unit treats emissions emanating from a cooking event. The unit comprises a housing to contain the other components that connects either directly or through the use of ancillary components to the oven cavity of a residential range, or oven. Contained within the housing are an electric heating element and a catalyst unit. The housing may connect to additional components to complete the venting of the exhaust to the atmosphere. The electric heating element is arranged so that infrared radiation from the hot surface of the element is visible by the inlet face of the catalyst. The power output of the heater is sized so that the catalyst reaches a minimum operating temperature to initiate the catalytic reaction in advance of the temperature increase in the air coming from the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Catalytic Combustion Corporation
    Inventor: John W. Robinson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8033262
    Abstract: A cylinder valve operating system for a variable displacement internal combustion engine having poppet valves includes a cam arm driven by a camshaft and a valve arm selectively driven by the cam arm. A valve arm positioner, which may be hydraulically cushioned, adjustably maintains the valve arm in contact with the valve stem when the valve arm is not being driven by the cam arm, in order that the valve arm will be accurately located for speedy and precise linkage of the cam arm to the valve arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Anthony Morelli, John W. Robinson
  • Patent number: 7732358
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network matrix. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), an acidic inorganic composition, such as a reactive glass, water and optional fillers, additives and processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and applying the temperature and pressure necessary to consolidate the desired form. The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods. A notable aspect of the invention is that, although composite and neat resin components prepared from the invention can exhibit excellent dimensional stability to 1000° C. and higher, they can be prepared at the lower temperatures and pressures typical to organic polymer processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig J. Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20090145390
    Abstract: A cylinder valve operating system for a variable displacement internal combustion engine having poppet valves includes a cam arm driven by a camshaft and a valve arm selectively driven by the cam arm. A valve arm positioner, which may be hydraulically cushioned, adjustably maintains the valve arm in contact with the valve stem when the valve arm is not being driven by the cam arm, in order that the valve arm will be accurately located for speedy and precise linkage of the cam arm to the valve arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Anthony Morelli, John W. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20090050129
    Abstract: A catalytic conversion unit treats emissions emanating from a cooking event. The unit comprises a housing to contain the other components that connects either directly or through the use of ancillary components to the oven cavity of a residential range, or oven. Contained within the housing are an electric heating element and a catalyst unit. The housing may connect to additional components to complete the venting of the exhaust to the atmosphere. The electric heating element is arranged so that infrared radiation from the hot surface of the element is visible by the inlet face of the catalyst. The power output of the heater is sized so that the catalyst reaches a minimum operating temperature to initiate the catalytic reaction in advance of the temperature increase in the air coming from the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: John W. Robinson, JR.
  • Patent number: 7094285
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic polymer matrix having improved mechanical properties. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), a non-silicate network former and/or reactive glass, water and optionally one or more multivalent cation(s) selected from Groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 of the periodic table such as an alkaline earth salt, water and optional processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and curing the composite at a temperature from about 15° C. up to 1000° C. and a pressure of up to 20,000 psi for typical high-performance organic polymer processing (temperatures about 15° C. to about 200° C. and pressures <200 psi). The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Patent number: 7043193
    Abstract: A computer-based training (CBT) system using versatile resources to support multiple training scenarios in a multi-user environment. The CBT system includes an authoring program module accessible by a lesson designer to create a number of lessons. The CBT system includes one or more runner program modules accessible by lesson takers for running the lessons created with the authoring program module. The CBT system also includes a relational database accessible by the runner program modules and comprises administrative information and information for retrieving desired resources. The versatile resources of the present invention reduce the memory storage requirements for a CBT system capable of supporting multiple training scenarios in a multi-user network environment. The CBT system realistically simulates multi-mode communication systems and implements progressive mentoring and voice-based progression methodologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Knowlagent, Inc.
    Inventors: Snehal Vashi, Rob Waterson, Rodney Smith, John W. Robinson
  • Patent number: 6986859
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network matrix. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), an acidic inorganic composition, such as a reactive glass, water and optional fillers, additives and processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and applying the temperature and pressure necessary to consolidate the desired form. The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods. A notable aspect of the invention is that, although composite and neat resin components prepared from the invention can exhibit excellent dimensional stability to 1000° C. and higher, they can be prepared at the lower temperatures and pressures typical to organic polymer processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Patent number: 6969422
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network matrix. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), an acidic inorganic composition, such as a reactive glass, water and optional fillers, additives and processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and applying the temperature and pressure necessary to consolidate the desired form. The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods. A notable aspect of the invention is that, although composite and neat resin components prepared from the invention can exhibit excellent dimensional stability to 1000° C. and higher, they can be prepared at the lower temperatures and pressures typical to organic polymer processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Patent number: 6966945
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), an acidic oxoanionic compound such as phosphoric acid, water and optionally one or more multivalent cation(s) selected from Groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 of the periodic table such as an alkaline earth salt, water and optional processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and curing the composite at a temperature from about 15° C. up to 1000° C. and a pressure of up to 20,000 psi for typical high-performance organic polymer processing (temperatures about 15° C. to about 200° C. and pressures <200 psi). The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Patent number: 6899837
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), an acidic oxoanionic compound such as phosphoric acid, water and optionally one or more multivalent cation(s) selected from Groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 of the periodic table such as an alkaline earth salt, water and optional processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and curing the composite at a temperature from about 15° C. up to 1000° C. and a pressure of up to 20,000 psi for typical high-performance organic polymer processing (temperatures about 15° C. to about 200° C. and pressures <200 psi). The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20040182285
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic polymer matrix having improved mechanical properties. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), a non-silicate network former and/or reactive glass, water and optionally one or more multivalent cation(s) selected from Groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 of the periodic table such as an alkaline earth salt, water and optional processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and curing the composite at a temperature from about 15° C. up to 1000° C. and a pressure of up to 20,000 psi for typical high-performance organic polymer processing (temperatures about 15° C. to about 200° C. and pressures <200 psi).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20040053055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising a) at least one epoxy resin, b) at least one reactive liquid polymer, and c) at least one reaction product of an epoxy resin and a reactive liquid polymer. These curable compositions provide improved toughness and higher temperature performance when cured. The curable compositions are easy to handle in terms of their viscosity. The present invention also relates to methods of making articles, such as laminates and the articles made with the curable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20020058576
    Abstract: A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network matrix. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO2 source and water), an acidic inorganic composition, such as a reactive glass, water and optional fillers, additives and processing aids. An inorganic matrix composite can be prepared by applying a slurry of the modified aqueous alkali silicate composition to a reinforcing medium and applying the temperature and pressure necessary to consolidate the desired form. The composite can be shaped by compression molding as well as other known fabrication methods. A notable aspect of the invention is that, although composite and neat resin components prepared from the invention can exhibit excellent dimensional stability to 1000° C. and higher, they can be prepared at the lower temperatures and pressures typical to organic polymer processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony M. Mazany, John W. Robinson, Craig L. Cartwright
  • Patent number: 6070841
    Abstract: A universal mounting bracket for use on slotted steel shelf standards or slotted steel uprights without the necessity of using tools or additional sub-assembly being required. The universal sidekick mount bracket is of generally triangular shape having one flattened hook end for engaging a slot in the shelf standard or steel upright. The bracket is then rotated toward the standard or upright while, at the same time, applying pressure to a fulcrum or pressure plate which is attached near the lower end of one of the legs of the triangle. Once the bracket is fully rotated a sliding clip disposed about the same leg of the triangle to which the pressure plate is attached engages a slot in the standard or upright thus securing the sidekick mount bracket to the slotted shelf standard or upright. The bracket can now support a hanging display stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Advertising Display Company
    Inventor: John W. Robinson
  • Patent number: 5811063
    Abstract: A device for the treatment of exhaust gases such as a catalytic converter, a diesel particulate trap and the like, includes a housing having an inlet at one end and an outlet at its opposite end through which exhaust gases flow; a structure resiliently mounted within the housing, the structure having an outer surface and an inlet end surface at one end in communication with the inlet of the housing and an outlet end surface at an opposite end in communication with the outlet of the housing; and mounting element, disposed between the structure and the housing, for selectively exerting substantially stable mounting pressure against the housing and the structure over a temperature range of from about 20.degree. C. to at least about 1200.degree. C., wherein the mounting element is a flexible mounting mat including an integral, substantially non-expanding sheet comprising ceramic fibers, wherein the fibers are substantially shot free. The mat has flexible, structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Unifrax Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Robinson, Alan R. Lebold, Mark Travers