Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Chiou
Joseph J. Chiou 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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Publication number: 20020195808Abstract: An airbag made of a flexible fabric having an airbag seam sewn by stitching. The fabric defines an airbag inside and an airbag outside and a seam area, where the airbag inside has applied on it in the seam area a sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Joseph J. Chiou, Earl T. Crouch
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Patent number: 5863625Abstract: A silicone rubber composition that is capable of adhering to the surface of various kinds of substrates, in particular woven fabrics or the like in the absence of an adhesion promoter or coupling agent. The composition of the present invention includes a catalyst system which enhances the cure rate of the silicone compound. Strong adhesion of the silicone rubber coating composition to the substrate is achieved at high coating speeds using a mixture of an organopolysiloxane, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane resin and a catalyst system. The catalyst system is made up of either an unaccompanied platinum catalyst or a dual system utilizing a platinum catalyst and a peroxide curing agent. The silicone rubber composition is particularly suitable as a coating for airbag fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Highland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Chiou
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Patent number: 5700532Abstract: A silicone rubber composition that is capable of adhering to the surface of various kinds of substrates, in particular woven fabrics or the like in the absence of an adhesion promoter or coupling agent. The composition of the present invention includes a dual catalyst system which enhances the cure rate of the silicone compound. Strong adhesion of the silicone rubber coating composition to the substrate is achieved at high coating speeds using a mixture of an organopolysiloxane, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane resin, a platinum catalyst, and a peroxide curing agent. The silicone rubber composition is particularly suitable as a coating for airbag fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1995Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Highland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Chiou
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Patent number: 5593792Abstract: Electrochemical heat sources, materials used to make electrochemical heat sources and methods of forming electrochemical heat sources are disclosed. The electrochemical heat sources includes at least two metallic agents capable of interacting electrochemical with one another, such as magnesium and iron or nickel. The metallic agents may be provided in a variety of forms, including a frozen melt, a bimetallic foil, wire of a first metal wrapped around strands of a different metal, and a mechanical alloy. The metallic agents may be in the form of a powder filling a straw, or small particles extruded with a binder or pressed to form a rod. The powder filled straw or rod may be placed in a heat chamber surrounded by tobacco in a smoking article. An electrolyte solution contacts the metallic agents in the heat chamber to initiate the electrochemical interaction, generating heat which in turn may be used to volatilize nicotine and flavor materials in the tobacco.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1993Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Ernest G. Farrier, Joseph J. Chiou, Richard L. Lehman, Chandra K. Banerjee
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Patent number: 5538020Abstract: Electrochemical heat sources, materials used to make electrochemical heat sources and methods of forming electrochemical heat sources are disclosed. The electrochemical heat sources includes at least two metallic agents capable of interacting electrochemically with one another, such as magnesium and iron or nickel. The metallic agents may be provided in a variety of forms, including a frozen melt, a bimetallic foil, wire of a first metal wrapped around strands of a different metal, and a mechanical alloy. The metallic agents may be in the form of a powder filling a straw, or small particles extruded with a binder or pressed to form a rod. The powder filled straw or rod may be placed in a heat chamber surrounded by tobacco in a smoking article. An electrolyte solution contacts the metallic agents in the heat chamber to initiate the electrochemical interaction, generating heat which in turn may be used to volatilize nicotine and flavor materials in the tobacco.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Ernest G. Farrier, Joseph J. Chiou, Richard L. Lehman, Chandra K. Banerjee, Henry T. Ridings, Andrew J. Sensabaugh, Jr.
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Patent number: 5357984Abstract: A method of making an electrochemical heat source is disclosed. The non-combustion heat source includes at least two metallic agents capable of interacting electrochemically with one another, such as magnesium and iron or nickel. The metallic agents may be provided in a variety of forms, including a frozen melt, a bimetallic foil, wire of a first metal wrapped around strands of a different metal, and a mechanical alloy. The metallic agents may be in the form of a powder filling a straw, or small particles extruded with a binder or pressed to form a rod. The powder filled straw or rod may be placed in a heat chamber surrounded by tobacco in a smoking article. An electrolyte solution contacts the metallic agents in the heat chamber to initiate the electrochemical interaction, generating heat which in turn may be used to volatilize nicotine and flavor materials in the tobacco.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1992Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Ernest G. Farrier, Joseph J. Chiou, Richard L. Lehman
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Patent number: 5285798Abstract: A smoking article with an electrochemical heat source is disclosed. The non-combustion heat source includes at least two metallic agents capable of interacting electrochemically with one another, such as magnesium and iron or nickel. The metallic agents may be provided in a variety of forms, including a frozen melt, a bimetallic foil, wire of a first metal wrapped around strands of a different metal, and a mechanical alloy. The metallic agents may be in the form of a powder filling a straw, or small particles extruded with a binder or pressed to form a rod. Preferably, the heat source is self-extinguishing if ignited. The powder filled straw or rod may be placed in a heat chamber surrounded by tobacco. An electrolyte solution contacts the metallic agents in the heat chamber to initiate the electrochemical interaction, generating heat which in turn volatilizes the nicotine and flavor materials in the tobacco.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1991Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Chandra K. Banerjee, Joseph J. Chiou, Ernest G. Farrier, Thomas L. Gentry, Richard L. Lehman, Henry T. Ridings, Andrew J. Sensabaugh, Jr., Michael D. Shannon
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Patent number: 5156170Abstract: A cigarette includes a longitudinally segmented combustible fuel element, and a substrate carrying tobacco extract and glycerin positioned physically separate from the fuel element. The fuel element is composed of a carbonaceous material and is extruded in such a manner that when positioned within the cigarette, its extrusion axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette. The fuel element includes a burning segment at one end, a base segment at the opposite end, and an isolation segment between the burning and base segments. A metal cartridge is radially spaced from the longitudinal outer periphery of the burning segment of the fuel element. A retaining member grasps the base segment of the fuel element and holds the fuel element securely in place within the cigarette.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1991Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Jack F. Clearman, Joseph J. Chiou, Darrell D. Williams, William J. Casey, Thomas L. Gentry, William C. Squires
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Patent number: 5099861Abstract: An aerosol delivery article includes a longitudinally segmented combustible fuel element, and a substrate carrying flavor or a drug positioned physically separate from the fuel element. The fuel element is composed of a carbonaceous material and is extruded in such a manner that when positioned within the article, its extrusion axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the article. The fuel element is segmented longitudinally and includes a burning segment at one end, a base segment at the opposite end, and an isolation segment between the burning and base segments. A metal cartridge is radially spaced from the longitudinal outer periphery of the burning segment of the fuel element. A retaining member grasps the base segment of the fuel element and holds the fuel element securely in place within the article.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1990Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Jack F. Clearman, Joseph J. Chiou, Darrell D. Williams, William J. Casey, Thomas L. Gentry, William C. Squires
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Patent number: 5027837Abstract: A cigarette includes a longitudinally segmented combustible fuel element, and a substrate carrying tobacco extract and glycerin positioned physically separate from the fuel element. The fuel element is composed of a carbonaceous material and is extruded in such a manner that when positioned within the cigarette, its extrusion axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette. The fuel element includes a burning segment at one end, a base segment at the opposite end, and an isolation segment between the burning and base segments. A metal cartridge is radially spaced from the longitudinal outer periphery of the burning segment of the fuel element. A retaining member grasps the base segment of the fuel element and holds the fuel element securely in place within the cigarette.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1990Date of Patent: July 2, 1991Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Jack F. Clearman, Joseph J. Chiou, Darrell D. Williams, William J. Casey, Thomas L. Gentry, William C. Squires
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Patent number: 4881556Abstract: The present invention is directed to cigarettes and other smoking articles, as well as disposable cartridges for such smoking articles, which utilize compact carbonaceous fuel elements, and which provide low levels, i.e., less than about 10 mg, of carbon monoxide (CO) to the smoker. In general, these high density (about 0.7 to 1.5 g/cc) fuel elements have a plurality of passageways therein or thereon, and further comprise at least about 80-90% carbon by weight. The fuel elements are less than about 7 mm in length, preferably from about 3 to 6.5 mm, most preferably from about 5.5 to 6.0 mm, and less than about 7 mm in diameter, preferably from about 4.0 to 6.5 mm, and most preferably from about 4.8 to 6.0 mm.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Jack F. Clearman, Olivia P. Furin, Joseph J. Chiou, William C. Squires